Unsafe

Chapter four.

"Hello, this is Cynthia Harper and today we're joined with the beautiful Melody Jolie!" my interviewer, Cynthia explained happily to the camera. Her curly blonde hair bounced as she talked and turned her head to me. It took every ounce not to laugh.

I get amused too easily.

I took a deep breath as the camera zoomed out of her overly happy face and shot the both of us. I put on my best fake smile and waved at the camera.

"Thanks for having me," I polietly told her.

"Thanks for being here. So, Melody, what's it like dating one of the worlds biggest pop stars, Niall Horan?" she asked overly excited.

"Well, it's rather crazy at times. With the fans, and papparazzi, and tours, and interviews. But even though it may be crazy and stressful at times, in the end it's all completely worth it," I genuinely smiled, thinking of all the good memories.

"What's worth it?" she asked.

I raised an eyebrow, "All the bull we get put up with. Now a days I can't even walk down the street without pictures being taken of me and I just don't get it. Niall's my boyfriend, that's it. Yes, he's huge and popular, and I get that. But what I don't get is how people praise me. I'm nothing special, Niall..." I paused and smiled wide, "I love Niall with all my heart and I don't care how many death threats, pictures, and foolish questions I get asked; nothing will change my love for him."

I heard several aww's in the audience and one or two boo's.

"that's so sweet," Cynthia cooed, "So you care about him?"

I laughed, "more than anything. And his family is so sweet to me, I feel so welcome at his house, as he's just as welcome at mine."

Cynthia smiled, "so how long have you two been together?"

"you know... A while" I smirked and shrugged, keeping our lowkey meeting before going public a secret.

"Ohhh," she dragged it out, "I see... Well! Does One Direction have anything special coming out?" she asked curiously.

I shrugged, "I know they're working on their new album Four, and it's coming out very soon. But I don't know what they plan after Four. They're not even sure yet. Their main focus is this album."

She nodded, "Do you think we'll see a Four tour?" she giggled.

I smiled lightly, "Possibly. Most likely."

"Would you go on tour with them?" she asked.

I shrugged, "maybe for a bit, but I still have my own life I have to figure out."

She nodded and faced the crowd, "Well their new single Steal My Girl is awesome, don't you agree?" she asked and the crowd cheered.

She turned back to me, "so what're you and Niall doing in Ireland anyways?"

"Well, we're having a week long vacation together, and obviously Ireland is where he grew up, so we're spending it in his hometown."

...

Finally, the interview was over and I was finally able to leave. I thanked the lady and took a few pictures with fans and left with David.

Niall was waiting outside in his own car. I smiled and waved at him; he stepped out and made his way to me.

"Hello Beautiful," he smiled and took my hand, "thanks for taking care of her Dave," Niall winked. David laughed and made his way to his own car.

Niall smiled at me and kissed my cheek, "we're going out to eat."

I smiled back and nodded, "Great! I'm starving!"

"AHHH!"

"NIALL!"

"NIALL PLEASE I LOVE YOU!!"

"LOOKS ITS NELODY, I SHIP YOU BOTH!!!!"

Niall and I turned and saw a crowd of girls running at us.

"We gotta run to the car," he whispered. I squeezed his hand tighter and we ran as fast as we could. Niall pulled his keys out of his pocket and hit the unlock button. He released my hand and I grabbed the door handle on the passenger seat. I jumped in and slammed the door.

The girls were catching up; Niall jumped in the front seat, slammed and locked the doors.

I let out a deep breath, "I love your fans Niall, but when there's a stampede of them running at us... It's pretty scary."

Niall chuckled and started the car, "Yeah I know Mel."

The girls had the car swarmed, they were beating on the windows and screaming and trying to open doors.

I waved my hands, signalling them to move as Niall honked the horn and tried driving.

"Sorry about this, Nialler," I sighed.

He whipped his head towards me, "Sorry for what? This isn't your fault babe."

"But I took the interview," I sighed.

He shrugged, "I'm glad you did."

I glanced at him, "you are?"

He smiled and nodded, "Yeah, I-"

Niall was cut off by the loud ear ringing sound of a gun shot.

"WHAT THE FUCK!" Niall screamed and it went off again, "GET DOWN!"

Niall and I ducked down and croutched in the feet area. My breathing was heavy and tears formed in my eyes.

"N-Niall, I'm scared," I whispered. He reached out and grabbed my hand, squeezing it tight.

"shh, look, the fans are running away," he whispered.

Two more shots went off and I squealed. I heard screams and guilt washed over me. What if they're killing the fans? I looked at Niall and his face was pale, I know he felt guilty too.

"Niall," I whispered, squeezing his hand, "Niall we have to go. ."

He took a deep breath and nodded. He let go of my hand and slowly sat up.

He sat on the seat and slowly looked around, "there's no one here," he whispered beginning to drive off slowly.

I hauled myself up and sat down.

"NIALL!" I screamed and he slammed on the breaks.

"Holy shit," he whispered.

"We have to help them," I pleaded. Three girls were laid in the middle of the parking lot, blood seeping from their still bodies.

Niall and I quickly jumped out of the car and ran to their sides.

"Girls?" Niall called, crouching to their side, I did the same.

The girls were wimpering.

"Niall, Melody," they sobbed.

"Common," Niall said helping them up, "Get in my car."

One girl was shot in the shoulder, one in the leg and the other in the chest. She wasn't speaking, just laying there breathing heavily.

"Niall, help me carry her," he nodded and we carefully picked her up.

The other two girls helped each other to the car. They got in and we layed the girl across them and they held her secure.

"Stop the blood!" I cried, shutting the back door and getting in the passenger seat.

As I shut the door two more gun shots went off. One hit the car, smashing my window. I screamed and Niall sped off.

"ARE YOU OKAY MEL??" He screamed as he drove down the road to the hospital.

"Y-yeah. Just watch the road," I shivered. I looked down at the ground and saw what smashed threw the window. This wasn't a bullet.

I picked it up and it was a rock with a tiny piece of paper on it. I peeled the paper off, squinted my eyes and read what it said.

'It's you we want.'

I gasped and shoved the paper in my pocket.