#we miss you payno

[hsonlyangelxo]

I miss them. I will always miss them. And they will never be complete again... 💔

[whenziamwere18]

One

Month

Without

This

Beautiful

Smile

And

Soul. 🕊️

[greekmythology1]

"I know that in the morning now I'll see us in the light upon a hill Although I am broken, my heart is untamed, still" - Liam Payne, Story of My Life (2013)

How is this even fair?! It's already been a week and it doesn't even feel like it's real because I don't know how to react not knowing what’s real or fake.

And I still wanna believe that Liam's death is fake and that he's okay but it's not possible because this isn’t a bad dream or nightmare, he's actually gone forever. 😔

I've been a directioner since WMYB (what makes you beautiful) and flash forward to 13 years later at 20 years old and I'm still a directioner no matter what. And I always will be.

But the 13 years ago 6-7 year old girl inside me from the past week has been heartbroken, upset, and crushed by the fact that her favorite 1D member is gone. 😔💔

Rest in paradise and fly high handsome angel. It wasn't your time yet, you still definitely had more years to go in the future and even watching your kiddo grow up. You didn't deserve to go this soon and this young either. We all hope you've found your peace up there. We all miss you and love you so much. ✝️🕊️😔

Liam Payne, 1993-2024 aged 31 years old

[rekiilysm]

i’m so heartbroken. i can’t believe he’s gone :((

When it suddenly crashes on you that it is real and not just a nightmare, and the dam of tears breaks 💔

[catie18]

One month ago we lost an Angel. I can’t believe it’s been a whole month. The world misses you so much Liam. We truly are half a heart without you here with us. You’re presence not being here is felt in every heart. Oh how I hope you’re so happy. I hope you’re in a state of complete piece and happiness forever wherever you may be. My heart misses you. But, I know all this hurt means I loved you so much. Thank you for everything Lima bean. You’re the stars. I’m gonna miss you forever. Goodbyes are bittersweet, but this is not the end, I’ll see your face again. And until then, ill carry your memories with me wherever I go. I love you so much Payno. I’ll love you forever and beyond. We’ll see you later. Sleep well my sweet Angel.

I love you.

[mokomakin-lapamato]

It's been a month without Liam. I know the day was yesterday but I got the news in the early hours of October 17th. It's the biggest shock of my life. I'd been worried of Liam but never thought things would end this way.

I have tried to reason that Liam was cyber bullied so much it's better he doesn't have to endure it anymore. That he was too good for this world and that's why he got called home early. "Those who God loves the most die young." That he had to go so we would learn something from his life.

But I can't wrap my head around it. It's not right, it's not fair. Liam's life was cut short. He had so much to live for. He didn't want to go yet. He had a busy mind full of ideas and plans for the future. He has a young son he wanted to witness to grow up. He has a loving family. He has good friends.

But it seems he trusted the wrong people. I don't know what happened but I hope Liam's family knows or will find out the truth. They are in my mind daily, I can only imagine what they are going through. May God give them strength and comfort 🙏

The other boys (I say boys because I'm older than them all) are in my mind as well. Zayn and Louis especially, since they were the closest to Liam in the band. I'm disgusted how some "fans" went after Zayn when he postponed the tour dates. Zayn and Liam may not have been friends in the last couple years but they grew up together in 1D. Plus Zayn already has anxiety so I'd expect his fans to be more understanding, or do they really not know him at all?

I'm worried of Louis. Louis' fans may not like this but I think he drinks too much. He's lost so many people already and seems to take care of his siblings financially. I hope he's got people who support him and take care of him, too. We don't want to lose another boy. Freddie needs his father.

And lastly, I think of the fans who have been loyal to Liam all these years. My heart goes out to you. I only knew of him for a year and my heart is shattered. It's got to be so much worse for you, who saw him struggle for years and wanted to help but couldn't. Who saw the hate mob online but couldn't stop it. Who saw Liam for who he really is and how the world constantly misunderstood him and gave him no mercy. I'm so sorry. It doesn't seem enough but I don't know what else to say. This situation just seems so wrong and sad all around. A nightmare we can't wake up from.

I miss you Liam. Thank you for everything. Hopefully you are now surrounded by perfect love, peace and joy. I will never stop asking why you had to go so young but I promise I'll do my best to learn from you and your life. To be kind and not respond to hate with hate.

You're always in my heart.

Rest in peace, Payno ❤️🕊️

[awinchestershell]

“I will miss him always, my lovely friend.”

“I lost a brother when you left us and can't explain to you what I'd give to just give you a hug one last time.”

“Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you mate. Sleep well X”

“The bond and friendship we had doesn’t happen often in a lifetime.”

[rememberingliampayne]

Dear Liam,

I hope you’ve found happiness and peace wherever you are. Those of us who loved you deeply are grieving and wishing you were still with us. You were too good for this world, and it pains me to think of the kindness we lost. You faced so much, and even when you opened up, there was still so much negativity directed at you. If I could turn back time, I would do everything in my power to protect you on that fateful day. I know I can't change the past, but I believe there would be many standing with me to shield you from harm. I regret not keeping in touch with your music and life; life has a way of getting in the way. Though I know you can’t read this, I like to think you somehow can. Your voice, smile, humor, and spirit were truly unmatched. Thank you for being such a significant part of my childhood and so many others'. I wish you could come back just for a moment, to share what you’ve been up to. I miss you terribly, and I hope you’re resting well. Sleep peacefully, Payno.

[amatowriting]

Liam, I don't know if you can read this anywhere you are now but although you didn't become a firefighter itself since the artistic career worked out, you did save lives like you desired.

It's the first time I will say it out loud but I met you when I was five years old locked in the bathroom, contemplating at such a young age about taking my life away because of all the abuse and bullying I was going through. I was scrolling through YouTube and I saw a video clip of What Makes You Beautiful by a band called One Direction and I decided to watch. IT BECAME THE BEST DECISION IN MY LIFE. As I grew up, I discovered your own story of growing up with bullying and Louis' daddy issues extremely similar to my story of life and then everyone person in my life that ever said to me I wouldn't be anyone and that I should kill myself didn't matter anymore...because if the two of you made it and became who you are now, WHY COULDN'T ME? That was the day I realized life was worth living thanks to all of you but more specifically thanks to you and Lou. YOU SAVED MY LIFE AND STILL DO AND FOR THAT I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL ALTHOUGH I NEVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SAY IT TO YOUR FACE, PAYNO.

You carried us through the waters and fires just for our love, you found a way through the dark to us but we weren't able to save you any night, instead you went down in the flames and drowned in the waves.

We all wanted this last couple of day that your tragic premature passing was only an illusion, a twisted collective nightmare.

We are half a heart without you because everything about you is magic, all your little things.

You made us strong with your beautiful smile and fighter background, you have been fighting since you were born…you taught us good, we will keep your legacy.

We could never hate you or forget you; after all, how can you hate or forget someone who gave us so much to remember?

Together with the lads, you taught a whole generation about self-esteem and how to love and be loved by someone else…that’s why we have high standards for love, I suppose!

You were and still are the soundtrack with the best songs ever to the story of our life.

I'm the last one to say it - speaking in first person now because I'm as suck as you all together when it comes to dancing, I'm all clumsy - but even though you five were terrible dancers, you created two of the most iconic dance movements in Best Song Ever and Live While We Are Young - whoever in this fandom admits they never did their choreography neither knows the two of them by heart, is lying.

We weren't ready for you to be the first one to say goodbye so soon and create this space between us, twisting the knife in our breaking hearts.

We thought we would have more time…if only we had asked you to stay - we would have found the words to say, would you have changed your ticket home and changed your mind to not have left us that day?

We could have started all over again…maybe that wasn't meant to be indeed.

Maybe the gods above can separate the two of us…physically speaking.

You belong in our hearts and we better think you never forget it.

We are sad and, until we die, our hearts will forever miss a piece but we are going to be alright, eventually.

After all, you will be by our side anytime we need you, we just have to close your eyes and see.

You made us feel alive and never forget where we belonged so we will move on with our lives for the two of us.

Until the day we finally rest in peace too and you receive us with open hearts and arms for your tight hug and your unique genuine bright smile and charisma that enchanted our hearts for the last fourteen years.

Goodbyes are bittersweet but it's not the end, we will see your face again.

We can see that you are in peace as you are walking in the wind gracefully.

Our history is not over as long as we continue celebrating your wonderful life and heartwarming songs on and on! We live forever!

Protect us from above like you always have done, our musician firefighter, and we will protect your loved ones forever down here, from the world’s cruelty making sure they feel the love we and you have for them and what you truly meant from us instead of those sick sensationalism media that is dirtying you.

We are the greatest team the world has ever seen!

Thanks for all the memories, Payno, we love you!

[faithinthekindness9194]

Hey guys,

I managed to finally listen to the boys music on Wednesday… I was out in the car and put on their playlist but I didn’t cry, I didn’t feel anything. I just felt numb.

I sang along but not to have fun or because I was happy but because I always sing along. No matter how I’m feeling.

I feel so bad for just being numb. It still hasn’t sunk in that it’s been 2 weeks. I miss Liam more than anything. He was the first member of One Direction that I fell in love with. I knew Liam’s Grandad through my auntie. She is a hairdresser and cut his hair. I had weekly conversation with him about Liam and the boys. He was so proud of him, you could tell every time I spoke to him. I never got chance to meet him but the conversations were enough. I managed to send Liam a drawing and a birthday card to which he tweeted and followed me. It made me feel a little closer to him even though I didn’t know Liam.

My heart is still so broken that he’s no longer on this earth. He shouldn’t have gone so soon. The boys have saved my life so many times and in so many ways. I probably wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for them, my depression and anxiety wouldn’t be as calm as it is if it wasn’t for them. I’m 27 and still as obsessed and in love with them as I was at 14/15.

Liam,

I am heartbroken that you are no longer with us. I feel numb. You need to know how much you are loved. The whole world loved you for your impeccable talent and your limitless kindness. You lit up this world in so many ways for so many people. You were an incredible person and didn’t deserve the hate and rumours you had to live through. You meant so much to me and so many others around the world. I hope you can see how much we all love you. You made the world a better place, with your smile and personality.

I feel for your family, friends, girlfriend, the boys and especially for your son. Bear will grow up forever remembering what an amazing and talented person his father was. We will never let anyone forget you.

I hope that wherever you are you are now at peace and happy. You deserved the world Liam and it failed you. I can’t believe that we couldn’t save you when you had saved so many of us. I’m so sorry that we let you down, you didn’t deserve it. You deserved so much more than what life dealt you. So from the bottom of my heart, I’m sorry.

I will never forget you and everything you brought to the world. Stay happy up there Liam, you deserve it. I love you so much Liam and I hope you’re now who you’re meant to be.

Sleep tight and rest in peace Payno.

I send you love and hugs, forever our Daddy Direction.

(I’m sorry for the long post but I need somewhere to write how I feel. I’ve spent 2 weeks trying to put into words how I feel and although this is all I can say at this moment in time, I feel like I’m able to write and help myself and hopefully others. If anyone ever needs anyone to talk to my DMs and Ask Box is always open.)

[felishaaa]

I had to take some time to process everything and finally jumped back to social media. I've always been a 5sosfam and directioner from the very start. So seeing the news of Liam's passing deelpy broke my heart. I was devastated knowing that 1D will never be whole again.

Liam, as Harry described, he's the person who lived with his heart on his sleeve, had always been supportive to all the boys I love including 5sos. Despite all the terrible things he did, he always had been the cheeky boy we know and we'll miss terribly. I just know he is now at peace, he won't suffer anymore from the crazy bullies he had to constantly face down here.

In my heart, there will always be 5 of them no matter what. He'll be watching the boys from up above. Rest in peace, Payno. Thank you for everything. 🤍🕊

[commonpeople91]

As we say goodbye to Liam Payne words cannot express how much I'm going to miss you Liam

Sleep well Payno 🕊️🥺💜

[daisyblog]

Kiss and Make Up

Our Story Masterlist Summary: Harry and YN have their first argument. Warning: swearing

YN’s POV: The Take Me Home tour was well underway, I felt so lucky to be able to join the boys on the tour being Louise’s assistant. I’d learnt so much already and it had only just begun. Tonight the boys are playing at LG Arena in Birmingham, they had just finished rehearsing ahead of the evening show so were now free to do as they pleased. In the boy's shared dressing room, Niall was sitting on the arm of the large sofa, that Liam was laying across, strumming random tunes on his guitar and Louis and Zayn were yet to appear. Harry’s arm was draped over my shoulder as we sat as one on the opposite sofa to the two boys. I was scrolling through my Instagram and Twitter as the boys chatted about the tour so far, how they were excited to play in their hometown and just overall how happy they are.

“So..Liam are your Mum and Dad comin’ tonight ‘en..because Birmingham is close to them isn’t it?” Niall asked as he continued to strum his guitar. “Uh yeah they are actually..I dunno if my sisters are though” Liam explained from his position on the sofa “Do I need to warn them about your thing for the boy's sisters Harry?” Liam teased.

I felt Harry chuckle next to me, and the next thing said made my chest tight and my stomach twist “Yeah..once I get bored with YN, I’ll charm yours and win them over”. The three boys laughed but Harry’s arm around you suddenly felt heavy on your shoulder. Was that all I was to him, someone to use until he found better? I couldn’t stay in this room any longer, I needed to get out. I could take a joke, heck I loved the jokes and pranks the boys would pull but this wasn’t funny. I got up without saying a word and stomped towards the door “Where you going?” Harry asked, completely oblivious to what his words had done. I ignored him, not wanting to talk right now and continued to walk out the door and down the corridor heading towards the bathroom at the end of it. The tears were going to spill any second, I felt them in the corners of my eyes making my vision blurry.

“Aww there she is..you alright Tiny?” my brother’s voice startled me. The minute Louis saw the tears streaming down my face, he panicked and pulled me into his chest “What’s wrong? What’s ‘appened?”. “H-h-harry..” I sobbed into his chest, I didn’t get the chance to finish explaining what had happened because Louis left me to go and headed towards the dressing room. I was going to tell him not to but there was no point, once Louis had something in his head he was going to do it regardless. I just carried on heading towards the bathroom to avoid what was about to happen.

Harry’s POV:

YN had just walked out of the dressing room door without answering me when I asked where she was going. “What’s wrong with her?” Liam asked no one in particular. “You know what girls can be like…fine one minute and in a mood the next..hormones or some shit” Niall spoke “Are you gonna go after her?”

“No, she’ll be fine..probably gone to phone her Mum or something” I said “I know she’s been missing her a lot since the tour started” The door flies open and almost hits the wall behind it, and Louis appears. “What the fook ‘ave you done to my sister?” Louis raised his voice at me. At this, the two boys looked at me and matched the same confused look that I had. “Mate..nothi-“ Liam began. “I’m not askin’ you Payno..I’m talkin’ to Harry” “Lou..I-I..I don’t know what you're talking about..she just walked out without saying anything” “Well why the hell was she just sobbing in my arms and all I got out of her was your name?” Louis spoke “Do me a favour..go and find her and sort it out..will ya? ‘cause if you don’t I’m gonna punch you this time” Niall and Liam adverting their eyes back and forth at the seen in front of them.

I got up from the sofa without saying another word and headed towards the door. I didn’t understand what had happened, and how things can change so quickly. One minute we were cuddling on the sofa and now she’s crying because of me. It almost felt impossible to find her in this building, I’d looked in every room almost and no sign of her anywhere. I’d asked Louise if she had seen her and all I got was ‘thought she was with you’, I’d asked the 5SOS boys, who were our opening act, but still no luck. The crew members who were sitting having some lunch in the kitchen hadn’t seen her either. I almost gave up looking until I passed Paul in the corridor, and he told me he saw her going into the small room at the bottom near the toilets. As I approached the room, I took a deep breath before pushing the door open. As I walked in and let the door close behind me, I noticed she was sitting on the red sofa with her knees tucked up in her chest and wiping her eyes with the sleeves of her jumper. The scene broke my heart. My legs took me over to her “Baby..what..why are you crying?”. “Just leave me alone” she mumbled. “No..no..I’m not going anywhere until we talk about this”, I went to wipe a tear that was rolling down her cheek but she swatted my hand away. “YN..Baby please” “Just fook off…you’d rather be with someone else anyway” she spat out. “What are you talking about?” “Once I get bored with YN, I’ll charm yours and win them over..I think that’s what you said” she repeated my words from earlier. “Aww c’mon…that was a joke and you know it” I defended my words. “No..jokes are funny…that was just arrogant” “You’re just being sensitive now” I snapped at her. “YOU JUST DON’T GET IT” she shouted “Nobody ever gets it” she whispered the last part. “THEN FUCKING TELL ME YN…'CAUSE I DON”T COME WITH A CRYSTAL BALL TO KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING..FOR FUCKS SAKE” after raising my voice, I regretted it instantly “I’m sorry..I didn’t mean to shout” She was silent for a few moments until I heard her voice “Do you know how many comments I read every day telling me I’m ugly and fat..o-or how you could do so much better than me…thousands…and when you said that you would move onto someone else once you get bored of me..It made me think maybe they’re right..why would Harry Styles want to be with me, when he could have anyone he wanted” “I don’t want anyone other than you” I spoke “and if I can’t have you then..I don’t see the point” I spoke gently. She sniffed and wiped a stray tear that rolled down her cheek and hit her lip “It really hurt me what you said” “I know..and I’m really sorry baby” I held my arms open for her, and she slowly moved so her head lay on my chest. I kissed the top of her head and moved my fingers up and down her arm in a calming motion. After a few moments, I decided to speak “Baby?”, she lifted her head to look up at me “You’re beautiful…please don’t listen to those comments…they’re just people who don’t have anything better to do than tear people apart”, I dipped my head to meet her lips and moved mine with hers softly. I brought my hand up to the side of her face as the kiss deepened and became a little sloppier. As I was about to move for her to fall on top of me, the door abruptly opened. “Ahh fook...me eyes” Louis's dramatic voice startled us “Right..well I’m glad you’ve made up…but maybe keep the kissing part until later yeah…right well..umm…I’ll leave you to it” and walked back out, closing the door behind him. As I looked back at YN we burst into laughter at what just happened. “I love you” I confessed, leaving a peck on her lips “I love you” she mumbled against my lips.

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[walkingintheheartbreaksatellite]

Could you write a little something about the reader walking in on Niall recording "Steal My Girl" in his underwear? Your choice on how they know each other. I just think it's funny as hell!

What Did I Miss?

Niall Horan x Fem!reader!

Note: Thank You for requesting this, anon! I hope I did your request justice! I tried my very best!

It was a long day, and all I wanted to do was see my boyfriend, so that’s exactly what I decided to do. Since he’s in town with his band, I took advantage of the rare opportunity that I do have with him.

I look down at my phone, looking at the text he sent me just a little while ago.

Irish Blondie💚

Hey, Petal! We’re just doing a bit of recording. I’ll be in room 647! Just knock! Everyone knows you’re coming!

-seen

Me

Okay, sounds good babe! I’ll be there soon!

-delivered

I look back up as I walk through the hallway and I manage to find the room. I knock on the door and step back, waiting for the door to open.

Not even a minute later, the door opens to reveal Louis. His eyes light up when he sees me and he pulls me into a hug.

“Mrs. Neil! Great to see ya, love. How’ve ya been?”

He lets me go and we go inside, Louis closing the door behind us.

“I’ve been good Lou. Just been itching to see Niall.”

He nods in understanding.

“He’s been itching t’ see you too, Y/N. Believe me. Yer all he’s been talkin’ about.”

I blush as I follow him through the room and my mouth gapes, unprepared for what’s in front of me.

“I don’t exist if I don’t have her, the sun doesn’t shine, the world doesn’t turn, alright.”

Before my eyes is my boyfriend. Dancing around. In his underwear. Next to me, Louis bursts out laughing and Niall turns around, his face burning bright red as soon as he sees me.

“Y-Y/N! I-I’m sorry Petal! I’ll um… Just give me a minute to um… Get some clothes on…”

I nod, averting my eyes as I turn around, my face burning just as bright as his. As Niall gets dressed, I chat with Zayn.

“Ya should’ve seen your face, Y/N! You and Nialler! Looked like a couple o’ tomatoes! Lou! Did you get that on video! We gotta show Payno and Harry!”

I cover my face with my hands in an attempt to hide my embarrassment and the two laugh, Zayn pulling me into a hug.

“Stop laughing, you two! It’s not funny! I’ve… Never seen him like that before… He just kind of surprised me… But I told him I was coming! Why was he in his underwear?!”

Both men just shrug when John, one of the producers chimes in.

“That might be my fault. He was in the middle of changing and I sort of had an idea for one of his verses and I distracted him. He’s been like that for about an hour and a half.”

I nod, beginning to understand. It took me a while to get to the hotel since I live about an hour away and my car is in the shop, so my only mode of transportation was the bus.

Zayn pats my back with a smile before he lets me go.

“Don’t look so nervous. He’s Niall, I’m sure this won’t be the last time you see him naked.”

Louis bursts out laughing again and everyone leaves the room as I feel a tap on my back. I turn around and see Niall, now dressed and ready to go.

“Sorry about that Y/N, guess I just got a bit distracted… Promise it won’t happen again.”

He holds his hand out to me and I take it with a smile, although the blush is still visible on my face.

“It’s fine, Niall. But you should know, Louis got it on video. He and Zayn and probably showing it to Harry and Liam as we speak.”

His eyes widen and his cheeks tint again and he pulls me out of the hotel room.

“Tommo! Delete that video, ya fucker!”

Niall lets go of my hand and begins to chase Louis down the hall of the floor, laughs echoing as the video goes around to all. I sigh and shake my head, somehow only falling more in love with him.

WC 700

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[niallerspayno]

We’ll Be Alright - Chapter Two

Masterlist

Liam is out the door in an instant, feeling the adrenaline of the situation pulse through him. The rest of the band and security struggle to keep pace as he rushes down the street, his thoughts set on one thing—finding her.

“I’ve never seen you move so fast,” Louis grins, his voice carrying a playful edge.

Liam feels the familiar heat of his cheeks as Louis catches up with him, clearly amused by the frantic pace. Usually, he’s the one leading the group, always the responsible one—Daddy Directioner, as they jokingly call him. But today, something feels different. Today, there’s no time for hesitation. No time for carefully thought-out decisions.

It’s all instinct. And right now, Liam’s instincts are telling him that finding this girl is something he has to do, no matter what.

“Where are we going, Payno?” Niall calls out, a bit breathless from trying to keep up.

“This way!” Liam shouts back without slowing down, pointing ahead as he picks up the pace even more. Louis is already ahead, leading them down the same street they walked yesterday.

Harry and Zayn catch up to Liam as they race through the quiet morning streets. The sound of their footsteps is muffled by the stillness around them—thankfully, it’s still early, so the city hasn’t fully woken up yet. A few people are out, but the streets are far less crowded than usual.

They run for what feels like forever, the anticipation building with each step, and Liam’s mind races. What if she’s not there? What if they miss her? He pushes the thought away—he can’t think like that.

Without warning, Louis comes to an abrupt halt, forcing Liam to stop short to avoid running into him.

“Oi, what’s going on?” Niall mutters, barely able to avoid a collision of his own.

Louis holds a finger to his lips, signaling for them all to be quiet. Liam follows Louis’s gaze. His heart skips a beat when he sees her.

“There,” Louis says, his voice soft but filled with excitement.

Liam's breath catches in his chest as his eyes land on her. She’s standing on the corner, kneeling down, focused on tuning her guitar. Her fingers move with a quiet precision, completely unaware of the band standing just a few feet away. For a moment, it’s as if time slows down. Liam can’t tear his eyes away. The same voice that had captivated him the day before fills his mind again. Her presence is magnetic, and he feels himself drawn toward her, almost instinctively.

"Is she the one?" Niall asks, quieter now, not wanting to break the moment.

Liam nods without looking away from her, his heart pounding. “That’s her.”

As if sensing their approach, she finally looks up, her eyes wide with surprise as she meets Liam’s gaze. The recognition is instant—there’s no mistaking who they are. Her face flushes a little, her lips parting as though she’s about to say something, but no words come out. The tension is palpable, and Liam’s breath catches in his throat.

This is it. The moment he’s been running toward.

“Hi,” Liam manages to say, his voice coming out softer than he intended. For a second, he’s not sure if he’s making a fool of himself.

You look up, and time seems to freeze as you meet a familiar pair of stunning brown eyes. “Hi,” you say, your voice trembling slightly, betraying the excitement running through you.

Standing in front of you is Liam Payne, and behind him, his bandmates—Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, and Zayn Malik—are all watching you with varying degrees of curiosity.

Niall is the first to break away from the group, his usual carefree smile replaced by something softer, more genuine. He practically trips over his feet as he steps forward. “Hi, I’m Niall,” he says, his voice full of warmth, and a hint of shyness.

You blush, suddenly feeling a little self-conscious. “I know, hi.”

Niall chuckles, his cheeks turning a shade of pink to match yours. “Oh, right. I guess I’m not the first to say hello, huh?”

Louis flashes you a mischievous grin, clearly enjoying the moment. “What’s your name, love?”

“Y/n,” you answer, offering him a smile that feels a little more genuine now that the initial shock has worn off.

“Well, Y/n," Louis says, his tone friendly, "Would you mind playing a song for us?”

You blink, not sure if you’ve heard him right. “Uh, sure! Any requests?” you ask, your hands suddenly feeling clammy around the neck of your guitar.

Harry, ever the easygoing one, grins widely. "Whatever you’d like, love."

You take a deep breath, trying to calm your racing heart. As your fingers settle over the strings, the nerves seem to momentarily fade. You strum softly, letting the music guide you. “Your hand fits in mine like it's made just for me. But bear this mind, it was meant to be...”

As you sing, you focus on the song, allowing the rhythm to wash over you. But the longer you sing, the more aware you become of the five pairs of eyes on you. Still, you push through, finding comfort in the music, your nerves slowly dissolving into the melody.

"I know you've never loved the crinkles by your eyes when you smile. You've never loved your stomach or your thighs..." you continue, the words flowing effortlessly.

Then, as though on cue, Liam’s voice joins yours. It’s smooth, deep, and harmonizes perfectly with your own. Your heart flutters in your chest at the sound, and for a brief moment, you almost forget where you are.

"The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine. But I'll love them endlessly..." Liam sings, his eyes locked onto yours, and you feel your pulse quicken. His voice resonates with you in a way that’s hard to explain.

Then, to your surprise, Niall begins to sing, his voice blending with yours and Liam’s as if it’s the most natural thing in the world. "I won’t let these little things slip out of my mouth. But if I do, it’s you. Oh, it’s you, they add up to. I’m in love with you. And all these little things…”

The harmony of all five voices surrounding you feels surreal, the moment more than you ever could have imagined. The music, their encouragement, their eyes—they make everything feel like it’s meant to be.

When the final note lingers in the air, you lower your guitar and look up at them. All five of them are smiling, their faces lit with admiration.

“Wow,” Niall and Liam say in unison, both of them looking at you with wide eyes, almost as if they’re in awe.

“Your voice is beautiful, Y/n,” Zayn says, his voice rich and sincere.

“And your guitar skills are flawless,” Harry adds with a grin, his eyes shining. “You’ve really got something special.”

You smile, feeling your nerves start to dissolve. “Thank you. That really means a lot.”

Louis chuckles softly, crossing his arms. “Y/n, we’ve got an offer for you. How would you like to be the opening act for our Where We Are stadium tour?”

Your jaw practically drops to the floor. “Pinch me, I must be dreaming.”

Louis doesn't hesitate, reaching over to pinch your arm lightly. "See? Not a dream! So, what do you say?"

“When do we leave?” you ask without hesitation, excitement bubbling up inside you.

The boys cheer, their enthusiasm infectious. You can barely keep the grin off your face.

Liam steps forward again, his hand gently resting on your shoulder, sending a wave of warmth through you. “We leave tomorrow. I know it’s short notice, but… we really want you to be a part of this.”

You smile up at him, the moment feeling too perfect to be real. “Don’t be sorry. You’ve offered me the opportunity of a lifetime! Thank you.”

Without thinking, you pull Liam into a hug. His arms wrap around you, and for a moment, the rest of the world disappears. The warmth and safety of his embrace make everything feel so surreal, so right. The hug lingers longer than it probably should, but neither of you pulls away. It’s comforting, and you don’t want it to end.

When Liam pulls away, Niall is suddenly beside you, looping his arm through yours with a wide grin. “Let’s get you back to our studio. I’m sure Paul’s got a ton of legal stuff to go over with you.”

You nod, still in a daze. “I need to grab my stuff.”

“Got it!” Louis exclaims, already grabbing your microphone case.

Zayn picks up your portable speaker, and Harry secures your guitar over his shoulder, his eyes never leaving you.

As Niall leads you away, you feel Liam at your other side, slipping his arm through your free one. You can’t help but notice the slight tension between the two of them, both of them clearly focused on you, yet neither making a move to pull away.

You feel like a celebrity.

Then it hits you.

You’re walking next to Niall Horan and Liam Payne. The other boys are carrying your gear, and everything feels like it’s happening too fast, too perfectly. This can’t be real.

But it is.

The boys notice your quietness and exchange glances.

“You okay, love?” Liam asks, his voice softer than before. His grip on your arm tightens slightly, almost protectively.

“Yeah, it’s just all starting to sink in,” you say, your voice quieter than you intended. “This is... overwhelming.”

Niall’s grip on your other arm tightens as well, his voice warm and reassuring. "Well, get ready, because tomorrow night you’ll be performing in front of thousands of people!"

You laugh nervously. “I didn’t even think of that...”

Liam gives you a reassuring smile. “I believe in you. Your voice is amazing. I couldn’t stop thinking about it after hearing you yesterday.”

“And your guitar skills,” Niall adds, his tone warm, his smile wide and genuine. “I couldn’t take my eyes off you when you were playing.”

You feel your face flush at their words. “Thanks, guys.”

As you walk through the door, you feel the weight of the moment settle on your shoulders. Niall’s arm is still linked with yours, and Liam walks just behind, the two of them flanking you like protective older brothers, though their presence feels far more personal than you can put into words.

You step into the office, your breath catching slightly at the professional atmosphere. The walls are lined with sleek modern furniture, and the ambient lighting gives everything a polished, almost intimidating feel. Paul is seated behind a large desk, his arms crossed as he looks up from some papers he’s been reviewing. His sharp eyes fall on you immediately, and there's a hint of something like approval in his gaze.

"Ah, Y/n, come on in," Paul says, his voice calm but commanding. "This is where all the serious business happens."

You nod, unsure of what to say in response. Everything is happening so quickly, your head spinning with excitement and nerves. The other man, a well-dressed figure in a sharp suit, is seated across from Paul. He looks like someone who’s used to handling important things, his gaze cold and calculating as he assesses you silently.

You stand there awkwardly for a moment, feeling a bit like an outsider, but Niall gives your arm a reassuring squeeze, guiding you gently toward the desk. Liam’s presence at your side is a silent support, his energy steady and calm, and his hand brushes against your shoulder in a way that makes you feel like you belong here, even if you don’t quite believe it yet.

“This is Y/n,” Niall says, his voice warm but with a slight nervous edge to it. You can tell he’s just as excited as you are about the offer but is doing his best to stay professional. “She’s the one we were telling you about.”

The suited man looks up from the papers, his eyes scrutinizing you for a moment. He doesn’t speak immediately, instead taking a long pause that makes you feel like he’s weighing you up, deciding if you’re worthy of the opportunity that’s about to unfold. You try not to fidget, trying to project some semblance of composure.

“I heard her perform yesterday,” Paul pipes up, cutting through the tension. “She’s got a hell of a voice. And she plays like a pro. You’ve got to hear it for yourself.”

The suited man finally gives a small nod, his lips curling into the smallest of smiles, though it’s hard to read his intentions. "I’d like to see for myself."

You feel your heart skip in your chest. This is it. This is where everything changes.

With a small motion, you pull out your phone and unlock it, your hands a bit unsteady as you scroll through your Instagram feed. You tap on a video you posted recently—your cover of Heart Attack by Demi Lovato—and hand your phone to the suited man. The entire room falls into silence as he watches the video. His brow furrows slightly as he watches you, his eyes flickering between the screen and you.

You stand there, biting your lip, trying to calm your racing pulse. The minutes stretch on forever. Was he impressed? Did he think you were good enough? What if he didn’t like it? The questions swirl in your head, but you try to focus on anything but the anxiety clawing at your chest.

When the video ends, the man takes a moment to process what he’s just seen. Then, finally, he looks up at you, and for the first time, there’s something resembling warmth in his eyes. He places the phone gently on the desk and leans back in his chair.

“You’ve got talent, kid,” he says, his tone firm but approving. “What the hell, you’re in.”

You blink, your mind struggling to catch up with his words. You stare at him for a moment, wondering if you heard him right. “What?”

He chuckles, shaking his head. “I said you’re in. This saves us a lot of hassle, actually. No need to scout for someone else. You’ve got the voice, the presence, and you’re exactly what we need. I’ll make sure the media gets wind of it, and we’ll announce it soon. I’ll have some contracts drawn up for you.”

You feel the ground shift beneath your feet. This can’t be happening. You blink again, trying to process the reality of what he just said. “Thank you... Thank you so much! I promise I won’t let you down!”

Paul smiles knowingly, a flicker of amusement in his eyes. “I wouldn’t expect you to.”

The suited man nods and stands, walking over to shake your hand. “Welcome to the team, Y/n. You’ll do just fine.”

As you shake his hand, it’s as if the world finally starts to settle around you. Your body feels light, your thoughts scrambling to catch up with the fact that this is really happening. You glance at the boys, who are all smiling, their faces full of pride and excitement.

Liam’s eyes are locked on you, his usual calm demeanor replaced with something you can only describe as awe. His smile is small but genuine, and there’s a warmth in his gaze that makes your heart skip a beat.

“See? Told you,” Niall says, nudging you playfully. His face is lit up with excitement, and he leans in, whispering, “I knew you had it in you.”

Liam steps forward, his hand resting gently on your shoulder again, his voice low. “We’re proud of you. You’re going to do amazing things. Just wait until you hit that stage tomorrow night.”

You smile up at him, the weight of the moment still settling in. “I can’t believe this is real.”

“It is,” he says softly. “And we’re so glad to have you on board.”

The other boys gather around, offering their congratulations, but it’s Niall and Liam who stay close to you, their energy palpable as they look at you with something more than just admiration. There’s an unspoken connection between the three of you, and you can’t help but feel like your life has just changed in the most unexpected, thrilling way possible.

As the meeting continues, the paperwork starts getting finalized, but the buzz of excitement doesn’t fade. You can’t stop smiling. The opportunity of a lifetime is now yours, and the journey to the Where We Are tour is only just beginning.

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" This could be the end of everything So, why don't we go? So, why don't we go? Ooh, oh-oh Ah, oh This could be the end of everything So, why don't we go somewhere only we know? Somewhere only we know Somewhere only we know" (Keane, Somewhere only we Know)

July 23rd, 2010; Two months before I was going to start 1st grade

March 25th, 2015; I was in 5th grade when Zayn left the band

January 2016; In 6th grade when One Direction spilt up

Yesterday- Oct. 16th, 2024; Notification from NewsBreak that my number one favorite batman of all time passes away at 31

Hello?! It's not his time yet, one it's too soon and two he's still too young! Even tho, Zayn left and the band spilt up they have been the best part of my childhood and I'm 20 years old now and turning 21 in March and they are and always have been my favorite boy band forever and always.

This isn't even fair. He didn't deserve this!!

Fly high Batman you will always be known as The leader of the band, Daddy Direction, Leeroy, brilLiam, Batman, Leeyum and Payno. We all love you so much and miss you so much too. You will be here in spirit and always with us as time goes on. 💔😔🦇🕊️✝️

Once a Directioner as a Directioner!!