Never See Me Giving In

Tate

I was running late for the studio again. So it wasn’t completely my fault when I burst into the room and made someone spill their coffee all over themselves. Okay yeah it was my fault.

“I am so, so, sorry!” I apologised to the guy over and over again. He merely waved me off grumpily before disappearing. I heard laughter and looked over to see the One Direction boys and Skye standing there laughing at me. I glared at them.

“That’s what you get for bursting through the doors like a hurricane!” Skye said practically skipping over to me and pulling me in for a hug. I was quite surprised at first, I said we would be friends but I’d never had a friend so touchy like her. I didn’t mind though and after I got over the initial shock I gladly hugged her back.

“What are you doing here?” I asked her smiling.

“Well I was bored at home because college doesn’t start for a couple more weeks so Harry dragged me here. Were having so much fun,” She added the last part to Harry sarcastically.

“I was trying to be nice!” He defended himself grumpily. I watched her face lighten up as she walked over and pecked him on the lips. A smile formed on his face to match hers.

“There you are!” Lee called walking out of our usual recording booth. I instantly glared at him.

“I would have been here sooner if my brother didn’t decide to not come home! How was I supposed to get here without him.” I said throwing my hands up in the air adding emphasis.

“Can we just do this before you guy’s start fighting again.” He said gesturing towards the room. I shrugged and waved to the others before heading in.

Skye

“AHH I’m so bored,” I whined leaning against Harry after Tate left.

“I know a few things we could do?” He smirked down at me winking.

“And where would you like to do that Harry? In a recording booth? In the romantic bathroom? Or right here in front of your mates?” I narrowed my eyes at him.

“Just a suggestion,” He mumbled shrugging. I shook my head and kissed him on the cheek.

“What’s Eleanor and Danielle doing today?” I asked looking at Liam and Louis.

“Working,” Liam replied. Louis shrugged. I instantly pulled out my phone to text Eleanor telling her to come over to hang when we got home.

“Am I really that boring?” Harry asked frowning at me.

“No of course not babe. It’s just I’m used to going out with all my friends, working at the cafe and studying. Right now I hardly have any friends here, no job and college hasn’t started up yet. I’m not really used to having free time.” I patted his cheek comfortingly.

“How about I take you out tonight? Somewhere fancy okay?” He said smiling down at me and brushing my hair back.

“Sounds great,” I whispered reaching up to kiss him.

“If you guys kiss one more time I’m literally going to puke!” Louis interjected, putting a hand between our mouths. I rolled my eyes and pulled away as Harry kissed Louis hand.

“Hah! I got the kiss.” He said gleefully to me. I poked my tongue at him and went and sat with Zayn on the couch. He was on his phone.

“Who are you texting?” I asked peeking over his shoulder curiously, lying my legs across his lap.

Tate
I finished at the recording booth and came out to see Skye and the boys were all still here. Smiling I went and sat next to Skye on the couch with Zayn on her other side.

“You guys should come over again. I’m bored!” Skye announced. All of my boys were busy and had to go. Skye looked at me pouting.

“Oh I don’t know. I won’t have a way to get back home.” I said unsure.

“It’s okay, Niall will drive you home,” She said smiling largely. I gave her a weird look wondering why Niall had to. I glanced over to see he was looking at Skye suspiciously.

“You don’t have to,” I quickly said not wanting him to feel like he had to. His eyes met mine and he smiled. I couldn’t help but realise how beautiful his blue eyes were. They were so clear and just mesmerising.

“I would love to,” He said snapping me out of my trance. I blushed and mumbled a thank you.

“Good that settled, now can we go?” She whine glancing up at Louis. He checked his watch in a dramatic way before nodding. Skye practically sprinted out of the room. I got up and headed over to grab my bag. Niall had already picked it up though and handed it to me. I smiled at him gratefully.

“Sorry about her she’s a bit full one sometimes. I think it’s the Australian in her.” I laughed when Niall said this.

“It’s okay, I don’t really have many friends so I will gladly have her.” I admitted. He looked at me surprised.

“So no boyfriend?” he asked shyly. I blushed as we walked out the door behind everyone. I shook my head at him. He smiled at kindly as we continued on to the cars in comfortable silence.

When we reached the car I was jammed into the middle between Niall and Skye. I had a feeling Skye was taking up a lot more room than was necessary. I looked at Niall apologetically as I was practically squishing him against the door. His was sitting with his arm resting along the back of my chair to provide more room. I couldn't help but blush when I felt his arm right behind me and his thigh squished against mine. I felt the butterflies in my stomach and I almost inwardly groaned. Now was not a great time to get feelings for an international pop star.

I practically leaped out of the car when it stopped and stayed attached to Skye the elevator ride up. When we walked into her apartment there was a pretty brown haired girl sitting on the couch watching TV. Skye ran and jumped on her as they chatted so fast I could barely keep up.

“I say our birds go be together and then we can be together,” Louis suggested at Harry as they both stood staring at their girls. I glanced back at the new girl and noted that it must Eleanor, Louis girlfriend.

“You can sit down,” A voice said softly into my ear making me shiver. Niall then gently pushed on my back and directed me to a seat. He promptly sat down next to me. I tried to act like it was normal.

“Hi I’m Eleanor!” Eleanor suddenly piped up smiling largely at me.

“Tate,” I smiled at her simply.

“Oh you’re from Saturday’s Rebellion right?” Eleanor asked as I nodded. “Louis told me about you.” She said smiling up at Louis. He smiled back and pecked her on the cheek before sitting down on Skye who was on top of Eleanor.

“Argh Louis, you ass is too big for this!” Skye whined. Louis acted all offended.

“Then get off my girlfriend!” He exclaimed standing up and pulling her off. He then proceeded to push her into Harry and then sat down on Eleanor. Eleanor laughed and smacked his bum.

“You should hurt him! He man handled me!” Skye complained to Harry pointing at Louis. He laughed and wrapped his arms around her pulling her in for a hug. She mumbled a few things I couldn't hear.

I wanted that, I wanted what they had. The guy’s I seemed to find, just weren't that sweet. I sighed quietly without meaning too and I could feel Niall’s eyes on me curiously. I tried to ignore him.

After a while it was getting late and Skye had left to go for a shower to get ready for her date tonight with Harry. I kept glancing at the time not wanting to be rude by asking someone for a ride home but I was starting to get tired and I really just wanted to go home. After glancing at my phone for about the tenth time Niall noticed.

“Did you wanna go home?” He asked me politely.

“If that’s okay? If I’m interrupting anything I can just catch a cab.” I said hastily.

“Don’t be silly, it’s fine!” He said smiling at me. I couldn’t help but smile back. His smile was contagious. We both stood up and I said goodbye to everyone and asked them to say goodbye to Skye for me.

“We just have to duck down to my flat so I can grab my keys.” He explained when we got on the elevator. I nodded.

We arrived at his flat and he opened it up while I stayed out in the hallway awkwardly.

“You can come in,” He laughed grabbing my hand and tugging me inside. I blushed slightly as I stumbled and almost fell into his chest. I quickly caught myself and pulled my hand away. He just laughed loudly filling the whole flat with his laughter while he grabbed his keys. I couldn’t help but grin. His laughter was so infectious.

Pretty soon we were downstairs climbing into his car as he easily manoeuvred the car through London.

“So how long have you been singing for?” Niall asked glancing away from the road to look at me.

“Oh for a couple of years now but I’ve been in the band for about four years now.” I answered staring out the window at the cars driving past.

“Your music is really good.” He complimented making me blush.

“T-thank you,” I stuttered back not looking at him. I started to realise the area we were in and soon enough he pulled up in front of my apartment block. I smiled at him.

“Thanks for the lift,” I said unbuckling. I glanced at him curiously as he unbuckled as well.

“I’m going to walk you to the your door.” He said answering my curious look.

“It’s fine really,” I said quickly shaking my head.

“I’m not going until I know you’re safely inside,” He said sternly and got out of the car. I blushed, I’d never had a guy walk me to my door. It was so cliché I didn’t really know what to do. We headed into the building and took the stairs up to the third floor. I thought the walk would be awkward but for some reason being around Niall made me feel calm and comfortable. There was just something about him. I bit my lip walking up trying not to smile too largely. I glanced over to see him walking with a smiled on his face. Not that is was uncommon for him to be smiling.

I stopped in front of my door and I pulled out the keys to unlock it.

“Did you um want to come in for a drink?” I asked shifting on the spot slightly.

“Nah, thanks but I should probably get back to the others.” He said. I nodded and looked down embarrassed for asking him. Of course he didn’t want to come.

“Maybe another time,” He said. I quickly looked up to see him smiling at me innocently. I smiled back.

“Okay,” I nodded.

“Goodnight Tate.” He said.

“Goodnight Niall, and thank you for bringing me home,” I smiled at him.

“Sweet dreams.” He said softly before heading back down the hallway. I closed the door and leant against it biting my lip. Then I did the most cliché thing in the world. I squealed. Clamping a hand on my mouth I glanced around the flat to make sure Jacob wasn’t home. Giggling to myself slightly I headed to my room with the biggest smile on my face.