That's what makes you beautiful... Damn these songs are contagious. I have been humming these damn songs for the entire half hour they have been performing. When will this end?

I walk a bit farther and then I see it. The great big bus they arrived in. The security is busy loading in their equipment in the bus. I moved closer to the bus and look around if there is anyone that could see me. There is a small space open. I could fit in there.

I wait until they close the compartment before I make my move. I opened the compartment and looked inside. Sorry dad. I climbed in without a second thought. I laid there in the dark listening to my heart beat.

The bus' engine start and it starts moving. Oh crap, I am really doing this. Oh my goodness. I smile to myself thinking that this could possibly be just a dream. Suddenly the bus stop at what I resume is the gate before it starts moving again.

We drove for about an half an hour before bus stops and I can hear the male voices arguing. Footsteps approach the compartment where I hid. And then the door opens.

"Hello?" The blonde guy stares at me with his blue eyes full of shock.

"Olla?" I say trying to throw him off. (Hello?)

"Olla. Como esta?" His Spanish is good. (Hello. How are you?)

"Bien, gracias. Y usted?" (Fine, thanks. And you?)

"Bien. Uhm?" He is quiet for a while and I decide to climb out of the bus. "Hablas ingles?" He finally speaks up. (Fine. Uhm? Do you speak English?)

"Niall, who are you ta..."

He was interrupted by me pulling Pixie on them. "Back off. Please don't scream. I just wanted to... how far away did we get from the base camp?"

"We are about 20 minutes' drive away. Why? Would you like someone to take you back?"

"No, I am never going back." I noticed that I said it a bit louder than I anticipated. "Sorry, Liam. It is Liam, right?"

"Yes, it is. And it is okay."

"Where are you going?" Niall thinks a while. "What is your name?"

I hesitate. Why do they want to know my name?

"Listen, please put away your gun. If Paul sees it, he will have you arrested."

I look at him. Somehow I feel like I can trust him and I put Pixie away. I look around me to evaluate my surroundings.

Liam must have seen the question marks on my face because he speaks up. "We are at a gas station."

"I see. Thank you for the lift, I really appreciate it. And I would appreciate it even more if you didn't tell anyone that you saw me."

They must have seen the seriousness on my face because they both nod in agreement. I gave them a reassuring nod and made my way to the bathroom.

Once inside I let go of the breath I didn't even know I was holding. It felt like I just blew out all my nerves. Okay, Ivanna. Get a grip. You already got this far, there is no turning back now. I opened the tap and placed my hands under the cool running water. Using my fingers I sprinkle some water on my face. I stare at myself in the mirror. I can't believe I actually did it.

I exit the bathroom staring at the night sky. Thanks mom.

I made my way to the bus stop bench and sat down. Next move: getting as far away from here as possible. I sat for a while in the silence when I heard footsteps approaching.

I turned around to see a very curios Niall staring at me.

"Can I help you Niall?"

"Are you sure you are going to be okay?"

"Yes, I am sure that I can take care of myself."

"Why are you sitting on that bench?"

"I am waiting for the bus."

"Why are you waiting for the bus?"

"Because, I want to get as far away from here as possible." What is with this kid and his questions?

"And you are travelling with your army clothes, is that correct?"

"Well, I think it would be inappropriate to travel naked, don't you think?"

"Do you have money to buy a bus ticket and clothes?"

What the hell. "Yes, thank you."

"Niall, please stop harassing that girl, she is going to kill you."

Niall looks at me, then at Liam and back at me. He turns and walks to Liam. He tells him the whole conversation we just had, ignoring the fact that I am sitting right there.

"Interesting. Thank you for sharing Niall." He turns to me. "Would you please accompany us on our bus?"

"No, thank you. I will wait for the bus."

"Come on our bus is going to smell better than the public bus."

I look at him like he is crazy. Well it wouldn't hurt.

"Okay, but there is one condition."

"O-kay?" Liam looks confused.

"I don't need anyone's charity. I am only driving with you to the next town and then we go our separate ways. No questions asked." I reach my hand out to him. "Do we have a deal?"

Liam looks down at my hand and then back to my eyes before shaking it. "Deal."

I start making my way to the bus. Since I never brought my pack with me, I officially only own what I am wearing.

"Ahem." Niall clears his throat before he speaks. "You never told me your name."

"It's Ivanna."

Liam falls into step beside me. "Well Ivanna, you cannot travel with us wearing that." He points to my clothing.

"What do you suggest? This is all I own."

"We can help with that." Liam walks toward the compartment from which I emerged from earlier. He scratches around in one of the bags and hands me a shirt and a pair of jeans. "Get dressed in these. But please hurry."

I went to the bathroom and changed into what Liam gave me. Surprisingly the jean fit, since it looked very small when he handed it to me.

I exit the bathroom to find Liam talking to this huge guy dressed in black. "We have to leave Liam."

"Yes, sir. Mr Paul." He jokingly salutes him and turns to me. "Wow, nice boots."

I look down at my boots but chose to ignore him. "What do you what me to do with this?" I gestured at the large pile I now have extra.

He hands me a bag and I put all my stuff in. "That as well." He was referring to Pixie. I took her out from the back of the jeans, looked at her before placing her in the bag. "Okay then. Are you ready?"

"I think so."

"Come on, you still have to meet the rest of the boys."

"Please tell me that they aren't all like Niall."

"Not quite."