Red Sparks

Chapter 36: Food and Fitness

Jane’s POV

“Hurry up Lynndra!” I teased, turning around as I jogged towards home. “Why are we running Jane?” she said, as she ran towards me. “We’re not celebrities. No one is chasing us” she said, narrowing her eyes at me. I stuck my tongue out at her. “Well, you’re going to be dating Niall Horan who is being chased by paparazzi” I said, “Do you want them to catch you instead?”

“No. I just want Niall to catch me” she said cheekily. I had to laugh. Lynndra was head over heels with Niall. “Come on now. I really want that ice cream” she said. “Okay, we’re almost home” I said, pulling her along. Once we were reached the Browns house, Lynndra headed straight to the kitchen and took out a huge bowl while I went to the fridge and took the tub of ice cream out. I quickly scoop out the ice cream then put it back.

“Finally!”  Lynndra said, as she took a few spoonsful of the ice cream. This bowl really reminds me of my first date with Harry, I thought dreamily. “Hey Lynndra, you still haven’t told me any details about Niall yet” I said, as I dug into the ice cream. “Well, he did text me the other day. Asking how I was and stuff” she said slowly. This is going nowhere. I grabbed the bowl away from her. “Hey!” she cried, “SHARE!” “Share your story first” I said, smiling at her. “Awww. Food first” she said, crossing her arms. Gosh she’s really like Niall, I thought.

“Fine” I said, as I passed the bowl back to her. “Now, spill it” I said. “Okay. He text me and asked me out. I said no-”

“Why did you say no? I thought you liked him” I said, “Or are you nervous to go out with him?” “I’m not nervous at all” she said, “I’m petrified!” “You have to do a double date with me!” she said, giving me her puppy dog eyes. “You should teach me that move, you know” I said, smirking at her. “What move?” she said, her eyes gleaming with mischief. “You know what I mean Lynndra O’Riley” I said, “I’m going on a date with Harry later today. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind if you and Niall joined. You better call Niall now and tell him. I’ll call Harry. Deal?”

“You got it!” she said excitedly. “I’ll clean up Jane. You go call Harry” she added. “No arguments here. Thanks Lynn!” I said as I headed towards the living room to call Harry.

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Niall’s POV

After an hour of jogging, Paul finally led us back to the house. Now I get to eat, I thought. I ran towards the kitchen with renewed energy. I poured myself a huge bowl cereal and milk then headed towards the living room where the others were resting. I glanced over at them. Paul and Liam had left to go shower and change, Zayn was already sleeping on the couch, Louis was on the phone with Eleanor; and Harry was slumped on the arm chair with his phone in his hand. I sat next to Zayn ignoring his protests. I was about to take my first bite when my phone buzzed. I quickly took it out. ‘Message from Lynndra’.

I hesitated before opening the text. I was a bit sad that she had rejected when I had asked her out the other day. But she was busy she didn’t do it on purpose, I thought. Maybe she wants to hang out today? I opened the text and read it.

“Hey Niall! I was wondering, are you free today? Jane told me that she and Harry are going on a date later today. Maybe we can do a double date? x”

I would have preferred not to go on a double date actually, I thought aloud. But maybe she’s shy, I reasoned. “But, I would want to go out with her. She’s so pretty and talented” I said aloud, as I texted her back.

I wonder if Harry would mind if we did a double date. I stole a look at him; he had fallen asleep on the armchair. I made a mental note to wake him up as soon I had finished my breakfast.