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Harry's P.O.V
"Harry?! Harry?! HARRY ERMAHGERD WE'RE IN LOUISVILLE!!!" Louis basically squeals, fangirling his little tan head off as the seven of us stand in the main terminal of the Louisville International Airport. Which is freaking crowded by the way. I'm worried I'm going to get trampled on.
"This is one busy airport." Zayn utters, summing up all of our thoughts, as the seven of us try to weave through the crowds of people, trying to get outside to our ride, luckily we don't have the problem of trying to get out bags. Actually, I wish we did have our bags, them I could use mine as a battering ram to get through these people.
"Oi, bodyguard, do something!" Louis shouts cheekily to Stuart, who in turn gives Louis a cheeky slap on the back of his head.
Aspen raises her eyebrows at the six of us, "Come on you guys, lets get out of here."
We all nod, following her wig of short brown hair through the crowds, grinning as we spot the main glass doors to leave the terminal.
I turn to share a look with Liam as we all watch Louis run over to a 'Louisville' sign outside the terminal and beg Aspen to take a picture for him.
"Someone's excited." I chuckle.
"Lets just hope we can keep him in line." Liam adds.
Ten photos later, which ended with Louis doing some pretty funny poses with the sign, the seven of us are in the car and heading to our hotel.
"Ok, so we can go to the Louisville Waterfront Park, or the Louisville Science Canter, or the Louisville Museum Of Art And Craft or or..." Louis babbles, reading over the bundle of flyers and brochures he managed to pick up in the airport somewhere.
"How about we go to our hotel first." Aspen sighs, patting Louis' shoulder.
Louis sighs, "Ugh fine."
I guess it's not everyday that you get to perform in a city that has your name, is there such a place as Harryville?
I guess we should let Lou have his fun.
Soon the seven of us in a huge hotel room, looking out at the view, I've got to admit that I underestimated Louisville. I seriously thought it would be a tiny place, but it's huge, it's beautiful and it's thriving.
"Can we go out now?" Louis asks us, jumping up and down on one of the leather couches in the suites lounge.
It looks like Aspen is about to say something when there is a knock on the door.
"I'll get it." I shout, heading over and opening the door to reveal Daniel.
I put on my best fake smile, I'm finding it hard not to throw up just looking at him, "Hi Daniel! Whats up?"
Daniel smiles back, "Harry! How are you guys? I hope your flight was ok!"
I nod, "Yeah, it was great thanks."
Daniel smiles again, "Anyway, I was wondering if you guys would like to come to the ballet with me tonight? They're performing in the Kentucky Center, which is basically in our hotel."
I look to the rest of the group, and everyone shrugs, "Sure, we're up for it."
Daniel grins, "What about you, Blair? Jacob?"
Aspen bites her lip, "Uhm, I don't think I can make it tonight Daniel, I'm really tired, sorry."
"Aww, really?" Daniel asks.
Aspen nods, "Yeah, I think I'll just stay here."
Stuart looks to Daniel, "Same, I'm pretty tired too."
Daniel nods, understanding, before looking to us five lads, "Well, I guess it's just you five and me, oh and I'm taking a few friends as well."
Louis raises his eyebrows, "Do we know them?"
Daniel nods, "Yeah, their the same guys you met in france, or Louis, you might remember them from Mexico."
Louis' eyes brighten, "Oh those guys! Sure do!"
Daniel smiles sheepishly, "Ok guys, I'll meet you outside the Kentucky Center with tickets at eight-thirty, remember, it's a black tie event, so hopefully you've got some suits."
We all nod, "See you then Daniel!"
Daniel is just about to shut the door and leave when a girl rushes out from behind him, wearing a maids uniform.
Daniel turns to look at her, "Uh, what are you doing here?"
The girl bites her lip, "Uhm, Miss Blair just called, requesting some more towels."
Daniel raises his eyebrows, not believing her story, "But you aren't holding any towels."
The girl stands her ground, not looking the slightest bit worried, "Oh, I was just going to show her that there is a compartment underneath her bathroom mirror where there are more stored."
Daniel nods, finally believing the girl, "Oh, ok then, goodbye lads!"
Finally he shuts the door, leaving the girl in the room.
We all wait in silence for a few seconds, until we hear the sound of an elevator going down before anyone speaks.
"Carter!" Aspen yells happily.
What?
I look towards the rest of the lads, who look just as confused as me, and then to Stuart, who just shrugs, like this happens all the time.
"Aspen! How are you girl! You should have told me that you had company before you texted!" The girl, Carter, scoffs.
"He wasn't here when I texted." Aspen replies simply, pulling Carter into a friendly hug.
I decide to speak, "Can someone explain whats going on?"
Aspen turns to smile at me, "Lads, this is Carter, Carter Hays, she trained with me and-"
"Let me guess..." I interrupt, "She's working on some drug smuggling mission in the hotel, or drink spiking or something."
Aspen narrows her eyes at me, "No, Carter is just working here for a holiday job, she's taking some time off to get a degree in law."
Didn't see that one coming.
"Oh." I mumble, and Carter laughs.
"Not all of us can put up with going on mission after mission, Aspen is truly something. It's basically her life, she lives it and breathes it, I on the other hand, needed a break from high octane action everyday. And I'm getting the break I need." Carter replies.
"Good for you!" Louis cheers.
"Can you get us some free food from the hotel restaurant please?" Niall begs, flashing Carter his best puppy dog eyes.
Carter lets out a small giggle, "Sure."
"Anyway." Aspen sighs, "Carter came here because Stuart and I need a way to get into the ballet."
"I thought you weren't going? Daniel would have given you tickets if you'd asked." Zayn wonders, looking a little confused.
Aspen sighs again, "You really think I'd pass up the opportunity to get some good photos and such of Daniel's friends? Stuart and I need to get some good evidence so JJ can conduct a background check back at HQ."
Liam smiles, "You guys are so sneaky."
"It's just our job." Stuart replies, smirking a little.
"It also means I don't have to wear this darn wig." Aspen adds, pulling off her short brown hair and wig cap, to let out her platinum blonde locks.
"Of course." I chuckle.
"You lads should probably go and get ready, I know how long it takes you guys, Stuart and I will discuss out entry plans with Carter." Aspen explains, silently telling us to go away, and the five of us nod, heading off to our bedrooms.
I head into my bathroom and hop into the shower, washing away all the signs of fatigue and jet lag down the drain with coconut scented soaps and hair products.
Then I get out of the shower and wrap myself in a towel, opening my suitcase and searching for my neatly pressed suit, right at the bottom, under the balls of clothes I've just chucked on top.
"Gotta love suits." I mutter, pulling on my black dress pants and buttoning up my white shirt.
I'm just about to put on my black tie when I hear my name being called. I stop, my tie hanging loosely around my collar and head out into the hallway.
"Who wanted me?" I yell.
"Harry!" Aspens voice yells out, "Help me out here."
I chuckle a little and head into Aspens room, my eyes widening as she stands in front of me, wearing a shimmery strapless ice blue dress thats goes all the way down to the floor. There are little blue and white crystals that are in an intricate pattern at the bottom of the dress, flickering like ice crystals every time she moves.
She coughs a little, snapping me out of checking her out.
"Yup?" I ask, looking up at her face.
"Zip me up will you?" She asks, using one arm to hold up her dress and the other to point to the zip at the back.
She's killing me.
"Uh, ok." I reply, heading over to zip up the back of her dress.
"You kinda look like the ice queen Aspen. Except less evil." I mutter, as I pull the zip up.
Aspen chuckles a little. "I thought I looked like a modern day cinderella, but I'll take your compliment."
Just then she pokes her foot out from under the dress and I notice she's wearing glass heels.
"Holy, where the hell do you get all this stuff from?" I ask, you don't just carry glass heels in your suitcase.
Aspen smirks, "I ordered them online when I was on the plane, I always knew the ballet would be a possibility and I have to look the part, right?"
I finish zipping up her dress and she spins around to smile at me, her platinum hair up in a slick bun with crystal earrings and a simple silver necklace to finish off the look.
"The part of what?" I ask.
"When talking with Carter she told me that the show was booked out, except she'd had a call from a rich heiress letting her know that her and her partner could't make the evening. So, Stuart and I are taking their tickets, and also their identities, just for the night." Aspen explains.
I nod, "Well you do look like a wealthy heiress."
"And you look like a member of a boy band who doesn't know how to tie his tie." Aspen chuckles.
"Uh, actually, I do. You just interrupted me halfway through." I reply.
Aspen smirks, "Whatever, I'll tie it, I'm your stylist anyway, it's my job."
I nod, and she quickly reaches up and ties my black tie perfectly, pulling it tight and putting the collar down expertly.
"Don't pull it too hard, I know you could strangle me if you wanted to." I add, and Aspen giggles.
"Alright, now go put your coat and shoes on, we're going out." she instructs, and I nod, smiling cheekily at her before leaving her room and heading back to my own.
She is such a tease.
Zayn's P.O.V
'Good luck on the rest of your tour honey, stay safe, and hopefully I'll catch you in London after the tour. If you need anything just call. xx Perrie'
I sigh, tucking my phone into the blazer of my tuxedo as the seven of us get ready to leave for the ballet. Aspen looks amazing as an heiress, and Stuart has dyed his blonde hair hazel and is playing the part of her rich entrepreneurial boyfriend. A stark contrast from the bodyguard and stylist they usually are.
I miss Perrie, enough said.
"Ok lads, lets get going, Carter is going to meet Stuart and I outside the Kentucky Center and I guess Daniel and his friends will be there too." Aspen announces, grabbing a silver clutch and draping a white coat over her bare shoulders.
"Let's do this!" Louis shouts, and we all laugh at our cheeky friend, he's been excited all evening.
The seven of us hop into the elevator and get out in the hotel lobby, heading outside and walking the few meters to the Kentucky Center, staring up at the huge building.
It's quite a stunning structure, quite modern too.
"Ok, Stuart and I are going to leave you five, stay safe, and if you meet us in the theater, pretend you don't know us. Good luck." Aspen instructs, Stuart and her giving us a wave as they walk over to Carter, who is smiling at them.
I run a hand through my jet black hair, checking that it's still in it's signature style.
I've never really been one for the ballet, but hey, there's a first time for everything.
I hear a scoff next to me, and turn to see Harry, narrowing his eyes at Aspens back, where Stuart has rested his hand.
"It's just an act Harry, besides, I thought you guys were just friends now." I whisper in my curly haired friend's hair.
Harry sighs, "I guess."
He's really not over her, is he.
"Boys! Glad you could all make it!" Daniel shouts, interrupting my thoughts.
"Oh hey Daniel." Liam says, and the five of us smile, shaking hands with Daniel and his three friends.
"As you may remember this is, Derek, and Peter, and Henry." Daniel says, introducing us all again.
We all say quick hello's and then the nine of us walk up the steps of the the Center, into a huge lofty foyer.
We are all offered glasses of Champagne and we all sip them and chat away to people as we wait to be seated. Out of the corner of my eye I spot Aspen, laughing and chatting to a group of men. Oh, this must be killing Harry.
Just then someone taps me on the shoulder, I turn to see Daniel, and he's pointing towards Aspen.
"Do you know who she is?" he asks me.
"Uh, no. Should I?" I reply.
Daniel grins, "Thats Anastasia, she's a wealthy Heiress, her father owns this huge business, makes millions every year."
I nod, "Uh, cool."
"Let's go and introduce ourselves! Lads!" Daniel shouts, grabbing the other four's attention and we all follow him over to where Aspen is. Stuart is nowhere, probably getting drinks, or secretly calling JJ about our plans in the bathroom or something.
Aspens eyes widen a little as Daniel parades over to her, the five of us following, a huge grin on his face, but she quickly regains her stature and flashes Daniel a knowing smile.
"Hello Anastasia! How are you darling?" Daniel purrs.
Aspen raises her eyebrows a little, "Who are you?"
"Why, I'm Daniel Steel. A music producer, and these lads are from One Direction, you must know of them!" Daniel replies.
Aspen lets out a small chuckle, "Well I know nothing of you Mr Steel. But why, One Direction, is an amazing band. It's a pleasure to meet you boys."
The five of us have to bite our lips to refrain from laughing and she reaches out her hand for us all to shake it.
Harry takes it a bit too far, and grabs her hand, giving it a soft kiss. Then winking cheekily at Aspen.
The four of us freeze at Harry's last action, is this the part when Aspen whacks him around the head and knocks him out for doing that?
Instead, Aspen does what none of us would have expected, she swoons. "Oh, Harry! How sweet, thank you."
Harry lets out a low chuckle, "My pleasure Anastasia."
Daniel is about to say something when the call goes out around the room for us all to head into the theater, as the ballet is starting soon.
"Well it was a pleasure to meet you Anastasia! Tell your father I say hi." Daniel adds, before heading off, expecting us to follow.
We can't though, because we spin around just in time to watch Aspen grab Harry's tie and narrow her eyes at him.
"Don't you ever do that again." she mutters, her voice as cold as ice.
Then she lets go of Harry's tie and smiles at us before waltzing off to join Stuart.
"Wow. Should have seen that one coming Harry." Louis chuckles a little, as Harry loosens up his tie and the colour returns to his face once more.
He just grins at the four of us, "She'll give in. One day."
"Maybe she'll just kill you first, if you keep pulling those kind of stunts." Niall mutters.
"I'm with the leprechaun." I reply, agreeing.
"Let's go watch this ballet then." Louis interrupts, and the five of us head over to the theater to be seated.
~~~~~
"This is kinda boring, but beautiful at the same time." Niall yawns from his plush red seat next to mine.
I quickly shush him and smile in agreement, I mean sure, ballet's are amazing, but not really the kind of thing you'd drag five young adult boys along to. We're just not into that kind of stuff yet.
I hear a snicker from next to me and turn to watch Louis trying to contain his laughter at one of the men in stage, prancing around in a candelabra costume.
Yup, it's a Beauty And The Beast ballet, who knew right?
A few seats down I can see Liam, intently watching the stage, fully into the production, bless him. I'd swear he has tissues on his lap.
And then there's Harry, next to Louis, who is paying no attention to the ballet, I bet he doesn't even know what the production is of, because this whole time he's been staring at the back of Aspen's head.
"Do they have a half time? Do we get ice-cream?" Niall whispers in my ear.
I chuckle, "Probably not." and watch the little thing sigh.
"At least I brought a bag of lolly's from the hotel right?" I reply, and pass Niall a bag of gummy sweets, I knew this would happen, so I had to be prepared.
"Thank you!!!" Niall whispers cheerfully, grabbing a handful of sweets and shoving them into his mouth.
I hear another snicker from Louis.
Wow, this is going to take longer than I'd expected.
Finally, the ballet is over, and the five of us wave goodbye to Daniel, before heading back to the hotel, no sign of Aspen or Stuart on the way back.
"We're ho-ome!" Louis announces in a sing song voice when the five of us re-enter our suite, to find Aspen and Stuart sitting on the couch.
"Whats up?" I ask, looking at the two of them who are staying silent.
Aspen is first to speak.
"I just got a text from Ocean. She know's who Ryan is."
Oh. Well, thats a shock.
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