Chapter 2B

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Niall took Amanda's hand again. "C'mon we got a lot to show you. Let's start with the stage. Julie follow us."

Julie made sure Harry walked out ahead of them and then followed Niall and Amanda. She didn't think she could be anywhere near Harry right now. Or ever for that matter. She almost couldn't wait for the night to be over. She felt someone at her side and looked over to see Louis walking beside her.

"I need to find out more about you. I think we can be great friends. Anyone who can completely render Harry speechless even for a second is someone I need on my side. When Lottie told us what you said. He was speechless. Brilliant you are." Louis said.

Julie blushed even more. "I didn't....it wasn't...it was only supposed....Amanda was the only one supposed to hear it.....especially not Harry."

"Oh I know, but it needed to be told. It was the best story ever!" Louis laughed. "You will fit right in around here."

The rest of the night went by like a blur. Niall showed the girls the stage and everything that went into putting on a show. Before they knew it, it was time for the guys to get ready to put on the show. It was such an amazing experience. Something neither of the girls ever thought they would get to do in their lifetimes. Julie was especially thrilled. Amanda thought she had never seen her so excited to learn about anything, but when Niall was talking about the whole thing, Amanda was just happy to be there and listening to him talk; and Julie seemed completely into every bit of it. She seemed super excited to be learning about every detail. Amanda was happy to see that. Julie was good at everything she did. When she put her mind to it, Julie could do whatever she wanted too and well; however, she always seemed to lack that certain passion for any of it. Amanda swore she saw glimpses tonight when Niall was going into details of the music. Amanda had to remember to talk to Julie about that. Was this what was missing? As much as she knew about her best friend, there was always the part behind the wall Julie kept up. The deepest part of her, and Amanda was going to get there one way or another.

Julie loved every part of the music scene. This was incredible. How every detail came together to put on such a huge show. She was stuck on every word Niall had to say. Plus, it gave her an excuse to completely ignore Harry. Not that she thought about it when Niall was going through things. There was something about it that just got her so excited. Practical Julie, be practical. Nursing will give you what you need. No dream chasing now. Time to grow up, and figure it out. She stood next to Amanda backstage and wrapped her arm in Amanda's arm and leaned her head on her shoulder. She couldn't believe what was happening, and they were about to have the best seats in the house for the biggest concert of the year.

Niall came up from behind and put his arms around the both of them and kinda squeezed in between them. "I hope you enjoyed yourselves tonight. When the show ends, James and Michael are going to take you to our transportation and back to our hotel, so you can hang out with us after. Since we have a second show here tomorrow, we don't leave yet." He kissed each girl on the cheek, squeezed Amanda's hand, and walked away before either girl could protest.

"What just happened?" Julie asked Amanda.

Amanda laughed. "I think we just got asked out, and since he didn't want to hear any excuses or a no, he left before he could hear any. We are going right?"

"Panda, I can't. I can't miss this final tomorrow, and I have to study. If I stay up all night, even if I make it to my final, I would be in no position to pass." She wasn't even convinced at the moment it was what she wanted anymore, but she had to be responsible. She went through all this school and worked so hard, she couldn't blow this off. Not even for Niall and One Direction. Not even for Amanda. "You should go though. You and Niall are great together. I can get through this on my own."

          

Amanda sighed. "I promised I would help you get through it. And even though I think you are more prepared than anyone ever, I won't back out of my promise."

"You will. A Niall doesn't come along every day, and he won't be around for long. Really. I'm good." Julie said trying to convince her friend. "I've got this. I'm always over prepared remember. Let's just watch the show and you can go with Niall and then tell me all about it later."

Amanda wasn't sure how, but she had to get Julie to come with her. At least for a little while. She had a whole show to figure it out; too bad she didn't have anyone to conspire with right now. Like Niall. But he was a little busy at the moment doing what he did best.

The show was absolutely amazing. The girls loved every second of it. The guys were right in their element, and you could tell every second. What an amazing night! Amanda tried her best to convince JJ to go with her to the hotel, and then she tried to convince her to let her go home with her, but JJ wasn't having it. She was a great friend, but Amanda knew better than anyone that JJ was more prepared for this final than any other person ever. She knew. because JJ wanted it, she would nail it like everything else.

When the show was over, and James and Michael tried to whisk them away, Julie politely, but forcefully, declined and went her own way to get home and study. If she was lucky, she could get a couple hours of studying in and then a couple hours of sleep before she had to be there. She was not looking forward to this at all, but she had to do it. She had to be an adult and be practical as she had been taught.

Amanda couldn't believe all the craziness that occurred from the time the show ended until she got to the hotel. It was insane. She knew the band was extremely popular, but everything was over the top, and some of the fans were crazy! She was happy to be quietly waiting in the hotel by herself. She was in Niall's suite, and it was bigger than the whole of her and JJ's apartment. What a life, she thought.

A little while later Niall walked in with Harry. "Hey Amanda." He kissed her on the cheek. "Where's Julie?" Both he and Harry looked around.

"Oh, she didn't come." Amanda answered.

"Oh." Harry said. "I hope it wasn't because of me."

Amanda shook her head. "No. At least not the main reason. She has her final tomorrow. She is doing clinicals to become an RN. I guess being a great CNA/Admissions/Discharge nurse wasn't good enough for her, so she's gotta perfect the RN too." Amanda laughed.

Harry nodded. "Oh well, that's a good thing right?" he asked because Amanda didn't sound so convincing.

"Yes, of course." Amanda nodded. "I can't believe I'm telling you this, but she's pretty hard on herself; everything she does she does great, but she never thinks she's good at anything. She's still trying to find her way, I guess. She works harder than anyone. I hadn't seen her since the day Niall was in the hospital, except at work, until today. She was either at school or at work or at the library studying. Just wish she could have enjoyed the rest of the night with me."

"Me too." Harry said quietly. "I guess I should excuse myself then; no need for me to be here. But Amanda, maybe you could help me with something. I'd like to do something nice to wish Julie luck on her exam. Think I could have your address?"

"Oh, um, well...." Amanda thought about it.

"Don't worry," he said. "Just some flowers or a card. Not like I'm going to show up on her doorstep naked or something." He joked.

"Oh well, yeah, sure, of course." She wasn't sure if he was completely joking with that last statement but gave him their address and watched him walk out.

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