Summer of Promises

Chapter 11

The midnight breeze blew through my hair as I waked back to the house. A smile was permanently plastered on my face, and I couldn't stop thinking about everything that happened tonight. From the concert, to meeting the boys, to hanging out with Niall at the park, everything was perfect. 

*Flashback*

Niall made his way over, a smile on his face. He had changed from what he was wearing at the concert, into a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. "Hey." He breathed as he pulled me up into a hug.

"Hey.." I said against his shoulder.

After what felt like eternity, we pulled out of the hug, and sat down on the park bench. 

"I don't think that I properly introduced myself. I'm Niall Horan." He flashed me a cheeky grin and stuck his hand out.

"Abygail Lexington." I replied, gripping his hand in the process.

We both let out a chuckle and dropped out hands to our laps. Silence surrounded both of us, but it wasn't an uncomfortable silence.

"It's so beautiful here. I wouldn't have expected to be able to see the stars." I murmurred as I was in awe, staring at the sky.

"It really is." I looked over to see that he too was staring at the stars. "Being on tour doesn't really give you much time to stop and appreciate the little things around you. The little things that people get to experience everyday. I miss it." He said, still staring into the sky. "The sad thing is, even when people get the opportunity. they don't realize it, and they just rush through life as if nothing matters.."

It was quiet again and we both continued to look at the stars. After a few seconds, I started to talk. "People take so many things for granted. They dont realize what they have one day can be taken away from them in a blink of an eye."

"Exactly." 

I turned my head to look at him to see him already staring at me, smiling. I returned the smile, and felt the heat rise to my cheeks. Quickly, I turned my attention to my hands that rested in my lap, hoping he didn't notice my blushing.

"Wanna play a game?" His Irish accent breaking the silence.

"Sure. Why not?" I said and he smiled.

"Ok. How about a game of 20 questions?" He asked. He had a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"Sure!" I said. He smiled even bigger, which i didn't think was possible."You go first."

"Where are you from?" 

"Michigan. You?"

"Ireland. Mullingar to be exact." He said. I couldn't help but notice how adorable his accent was. "Favorite color?"

I laughed at how random it was."Green. Favorite song?"

"Did you say green because I'm Irish?" His face scrunched up. We both started laughing. "Nah. Just joking. And right now it is Payphone by Maroon 5. Ok.. So, what is your favorite song?"

"Thought of You by Justin Bieber." I smiled. 

"YOU LOVE BIEBER?" He screamed at me.

"Yeah.. I'm guessing you don't?" I rubbed my left arm.

"Like him? No. Love him? Yes."

"What..?"  The fact that he liked Justin just made him even more attractive. I noticed he was staring at and I blushed as if he could read my mind. "Well um.. Favorite part of being in One Direction?"

"I absolutely love the fans." He shot me one of his amazing smiles. "I mean, they do so much for us. They are always there when we need them. The amount of support they give us is massive. I cant begin to explain how amazing all of them are. Ya know?" I couldn't help but smile at the way he lit up when he was talking about the fans. "So, what is a gorgeous girl like you doing alone here in England?"

Yet again the heat rose to my cheeks. "  It's a long story.."

"Well babe.." He said, while grabbing my hand. "Good thing we've got all night then."

"... and I couldn't break my promises. I mean, I promised that I would follow my dreams. That make this summer different.  And that's exactly what I'm going to do." I said, explaining the whole situtation to him.

"Woah.." He said, my hand still in his. I couldn't help but realize how perfect it felt. "When are you getting the next letter then..?" He asked confused.

"I have no clue. Every things so crazy. It's like I don't even know where i'll even be tomorrow.." I said, running my hands through my hair. "It's been fun and all, but its crazy. And I'm doing it all alone, in a country i've never been to before.. I mean, I didn't even know who you guys were until I heard you on the radio on the way to the house, and I definitely didn't expect to be going to one of your concerts, letting alone meeting you guys.. It's absolutely hetic!" 

"True. That is crazy." He said. Silence overcame us, and he looked like he was in deep thought. "You know.." He started. "You don't have to do this alone.." He said, looking straight into my eyes. 

My eye brows furrowed. "What do you mean?" 

"I mean that you don't have to do this all alone. This whole adventure." He said matter-of-factly.

"And who exactly would I do it with?" I retorted, raising my eyebrows at him.

"Me."

*Present*

I opened the door to the house, and let myself in. As soon as I got into my room,  I dropped my bag and plopped into my bed. I layed my head on my pillow, and I heard the sound of paper crumple beneath it. Lifting up my head, I noticed yet another envelope with yet another adventure waiting for me inside. But this time, I knew it would be different. This time, I knew I wouldn't be doing this alone.

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Hey guys! So I know I havent posted in forever, and im sorry! My mouth is finally healing from the surgery, and im no longer drugged up on vicodin, so I shold be updating more frequently! Anyways! I am excited to tell you that I have been working on a one shot! It's quite long, but I really think you guys will like it! Im not exactly sure how long until its finished, but im pretty excited about it! 

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