Take Me As I Am (Completed)

Chapter Fifteen

Immediately everyone hushed, Trinity letting a victorious grin slide across her features. Ariana and Faith wound their way through a few other girls to Trinity, Andie and I.

"If one of us goes home tonight.. Just remember that I love each and every one of you," Ariana stated firmly, a watery smile on her face. There were unshed tears pooling in her hazel eyes.

"I agree. I got four really good friends out of this experience," Faith said.

"None of us are going to leave tonight. We just have to believe we're all going to stay." Trinity gave us each a stern look.

"But-" I started to say before getting interrupted.

"Even you Al. You love us. You love the food, you love the pool, you love the TV shows. Don't lie. You even somewhat like the boys." Andie laughed with a twinkle in her eye.

"Whatever," I grumbled.

"Sh, they're coming!" Rippled through the girls. We all shared quick hugs with Faith and Ariana before they stumbled their way back towards their standing area. 

It happened the same way as last time, us all standing. Everyone around me waited with baited breath, the boys obviously taking their time in getting ready.

"If we call your name, please come up and accept this exclusive poster of us." Harry forced a small smile on his face.

"The first girl we would like to get to know more.." Niall took a deep breath, before his eyes latched on me.

Aw, c'mon. Not only do I have to stay, I have to be the first girl?

"Al!" Niall continued, a wide grin in place as he held out a poster for me. I kept myself from grumbling as I tried not to trip on the stairs.

"Thanks," I said sarcastically, grabbing the poster and going to the corner.

As I walked past, Louis whispered, "You love us, babe."

"You wish," I shot back quietly, making sure no cameras picked up on it.

They continued with the names. I was happy that Trinity, Ariana, Faith and Andie had also made it. At least I didn't have to suffer alone.

"I'm sorry Macey, Anna, Kendra, Minnie and Samantha. You're all lovely girls. We have a special One Direction package for you." One of the boys said, as the five girls started bawling. 

Everyone started muttering goodbyes and before I knew it, Harry was standing beside me. There was definitely some mischief in his eyes.

"You're going to enjoy this week if it's the last thing I do," he said.

"Why are you torturing me?" I pouted. "That sounds like a punishment."