- Cuts and Bruises - - Niall Horan -

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-Kendall's POV-

*after school, before date*

I'm rushing around my room trying to get ready. Yeah, I already planned my outfit but now I have to make my hair and face pretty.

I walk in my bathroom and put on my typical makeup; concealer, foundation, and mascara. But I add a little eyeshadow to make my eyes stand out more.

I grab my straightener and use it to carefully make soft curls in my hair. I grab my hairspray and spray it on each individual curl. I look at myself in the mirror in satisfaction.

I walk into my bedroom and plop onto the bed. I check the time: 5:15 pm. Good. I still have around 45 minutes until Niall gets here. I pick up my perfume from my bedside cabinet, sprits some on my neck, and put it back.

What am I going to do for 45 minutes?

I take my phone out of my pocket and text Ava: "I'm so nervous. WHAT IF HE DOESN'T ACTUALLY LIKE ME"

She instantly texts back: "Nervous is good. It means you like him ;) and why wouldn't he like you? You're amazing."

I text back a smiley and kissy face and put my phone on silent. I grab my computer and look at cute love quotes on tumblr until I hear a knock at the door.

-Niall's POV-

*after school, before date*

I'm so excited for Kendall and I's date tonight. Right after school I went home and got ready. I styled my hair a little neater, but still keeping it messy, and changed into my white t-shirt with my favorite flannel on top. I sprayed my cologne and walk to my kitchen to get a big cup with water in it. I grabbed my keys and headed to my car.

First stop: grocery store. I park my car and walk in. I go first to the candy isle to get Kendall's favorite, chocolate and sour patch kids.

Then I walk over to the fresh flower section of the store and look for the perfect flowers. I decide not to get a pre-made bouquet and just make it myself. I grab a few red and pink roses and move to the daisies. I grab a couple of those and get some deep purple flowers. I look at the flowers in my hand I and I feel like something is missing. I grab some of the green herb-looking stalks to add in. Perfect.

I walk over to the flower lady and ask to checkout. She grabs three types of plastic to go around the flowers. I choose the one that's mostly plain, but with a lace pattern on the very top, near where the flowers will be. She smiles at me and carefully wraps the flowers. She also scans the candy, still grinning.

She finally speaks up, "You must be going on quite the date today, young man."

I smile and nod quickly, "Yes ma'am I am. I'm very excited. Can you keep a secret?"

Her grin gets even bigger, "I can tell you will be an amazing husband. Most boys that come here pick out the pre-arranged flowers. But you made it yourself, that makes it extra special. And of course dear!"

"I already know that this girl is my soulmate. But she doesn't. I'm letting her fall for me first so that out love doesn't feel mandatory. I want it to be special."

Her eyes twinkle with delight, "You are a dream boyfriend. I wish you both the best," she says as she puts the candy in bags. I also see her put little bows on each candy item. I grin at her and wave as I walk away.

I sit in my car for a few minutes but check the time; it's 5:50! I quickly put my seatbelt on and pull out of the parking lot. Luckily Kendall's house is close to the super market.

I pull into the familiar driveway just as the clock hits 6 pm. I grab the candy and flowers from the cup and walk to her front door. I take a deep breath and knock on her door.

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HEY GUYS ITS ME

HOW HAVE YOU BEEN

don't worry I'll update again either later today or tomorrow. if i don't i give you permission to track me down and kill me.

I love you all so much.

Have a nice life(: