Love Has Its Journey - A One Direction Fan Fiction

Chapter 8 : Memories - Part One

Louis' Point of View

It was a beautiful Monday morning as the sun's graceful rays drew shadows of the dancing trees in the morning breeze through the window into the school hall. Me and the boys were decorating the hall for the school dance. Yes, the boys and I are members of the Music Club. The Music Club does this every year, it's a tradition. The boys and I have been singing in it for the past two years since we came here. While we were busy cautiously putting the chandelier up, the most beautiful girl came in screaming my name through the halls. She was the president of the Music Club and was the girl I felt in love the moment I saw her and could sing like and angel. She is my best friend, Khalpana.

" Luiiiiiii ! " she gasped putting her hands on my shoulders as the took in a deep breath and let it out. Her eyes looked at me in excitement, opening as wide as it could get.

" Luiii ! " she shouted again.

" Whaaaaaaaaaat ? " I giggled looking at how clumsy she looked. I held her arms and lead her to a chair. She was sat beside me. I took her hand and told

" Now, calm down and tell me. I didn't know you were this excited for the dance. You've never looked forward for it, always. " I looked at her in curiosity. I've always been trying to ask her to the dance for the past three years but I guess I've never had the guts to do so.

Flashback - 3 years ago

It was my first year at school since I've exchange to Malaysia. My parents drove me for the first day of school.

" Mom, am I the only kid from UK ? " I asked my parents.

" Seems that there're a few more, son. Nervous ? " my dad questioned while keeping his eyes on the road.

" Kind of. I'm not used to Malaysians, that's the thing. And the students my age in King George Fifth are starting their third year so - " mom cut me off.

" Honey, you're just being nervous. Stay strong " Mom said as she kissed me in the cheek. As dad drove to school, I looked out at the Asians walking to school. Minutes later we reached it.

I stepped out of the car carrying along my red Vans bag. I waved goodbye to my parents as I walked toward the corridor of the school. I was wearing my new school uniform, my white shirt and army green pants. I looked at my white shoe. The laces were not tied well. I stopped to tie them, and that was when I saw her. Her beautiful shiny black hair swiftly moved along the morning breeze, her dark brown eyes sparkling, her pearly whites were out as she was laughing. She turned towards me, as if she realised that I was looking at her and smiled. I smiled back as my heart skipped a beat. It was the perfect moment until someone distracted me.

" Good morning, " I turned to meet a fair looking lady who seemed middle-aged.

" Yes, ma'am ! " I smiled at him.

" Follow me please. " She lead the way as he smiled at me. She took me into the principal's office. Inside there were already 4 pupils.

" Good morning, students and welcome to King George Fifth International School " She warmly smiled at the five of us.

" Good morning " we all replied her.

" Okay. Five of you are exchange students from the UK. I think you already know that " we nodded at her.

" You boys are under our superstitions so if there's anything you want, you can personally see me. Get it ? " she smiled at us and again, we nodded.

The principal introduced herself. The name's Miss Bell. She gave us our schedules and classes.

We got out of the office and headed towards the assembly. It was crowded almost by the whole student body. Five of us were blurred out until she came to us, the girl I saw earlier this morning.

" Are you boys lost ? " her sweet voice questioned us.

" Umm, yes. Can you help us identify our classes ? " I asked her with a smiley face.

" I wish I could but I'm new here too. No worries though. What's your class ? " she looked at me rather with a questioned face, yet smiling.

" I'm into Brainstormers ! " the curly-haired kid, one out of five of us cheekily told.

" Same ! Please to meet you, fellow classmate. " said the one with the sleek hair. The classmates both exchanged hands.

" I'm in Starshippers. What a funny name. " the dirty blond with a swoop hairstyle laughed.

" I'm a Rocketman ! These names are cool ! " said the messy blonde with an Irish accent, surprising !

" I'm in Starshippers too ! " I exclaimed, looking at the guy who got the same while giving him an high five.

" YOLO ! Me three ! " the girl exclaimed. I had no idea why but I was so glad that we were classmates.

The six of us found a perfect and got into our respective lines. We sat on the chairs provided. Boys on the right, girls on the left, too bad. Luckily the new girl was in my sight. The head boy and head girl gave their speeches. They were talking about being the head students of the school and what qualifications you need to be like them. Maybe I should give it a try on the last year of me studying here.

We all got into our classes after that. My class, Starshippers didn't look " space-y " as I though it would be. It was a white plain class, the notice boards were empty, the dirty looking white board, an office table for the teacher and wooden tables and chairs for the students to seat. Me and the other exchange student sat together, since we have something in common. The beautiful girl sat beside my table, again I was happy.

" Hello. Since we're classmates now, I think we should know about each other. " I greeted the guy beside me.

" Hey ! Liam James Payne, and you ? " he shaked my hand.

" Louis Tomlinson, from Doncaster. " I smiled at him in excitement. I always get excited when I'm telling my hometown.

" Ahhh, South Yorkshire. " Liam grinned.

" Yep ! I love Yorkshire tea by the way ! Have you drank it before ? "

" Nope, too bad. I hope you'll serve them sometime. " he laughed.

" I'm from Wolverhampton. " Liam exclaimed.

" Ahhh, West Midlands. " I said, trying to imitate Liam.

" Khalpana ! " said a voice behind me. It was her ! I can't believe she was listening to us.

" Hello Khal-Kal-Ka what ? " Liam couldn't pronounce her name.

" Silly Liam, it's Kalapana ! " I said. I though I got it right until Liam and Khalpana burst into laughter.

" Whaaat ? Wasn't the right, eyy ? " I looked innocently at them, eventhough I knew it was wrong.

" Close enough. Anyways, hello Louis and Liam ! You guys are from England, right ? I heard there're a bunch of foreign exchange students here. " she grinned.

" Actually, not a bunch. There're only five. All the ones you saw this morning. " Liam explained to her.

" Ohhhhh ! Hey ! Why not we get to know them later during recess. The teachers are not supposed to enter til recess is over cause they're having their meeting now. Okay, new bestfriends ? " Khalpana winked at the both of us as we happily nodded at her.