I slept surprisingly easily, last night. Knowing Harry was with me, made me feel safe. I had decided that I may be in love with Harry. I knew he wasn’t into me; he liked some mystery girl, so I wasn’t going to tell him. It would ruin everything.
I woke up, and Harry’s arms were wrapped around me. I smiled. I rolled over to face him, and buried my head in his shoulder. He was asleep, and would never know I did it on purpose. I needed to break up with Timmy; it wasn’t fair to him, that I loved someone else.
“Mmm what time is it?” Harry said waking up.
“Uh, like eleven.” I said ruffling his hair.
“Whoa, when did that happen?” Harry laughed.
I shrugged and giggled. Harry smiled at me. I guess I looked uneasy, because Harry looked at me weird.
“Is something wrong?” Harry asked.
“No.” I said brushing it off.
I got up, and went to check my phone. I had fifty missed calls, and texts from Timmy. I opened them, rubbing my eyes.
“Where are you?” “What happened with Harry?” “Are you cheating on me?” “Alana answer me now.”
“Ugh.” I groaned.
Harry walked in the room, in only his boxers. Really?
“What’s up?” he asked.
I handed him my phone. I put my hands in my face.
“What are you going to do?” he asked.
“I need to end it. Like why would he think that we would have something going on? He doesn’t trust me, and I can’t do this anymore.” I said frustrated.
“Everything will work out. You deserve someone better than him.” Harry said.
“Thank you Harry.” I said.
Harry wrapped his arms around me for a hug. A tear trickled down my cheek. I loved him so much, and he would never know.
“Babe, everything is okay.” Harry said wiping my tear away.
“I need to do it now.” I said.
Harry nodded at me.
“Will you stay with me?” I asked.
“Of course.” Harry smiled.
I sat on the couch next to Harry, and dialed Timmy’s number. He answered on the first ring.
“Where are you? I’ve been trying to reach you forever.” Timmy said.
“I’m with Harry, you knew that.” I said.
“Yeah, but I’m your boyfriend, aren’t I more important, you should answer when I call you.” he said.
I looked at Harry, and my eyes welled up with tears. Harry looked hurt.
“No. Harry is my best friend in the whole entire world, and he is a way better man than you will ever be. It’s over Timmy. You never give me my space, and you always try to bring me down. You don’t trust me, and I can’t be with you anymore. It’s over.” I said.
“Whatever Alana. You’re the one having sleepover with your best friend, and you think I should trust you?” he said.
“Well it’s over now, so you don’t have to worry about that anymore. Goodbye.” I said and hung up.
Harry looked at me. I gave him a weak smile.
“You okay?” Harry asked.
I nodded. Harry put his arm around my shoulders, and pulled me close. I rested my head on his shoulder.
“Well, we need to get your mind off of this I hate seeing you sad. What do you want to do today?” Harry asked.
“Die.” I moaned.
“Don’t talk like that or I’ll go all Romeo and Juliet on you.” Harry smiled.
That made me laugh a little. I wish that he would feel the same way about me; it would make everything so much easier.
Harry ended up taking my out for ice cream. We walked around the park, and then back to his place, where we watched T.V. He wanted to get together with the boys, so we could all hang out because I haven’t seen them in a while.
Harry introduced me to them back in the X- Factor days, so I had known them for a while.
“I should probably head home, it’s getting late.” I said.
“Alright Lana, I’ll miss you.” Harry said walking me to the door.
“Bye.” I smiled, and Harry kissed me on the cheek quite close to my mouth if I do say so myself.
I walked to my car, and rode home. Once I got there, I got my mail. I was behind on my bills, again. I called my mom.
“Hey sweets how are you?” she asked.
“Behind on bills again.” I said.
“You need to move back home. Come back and live with your father and I. You can’t keep doing this. I can’t pay for your house and mine. If you can’t keep up with payments you need to come back home.” She said.
“I can’t do that, I love being on my own, being independent.” I said.
“Well, then you need to be responsible.” She said.
“Whatever, I’m not doing this now bye.” I said hanging up.
I was so mad. I couldn’t move home. I mean I didn’t have a bad relationship with my parents, I loved them loads, but after being on my own, going home would feel like hitting rock bottom. Also I liked making my own rules, and doing what I needed to do.
I flopped down on my couch. I needed to talk to Harry. He always knew what to do. I dialed his number.
“Hey.” He said.
“Hi Harry.” I answered.
“You sound upset. Is everything okay?” he asked.
“No. I’m behind on bills, and my mom said if I can’t get my act together I need to move back home. I can’t do that. You know my parents they are like crazy strict, they never let me do anything, I will be like under house arrest forever.” I said.
“Well do you need any money, I could help pay.” He said.
“I can’t take your money Harry.” I said.
“Alana, seriously, it’s cool I can help you pay if you need me to.” Harry said.
“No, that’s asking way too much of you.” I said.
“It’s really not though.” Harry replied.
“I’m not taking your money. That’s just way uncool, and I’d feel really bad.” I said.
“Well, then do you want to move in with me?” Harry asked.
I could have jumped through the phone and hugged him right then and there. He was the sweetest person in the whole world, but I had to play it cool.
“Harry, that would be totally invading your guy time.” I said.
“Lana I’m never home anyway, only when I’m on holiday. I’m touring most of the time, so I’ll never be there. Plus, when I am home you are with me. You practically live at my house anyway. It’ll be no trouble, and you won’t have to pay for anything.” Harry said.
“Harry, that’s really sweet and all, but I don’t want to like take advantage of you or your money.” I said.
“It’s not taking advantage if I want you to.” Harry said.
“You really want me to move in with you?” I asked.
“Yeah, of course, you’re my girl.” Harry said.
I smiled. I was his girl.
“Okay fine. But if you ever want me to leave, then don’t be afraid to kick me out. I don’t want to screw up things between us, because of a stupid fight. If you ever need space or anything kick me out.” I said.
“That will never happen, but good to know.” Harry said laughing.
“So when do you want me to move in?” I asked.
“When do you need to?” he asked back.
“Um, like soonish.” I said.
“Okay, well do you want me to come over now, and help you get your stuff?” Harry asked.
“Please.” I said.
“Okay, I’ll be there soon, bye.” Harry said.
“Bye life saver.” I said.
We hung up, and I started to pack some of my stuff into suitcases. Harry came over a little after we got off the phone with cardboard boxes. We packed up all my important stuff, and packed them into his car.
“I told the boys that you were moving in.” Harry said.
“Oh yeah? And what did they think?” I asked.
“They’re really excited; they really want to see you.” Harry laughed.
“Cool, I miss them loads.” I said.
“Good, because they’re coming over tomorrow.” He said.
“Awesome.” I laughed.
Harry and I continued packing my stuff up. He kept looking over at me, but whenever I saw him he would look away. I was probably being paranoid, so I just brushed it off.
“Harry?” I said.
“Yes?” he answered.
“Thank you for letting me move in. It was really nice of you, and you don’t have to do this for me.” I said.
“You’re welcome. I’m really excited for you to move in.” Harry said.
“I’ll be out soon promise, I’ll look for houses, and better jobs every day. I swear I’ll pull my weight. It’ll be like I’m not even there.” I said.
“You don’t need to rush out, you can take your time, and look for a good house, or you can just stay with me, you don’t even need to house hunt, what’s mine is yours. You don’t have to help with the bills either, I have everything covered. It’s your house too now, so don’t freak out okay?” Harry said.
“Okay, I just don’t want you to think I’m using you.” I said.
“I know you aren’t Alana. I know you.” he said.
“I really am grateful you’re letting me stay with you.” I said.
“I’m really glad you agreed to stay with me.” Harry said with a smile.
We carried the last of the boxes to the car, and then we drove back to Harry’s place, and I guess my place now too.
We unloaded my stuff, and Harry helped me unpack. He cooked us dinner, and then we sat on the couch.
“Where do you want me to sleep?” I asked him.
“In bed?” Harry asked.
“Your bed?” I asked.
“Well, since that is the only bed here, than yes.” Harry said with a cheeky smile.
“Oh wipe that look of your face Styles.” I laughed.
“What look?” Harry said laughing.
“You know what look.” I said slapping his arm.
“Violence! You’re abusing me!” Harry screamed while laughing.
He rolled onto the floor, and then pulled me on top of him, and started to tickle me. I was laughing so hard, and then somehow Harry ended up on top of me. Our faces were inches away, and I thought we were about to kiss. I was getting really nervous.
“Harry?” I said.
“Yeah?” He whispered.
I could feel his warm breath on my face. We were so close.
“You’re kneeling on my stomach.” I laughed.
He smiled, but it didn’t reach his eyes.
“Sorry about that chick.” Harry said.
He stood up, and pulled me up.
“Ready for nighty night?” He asked.
“Mhm.” I nodded.
Harry grabbed my hand, and walked me to the bedroom. I crawled in bed, and he stood next to it. I looked at him.
“Again, do you mind if I sleep in just my boxers?” he said with a smile.
“No, whatever makes you comfortable.” I said.
“Naked?” he asked.
“Pushing it.” I said.
“Right.” He nodded, crawling in bed next to me.
I scooted next to him, and laid my head on his chest. He wrapped his arm around me.
“I love you.” Harry said kissing my head.
WHAT?!
“I love you too.” I smiled.
Was this like a friendly I love you? Or like an I love you, I love you. I was really confused, but didn’t question it. Harry smiled down at me, and I leaned up and kissed his cheek.
“Goodnight.” I said.
“Night.” Harry whispered.