Glimpse of Us (Niall Horan)

Chapter 1: It's Always Been Him

I never thought much would happen in my life. Not until it really began.

I sigh as soon as the car pulled up at the entrance of the airport. Knowing all the memories, friends, and family I will leave behind is beyond words. I will miss them so much.

"We're here" my Dad spoke as soon as he opened my door. I didn't even notice that they were all out of the car because my thoughts engulfed every bit of me. My parents and three siblings together with my two dogs are all here. They wanted to say goodbye before I left for London. I wanted my dogs Groot and Pepper to be here as well since they're one of the top reasons I don't want to leave. I've been with them for 6 years and leaving without them hurts me like hell.

"Come on sweetie, your flight will leave in an hour," my Mom said as she helped carry my luggage out of the car.

"I'm gonna miss you Ma" I said as I hugged her real tight. Who knows when will I have to feel her embrace again?

"Me too sweetie but you already decided about this. We really don't want you to go but we also don't want to be the one who will stop you from chasing your dreams" my Mom said in between tears.

"I know" I respond. Hearing those words makes me want to rethink my decision again. I am the type of person who gets comfortable with her situation and is afraid to try new things or go out of my comfort zone. I know it's not right since I feel like being left behind by the pressure of adulthood. And don't get me started on being an 'adult'. Bills, responsibilities, savings and so much more. I'm still not used to it even though I've been working since I was 16 and was forced to pay for my own expenses. Don't get me wrong but my parents can support me and always offer their help but me being myself wanted to be an independent woman at the early age of 16. That's why I volunteered to pay for my studies at college, rent, food, and bills when I decided to move out of my parents.

"Don't worry El, I know you can do it. You're 25 for god's sake" My older brother nudges me in the arm making us both laugh.

"Take care of my dogs for me, please. And don't forget to send pictures and videos of them ok?" I said to Ina my sister who keeps using her phone all throughout the ride. My god this girl and her phone.

"Hmm.. yea.. okay" she mumbled eyes still glued on her screen"

"Alright everyone, Kaycee just messaged me that it's all good in London, she'll wait for you outside the airport just let her know when you land" Dean my older brother informed me while reading her girlfriend's text. Kaycee is my brother's girlfriend and they've been together for almost 8 years. She's working in Netherlands for about 3 years now and she has an apartment in London which she offered I can stay in the meantime while I look for work. I couldn't refuse her offer since I'm literally back to zero when I move to London so it's going to be really hard but thank god she's there with me to sort things out.

"Okay guys I think it's time to say goodbye" I opened my arms acting hard on the outside but really dying on the inside. I will definitely miss my family.

"Have a safe flight" my 15-year-old brother Jay said as he hugged me and carried my two dogs acting like they were hugging me as well.

"I will. Let's still play okay? Even though I'm miles away from you doesn't mean I won't play games with you and Dean" I smiled as I hugged him and my dogs back. Me and my brothers play online games from time to time as a form of bond with each other which is most of the time just game cussing and swearing to each other if one is being a noob and carry the entire game.

"Yea yea as long as you stop being such a noob, I will let you play with us" he smirked. This boy and his ego, I can't.

"Whatever. I'm better than you guys" I playfully fired back.

"Come on now, we don't want you to miss your flight" my Dad said breaking my argument with my brothers.

"Alright then, I'll text you when I land. Bye guys! Bye Groot! Bye Pepper! " I screamed after kissing and hugging them all goodbye.

I finished through security which is surprisingly long because of the small commotion outside and now seated waiting for the announcement of my flight which is about 30 minutes.

I took out my phone and scrolled through Instagram in the meantime. I scrolled through my feed all the way down through my old posts. The pictures change in terms of quality and captions and the further I scroll down, the more it gets cringey enough. I just laughed to myself knowing how cringey they are. I noticed that the dates are now on the year 2012 meaning this is the time my 'Directioner Era' is so active. A smile escapes my lips seeing my post about One Direction and my obsession with them. From fan art, pictures of them together or them being papped, concert pictures, you name it, the list goes on and on.

After a couple of minutes of scrolling, I stopped when I saw a picture of me and Niall together in one photo. Of course, it is edited, almost every girl in the fandom edits their picture together with the boys and for me it was Niall, it's always been him.

From the beginning until now, I'm a Horan's girl.