More than This

Chapter 14

            After their ride on the London Eye, Anabelle, Niall and the others went down the street to a small cafe. From the moment they departed the capsule it was obvious they were a thing. Katrina and Kelsey looked at Anabelle with a grin of approval while the boys kept giving Niall thumbs up. The cafe was quiet, which was nice. That meant no screaming fans, just private get together time for them to hang out. After they sat around on a cushy sofa for about 45 minutes, they decided to board the bus and travel back to the girls’ hotel.

            The moment the girls enter the hotel suite Katrina and Kelsey let out a squeal in unison. “IT FINALLY HAPPENED!!” exclaimed Kelsey grabbing Anabelle’s hands and dancing around the room with her while Katrina stood there in a giggle fit.

“How did you even find out?!” giggled Anabelle “I didn’t say anything!”

“You didn’t have to say anything.” explained Katrina “You two are so easy to read, it’s like it’s written across your forehead.”

“Well he invited us to come shopping with him and the boys tomorrow after lunch.” Beamed Anabelle “You guys in?”

“YES!” exclaimed Katrina. She had been dying to spend as much time with Louis as possible, maybe something would happen.

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            Anabelle wandered around the hotel suite, still in her pjs, cradling a cup of tea. Looking out the big window she saw Big Ben in the distance. The sky was gray but somehow looked so beautiful. Anabelle couldn’t help but be extremely happy. She couldn’t help but feel nervous about having a boyfriend. The last one she had was three years ago, wasn’t as nice of a guy as Anabelle thought. He was really a nasty person. Anabelle drifted off into a painful memory.

            Anabelle sat curled up in a ball crying harder than she had ever cried. Her than boyfriend Scott, had just broken up with her but not privately. He had done it in the middle of the school’s courtyard in front of her entire year. And to make it worse he called her names and said she would never meet someone who would love her. Anabelle could normally keep her cool but this was too much for her. Katrina and Kelsey tried to come and cheer her up but nothing helped. She laid there on her bed, eyes red and puffy, her face tear stained. She had her back to the door but heard it creak, whipping her head around she saw a blurred figure standing in the doorway. Anabelle could make out his golden blonde hair and instantly recognised who it was. Niall. Quickly he rushed to her bed, grabbing her in his arms and pulling her close. Anabelle gave in and rested her head on his chest, tears soaking through his tee. She felt safe, the pain and embarrassment was starting to subside. Niall pulled her out so she was facing him arms length away. He tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and whispered “He was terrible to you. He’s the one who will never find anyone; there is someone out there that will love you. He might be right under your nose.”

            Little did she know that he was right, he was there the entire time. Watching over her, protecting her from all the cruel people. He was always there for her, never once did he not come over when she needed him. A small smile spread across her face, he was perfect.

            Anabelle heard a rustle from the other room and within a moment Kelsey was standing beside her with a knowing look on her face. “So, you have a date with Niall tonight?” questioned Kelsey as she grabbed a mug herself.

“Yah.” Beamed Anabelle, excitement in her voice, “He said he had something planned and that I have to wear cute yet comfortable clothes. I have nothing cute yet comfortable!”

“We’ll find something this afternoon, don’t you worry.” Reassured Kelsey “Now let’s go try and wake up Katrina.”

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            Anabelle and the others walked down the sidewalk, passing many shops and people. Only a few fans came up to them and asked for pictures, looking at the girls with a confused expression. Niall drifted towards the back of the group beside Anabelle and took her small hand in his. Anabelle looked up at him with a wide smile, he looked so happy and Anabelle couldn’t have asked for anything better.     

            They walked hand in hand behind the rest of their friends. All of them agreed to split off and meet up in 2 hours. Anabelle and Niall darted off down the street while Katrina and Louis did the same. Liam, Harry, Zayn and Kelsey were left and they decided to stay together and go shopping.

            Niall and Anabelle walked hand in hand down the sidewalk. Niall had a goofy smile spread across his face. Finally he had her; it’s only been 6 years. “I’m so glad that I finally have you. You don’t know how long I’ve been in love with you.” Niall shyly said.

“Aw, you’re so cute!” exclaimed Anabelle, pulling herself towards his chest. “I love you too, Niall.”

            The two of them walked slowly down the walk stopping every once and a while to look at the shop windows. They seemed like they didn’t have a care in the world. Everything was perfect, and at the moment it was.

            Meanwhile Katrina and Louis walked quickly, swerving around other people. Both in fits of giggles. Louis spotted an empty bench and grabbed Katrina’s hand and pulled her down to sit beside him. A little shocked, she followed him with butterflies in her stomach. “So, what’s up Treenie?” questioned Louis with a cheeky grin.

Katrina giggled at the nickname “Oh nothing at all, just loving England.” Responded Katrina in a shy tone “And hey, Niall and Anabelle finally happened. You have no clue how long we’ve been waiting for something like this to happen.”

“Yah, Niall has been carrying around that picture of the two of them everywhere. It’s always in his wallet.” Louis chuckled “He’s smitten. And speaking of smitten....”

Katrina looked at Louis waiting for him to finish what he was saying but by now she had a confused expression whipped across her face. “What?”

“I like you a lot Katrina, since the moment were got to know each other.” Started Louis, all of a sudden serious “Ever since the Farris Wheel incident while we were in Ireland, I couldn’t stop thinking about what it would be like to actually be known as your boyfriend. And hey I thought, we already have the rumours going around why don’t we try it out? What do you say?”

Katrina was stunned, before she could say anything or even think she found herself leaning towards Louis. In an instant her lips crashed against his, after a moment she started to pull away but found that Louis was pulling her back. After about a minute or so they both pulled back, wide smiles spread across both of their faces.

“I’m going to take that as a yes.” Beamed Louis.