"You can open them now." Lou said as she turned me around. I slowly opened my eyes and I touched my once blonde hair.

"Hey guys! Simon wants everyone-" Liam trailed off and pointed to my hair. "New hair?" He asked still pointing at my new hair. I swallowed and nodded, anxious for his opinion. "I think it looks good." He beamed and I smiled at him.

"I'll be out in a second." I told him.

"Well Simon needs you fully dressed and on stage by 8:30." Liam replied. I looked at my phone and gasped.

"I HAVE 7 MINUTES?!" I screamed.

"Well, you did have 25 but then Louis fell off the stage and Simon freaked. Sorry." Liam replied. I pointed to the door.

"I have to get dressed." I told him.

"I understand." Liam said, giving me a wave on the way out. I snatched my dress off the rack and started changing. Once I was done I sat down and Lou did my makeup. I slipped my shoes on and Lou put my necklace on.

"Put this on!" Lou shouted, tossing me a silver headband. I grabbed it and gave her a smile before running out. I slipped the headband on and rushed for the stage. "2 minutes." I told myself. I took my heels off and ran as fast as I could for the stage. I got there and slipped them back on.

"Oh good you're here." Simon exhaled. I smiled at him and wiped some sweat off my forehead. The boys were finishing a song and I gulped down the huge lump in my throat. "Don't worry, you'll do great." Simon patted my arm and I nodded.

"How's everyone doing tonight?" Harry shouted and everyone cheered.

"We have a special guest here with us tonight." Zayn added, and the crowd cheered again. I couldn't help but laugh.

"Introducing my childhood bestie!" Louis shouted, and Simon motioned for me to go out on stage. I walked out and waved. The crowd was silent for a second.

"Is that Chloe from the X-Factor 2010?!" Someone screamed.

"It is! I loved her!" A girl replied and soon everyone was cheering for me. I smiled and Louis patted me on the back as they walked off stage. The band started playing the intro to Mermaid and I gripped the microphone. I took a breath and started singing.

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"Oh my gosh, Chloe you did amazing!" Harry ran up to me, picked me up and spun me around. I laughed and forced my way down.

"That's not okay." I scolded him as I brushed off my dress.

"Guys we have to get backstage." Liam said. He was always making sure we didn't get in trouble.

"I'll meet you guys back on the bus." I pointed towards the bus an started walking.

"But our fans want to meet you too!" Louis called after me. I stopped and spun around on my heel.

"Really?" I asked. They all nodded and I cracked a small smile. "Okay." I said walking back to them. We made it backstage and Steven ushered us in.

"Ready for the fans?" Steven asked. The boys nodded and I just stood there. "Chloe?"

"Um yeah...totally." I replied. Steven let them all in and most of the girls ran towards the boys. A small group came up to me. "Hi." I told them as they handed me pictures of myself. "Who should I make these out to?"

"Um Carleigh, Sammie, Avery, and Kelsey." The one named Carleigh spoke up. I signed each one and in the corner of Carleigh's I scrawled my phone number. She looked at me with wide eyes as she read the bottom. I winked at her and she smiled. Her friends pulled her over to the boys and I waved.

"Hi. Can I have you're autograph?" I girl (who looked 9) squealed. I nodded.

"What's your name sweetie?" I asked her.

"Reagan." She giggled. I signed it for her and she walked off. I sat there for the rest of the time signing autographs.

"Excuse me." I looked up and there was a teenage boy standing there. "I thought your hair was blonde...but now it's dark auburn." He marveled.

"I'm impressed you know the color." I said signing a sheet and handing it to him. He nodded at me and walked over to who I presumed to be his girlfriend.

"Sorry guys but it's time for the guys and Chloe to get back on the road." Steven said. Everyone waved and trickled out if the room.

"Chloe you want to go get pizza?" Zayn asked.

"Right now I just want to go to bed." I responded as we walked out towards the bus.

"Yeah I'm with Chloe." Niall said.

"Me too." Harry added.

"Same." Liam yawned.

"Sorry dude." Louis told him. Zayn pouted and crossed his arms.

"Fine but we are going soon." Zayn replied. We got to the bus and within a few minutes we had all fallen asleep in our beds...even Zayn.

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"Chloe?" I opened my eyes to blonde hair and braces.

"Morning." I sat up and rubbed my eyes. "What's the plan for today?" I asked him. He pulled himself on my bed before responding.

"Today is our lazy day." He told me. I couldn't help but glance at his ruffled hair and smile. "We can do whatever we want, as long as we get back to the bus by 8:45. If you aren't here by then the bus leaves."

"Wow...that's a little harsh." I replied. He nodded. "Well what are we doing today?" I asked him sitting up a little straighter.

"Zayn is meeting Perrie, Liam is meeting Dainelle, Harry is going swimming at his friend's hous-"

"What is Louis doing?" I asked cutting him off.

"Meeting Eleanor." Niall replied. I felt myself frown.

"What about you? Are you doing anything today?" I was still frowning. I was hoping Louis and I could hang out today.

"I was just gonna go to an outlet mall about 15 minutes away." Niall said.

"Mind if I join you?" I questioned.

"Yes!" He shouted. I looked at him weird. "I mean no...yes you can join me. For sure." Niall smiled at me. I told him I had to go shower and quickly hopped in.

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I looked at myself in the mirror and adjusted my shirt. I was wearing a coral tank top with a brown braided belt on my waist, some ripped flare jeans, my brown sandals, some coral bangles and my gold hoop earrings. I quickly straightened my hair and walked out to find Niall asleep on the couch. I snuck up and threw a pillow at his head. "No! Don't kill my dog!" He shouted and then fell off the couch. I erupted in laughter.

"That was the best!" I fell to the floor still laughing. Niall jumped on me and started tickling me. "Stop!" I gasped. Niall stood up and smiled at me.

"Now I know your weakness." He said.

"Yeah and it's called laziness, now help me up." I replied, reaching my hand up. He gripped it and pulled me up. "Let's go." I said and he grabbed his keys off the table. I was about to ask what car he drove when I saw a slice of heaven: my cherry red wrangler. I looked at Niall with wide eyes he nodded and tossed me the keys. "Yay!" I jumped up and down and got in.

"I'll show you where to go." Niall said. I smiled as he showed me the way.

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"What do you think of this?" I asked Niall as I held up a polka dot shirt. Niall nodded and I looked at the price tag. "Holy crap, $74.99?" I scoffed.

"It's an expensive store." Niall told me, his sunglasses still on.

"Well I'm not paying that much and it's way to pricy here anyway." I replied pulling Niall out the door.

"I wasn't done." He pouted. I pinched is cheeks and mocked his pout. He fake glared at me.

"Pretzel?" I asked him as I started walking backwards for the stand. I tripped and landed in Niall's arms. I turned around and his arms stayed around me. "Niall I-" I started but I was cut off when Niall bent down and kissed me. I pulled away. "I um... I have to go." I ran for my car and got in. Oh. My. God.

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Oh my gosh you guys!!!!!

So I hope you guys are excited for the next chapter cause I know I am. I'm gonna be honest...I didn't plan for Niall and Chloe to kiss it just kinda came out. I want to promote my friend Carleigh's story: her story is called "When it's tough" and her username is "carrleeighhh". Sorry if you guys don't want to hear about my promotions but she really needs someone to read, vote, and comment...just like me, so read, vote and comment! Tell me in the comments of you ship Ciall or Couis? Sorry but I can't say which one I ship. Love you guys!

~HaydenOneil