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Suddenly, I can see, what I didn't before
And I don't care. What they say anymore
'Cause I'm falling. Finally falling.
Niall's POV
Kyleigh parked her car at the mall. I hoped off and politely opened Hailey's door for her. She was a bit shocked but then looked down and turned red; something she often did. I offered her a hand but she nervously shook her head and pushed up in her seat, getting off. I stepped back so she could, but the minute I did, Hailey had tripped on her shoe.
"Gotcha." I said as I threw my arms forward, catching her. Balancing her on the ground, I helped her to her feet. "Are you alright?" I asked earnestly, holding her.
She scrambled from my embrace, "Y-yeah..I'm fine…Sorry." She shook her head to herself then looked back to the ground.
"You know, Niall's face is far more attractive then this cement ground." Kyleigh commented, making her way to us. She looped her arms in Hailey's as I followed behind them. Pulling my hood over my head, I covered my eyes with shades. As much as I love meeting fans, I just didn't need to be surrounded today.
"Let's go to Victoria's Secret!" Exclaimed Kyleigh.
"No way!" Hailey and I said at once. I burst out laughing at the unison, but Hailey didn't look too impressed; instead she looked away.
"Ya, well I really need to go there so suck it up you twats." Kyleigh stuck her tongue out.
"Come on, just go by yourself!" I whined, "I really don't want to stand there awkwardly while you shop for bras!"
"Majority wins, Niall baby." Kyleigh said in sass, "Now let's go Hailey, Niall'll get over it."
"You're not dragging me in there." Hailey shook her head.
My eyes lit up, and a smile spread over my face. "We'll wait here." I confirmed.
Kyleigh over-exaggeratedly sighed. "Fine, be back in a few." She rolled her eyes.
When she was gone, I smiled to Hailey.
"Hey." I said, "Wanna go for a walk around the mall?"
"But you said that we would wait for Kyleigh here." She raised her eyebrow.
"Exactly." I winked. I held my hand out, and to my surprise she locked hers in with mine in response.
"Did you sleep well?" I asked her.
"Um ya…Great actually." She said, though it came out as barely a whisper.
"Harry and I were talking yesterday." I told her. She just nodded her head. "We were talking about you, by the way." I added, hoping to get a proper reply.
"Oh." was all she said.
I exhaled deeply. "We were talking about how you don't really open up to much people." I said, getting to the point. "Harry was saying that you've always been like that, but not as much as now."
"Some people just aren't trustable." She simply shrugged.
"But you trust me right?" I pressed.
Hailey dropped her hand from mine. "I'm sorry Niall…As much as I'd want to….It's just…"
"Going to take time?" I finished for her. For the first time today, her gawk met mine. She bit her lip and nodded as we both stopped walking.
"Sorry, it's just…I don't know." Hailey gave up at explaining.
"No, no it's fine." I assured her considerately, "I'll just try my best to reach that point and gain your trust." I saw the corners of her lips curve to a little smile, her smile that I loved so much.
"Thank you." She said, "For everything." I opened my arms and wrapped her in a hug; her tense body soon melted in the close.
After I pulled back I was smiling like an idiot.
What Harry and I were talking about yesterday was about how enclosed Hailey is from the world. She seems so hidden, and like I've observed so fragile. She needs a protection; I wanted to protect. I want her to finally be free of her shell.
"Wanna get to know each other more than?" I asked. "Let's play questions."
I rejoined our hands and we continued wandering the mall.
"You go first." She said.
"Okkayy, you're favourite restaurant?" I asked her.
"Well I don't really eat out." She simply said, "So I don't like many."
"What?" I gasped, clutching my heart for affect. "That's it; I'm taking you to Nandos!"
She shook her head, showing her teeth finally as she genuinely smiled. "I'm guessing you're a fan of food then?"
"A fan would be an understatement," I corrected. "I am the king of food." That sure got her laughing.
"Anyways, it's your turn now." I said.
"What were your favourite subjects in school?" She asked after a while of thinking.
"Hmm I don't know, probably Geography." I said rubbing my chin. "What was yours?"
"Either English or French." She smiled.
"Pouvez-vousparler couramment le français ?" I asked.
"Oui, et de ce que vous dites, je suppose que vous le pouvez aussi?" She replied fluently.
"Nah, just know some words here and there from our trips to France." I shrugged.
She nodded, "Okay well since you're the 'king of food', if you were a chocolate bar what kind would you be?"
"A Terry's Chocolate Orange." I said with no doubt.
"Ew I hate those!" She said in disgust.
"I think that there's something seriously wrong with your taste buds." I pointed my finger at her.
We continued this random questionnaire with us both amused and laughing through it all. At that moment, I felt like we both had reached a new level. Despite knowing each other for the short period of time we had, we talked like we've known each other for years.
"I'm serious! It's the only book I've ever read!" I said as our conversation drifted.
"Wow, we are so different." Hailey stated.
"Well you know what they say." I pointed out. "Opposites attract. That's probably wh-"
But I never got to finish my sentence before "Oh my God! It's Niall Horan!" The scream had come from behind us. I sighed; staying undercover while it lasted was worth it. Turning around, a girl collided in my chest. The girl tightly held on, her long finger nails scrunching the back of my shirt.
The girl looked to be 10 years old, her eyes huge and watery with tears. "I…I…I…You're Niall H-Horan…I…I-I love you." She stuttered, clearly breath-token.
"Well hello there." I smiled, "What's your name?" She finally released me of the tight hold, but the minute she did, Hailey dropped her hand from mine too.
"C-Chloe…My n-name is Chloe." she said, her breathing still rapid. "Can I have a picture p-please?"
"Of course." I said friendlily.
The girl took out her hot pink phone and handed it to Hailey, whose expression was of pure puzzlement. I put my arm around Chloe's tiny waste, and leaned down next to her smiling for the camera. She took her camera from Hailey and smiled to herself pleased. Before leaving, she hugged me once more.
"You're girlfriend is really pretty." She whispered in my ear, then ran off. I smirked, looking at Hailey.
"What did she say?" Hailey wondered.
"Haha nothing." I winked, taking her hand again.
"You're really lovely to your fans." Hailey commented shyly.
"Well they're what out me in this position." I explained, "Without our supporters, they'd be no One Direction. The boys and I have made a promise to always go out and meet all our fans; we try to interact with them as much as possible. We get so heartbroken when security doesn't let us. Some fans camp out for days just to have a glimpse of our faces. It's still not gone to our heads how dedicated our fans are."
"Wow." She whispered.
"Ya, sorry for that little speech." I cackled.
"No it's not that." She shook her head. "You're so…Different."
"I hope that's a compliment." I joked.
"I mean from other celebrities." She continued. "You guys are so grounded, you haven't let fame get to your heads and I admire that."
We smiled at each other warmly.
"You have a beautiful smile." I blurted out. She was token back and looked down at the ground timidly.
"There you guys are!" Another scream filled the mall. Only this time it didn't belong to a fan, instead to a rather frustrated Kyleigh. "I've been looking around the mall for you guys! See? This is what happens when I leave you two unsupervised!"
"I had my cell phone; you could've called me, Mom." I rolled my eyes.
"Don't you dare smart-talk, Horan." She pierced her eyes.
"Oh no, please don't ground me!" I whined. Hailey was staring at us amused.
"You guys are crazy, you know that right?" She said.
"Hey! It's Kyleigh who's crazy!" I defended.
"Don't worry babes." Kyleigh smirked at Hailey, "You'll become one of us sooner than you think."
Hailey chuckled at this. "Should I be worried?" It was then when it was confirmed she was one of us.
Blithe and carefree in this world; finally free from her shell.
Finally some progress on Nailey! xD
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