Why Don't We Go There?
Chapter Seven
Clary's POV
I got up at around noon. Man school was tomorrow. I am back to being the new girl oh joy. I rolled out of bed and stumbled to my bathroom. I showered and put my hair up into a messy bun. I looked at my reflection, looking myself in the eyes. I sigh and wander over to my closet and grabbed my jean shorts while singing along with the music I had blasting. "BABY YOU A SONG, YOU MAKE ME WANT TO ROLL MY WINDOWS DOWN AND CRUUIIISE"
I grabbed my trusty jean shorts and my football hoodie from last season. I put on some mascara then headed downstairs. I got to the kitchen and danced around the island to my music. I was the worst dancer ever. Which Nicole always thought was funny since I can play music and sing. I believe I am just not graceful enough. I wasn't born to dance. I practically trip over my own feet on a daily basis.
I made myself a peanut butter sandwich. When I was finished it was 1:30 half an hour until my jam session with Niall. I was kind of excited to hang out with him alone. He seemed pretty decent, now I just wanted to get to know him better.
I texted Nicole saying that I was bored and that only one more week until she got to see my loveliness. I went to my studio and started to pack up my guitar. My mom came bursting into the studio, with a huge smile on her face. "Clary guess what darling?!"
"Uhh…hold on…there is no pot of gold at the end of rainbow?" Good one Clary.
"No…I just got hired to paint a mural! And guess whose my little helper?"
"The leprechauns?" I'm here all night.
"Clarissa. Its you." My mom just rolled her eyes at me.
"Ah…well I was close. Who's the mural for?"
"The bakery! Oh I am so excited…and you can help whenever you are available, I know that football comes first. Now where are you going?"
"Uhhh…Niall's…and yea I'll gladly help mom."
"Tell him I say hello! I going back to the studio. I love you darling."
"Love you too mom." She kissed me on my cheek. I was really happy for her. This mural was a big deal. I slung my guitar over my back and headed over to Niall's.
Niall's POV
I woke up at 1pm. I shot out of bed today was my date with Clary. I quickly showered then put on a nicer t-shirt then a pair of skinny jeans. I got downstairs and quickly ate a poptart. Then I ran back upstairs and put some gel in my hair. I looked at the reflection staring back at me. Well this is as good as it is going to get. I know I'm not Harry...but hopefully I can still manage to get her to have a good time. I took a deep breath then headed downstairs.
I grabbed my guitar and went outside. I set up a blanket in my backyard. After I finished grabbing a bowl of chips I saw her crossing the yards with just a sweatshirt on, jean shorts, her hair in a bun, and her guitar casually slung over her shoulder. I definitely over dressed. She wasn't even wearing shoes. I just scanned her body...damn her legs were nice.
"Wow didn't have to get all fancy for me."
"Well it is a date…"
"What?.....oh my gosh you think this is a date?" Well shit.
"This isn't a date? You said date…" I probably looked so horrified and confused.
"Shit…that’s just an expression…like peas in a pod…or…or reach for the stars" Her hands were flailing about trying to explain this weird expression to me.
"What? I have never heard of that…"
"Must just be in a States thing." Way to go Niall now she's uncomfortable.
Well this just got five times more awkward. Way to go you dipshit. Man I felt so stupid. I just smiled at her. Yep I am officially the biggest idiot in Ireland. I really do deserve to be shot. She just sat down on the blanket and motioned for me to join her.
She started to strum chords on her guitar then stopped when she saw me staring. "What do want me to play?" I honestly didn't even care. And I also didn't trust my mouth anymore so I just shrugged. She laughed at me.
"You don't have to be shy now. It was an honest mistake. Relax."
"Uh okay…I don't care really…whatever you want to play is fine." There that sounded normal...not like a moron.
"Okay…hmmm you like country right?"
"Yea country is cool." I didn't really listen to country but whatever.
She smiled again and started to play again on her guitar. It was a really nice one. She didn't use a pick though which is weird. I recognized that song though. She started to sing 'Baggage Claim' by Miranda Lambert. I never really heard much of it though. She finished and I just sat there. Holy shit she was good.
We ended up talking and laughing for hours. That’s when I noticed the time. "Oh shit I have band practice. I have to go…I'll see you tomorrow at 7?" She nodded and helped me bring inside all the stuff.
"I'll see you tomorrow Niall." And just like that she left.
Clary's POV
I left Niall's and headed back to my house. It was almost 6pm here, so noon back home. I hopped on my computer and called Nicole on skype.
"Hello?...."
"Did I wake you up?"
"No, sleep isn't important to me." She totally just got up...she's got her cranky/sarcastic voice on.
"Ha ha. That’s funny. So school is tomorrow and Niall is driving me. I am so nervous. I am going to be the only one that talks differently."
"I'm sorry I stopped paying attention after you said that Niall was driving you. That’s your hot neighbor right? I would be nervous too. I mean he's hot, kick ass at soccer, and he's Irish. And that's hot." She would focus on that part.
"I'm not nervous about that Nicole, I meant the school part."
"Ohh, you'll be fine. Use your fearsome ginger powers. Everyone will like you."
"I suppose. But I am the dreaded new girl. Where will I sit for lunch?"
"How about with the other incredibly hot guy vying for your love." Cue antoher eye roll.
"Harry and Niall are friends…but what if they don't want me to sit with them?"
"Are you hearing the words that are coming out of your fucking mouth? You sound stupid. Listen sit in between them. You are friends with them so why would they not let you sit with them?"
"I don't know…"
"Exactly. So what did you do today?"
"Hung out with Niall." And as soon as I said that I regretted it.
"YOU WHAT?! OMG DID YOU GUYS LIKE MAKE OUT? What about hot Harry?"
"We just played some music on our guitars. Calm your tits Nicole."
"Don't you tell my tits what to do! Sooo who do you like more??"
"Harry. Niall is just a friend." I looked at her like she was stupid.
"A hot Irish, soccer playing hot friend." Yep she was stupid.
"You said hot twice."
"I know! To prove my point. Listen I have to go but only one more week my sweet sweet love! My other half, how I have survived this long I am not sure."
"Yea talk to ya later weirdo. Say hi to everyone for me!"
I got off my computer and headed downstairs and turned on the TV. Another boring night in the Wolf household. I sigh and wish I was in Russia, out in the gardens with my grandma, drawing and laughing. I hope mom gets home soon I am starving..
Niall's POV
I got to practice and it was just Liam and Harry. Typical, Louis and Zayn were usually late. I walk in and sit down next to Liam and Harry comes and sits down next to me. "So how was your date with Clary?"
Then they both start busting out in laughter. I punched both of them. "Shut up! How'd ya find out about that?!"
"Clary told me a couple of hours ago. Very smooth Niall I must say."
"So do you have a crush on her too then?" I just looked at Liam. What the fuck am I supposed to say to that. Haz was sitting right there. He smiled at me. "Well then looks like all three of us do."
"Three of us?"
"Liam here told me he has developed a little crush as well."
"I just said that she was hot. Haz here took it wrong. She's pretty cool though...like in a 'I want to be her friend way' You guys can fight over her." Liam just held up his hands saying that he was not involved in this.
I just look at Harry. We generally like different girls. Haz has never had a girlfriend, he's been on dates. Louis came down the stairs.
"Hello mates. Whose ready for school tomorrow?" Louis was always so cheerful, and he had a weird sense of humor.
"No one Tommo. School sucks."
"That it does Niall. That it does…Where is Zayn? Never mind…" Zayn came bursting down the stairs.
"I am so sorry! I am always late." Louis leaned over and whispered in my ear
"Betcha he's never late to meet Perrie." We started to crack up. Haz and Liam gave us weird looks.
"Anyways…Let's practice…" After a couple solid hours of practicing Haz's mum came down with cookies for us. Which were eaten within the first 10 seconds. I got back home around 10pm and noticed that Clary was outside on her back deck. So naturally I went over there. Because I honestly don't know...I just want to be around her all the time.
"Hey. Pretty evening isn't it?" I looked at her, she had been crying. I wonder why…
"Yes it is…He would've loved it here." Then she wrapped her arms around me and cried again. I have no idea what to say so I just hold her. I really liked holding her close to me. She fit nicely. She was shorter than me but not by much. She was very warm, and she smelled nice.
"Hey cheer up Clary…School is tomorrow…so that means football practice."
"Don't even remind me about school. Ugh I should probably go back inside." She unwrapped her arms around me. I didn't want to let her go though. But I did and told her I would see her tomorrow. She looked at me and then disappeared into her house. I figured she will be okay but I am going to make sure. I sent her a text.
Me: Why the tears? Is everything okay?
She didn't respond right away. But a couple of minutes later my message tone goes off, signaling she responded. Well I hope it's her.
Clary: yea I'm fine, just sometimes it hits me that he's truly gone, and also he would be there for me on my first day at a new school and he isn't here this time…
Me: I'm sorry Clary…
I didn't get a response to that, so I got ready for bed and fell asleep.
I got up at around noon. Man school was tomorrow. I am back to being the new girl oh joy. I rolled out of bed and stumbled to my bathroom. I showered and put my hair up into a messy bun. I looked at my reflection, looking myself in the eyes. I sigh and wander over to my closet and grabbed my jean shorts while singing along with the music I had blasting. "BABY YOU A SONG, YOU MAKE ME WANT TO ROLL MY WINDOWS DOWN AND CRUUIIISE"
I grabbed my trusty jean shorts and my football hoodie from last season. I put on some mascara then headed downstairs. I got to the kitchen and danced around the island to my music. I was the worst dancer ever. Which Nicole always thought was funny since I can play music and sing. I believe I am just not graceful enough. I wasn't born to dance. I practically trip over my own feet on a daily basis.
I made myself a peanut butter sandwich. When I was finished it was 1:30 half an hour until my jam session with Niall. I was kind of excited to hang out with him alone. He seemed pretty decent, now I just wanted to get to know him better.
I texted Nicole saying that I was bored and that only one more week until she got to see my loveliness. I went to my studio and started to pack up my guitar. My mom came bursting into the studio, with a huge smile on her face. "Clary guess what darling?!"
"Uhh…hold on…there is no pot of gold at the end of rainbow?" Good one Clary.
"No…I just got hired to paint a mural! And guess whose my little helper?"
"The leprechauns?" I'm here all night.
"Clarissa. Its you." My mom just rolled her eyes at me.
"Ah…well I was close. Who's the mural for?"
"The bakery! Oh I am so excited…and you can help whenever you are available, I know that football comes first. Now where are you going?"
"Uhhh…Niall's…and yea I'll gladly help mom."
"Tell him I say hello! I going back to the studio. I love you darling."
"Love you too mom." She kissed me on my cheek. I was really happy for her. This mural was a big deal. I slung my guitar over my back and headed over to Niall's.
Niall's POV
I woke up at 1pm. I shot out of bed today was my date with Clary. I quickly showered then put on a nicer t-shirt then a pair of skinny jeans. I got downstairs and quickly ate a poptart. Then I ran back upstairs and put some gel in my hair. I looked at the reflection staring back at me. Well this is as good as it is going to get. I know I'm not Harry...but hopefully I can still manage to get her to have a good time. I took a deep breath then headed downstairs.
I grabbed my guitar and went outside. I set up a blanket in my backyard. After I finished grabbing a bowl of chips I saw her crossing the yards with just a sweatshirt on, jean shorts, her hair in a bun, and her guitar casually slung over her shoulder. I definitely over dressed. She wasn't even wearing shoes. I just scanned her body...damn her legs were nice.
"Wow didn't have to get all fancy for me."
"Well it is a date…"
"What?.....oh my gosh you think this is a date?" Well shit.
"This isn't a date? You said date…" I probably looked so horrified and confused.
"Shit…that’s just an expression…like peas in a pod…or…or reach for the stars" Her hands were flailing about trying to explain this weird expression to me.
"What? I have never heard of that…"
"Must just be in a States thing." Way to go Niall now she's uncomfortable.
Well this just got five times more awkward. Way to go you dipshit. Man I felt so stupid. I just smiled at her. Yep I am officially the biggest idiot in Ireland. I really do deserve to be shot. She just sat down on the blanket and motioned for me to join her.
She started to strum chords on her guitar then stopped when she saw me staring. "What do want me to play?" I honestly didn't even care. And I also didn't trust my mouth anymore so I just shrugged. She laughed at me.
"You don't have to be shy now. It was an honest mistake. Relax."
"Uh okay…I don't care really…whatever you want to play is fine." There that sounded normal...not like a moron.
"Okay…hmmm you like country right?"
"Yea country is cool." I didn't really listen to country but whatever.
She smiled again and started to play again on her guitar. It was a really nice one. She didn't use a pick though which is weird. I recognized that song though. She started to sing 'Baggage Claim' by Miranda Lambert. I never really heard much of it though. She finished and I just sat there. Holy shit she was good.
We ended up talking and laughing for hours. That’s when I noticed the time. "Oh shit I have band practice. I have to go…I'll see you tomorrow at 7?" She nodded and helped me bring inside all the stuff.
"I'll see you tomorrow Niall." And just like that she left.
Clary's POV
I left Niall's and headed back to my house. It was almost 6pm here, so noon back home. I hopped on my computer and called Nicole on skype.
"Hello?...."
"Did I wake you up?"
"No, sleep isn't important to me." She totally just got up...she's got her cranky/sarcastic voice on.
"Ha ha. That’s funny. So school is tomorrow and Niall is driving me. I am so nervous. I am going to be the only one that talks differently."
"I'm sorry I stopped paying attention after you said that Niall was driving you. That’s your hot neighbor right? I would be nervous too. I mean he's hot, kick ass at soccer, and he's Irish. And that's hot." She would focus on that part.
"I'm not nervous about that Nicole, I meant the school part."
"Ohh, you'll be fine. Use your fearsome ginger powers. Everyone will like you."
"I suppose. But I am the dreaded new girl. Where will I sit for lunch?"
"How about with the other incredibly hot guy vying for your love." Cue antoher eye roll.
"Harry and Niall are friends…but what if they don't want me to sit with them?"
"Are you hearing the words that are coming out of your fucking mouth? You sound stupid. Listen sit in between them. You are friends with them so why would they not let you sit with them?"
"I don't know…"
"Exactly. So what did you do today?"
"Hung out with Niall." And as soon as I said that I regretted it.
"YOU WHAT?! OMG DID YOU GUYS LIKE MAKE OUT? What about hot Harry?"
"We just played some music on our guitars. Calm your tits Nicole."
"Don't you tell my tits what to do! Sooo who do you like more??"
"Harry. Niall is just a friend." I looked at her like she was stupid.
"A hot Irish, soccer playing hot friend." Yep she was stupid.
"You said hot twice."
"I know! To prove my point. Listen I have to go but only one more week my sweet sweet love! My other half, how I have survived this long I am not sure."
"Yea talk to ya later weirdo. Say hi to everyone for me!"
I got off my computer and headed downstairs and turned on the TV. Another boring night in the Wolf household. I sigh and wish I was in Russia, out in the gardens with my grandma, drawing and laughing. I hope mom gets home soon I am starving..
Niall's POV
I got to practice and it was just Liam and Harry. Typical, Louis and Zayn were usually late. I walk in and sit down next to Liam and Harry comes and sits down next to me. "So how was your date with Clary?"
Then they both start busting out in laughter. I punched both of them. "Shut up! How'd ya find out about that?!"
"Clary told me a couple of hours ago. Very smooth Niall I must say."
"So do you have a crush on her too then?" I just looked at Liam. What the fuck am I supposed to say to that. Haz was sitting right there. He smiled at me. "Well then looks like all three of us do."
"Three of us?"
"Liam here told me he has developed a little crush as well."
"I just said that she was hot. Haz here took it wrong. She's pretty cool though...like in a 'I want to be her friend way' You guys can fight over her." Liam just held up his hands saying that he was not involved in this.
I just look at Harry. We generally like different girls. Haz has never had a girlfriend, he's been on dates. Louis came down the stairs.
"Hello mates. Whose ready for school tomorrow?" Louis was always so cheerful, and he had a weird sense of humor.
"No one Tommo. School sucks."
"That it does Niall. That it does…Where is Zayn? Never mind…" Zayn came bursting down the stairs.
"I am so sorry! I am always late." Louis leaned over and whispered in my ear
"Betcha he's never late to meet Perrie." We started to crack up. Haz and Liam gave us weird looks.
"Anyways…Let's practice…" After a couple solid hours of practicing Haz's mum came down with cookies for us. Which were eaten within the first 10 seconds. I got back home around 10pm and noticed that Clary was outside on her back deck. So naturally I went over there. Because I honestly don't know...I just want to be around her all the time.
"Hey. Pretty evening isn't it?" I looked at her, she had been crying. I wonder why…
"Yes it is…He would've loved it here." Then she wrapped her arms around me and cried again. I have no idea what to say so I just hold her. I really liked holding her close to me. She fit nicely. She was shorter than me but not by much. She was very warm, and she smelled nice.
"Hey cheer up Clary…School is tomorrow…so that means football practice."
"Don't even remind me about school. Ugh I should probably go back inside." She unwrapped her arms around me. I didn't want to let her go though. But I did and told her I would see her tomorrow. She looked at me and then disappeared into her house. I figured she will be okay but I am going to make sure. I sent her a text.
Me: Why the tears? Is everything okay?
She didn't respond right away. But a couple of minutes later my message tone goes off, signaling she responded. Well I hope it's her.
Clary: yea I'm fine, just sometimes it hits me that he's truly gone, and also he would be there for me on my first day at a new school and he isn't here this time…
Me: I'm sorry Clary…
I didn't get a response to that, so I got ready for bed and fell asleep.
So that's the end? They don't get back together and get married or have kids?!?!?!I'm very disappointed
7/19/16