starstruck.

chapter 2: the show

Noelle POV:
Our plane finally landed, We headed to baggage claim to get our luggage. I got my normal black suitcase and Anna got her light blue suitcase with Niall Horan's name stitched into the fabric. "How did you manage to get a suitcase with Niall's name on it?" I laughed at her. "I made it!" She smiled all proud of herself. "You made it?" She nodded "Yep! They don't sell Niall Horan suitcases but they should." I looked over at her. "You can sell those to the hundreds of 1d fans you seem to know." She laughed "Hundreds? There are over Thousands all over the world." I rolled my eyes "Anna, I could care less." We both laughed.

We left the airport,  got into an Uber, and headed to the hotel. I finally checked all my phone notifications. I was looking through Instagram and I looked through Anna's story and saw she reposted a post from the One Direction Instagram. About them performing a show in... Malibu, California. "Anna? Is this why you chose California over New York? We could've been watching shows on Broadway right now!" She looked at me with wide eyes.

"Shit I knew I shouldn't have reposted that." I was upset. "Are we seriously here just to see some overrated boy band?" She shrugged. "Maybe... But they're not overrated!!" I groaned. We pulled up to the hotel which I eventually found out was only 20 minutes from the venue One Direction is playing at. I was upset and annoyed. Of course, I was going to go to the show with Anna. I know it's her dream to meet them, especially Niall. I just could care less about seeing those probably self-centered and egotistical boys.

We checked into the hotel and went up to the hotel room to unpack. The show was at 7 pm and it was currently 4:30 pm. After unpacking I quickly chose my outfit. Ripped jeans, a blue tie-dye t-shirt, and Converse. I then sat on the bed and turned on the tv. Family Feud was on so I just continued watching it as Anna tried on like 10 different outfits. They all looked good but according she wanted to give off "Little Black Dress" vibes. As if I knew what that meant.

She finally decided on high waisted jeans and a maroon crop top and her air force ones. By the time she finally decided on an outfit, it was 6:00. "Noelle! Go change!" I groaned and got up and changed into my outfit and tied my hair into a messy bun with a matching blue scrunchie. I turned off the tv, grabbed my phone, and followed Anna out the door and to the Uber outside.

We arrived at the venue which was extremely crowded already. "Anna there's a huge line!" I complained. She rolled her eyes "So what? It's totally worth it but luckily we don't have to wait in line to buy tickets" She handed me a ticket. I looked at the ticket then back at her. "Are you serious? Did you buy these already ahead of time? Did you have this whole thing planned out before we came here?" She nodded and gave me the puppy dog eyes. I rolled my eyes and laughed. "You're lucky I love you because I'd never see One Direction unintentionally."

We handed the bouncer our tickets and walked inside. I felt the cold air as soon as I stepped inside. I immediately regretted not bringing a jacket. We found our seats in the crowded pit. I saw down and ate the peanut m&ms I bought from concessions. The crowd statued screaming, and I mean SCREAMING.

I really wish I had brought earplugs.

I can listen to their music but screaming fans? Nope. The music started, I think the song was Best Song Ever? The only reason I knew was that it is one of my least favorite songs. WAY too overplayed.

Not even a minute into the song I walked out, I told Anna I was going to the bathroom. I was walking around exploring. I may or have not gotten a bit lost. No security was stopping me because they were too busy with the boys on stage. I could hear the music a bit clearer as I continued walking. Eventually, the sound of the music was clear and the song ended. All of a sudden, I heard footsteps that were getting louder but I was lost and didn't know where to go back. Before I knew it, I was hit by the opening of the door and I fell to the ground.