Take Control: Make Your Dreams Come True (One Direction Fanfic)

Chapter 8

I didn’t really wanna go out tonight. But it’s not as if I’m given the choice. John is not feeling well so he couldn’t come with the guys tonight. That’s why I have to babysit. FUN.

Sorry, Directioners, I know this is the dream—to hang out with them. But, after that little lunch incident, I think I ran out of courage to face them.

Harry insisted on this pub he saw this morning. It’s not a bar, that’s for sure. It’s not too quiet, just plainly acoustic. Nothing too noisy. So we just started by getting our drinks.

“I can’t drink, Harry.” I said as he hands me a beer.

“Why, Sam? Are you allergic?” He asked.

“No, but..”

“Then there’s no reason NOT to drink babe.” Louis cut me off and Harry insisted that I take the beer.

“Plus it’s just a light beer, it’s practically sparkling water, Sam!” Zayn added.

“Alright guys! I’ll drink! But nobody’s getting drunk tonight, OKAY?”

Then out came the Cuervo…

Daniels…

and more labels I’m not even aware of!

Everyone was just laughing so hard, I couldn’t even remember what we’re talking about! Even Paul is cracking so hard!

“C’mon guys! Stop this!” I couldn’t stop laughing, SERIOUSLY! “Excuse me guys I need to go to the john. Don’t you guys do anything stupid while I’m gone!”

“Alright, Sam! Just hurry back and don’t do something careless with John!” goodness, Harry, stop it with your jokes!

“Hazz, you’re even worse when you’re drunk!” I can see Louis shaking his head. They’re just adorable, aren’t they?

As I walk out of the powder room, I immediately saw the guitar by the stage. I’m not sure if it’s just because of the alcohol or I just really missed playing the guitar. So I just grabbed it and started playing at the corner. I don’t want anyone to see me playing because I’m a little rusty. Last time I played was during college. Wow.

And if I ever lose my legs

I won't moan, and I won't beg

Yes if I ever lose my legs

Oh if, I won't have to walk no more

And if I ever lose my mouth

All my teeth

North and south

Yes if I ever lose my mouth

Oh if, I won't ….

I suddenly noticed Niall leaning by the wall watching me with a smile on his face.

“I didn’t know you could play?” he said as he sits beside me.

“Well, I wasn’t expecting I can still play. It’s been a while since I last held a guitar and I’m a little rusty Niall.” I smiled back at him as I hand him the guitar.

“You’re quite a singer too. No wonder you’re so good at your job. You don’t just know your numbers, you understand music too.”

“That’s why I’m in XRecords. I can do the two things I’m most passionate about—business and music. I’m living the dream” I said sarcastically.

“I don’t believe you, Sam.” I think I had him confused.

“Let’s not talk about work Niall. Cmon, let’s go back to our table before Liam wonders where we went!”

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“Where did you two go, eh?” Liam asked.

“MOMMY AND DADDY WERE MAKING OUT IN THE POWDER ROOM, LIAM” Louis teased.

“We weren’t making out Louis! We just found something interesting to talk about!” What’s the point of explaining to a drunk brit any ways? “But, whatever Louis!” I was hopeless.

“I think we should head back to the house, guys. John called me already and it’s getting late. We don’t want to be grounded again!” Paul laughed HARDLY.

I can accept the thought of John grounding One Direction, but, Paul? Really? I laughed at the thought.

Then Niall held my hand again. I stopped laughing at myself, and responded by holding his hand back, intertwining our fingers together.

I cannot believe what’s happening. We’re both drunk, I know. But I want to enjoy this moment while I can. I didn’t care if anyone was looking at us or what. We just held each other and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us.

Everyone went straight to their rooms but Niall insisted to walk me to my room. I’m not sure how to feel about this. Had he been other guys, I’d think that he likes me. If we weren’t both drunk, I’d believe that this is all true.

“So.. This is you, Sam.”

“Yep. My room.” Wow. Please help me find my words?

“Thank you for today, Sam. I really enjoyed your company.” He said as he ran his both hands through his hair.

“Yep. Thanks to Kim who booked us for this vacation. I’m glad you’re enjoying it Niall.”

“I think I mostly enjoyed today because of you.” He felt a little awkward and I did too.

“Alright! Goodnight, Sam!”

“Goodnight, Niall.”

“Bye.” Niall’s awkwardly playing with his left foot. Yeah, I know. I notice everything.

“Bye” I said as I close the door behind me.

As I lean on my bedroom door, thoughts came rushing down my head.

First, this is insane.

Secondly, this is supposed to be just work.

Thirdly, fan girling days are over.

Reality check: this is just a short few days and eventually, they have to leave. So, snap out of it, Sam! This is not a fairy tale!