Chasing Ari (a 1D Fanfic )

Chapter 25

*** Arianna's POV ***

Courtney fell in love with my dance to 'Kiss The Stars'. She insisted that we preformed it together.

Let's just say, we rocked it. Rocked it hard.

We didn't really get that involved in any other song we have preformed, yet. So, the crowd was a little surprised.

"They seemed to enjoy it," Courtney commented after the song finished and faded into some techno song, singaling our break.

I lowered myself on the the edge of the makeshift stage, dangling my feet off the edge. Courtney took a seat beside me.

"Yeah, we should dance more often! " I laugh, kicking my feet back and forth, barley skimming over the ground.

"I'd say," a silky voice says. "That's a brilliant idea."

My head snaps up in surprise. A boy with short light brown hair ther flipped up at end stood before me. He straightened his black leather jacket before reaching out his hand.

"Hi, I'm Liam, Corey's friend. You're Courtney, right?" he asks before shaking her hand.

"Mhmm," she nods with a smile.

"And you must be Aria." Liam says before taking my hand and lightly kissing the back of it.

I feel myself blush and I stumble over my words, "Well, Arianna actually. But um, Corey, h- he sorta given me that nickname."

"I like it, I think it suits you." he smiles. Before I can babble on more he look at Coutney and the back at me, "I'm sure you girls must be thirsty. Would you like a drink?"

We both nod and Liam reaches out a hand to help us both hop of the stage. Just as my feet hit the floor, Corey comes up beside Courtney.

"No need. I thought you girls might like something sweet." Corey announced, handing us each a plastic cup. "Drink it if you can," he dares.

I roll my eyes at Corey before taking a sip. Refreshingly sweet liquid rolls down my throat, and I sigh. It was really good. I tasted like soda mixed with something.

Oh crap, I do hope Corey realises that I'm under 21. I can't be drinking.

Courtney must have noticed my reaction. "Its just pop. Don't freak," she reassures me.

"Yea, just pop." Corey repeats, not as convincingly. He changes the subject, " I've see you meet my little surprise here," Liam smiles as Corey clasps a hand on his shoulder.

"I wonder where the rest of the boys are. Niall was just over there..." Corey's voice trails off as his eyes search the room.

Niall? The rest of the boys? Wholey Hesus. All of One Direction was at this party? But Liam looks so different. Then again, I haven't seen him in a while, and when I did see him it was only breifley. I wonder if he remembers me. Or even recognizes me. I barley recognized him and hes a celebrity, so he probably didn't recognize me.

"Niall said something about finding Zayn or Harry. Even though Harry is probably making out with Sydney in a corner." Liam jokes.

"Sydney's here?!" I yell jumping up, almost spilling my drink.

"Well, Sydney and Harry are always together, so yes, she's here." Liam points out.

I cross my arms. "What? Why didn't she tell me?" I say to no one in particular. She could've at least told me she was going to the same party as me tonight. And how could she have not said hello yet? At least a little wave or something, at least. But nothing at all? That's just rude.