How Was I Supposed To Know? (Niall Horan Fan Fiction)

Chapter Twelve-Editing Mistakes

Nate's car pulled up into the VIP parking lot that Louis texted me the directions to earlier. I breathed in.

"You're gonna be fine," Nate murmured and out his arm around me.

"I just haven't planned this out, I haven't seen him in so long I mean the last word I said to him was Lillian!" I put my hands over my face.

"Hey, it's okay. But you did totally mess up though by saying that monster's name."

I took my hands off of my face and nudged him. "I know, jerk," I said amusingly.

"Ha see, it got you to relax."

I stared up at Nate. "Thank you, for everything."

He smiled and rubbed his hand on my shoulder for more comfort.

"Anytime."

He blinked slowly and stared up at me. The car was silent. He stared down at my lips and I saw his expression change into something more serious and nervous. I could predict what he was going to do next. My eyes widened and I let out a subtle breath. So when he leaned in, I turned my face, flustered.

He stopped and turned back to his original position.

I just stared forward.

"I-I'm sorry," he let out. "The moment just felt...right. I must've read it wrong I-"

"It's okay," I turned back to him and smiled.

"You can see I like you but I want you to get out there and go."

"Okay, Nate."

I hugged him and left the car, my shoes were the only noise in the silent parking lot. He came and joined me, his steps comforting me, telling me "I'm here" , unexplainably.

I sighed quietly as we eventually reached the familiar tour bus. I crossed my arms and stood there firmly.

"Knock," Nate commanded.

I turned to him and then back to the door and did as I was told. I felt like a puppet.

My stomach lurched as the door opened swiftly Mac smiled with welcoming eyes.

"Welcome back," he greeted. "C'mon in."

I went in and dragged Nate with me because I was terrified.

"MY LOVLEY INTERN!" Louis yelled and hugged me tightly.

"I missed you so much," I said, muffled by his shoulder.

"I missed you too, love." We broke apart and he studied the person next to me.

"Who's this lad?" He asked.

"This is Nate, he's been helping me out these past weeks.

"Pleased to meet you Nate, I'm Louis."

Nate stuttered," I-I know who you are."

He and Louis shook hands.

"Strange, I remember a certain someone saying that same exact thing when she met us." Louis winked at me.

Harry and Liam poked their heads out from the hallway that contained the bunks.

"Is that who I think it is?" Liam asked.

"Why it is, Liam!" Harry answered and they both ran up to hug me.

"We missed you!" Harry expressed.

"I missed you guys too, all of you..."

Zayn came out to join the party and we hugged as well. I introduced them to Nate. When everything seemed to be getting calm, Niall came out.