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We both sway a little in the tight space in between coats and shoes. I don't know, and probably will never know, whether it is the alcohol or my own heart making me plant my lips on Niall's.


My eyes start to close as Niall's humming and warmth lulls me to sleep. Hopefully I won't regret tonight in the morning.

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"Hi thanks for coming" Niall smiles at another fan. We're at a meet and greet and we all feel like hell. Last night was fun and all but the hangover Isn't worth it. Niall hasn't looked me in the eye all day and I know he regrets what happened in the closet.

Harry and Lexi have been flirting ever since they woke up and Louis and El have been making out for the past hour on their break time. The worst part is my head is pounding and yet we still had to do this meet and greet.

Hate to sound selfish but there really isn't a good reason why I should have to be here. It feels silly sitting here with them and answering fan questions.

"That's all for now, One Direction will be back tomorrow for their concert at Delany high school" The host of the event yells over the screaming fans. Thank god, we have been here for hours answering the continuous flow of questions. All of them having to do with which member of 1D I have a crush on. Each time it was asked Niall flinched and looked at his shoes.

"Ugh that was tiring" Liam yawns stretching out his arms. It has been a long tiring day, and it's only 12 AM. Everyone slumps down on the couch exhausted. Tori didn't want to come. She is out shopping, I'd give anything to be there instead of the boys' cramped dressing room.

"I think I said "Yes I love Louis" about a hundred times" Eleanor sighs leaning her head on Louis's shoulder. There were a ton of Larry shippers here today. At first it was funny then it started to get annoying. One got right up in Eleanor's face yelling how she was ruining their relationship and how they were meant to be. That's when security got called.

"Oh not anymore" Zayn groans as someone knocks on the door. The boys love their fans, but so many crazy ones at one time can tire anyone out.

"I got it" I sigh slowly picking myself off the couch. I really need a nap, how can the boys do this every day? Did xfactor prepare them for this or something? I open the door cautiously, thinking about hundreds of fangirls swarming the room.

Instead a really pretty girl with blonde hair and blue eyes stands in the doorway. She looks about 20 and really nervous, must be a fan.

"Hi I'm Mina. Is Niall here?" She asks nervously with a slight Irish accent. Yep, Definitely a fan. How did she even get in here?

"I don't think they are seeing anyone else today. Maybe try com-" I say before Niall practically flings me out of the way. Everyone looks up curiously as Niall stands panting in the doorway. She smiles tentatively waiting for him to say something.

"Mina! Oh my god!" Niall sputters before hugging the girl. My heart does a little flip in my ribcage. Well I guess the question of wether he knows her or not is answered.They look really similar but something tell me they aren't long lost cousins or something.

"Guys! This is Mina. She was my girlfriend back in Ireland" Niall smiles from ear to ear. Oh, his girlfriend, splendid. We make out in a closet, he ignores me, now his ex girlfriend is in town. I seem to be on a lucky streak!

"Hey" Harry winks sexually, Niall scowls pointing at the stack of papers near Harry's leg. Harry got the number of about 10 fans today.
The rumors of him being a player were totally understated. I have seen his 'come hither' look way too many times today.

Niall introduces her to the rest of the group, of course he can't even look me in the eyes when he says my name. They sit down together talking with the rest of the group. I zone out only listening to bits of the conversation. She seems to be nice, funny, genuine. She seems perfect for Niall, yay. I shouldn't be so biter, it was one kiss. Its not like he is my boyfriend.

Finally she gets up saying she has to go meet her friends. I am pretty bitchy but I'm not too sad she has to go. Believe me, I am not in love with Niall or anything. Maybe a slight crush with mixed feelings from him. But the thought of him with an old girlfriend makes me feel ill.

"Are we going to be seeing you again?" Liam asks as she makes her way to the door. Finally, I can go to the bus and take a nap.

"Um yeah. I am on a road trip with some of my friends. We intersect with some of your tour locations" She smiles. Oh great we get to see her some more. Everyone else seems happy, she really is a nice person. I just don't exactly like her.

"Well she was nice" Louis smiles as we walk out to the bus. Tori must be wondering what took us so long. The visit from Mina took about an hour.

"Yeah we grew up together" Niall smiles again.

Finally back on the bus. Tori is already sprawled out on the couch snoring as usual. Damn, I really wanted to talk to her about Niall.

As soon as the door closes everyone scatters in different directions. Zayn and Harry go to watch a soccer match. Louis and Liam go to make sandwiches, and El and Lexi go to do a manicure, pedicure, girly thing. Of course that leaves me alone with the sweet little leprechaun.

"Can we talk?" He asks touching my wrist. Oh great now he is being cliché. In every chick flick someone asks if they can talk before they have a big argument about there relationship.

"Yeah sure" I try and say casually. He pulls me over to the closet, probably the only private place on the whole bus. This time he is less wobbly and drunk. And instead of a sexual vibe going around, tension is thick in the air. He closes the door and turns on the overhead light. For some reason I can't bring myself to look him in the eye.

"I just wanted to say I'm sorry for the kiss. It didn't mean anything, and I'm sorry if I led you on" He sighs, sitting down on a box. My heart shatters. I don't love Niall or really like him that much but it still hurts to be rejected.
Niall looks up at me giving a pity filled expression. Oh come on, he's acting like we just broke up after a two year relationship.

"Niall, thanks but the kiss was just a kiss for me too. It was just a game. No offense, but I don't like you like that" I lie. I almost feel bad, lying like this. I don't love Niall, I like him a little. I just thought maybe he might like me too. His face falls but he recovers, smiling a little.

"Good" He sighs getting up. Am I really that bad? I'm no Jennifer Lawrence but I'm not so bad someone should be happy I don't like them, or am I?. He smiles again, walking out of the closet.

I slide down the wall, putting my chin on my knees. Everything has gone so fast. I meet Harry less than a month ago, I haven't met my sister or dad yet, and only seen my mom once. All that and I am hung up on a guy that I don't really like that much. I should be focused on other things like calling my other family, especially David.

Ugh, I'm confusing myself. Everything that happened today is confusing. I like Niall, he's nice, sweet, hot, but if doesn't like me then oh well. I'm not going to be that girl, I need to get it together and fast.

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Sorry it's so short and took so long! I rewrote this a million times, I'm still not satisfied. Then I din't save it and lost it, Ugh. Well anyway, next chapter is in a different POV so yay! My favorite midnight memories is Alive! I will be dedicating this chapter to the person that won (Mina) and thanks everyone else for trying :). I followed everyone else who guessed alive btw.