Early the next morning I was sitting on the train between Louis and Liam. Lou bugged me the entire time, trying to let him make me a twitter. I continuously refused. It's not that I care what people will tweet at me. I just know that I won't keep up with it. I suck at staying on top of social media. I maybe update my Instagram once a week. After a lot of pushing he dropped the subject.

We arrived at Grand Central and were immediately escorted by security.

"Let me hold your bag Em," Louis said taking it from my shoulder to place it over his.

"I can carry it I don't mind." I tried taking it back for him. I don't like when people do things for me.

"Please you'll hurt my man pride if you don't let me."

"Oh because your manhood is so intact with my Chanel on your arm." I teased.

Louis pouted and checked himself out. "Hey I think I look good." He made a sassy face. Liam and I laughed as we got into a black escalade.

"Okay," Liam started. "We should go back to the hotel first put our stuff down, and then we can go out and have fun for the day." I nodded before I realized what he said.

"Wait, wait, wait. I am not staying at the hotel with you guys. I'll stay at one of my grandfathers."

"Come on Em, don't ruin the fun. You won't even see him. He's sharing a room with Harry, Zayn and Perrie are sharing and so are Liam and I. We'll get another room and Li and Tara can take it and then you and I can have sleepovers!" Louis clapped his hands excitedly.

"Fine," I groaned. "But If I run into him your both dead." I mostly agreed because I don't feel like telling grandfather I'm in the city. If he know's I'm here I will most definitely be forced to some kind of event for publicity.

"Don't worry, I'm texting Harry, him and Zayn took Niall to get lunch so we could go in quick before they're back." I relaxed slightly at this.

A few minutes later we pulled up to non-other than the plaza hotel. I internally groaned. They just had to be staying here? There was no way I could even hide the fact that I'm in the city now. Not with all of the paparazzi waiting for us, along with the hundreds of girls surrounding the streets. I felt my stomach churn, wondering how the hell we were supposed to make it inside without be mobbed.

The head security guard whose name I learned to be Paul opened the door for us. There were about six more guards surrounding us as Paul led the way through the crowd. I held on tightly to Louis hand, probably squeezing the life out of it. I could here people screaming things at me and there were flashes coming from left and right. When we made it inside the hotel lobby I let out a long breath of relief.

Liam rubbed my back leading me to the reception desk. He asked for another room for the next two nights and was about to hand over his credit card when I stopped him. We might as well get the room for free now that grandfather's going to know I'm here anyway.

"Hi, I'm Emma Sarrentina. Is Charles here?" The woman's face lit up in recognition. I tried my best not to sound cocky, I hated using my name to get things.

"Oh of course Miss. Let me go get him." She hurried into the back office and a few moments later the short aging man came out smiling widely when he saw me.

"Emma Doll!" He pulled me into a hug. "Back so soon?" I had just seen him three weeks ago when I came for that brunch.

"Yeah, it was pretty last minute."

"I take it Frank doesn't know your here. He didn't mention it." Frank is my grandfather's name.

"No he doesn't, I haven't had the chance to speak with him yet."

"I'll give him a call for you. So what can I do would for you? You need a room?"

"Please." I smiled at him.

"Anything for you." He went behind the counter and started typing on the computer. "The usual suite?" I usually stay in a huge fancy suite when I come with my friends or with my family. I guess there's really no need for that. I'm surprised that the guys aren't staying in one.

"Actually is there a room near theirs?" I gestured to Liam and Louis who Charles hadn't seemed to notice. He smiled politely at them then looked back at me.

"Of course for you there is."

Charles handed me a set of two keys and told me to call if I needed anything else. I thanked him before we made our way up the elevator.

"You and Louis take the new room, and Tara will stay with me in the one we already have." Liam told us.

Louis high fived me. "Pillow fight later!" He was so excited for this it was funny.

We got to the floor and I looked around nervously. Anyone of these rooms could be his. I know Liam said he wasn't here right now but it still made my breath quicken knowing he was standing here at some point today.

"It's three doors down and across the hall from our room." Louis pointed towards the door and I knew who he was talking about.

"Why are you telling me?" I acted like I didn't care but I wasn't fooling anyone.

"Oh please, I saw you looking around. I may be an idiot but I'm not dumb." He tapped his brain I rolled my eyes at him and opened our room. "I call window bed!" He ran and plopped on his claimed bed. If I didn't know any better I would say he had a habit of doing that.

"Okay I'm starving let's go get Liam." I threw my bag on my bed before running out of the room to go over to his which was right next door with Louis right behind me.

We spent the day exploring the city and having a great time. We went somewhere secluded for lunch so that we could eat in peace. We attempted shopping in Soho for a little while but were stopped multiple times by fans. Some gave me death glares, but most actually talked to me and were excited to see me as well. The girl that Niall was with on vacation. A lot of them asked me about Niall and I and if the whole cheating thing was real or just a scam. I didn't want to make Niall look bad so I just said that Niall and I were never actually together. Those words hurt to say but it was better than telling them that their idol cheated on his girlfriend. Liam and Louis looked at me apologetically. After shopping we went to the Central Park Zoo, one of my favorite places. Of course we had been escorted by Paul and another security guard all day. We left the zoo looking like three five year olds. We had bought matching t-shirts and animal shaped cups, plus Louis had a balloon tied to his wrist.

We got back to the hotel around five so that we could get ready for the game at seven. I showered quick before Louis and changed while he took one. I through on jeans, my Rangers jersey, and black combat boots. I didn't bother with make up and I let my hair dry naturally. When I was done getting ready I called room service asking them to bring up a case of beers. As I was hanging up I heard a knock on the door. I checked the peep whole just to be sure it wasn't you know who, but I screamed when I saw who it was, flinging the door open. I jumped into her arms, almost tackling her to the ground.

"I missed you!" I squealed.

"I know you too!" Tara said wrapping her arms around me. "How have you been?" She asked seriously.

"Good," I shrugged knowing that was a lie. She knew as well and rolled her eyes.

"I'll accept that for now only because tonight were having fun."


A few minutes later the beer came and I had Louis answer and sign for it since he's 22.

"Was all of this necessary?" He smirked carrying in the twent four beers I ordered.

"Yes! They stop selling beer after the half time so we have to show up buzzed!" I told him, as if it were the most obvious thing.

"They stop selling it so crazy fans like you won't get shit faced and pick fights." Tara teased grabbing a beer. I just shrugged, I couldn't argue with her considering that had happened in the past. Harry, Zayn and Liam came over as well and we all sat around the little couch area laughing and drinking before the game. Although not before Harry and Zayn attempted to squeeze the life out of me with their hugs.

After we all had a good buzz, we left the hotel through the back entrance and got in the same black escalade.

"Fuck!" Harry shouted and we all turned to him. "I forgot the tickets in my room, I'll go get them."

"No," Paul stopped him. "You can't go in there alone Harry and I have to stay out here with the other boys. I'll call someone."

"I'll go." I offered, but then realized who Harry shared a room with. "Actually if he-"

"He's not there, he said he was going out." Harry told me and gave me the key to his room and told me where he left the tickets.

I quickly made my way back up to the floor and in to Harry's door. I took a deep breath before inserting the card and slowly pushing the door back. I peeked my head in first making sure the coast was clear, when I saw the empty room I relaxed slightly and walked in. The tickets were right on the counter by the TV, as Harry had said but I couldn't stop my eyes from wondering around. This was the closest I had been to him in so long. I noticed the unmade bed with the guitar next to it. There was tons of scattered sheet music along the night stand. I remembered Liam saying something about him writing a lot of music. I wondered if any of it was about me. Probably not. I couldn't help myself from walking over to his bed. My hand stroked along his pillow where his head had rested. Before I could stop myself I was laying down and his sent overwhelmed me. I clutched tightly to his pillow breathing him in. I could feel the large lump forming in my throat from holding back tears. A few leaked out and I was glad I didn't wear any make up. Then I heard the click of the door opening and footsteps coming in the room. Fuck! My eyes widened in shock and I squirmed trying to get off the bed but I ended up falling on my face.

"What the?" I heard the all too familiar voice say as he rushed further into the room.

I must have bit my lip hard as my face hit the ground because I could feel the stinging and taste blood gushing into my mouth. I stumbled getting up and his eyes widened in shock when he saw me. His jaw hung open slightly as he stared at me. As mush as I wanted to I couldn't take my eyes off of him either. I hadn't seen his perfection in so long. I noticed he had bags under his eyes that weren't there the last time I saw him. He had stubble along his jaw from not shaving a few days and it was the sexiest thing I had ever seen. I wanted to run my hand along it. I looked into his eyes and they looked hopeful yet confused, probably since I was standing in his room unannounced. I wanted nothing more than to jump into his arms and kiss him but this is what I promised myself I wouldn't do. I wouldn't just take him back after one look. I owed more to myself.

"Emma," Niall breathed taking a step closer to me as I remained frozen. "Shit your bleeding." He said as he ran to the bathroom quickly. Not a second later he emerged with a wet wash cloth in his hand. He hesitantly walked over to me and wiped it along my lip. I remained like a statue just staring up at him dumbfounded. He looked down into my eyes and pushed a strand of loose hair behind my ear. His fingers lightly brushed my skin in the process and the contact sent sparks through my entire body. "What are you doing here?" He asked.

"I live here."

"No, i mean in my hotel room." He didn't sound angry or anything, just confused.

"I was just leaving." I hurried past him before he could stop me and out the hall into the elevator. It was about to close before a hand stopped it. The doors opened and Niall stood in their path, blocking them from trying to close again.

"Are you going to the Rangers game with them?"

"No," I said sarcastically gesturing to my jersey. His face fell and I didn't mean to be so rude. "You didn't want to come?" I asked him.

"Um, well, they didn't exactly invite me. I figured they thought I wouldn't want to, but now I know why." I gave me a half smile.

"Do you want to come?" I asked I felt bad for being the reason his friends ditched him.

"No, I can't anyway I have plans, I'm actually supposed to be there now but I left my phone." He got in the elevator with me and the doors finally closed. "Thanks for inviting me though."

"No problem." I smiled lightly then looked away. It was the most awkward elevator ride of my life. Plus we were on a high floor so it took a while. The doors opened and I relaxed. Niall walked out the back entrance with me.

"See you around?" He asked hopefully.

"Um, sure, bye Niall." I waved before rushing off towards the escalade. I noticed Niall get into a small black car. I wondered where he was going.

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