Save Me

Chapter 4

"I love this restaurant! " Sam was sitting across from me next to Harry, eating alfredo pasta.

I decided to spend my Sunday afternoon with Sam and Harry. We were at a local Italian restaurant that had amazing business. Sam and I use to come here all the time. I figured she decided to come here since it was her favorite restaurant.

"Of course you do. You like Italian food," I said.

"Yeah, but I love British people more", Sam gave Harry a peck on the lips. He gave her a small smile and continued eating his meatballs.

"Maschae', how did you and Niall meet?" I looked up at Sam. She was eyeing me with amusement. Harry was still looking down at his meatballs, but I could see a hint of a smile on his lips.

"Um," I couldn't get my words together. I didn't want to say we met at a psychiatric building in front of Harry. It'd be too embarrassing.

"Well?"

"We met in an elevator. He told you already. Nothing special like you were hoping," I said with a shrug. A faint buzz sounded. Me and Sam looked at Harry as he pulled out his phone and swiped the screen.

"Niall's here," he said.

My heart started to pound against my chest. I looked around for Niall, he was coming through the front door, making his way towards us. I shot a glare at Sam. She just shrugged her shoulders and smiled.

"Hey mate!" Niall greeted Harry and took the empty seat beside me. He gave Sam a nod before turning his attention towards me. Our eyes locked, his cerulean blues paralyzing me.

"Hello, Maschae'."

I stared stupified at him. His intense gaze pinning me to my chair.

"H..Hi Niall, " I managed to get the words out.

I blushed as he rested his hand on my knee, sending shivers up and down my body.

"Are you gonna order, Niall? " Harry gestured toward the menu on our table.

"Nah, I ate before I came. Actually, I was hoping you guys were up to going to the beach."

"Sure, why not? What about you, Maschae'?" Sam asked. The three of them waited for my reply. I wouldn't mind going to the beach, but that would mean Niall seeing me wet and I didn't even have my bathing suit.

"I don't have my bathing suit with me," I said apologetically.

"I don't either, but don't worry. It's not like you're gonna be by yourself."

I shot a nervous glance at Niall.

"Don't worry, I'll be a gentleman," he said, squeezing my knee.

I blushed at his action, causing him to laugh.

"Well, to the beach we go then," Harry said.

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"Come on Maschae', the water's fine!" Sam called out from the water. She, Harry, and Niall were out in the water. I stayed on shore, not wanting to strip down to my underwear. Sam had more confidence than me, which kinda sucked. I've missed out on a lot of fun things in life. I felt like my life had been taken away from me. It was a struggle to even get out of bed sometimes. I brought my Knees up to my chest as a chilly wind crept through the air. I looked up at the sky. The Sun was starting to set, changing the color of the sky. I watched as Harry lifted Sam off her feet and dumped her in the water.

"Mind if I join?" I didn't see Niall walk up towards me. I must've been too deep in thought.

"No, not at all," I said quietly.