Michael POV
I heard my alarm clock start to beep and my eyes shot open. 5am?! God this time difference is killing me; jetlag is a bitch. I tap off the alarm and sit up slowly, rearranging my hair. Niki lay quietly under the covers, deep in sleep. I'd hate to wake her.
A loud banging came from the hotel door, causing Niki to shoot out of her deep sleep and up right like me.
"Get up it's exploring time!" A loud voice rang from outside the door. I sighed and looked at Niki. "Ready for London?" I smiled. She seemed uneasy at first but soon replied with a smile. "Yes." I smiled back and gave her a quick kiss before we both got up to get ready for our day of exploring with the lads.
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Niki POV
London. Hopefully my memories now will overcome my past, although it is very hard to forget. I really should tell Michael about Harry before someone else does. There isn't much to tell I guess but it just doesn't feel right. I mean we're on tour with my ex-boyfriend and current boyfriend and my gut tells me this isn't going to end well.
I dig around in my suitcase until I find my leggings, my plain gray t-shirt and my maroon infinity scarf. I quickly curl my hair into loose curls and pull on my brown boots. Make-up took longer than expected but by the time Michael was ready, so was I.
"Gorgeous my love, absolutely gorgeous." Michael said smiling. I smiled back and connected my lips with his. Easily than I thought it would, the kiss heated up pretty fast. My hands in his hair and his hands around my waist, pulling me closer to him each second. Our kiss was rudely interrupted by another loud bang at the door.
"Let's go!" We both look at each other and laughed before sharing one last quick kiss as we headed out the door hand in hand.
Everyone was already outside of their rooms and ready to go which obviously made Michael and I quite embarrassed.
"About time lovebirds! Oh and Michael..." Niall motioned to his lip where my lipstick stained his lips. I covered my mouth as I giggled quietly and wiped off the spare lipstick.
Everyone laughed, except Harry of course who would rather roll his eyes in response.
We started our lovely tour of London but it was kinda hard not to run into any fans. A couple fans turned into crowds and crowds turned into floods which forced us back into our van. Michael and I were walking hand in hand as we came across a park. Harry's head whipped back to meet my eyes. I looked away, back at the park, and then it hit me.
"Hello, Miss!"
My head turned around slowly to meet a boy with curly brown locks and cute green eyes that went lovely with his london accent.
"Sorry but you seem to be looking for something?" he asked with a smile.
"Umm, yes actually, I'm looking for a drinking fountain..." I said slowly, almost forgetting what I wandered out here for.
"I'm actually going over there myself. How about I walk you over?"
I smiled and nodded as we latched arms and he began to lead me to the fountain.
"Oh I'm Harry. Harry Styles."
"Nice to meet you Harry. I'm Nicole, but please just call me Niki"
My heart beat faster by the second as memories flodded in my head. Harry slowed his pace and couldn't stop staring at the drinking fountain. Our eyes met and drifted away from each other multiple times.
"Babe...Babe? Are you alright? You seem a bit...jumpy." Michael asked, rubbing my shoulder.
"I-I'm fine just...Just cold." I stuttered.
He took off his leather jacket and let me put it on, despite it was about 3 times my size.
We continued walking through the park until we reached the spot where Anthony and I were sitting. I couldn't take it. I let go of Michael's hand and bolted in the opposite direction. Unconsciously heading towards the drinking fountain. This is too much. Tears began streaming down my face as I heard footsteps grow closer after me. I ran all the way to the drinking fountain before I stopped. I put my hands up against the wall of the small building and rested my head against them. I felt a hand on my shoulder. Expecting Michael, I turned around and jumped into his arms, wrapping my arms tightly around his neck as more tears kept coming.
"Nik?" My heart stopped momentarily. This wasn't Michael. I slowly unwrapped my arms around his neck to find Harry's eyes looking straight back at mine. He seemed to have started crying too.
"Wher-"
"I told everyone to keep going. I told them I'll handle it. Michael was upset at first but Louis told him you can explain later."
"I'm sorry." I sniffled.
"Don't be. I know that's the spot you and...him... sat at. I saw you across the park and couldn't take my eyes off of you."
I looked at my feet. Harrys' fingers lifted up my chin so that our eyes met once again.
"This is where we met." he said.
"I know."
"I'll never forget this place. I love it here."
I stayed quiet, but never breaking eye contact with him.
"I really want to explain something to you Nik. Just give me a chance to explain something. Please."
"Harry I don't know if I want to hear it."
"Just a chance Nicole why can't I just explain something to you! How about we get coffee and we can catch up and I...I can explain."
"But they'll be-"
"I can text Louis to tell them to continue exploring and that you just need some time to calm down and some space."
I stayed quiet.
"So coffee?"
"I guess."
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Michael POV
Niki bolted out of my grasp and ran in the opposite direction. Harry's eyes filled with worry as he took off after her. I immediately started after them but Louis ran infront of me.
"Michael she looks stressed this is probably a lot for her to take in. Harry's uh-good with calming people down isn't he lads?"
All the One Direction boys nodded. "Just give her a second. They'll be back soon."
I gave him a confused look but continued walking with the rest of the group but couldn't help look back in the direction in which they both ran off. What the hell just happened?
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Niki POV
Harry waved down a taxi and opened up the door as we both got inside. The car ride was silent as we drove to a small coffe shop down the road. We walked inside but no fans seemed to have noticed us yet.
We ordered drinks and Harry even ordered for me. He remembers what I like...
We found a small table in the corner of the place to sit.
"So I wanna begin with, I'm sorry..."
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One Way or Another
Fanfiction"You know what I wish I never would've met you Harry Styles! I wasted almost 2 years of my life to a complete asshole who never even loved me!" If you had to choose between a once in a lifetime career and the love of your life, what would you do?
