EXTRAordinary-A Harry Styles Story
Chapter 16
I look up from my reading and see that I have an incoming text. I look to see who it is and smile. Harry’s been gone for a little over a month and a half now. He kept his promised and called me every day while he was in Hawaii. He even started calling me every day after he got back from Hawaii and started the tour. I don’t know if you would say we’re dating or not, but we have been getting serious.
“Miss u. @ soundcheck now. call u l8ter.”
I text back. “ miss u 2. good luck w/ the show tonight”
“Hey Car, have you finished packing yet?” I look up and see Sunny . “Almost. All I need to do is pack my bed sheets and pillows. But I need that for the next 2 weeks before I leave. So basically, yeah, I’m done.” “Good, because I was gunna see if you wanted to go eat lunch with me.” “Yeah, let me just put on a sweater.” Since its December now, it’s getting really chilly.
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Sunny drives to a restaurant that I’ve never even heard of before. “We want to take you out to a nice place before you leave us in 2 weeks.” says Tristen. “Awh. Guys, if I would’ve known, I would’ve dressed nicer!!” “Hahaha, it’s okay. It’s not like a fancy place, but it’s got great food.” We walk into the restaurant and Sunny says that we’re the reservation for 8. Wait. 8?! I follow behind them and we get taken to a table closer to the back of the restaurant. I’m the last person to get to the table and I see people already sitting. I meet green eyes. “HARRY.” I run over to him and give him the tightest hug. “What are you going here?! I thought you were doing a concert tonight?” “I wanted to surprise you! Me and the boys get a few days off before we leave the country to tour.” I keep hugging him until I realize that everyone is just staring at us. “Oh, sorry. Hey guys!!” Louis answers first, “Hey Mrs. Styles! Come sit next to me!!” I roll my eyes and sit next to him, since it’s the only seat open. Harry sits down in front of me. Tristen speaks up first, “So, how was America? Did you like it?” “Oh, yeah. So many sweet fans.” says Liam. “I’ve noticed that American fans are a lot more blunt.” “Hahaha, yeah. Some girl was like, ‘will you sign my boobs?’ to Harry.” says Niall. I look at Harry. “I didn’t though!” he replies. “Good.” I say.
We all order our food and talk until our food comes out. In the middle of our meal Tristen somehow brings up the subject of Christmas break. “What do you gals plan on doing?” asks Niall. I think Niall and Tristen are secretly in love with each other. They text and facetime so much. But neither one will admit they like each other. “Probably help Car move her stuff. Visit home. Nothing big.” Oh shit. “Why would you help Carter move her stuff?” asks Louis. Everyone looks at Tristen. She looks at me with an apologetic face. She forgot that I still hadn’t told Harry yet. I speak up. “I’m moving.” “Moving? Why are you moving?” asks Harry. I look at Sunny for support. Her face has an expression that reads ‘I told you to tell him sooner’. Ugh. “I’m studying abroad for the second semester.” “That’s so awesome!” says Zayn. “Where?” asks Harry. I hesitate at first. “London.” I say in a whisper. “NO WAY! That’s so rad. We all live close to London.” says Louis. I look up at Harry and see that he’s fidgeting with his food. “Why didn’t you tell us sooner?” asks Niall. “Because I didn’t think it was a big deal.” “Not a big deal? You’re moving halfway across the country and you don’t even think to tell me?!” yells Harry. I start to feel my face heat up. “I don’t know why you’re mad. You’re leaving the country too.” “I told you I was leaving the country! It’s totally different. I can’t believe you weren’t gunna tell me!” “There’s nothing going on between us. I owe you no explanation.” “So that was what you meant by ‘you couldn’t make a long-term commitment’, you just used me as a fling and were gunna drop me before you left for London.” He’s right. I did use him as a fling. Harry stands up and pauses for a second. “You are the most selfish person I’ve ever met. Have fun in London.” And he walks off. I can’t believe all that just happened. I excuse myself and head to the bathroom. I knew I shouldn’t have gotten involved with Harry. I’m in so deep that I can’t even think about my life without him. What have I done.
One week later
“Car, you’ve got to get up and eat something. You have BARELY eaten anything since the restaurant last week.” says Sunny. “All I’ve seen you eat is half a pack of crackers and a piece of toast.” I sit up from my bed. “You need to get yourself together. You’re leaving next week for London and you’re spending your last couple of days moping over a guy.” says Tristen. “Guys, I really don’t want to hear it okay.” I get up from my bed and head to my dresser. I take my t-shirt off and put on a hoodie. “HOLY SHIT CAR. I knew you were losing weight but I didn’t know you were anorexic!” Tristen says while running over to touch my stomach. “I can practically see your ribs.” I slap away Tristen’s hand. “I don’t want to hear this.” I growl at her. I start walking out of the dorm to go jog. “Car, I’m starting to get worried about you. At first you were eating healthy, no you aren’t eating at all. All you do is exercise, which isn’t a bad thing. But when you have no food in your system, it’s dangerous. No guy is worth the damage.” says Sunny. I whirl around to face them. “You guys don’t even get it, do you? Harry was the first guy in my life that I really liked.. He made me feel lovely even when I was only in a t-shirt and puking. And I ruined it for my own selfish reasons. He’s right, I am selfish. I don’t deserve someone like him. I don’t deserve someone at all.” I turn towards the door and start jogging. This past week has been so miserable. I never thought that once after Harry and I were through, I’d be the one missing him. I heard he’s doing good. Sunny brought home a magazine one night with Harry and Candi on the cover. I think she did it to show that he moved on, so I should too. I played it off like I didn’t care, but I was shattering into a million pieces. I can’t stop thinking about how Harry said he was only with Candi to forget about me. So does that mean he still thinks about me? I really need some girl time right now. And Sunny and Tristen are the last people I want to talk to. I find a bench nearby and pull my phone out. I go through my contacts and go straight to “Ginger”. I miss my little sister a lot.
“Hello?”
“Hey lovebug! What are you up to?”
“Just getting ready for bed!”
“Oh, I forgot you guys are 2 hours ahead. I just wanted to call you and say that I miss you a lot.”
“I miss you so much. I wish you could come down here before leaving for London.”
“Me too. But I didn’t buy my air ticket. The school did. And they booked it the day right after exams.”
“I know, I understand. Free one-way ticket to London, who wouldn’t take that opportunity?! Haha.”
“I coming back.”
“I know.But not for 2 years.”
“Okay, now you’re just exaggerating. I’ll be back every break to visit you.”
“Yeah, yeah. So what’s been going on in your life sis?”
“Not a lot, honestly. I had a rough week.”
“Care to elaborate?”
“No, not really. Maybe when I’m ready. But things are too complicated right now. I’ll tell you soon though.”
“Alright. Just please be safe.”
“I will, sis. So what’s been up with you?”
“Just school. Hanging with friends.”
“Ally?”
“Yeah..”
“You know you don’t have to hide her from me? I’m fine with you guys hanging out.”
“Okay, good. I just know what she did to you was wrong and I’d probably never talk to her again.”
“Hahaha, you are such a drama queen.”
“But that’s why you love me.”
I start tearing up. I miss her so much. “I do love you. Please don’t grow up on me.”
“Awh. Stop getting all emotional on me, big sis!”
“Okay, okay. I’ll stop.” I hear her yawn. “I’ll let you go to bed now. I just really missed you. Glad I called you tonight.”
“Me too. I miss you being around to drive me everywhere.”
“Ha ha ha, very funny. Love you! Sleep well.”
“Love you too. Make smart choices.”
“I will.” I hang up the phone and set it beside me on the bench. I hear a croak noise come from under my feet. I look and see a little frog. “Awh, hi there buddy.” I pick him up and get a good look at him. “Are you secretly a prince turned into a frog by an evil witch?” I laugh at myself. I watch too many Disney movies. “Maybe I should kiss you and find out.” I give the frog a peck and he jumps from my hands. “HEY. I’m not that bad of a kisser.” I yell at the frog and watch it hop away.
I start walking back to the dorms and see that there are a few guys behind me. Okay, they aren’t following me, I’m just paranoid. Just keep calm and keep walking. I walk for a few more minutes and notice that they’re still following me. I start to pick up my pace and notice they do to. They start yelling “Hey, Miss. Wait up!” By now I’m full on sprinting. I can feel tears streaming down my face. Please Lord, not again. Why does this keep happening to me? I run inside the dorm house and up to my dorm. I shut the door and lock it and slide down against it. “Car! Are you okay?!” asks Tristen frantically. “A few (pant) guys w-were (pant) following me. “What? Are you serious? Did they do anything to you?!” Sunny questions. “No.” “Sunny, you stay here with Car. I’m going to talk to our dorm advisor.”
“Are you sure you’re okay Car?” “Yeah. I’m just gunna go to bed.” “Alright. We’ll talk in the morning.”
I’m so ready to go to London.
“Miss u. @ soundcheck now. call u l8ter.”
I text back. “ miss u 2. good luck w/ the show tonight”
“Hey Car, have you finished packing yet?” I look up and see Sunny . “Almost. All I need to do is pack my bed sheets and pillows. But I need that for the next 2 weeks before I leave. So basically, yeah, I’m done.” “Good, because I was gunna see if you wanted to go eat lunch with me.” “Yeah, let me just put on a sweater.” Since its December now, it’s getting really chilly.
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Sunny drives to a restaurant that I’ve never even heard of before. “We want to take you out to a nice place before you leave us in 2 weeks.” says Tristen. “Awh. Guys, if I would’ve known, I would’ve dressed nicer!!” “Hahaha, it’s okay. It’s not like a fancy place, but it’s got great food.” We walk into the restaurant and Sunny says that we’re the reservation for 8. Wait. 8?! I follow behind them and we get taken to a table closer to the back of the restaurant. I’m the last person to get to the table and I see people already sitting. I meet green eyes. “HARRY.” I run over to him and give him the tightest hug. “What are you going here?! I thought you were doing a concert tonight?” “I wanted to surprise you! Me and the boys get a few days off before we leave the country to tour.” I keep hugging him until I realize that everyone is just staring at us. “Oh, sorry. Hey guys!!” Louis answers first, “Hey Mrs. Styles! Come sit next to me!!” I roll my eyes and sit next to him, since it’s the only seat open. Harry sits down in front of me. Tristen speaks up first, “So, how was America? Did you like it?” “Oh, yeah. So many sweet fans.” says Liam. “I’ve noticed that American fans are a lot more blunt.” “Hahaha, yeah. Some girl was like, ‘will you sign my boobs?’ to Harry.” says Niall. I look at Harry. “I didn’t though!” he replies. “Good.” I say.
We all order our food and talk until our food comes out. In the middle of our meal Tristen somehow brings up the subject of Christmas break. “What do you gals plan on doing?” asks Niall. I think Niall and Tristen are secretly in love with each other. They text and facetime so much. But neither one will admit they like each other. “Probably help Car move her stuff. Visit home. Nothing big.” Oh shit. “Why would you help Carter move her stuff?” asks Louis. Everyone looks at Tristen. She looks at me with an apologetic face. She forgot that I still hadn’t told Harry yet. I speak up. “I’m moving.” “Moving? Why are you moving?” asks Harry. I look at Sunny for support. Her face has an expression that reads ‘I told you to tell him sooner’. Ugh. “I’m studying abroad for the second semester.” “That’s so awesome!” says Zayn. “Where?” asks Harry. I hesitate at first. “London.” I say in a whisper. “NO WAY! That’s so rad. We all live close to London.” says Louis. I look up at Harry and see that he’s fidgeting with his food. “Why didn’t you tell us sooner?” asks Niall. “Because I didn’t think it was a big deal.” “Not a big deal? You’re moving halfway across the country and you don’t even think to tell me?!” yells Harry. I start to feel my face heat up. “I don’t know why you’re mad. You’re leaving the country too.” “I told you I was leaving the country! It’s totally different. I can’t believe you weren’t gunna tell me!” “There’s nothing going on between us. I owe you no explanation.” “So that was what you meant by ‘you couldn’t make a long-term commitment’, you just used me as a fling and were gunna drop me before you left for London.” He’s right. I did use him as a fling. Harry stands up and pauses for a second. “You are the most selfish person I’ve ever met. Have fun in London.” And he walks off. I can’t believe all that just happened. I excuse myself and head to the bathroom. I knew I shouldn’t have gotten involved with Harry. I’m in so deep that I can’t even think about my life without him. What have I done.
One week later
“Car, you’ve got to get up and eat something. You have BARELY eaten anything since the restaurant last week.” says Sunny. “All I’ve seen you eat is half a pack of crackers and a piece of toast.” I sit up from my bed. “You need to get yourself together. You’re leaving next week for London and you’re spending your last couple of days moping over a guy.” says Tristen. “Guys, I really don’t want to hear it okay.” I get up from my bed and head to my dresser. I take my t-shirt off and put on a hoodie. “HOLY SHIT CAR. I knew you were losing weight but I didn’t know you were anorexic!” Tristen says while running over to touch my stomach. “I can practically see your ribs.” I slap away Tristen’s hand. “I don’t want to hear this.” I growl at her. I start walking out of the dorm to go jog. “Car, I’m starting to get worried about you. At first you were eating healthy, no you aren’t eating at all. All you do is exercise, which isn’t a bad thing. But when you have no food in your system, it’s dangerous. No guy is worth the damage.” says Sunny. I whirl around to face them. “You guys don’t even get it, do you? Harry was the first guy in my life that I really liked.. He made me feel lovely even when I was only in a t-shirt and puking. And I ruined it for my own selfish reasons. He’s right, I am selfish. I don’t deserve someone like him. I don’t deserve someone at all.” I turn towards the door and start jogging. This past week has been so miserable. I never thought that once after Harry and I were through, I’d be the one missing him. I heard he’s doing good. Sunny brought home a magazine one night with Harry and Candi on the cover. I think she did it to show that he moved on, so I should too. I played it off like I didn’t care, but I was shattering into a million pieces. I can’t stop thinking about how Harry said he was only with Candi to forget about me. So does that mean he still thinks about me? I really need some girl time right now. And Sunny and Tristen are the last people I want to talk to. I find a bench nearby and pull my phone out. I go through my contacts and go straight to “Ginger”. I miss my little sister a lot.
“Hello?”
“Hey lovebug! What are you up to?”
“Just getting ready for bed!”
“Oh, I forgot you guys are 2 hours ahead. I just wanted to call you and say that I miss you a lot.”
“I miss you so much. I wish you could come down here before leaving for London.”
“Me too. But I didn’t buy my air ticket. The school did. And they booked it the day right after exams.”
“I know, I understand. Free one-way ticket to London, who wouldn’t take that opportunity?! Haha.”
“I coming back.”
“I know.But not for 2 years.”
“Okay, now you’re just exaggerating. I’ll be back every break to visit you.”
“Yeah, yeah. So what’s been going on in your life sis?”
“Not a lot, honestly. I had a rough week.”
“Care to elaborate?”
“No, not really. Maybe when I’m ready. But things are too complicated right now. I’ll tell you soon though.”
“Alright. Just please be safe.”
“I will, sis. So what’s been up with you?”
“Just school. Hanging with friends.”
“Ally?”
“Yeah..”
“You know you don’t have to hide her from me? I’m fine with you guys hanging out.”
“Okay, good. I just know what she did to you was wrong and I’d probably never talk to her again.”
“Hahaha, you are such a drama queen.”
“But that’s why you love me.”
I start tearing up. I miss her so much. “I do love you. Please don’t grow up on me.”
“Awh. Stop getting all emotional on me, big sis!”
“Okay, okay. I’ll stop.” I hear her yawn. “I’ll let you go to bed now. I just really missed you. Glad I called you tonight.”
“Me too. I miss you being around to drive me everywhere.”
“Ha ha ha, very funny. Love you! Sleep well.”
“Love you too. Make smart choices.”
“I will.” I hang up the phone and set it beside me on the bench. I hear a croak noise come from under my feet. I look and see a little frog. “Awh, hi there buddy.” I pick him up and get a good look at him. “Are you secretly a prince turned into a frog by an evil witch?” I laugh at myself. I watch too many Disney movies. “Maybe I should kiss you and find out.” I give the frog a peck and he jumps from my hands. “HEY. I’m not that bad of a kisser.” I yell at the frog and watch it hop away.
I start walking back to the dorms and see that there are a few guys behind me. Okay, they aren’t following me, I’m just paranoid. Just keep calm and keep walking. I walk for a few more minutes and notice that they’re still following me. I start to pick up my pace and notice they do to. They start yelling “Hey, Miss. Wait up!” By now I’m full on sprinting. I can feel tears streaming down my face. Please Lord, not again. Why does this keep happening to me? I run inside the dorm house and up to my dorm. I shut the door and lock it and slide down against it. “Car! Are you okay?!” asks Tristen frantically. “A few (pant) guys w-were (pant) following me. “What? Are you serious? Did they do anything to you?!” Sunny questions. “No.” “Sunny, you stay here with Car. I’m going to talk to our dorm advisor.”
“Are you sure you’re okay Car?” “Yeah. I’m just gunna go to bed.” “Alright. We’ll talk in the morning.”
I’m so ready to go to London.
11/27/13