Most Days ||n.h

Again

Waking up on the second day of college was jsut as stressful as the first. I woke up to a message from Niall. They did it again. Then next to that was a link. Again could only mean one thing. TMZ had gotten more pictures of me. Sure enough upon opening the link while eating breakfast there was an article about me in college... With a bunch of guys. Sarah Collins: Having Fun in College while... Cheating on her boyfriend? Then there were some pretty good pictures of Samuel and I outside of class and Jackson and I in Juice Hut smiling, laughing, hugging. How did they even get those. I didn't notice anyone with a camera. In fact the only person who knew we were there was... Ana.

I tried not to dwell on this. Anna was my friend. She wouldn't betray me.she doesn't even know. Then it hit me. Maybe she knew who I was. She knew I was lying. No, Anna thought Jackson was my boyfriend when we were in Juice shut. That's what led me to tell her about Niall/Neil. She doesn't know, she doesn't know, she doesn't know. Is what I kept telling myself as I continued to get dressed and ready for class. I had a whole different set of classes today. The classes I have on Monday meet on Mondays and Wednesday sand the ones I have today meet only Tuesday's and Thursday's. So my Friday's are completely free which I was excited about.

"Bye roomie!" Called a tried Jasmin from our open bedroom door. Laughing lowly I said goodbye and headed outside as I tied up my hair. A lot of the classes I was taking right now we're a lot of the general Ed classes. Next year I would get into more of the classes that would work towards my major. So as I walked to my history class in the semi-blustery morning I tried to think about class instead about Niall. I had yet to reply to his message. It was usually the same I'm sorry this keeps happening message. I've told him over and over that Jackson is just a friend and I know he believes me but I don't want him to doubt anything especially with him touring. I don't want Niall to loose focus over me.

Since I was nearly twenty minutes early to my first class. I picked a good seat directly in the middle of the row and pulled out my phone to type back a response. I don't know why they keep doing this. How many times have I blatantly said that Jackson is just a friend? When are they going to get it through their heads? Why do they keep coming after me? To my surprise Niall actually answered. I guess the timing was perfect.

They just like stirring up drama. Don't let it get to your head :) and you're in the States. The paparazzi always wants a big headline when it comes to us. I smiled down at the text.

It's not fair to either of us though. I don't want you to worry. You know I would never do anything to hurt you right? I questioned, biting my lip as I sent the text. Niall responded immediately.

Sarah, of course I know. We've been together a year. I trust you and I hope you trust me. There is no one I would rather be with in the entire world. So what if the media publishes lies about us. We know what's real. We know the truth. I smiled so wide at that I almost didn't notice when the teacher walked in and walked up to my desk.

"I hope you don't make texting in class a regular thing." I was so startled I almost dropped my phone. I looked up at him but he was smiling almost mischievously as he leaned against my desk. He couldn't have been much older than me, probably just out of college himself.

"Oh umm sorry. I was texting my boyfriend. He's overseas." I said with a shrug, locking my phone. The teacher nodded, continuing to smile.

"Overseas boyfriend. I used to have the same thing. Well it was a girl. Well it was not technically overseas. She was just across the country but it felt like an entire ocean was between us. Anyways, I'm Mr. Pierce or William, Will. I haven't decided what I want my students to call me yet." I laughed at his blabbering because he was a teacher and shouldn't stumble over his words but like I said, he didn't look much older than me.

"Well Mr. Pierce, William or Will my name is Sarah. Sarah Collins." I replied sticking out my hand. Mr. Pierce smiled and shook my hand.

"You're early you know." Mr. Pierce said looking at his watch as he stood up straighter. "You're fifteen minutes early." I shrugged.

"Actually I was twenty." Mr. Pierce whistled.

"Why are you here so early? I thought I would have time to compose myself and not sound like a complete idiot while I taught you guys.." He paused and walked over to his desk, picking up a book. "About the French Revolution and maybe get in a good cry because it is way to early to be up and you're here." I laughed in spite of myself. Mr. Pierce smiled.

"I'm sorry. I get anxious if I'm not on time so I'm always early." I replied blushing slightly.

"Well I'm glad your here actually. I'm a whole lot less nervous about my first day and I didn't even have to cry about it." We laughed together as some more students walked in. "Excuse me." He said with a smile as he headed in their direction to introduce himself.

Still smiling I unlocked my phone and looked down at Niall's message again. I do trust you Niall. You have made me one of the happiest girls in the world. I'm so lucky to be with you. I love you Niall. Niall didn't respond and I supposed I missed my time to talk to him but it was okay. Meeting Mr. Pierce was an experience I didn't want to miss.