"So Harry's party?" I mention to Alicia as we sit down for lunch.

"You're asking me? You're catching on fast new girl!" She laughs. "But yes! And you and Harry need to..."

She winks at me and I can't help but blush.

"No, we're just friends." I tell her and take a sip of my water.

I would tell her about everything between us, but I don't feel comfortable yet. I'm not sure if it's because I don't really know her or because I'm not completely sure where Harry and I stand, but I would like to keep it on the DL for now.

"Sure," she smirks.

"Hey Max." I smile when he sits down next to him with his lunch.

"Hey ladies. So how do you think that bio test went?"

"Um it was fine, but can we talk about why Harry Styles is walking over here?" Alicia answers Max.

My eyes immediately dart to Harry coming over to our table with something in his hand. Oh god.

"Hey Addie, you left this at my house the other night." Harry winks and hands me my bra with a smirk on his face.

I can't form any words, and I feel my face heat up with embarrassment. I can hear all of his friends laughing as Harry walks away from our table.

I pick the article of clothing that I must've forgot at his house off the table and practically sprint to the bathrooms. I feel like everyone is staring at me, so I'm glad I was able to hold my tears until I got to the girl's room.

"Addie? What the hell was that?" Alicia joins me a few minutes later.

I can't answer her, because I don't know! I can't believe what just happened... Even though I knew Harry was a complete ass just last week, I could never imagine him doing something like this. He just humiliated me, made me look like a slut, just another one of his hookups. For a day or two, I actually thought we had a genuine thing together.

I can't even form words because of my crying, but thankfully Alicia catches on and just hugs me until I calm down.

"Uh, so I take it you guys hooked up?"

I nod and walk over to the paper towels to dry my eyes.

"When? Wait why didn't you tell me?"

"I'm sorry.. I just, I didn't want you to judge me.. We hooked up a couple of times." I manage to say.

"Addie, I wouldn't judge you. I probably would have told you to be careful so you could avoid this!"

"I'm sorry. He was being so nice! Why would he do this? Now everyone probably thinks I'm a whore! I didn't even sleep with him!" I cry into her shoulder.

"No they don't. Look, Harry's an ass, so just forget about him. I'm really sorry, Addie, but I promise, you'll be okay." She comforts me.

---

I manage to keep a low profile the rest of the school day, ignoring all of the stares and laughing in the hallway. I am still in shock of what happened during lunch. I might have expected this a few days ago from him, but certainly not after I spent the night at his house! All I know is that I never want to speak to that poor excuse of man again. He is scummy and not worth my time.


"Dad, is mom home?" I ask him when I see him at the table doing some work.

"No, sweetie. Why, what's wrong?" He asks, he can obviously tell I've got something bothering me.

"Nothing, I'm going to go for a walk." I inform him and leave the kitchen.

Maybe a walk will help. I put in my headphones and step outside. The cold fall weather actually relaxes me as I begin to walk down the street. I don't know where I'm going, but I don't care.


"Addie." I hear someone yell my name so I pull out my earbud and see it's coming from a car driving slowly next to me.

Fucking great, it's Harry. I put my ear bud back in and continue walking, ignoring whatever he is saying.

"Get in the car." He stops the car and yells.

"No." I simply tell him and keep walking.

"Adelaide!"

"Harry, leave me alone."

"Just get in the car, Addie."

"Why the hell would I do that?" I stop and look at him.

"Because I'm sorry." He parks his car and gets out.

"I don't care."

"Please, just let me explain."

"I don't care." I tell him again.

"What? You're not mad?" He looks confused.

"Nope. I should've known it was too good to be true. You're a dick and you always will be."

"Dammit, I'm sorry okay? The guys were being annoying and-"

"Don't blame it on them, you did it. Now leave me alone."

"I'm not leaving you alone!" He yells.

"Harry, why don't you go find another girl. I'm not someone you can just use for sexual favors. I'm done, I never want to talk to you again."

"I know you're not. That's why I like you, and that's why I'm here acting like a pathetic asshole trying to apologize. Please, just let me explain!"

I don't know why, but I actually consider giving him chance to explain, a chance he definitely does not deserve.

"No, I'm busy. See you at school tomorrow." I'm proud of myself as I begin to jog away, ignoring his pleads for me to stop.

---

I sit in biology tapping my pencil against the wood table and try to remain focused. I got no sleep last night, all my mind wanted to do was replay the embarrassing events of yesterday at lunch. I can only imagine what everyone at school is saying about me.

Once the bell rings, Max walks me to math like he usually does.

"So I'll see you Monday?" He asks.

He looks a bit somber, and then I remember him asking me to hang out before I turned him down to go to Harry's party. Like hell am I still going to that.

"Actually, Max," I stop him before he walks away.

I get lucky when Harry is walking into the room right as I tell Max I'll take him up on his offer.

"We should hang out tonight, just me and you." I smile to Max and can't help but notice Harry eavesdropping. Success.

"Sounds good, I'll text you later Addie." He smiles.

"Great."

I walk into math and ignore Harry as I sit down. I really wish he'd move seats so I don't have to see him.

"So you and Max? You sure do move on fast." Harry whispers to me.

"We never dated." I snap at him. I guess he's back to being a jerk. "And yes, Max and I are hanging out tonight because he, unlike you, is a nice guy."

"Okay, Adelaide." He laughs and stays quiet the rest of the class.

The day goes by quickly, I'm actually excited to hang out with Max and be with someone who won't bring me down. He really is a good friend, and i like being around him.

---

"Hey Addie, you look nice." Max smiles when I get into his car.

I decided to dress up because maybe if I look good on the outside, I'll start to feel better on the inside.

"Thanks Max. So where are we going?"

"I was kind of thinking Harry's? I mean everyone is going so there wouldn't be much else to do..."

"Oh." I nod my head. I guess I can avoid Harry?

"Shit, I forgot about yesterday." He says.

At least if he already forgot about it, everybody else might have?

"It's okay." I tell him, I don't want to ruin his night.

"So, you guys really had a thing?" He asks, taking me off guard.

"No, well it's a long story... But I'm done with him."

"He's no good for you, Addie. You deserve better than that worthless piece of shit." Max says.

"I know, thanks Max. But let's go, I need a drink." We laugh and get out of his car to walk to Harry's.

When we walk into the house, Kendrick Lamar is blasting through the speakers and there are people everywhere. It's dark and hot, but it makes me forget about the impending drama of the week.

"I'll go grab some drinks." Max yells over the music and I nod.

I usually don't drink, but I feel like it's definitely necessary to get through the night. I promise myself I will only have one.

After ten minutes or so, I get worried when Max doesn't return to where he left me, so I go and look for him. I spot him in the kitchen talking to Eleanor.

"Hey sorry, Eleanor was just telling me about how someone punched a hole in her wall at the party." They both laugh.

"That's okay." I smile and he hands me a drink.

I take a sip and nearly gag as the liquor burns down my throat. Holy hell this is strong.

"So are you liking it here?" Eleanor asks me.

I'm sick of people asking me this because I always have to lie. I hate it here actually, I know no one, I got involved with the biggest douche at the school and was humiliated by him, and my parents think I've changed into a different person. No, I do not like it here.

"Yeah, it's great." I force a smile.

My eyes focus on Harry as he enters the kitchen and Max and Eleanor continue to talk about something unimportant to me.

Harry is laughing with a girl I have yet to see, probably his latest quest. I see him look up at me and I quickly look back at Eleanor.

I can't help the pang of jealousy that runs through my body seeing him with this new girl.

Stop it, Addie, he's no good for you. He used you and humiliated you. Forget about him.

I decide to play Harry's game and lean into Max when Eleanor says something funny. I can still see Harry looking at me from across the room, so I put an arm around Max's waist and whisper something into his ear.

"Hey, can you get me another drink?" I ask.

"Yeah sure, same thing?"

"Yes, thank you." I smile.

When he returns with my cup, I thank him with a kiss on the cheek. How do you like that, Harry?

I know he can tell what I'm doing when he pulls his new whore to sit on his lap and wraps his arms around her waist.

"Do you want to go upstairs? Or someplace quieter?" Max asks me and I nod.

He takes my hand and we go up the stairs and the music eventually becomes less overwhelming.

"Are you having fun?" Max asks me.

"Yeah!" I tell him, the alcohol is definitely beginning to take affect.

"I wasn't kidding when I said you looked great earlier." He says and rests his hands on my waist.

I feel that now-familiar desire in my stomach begin to build when I feel his hot breath hit my face. The feeling is no where near the one's Harry gives me, but it's enough. And the fact that Max will isn't an ass like Harry helps.

"Thanks Max." I blush and put my hands on his shoulders.

He begins to move his face closer to mine, and just when he's about to kiss me, the door swings open to interrupt us.

"Sorry to interrupt," Harry chuckles.

"It's fine." Max says.

"So what are you two doing up here? The party's downstairs!" Harry slurs.

"None of your business." I snap at him and he smirks.

"Oh, my bad, you were about to get it on, okay." He laughs. I roll my eyes at his behavior. The audacity of this guy is a lot to handle.

"But Max, Alicia was looking for you downstairs, she said it was important." Harry tells him.

"Thanks."

Harry nods before leaving the room.

"I should go check on her, I'll be right back?" Max tells me.

"Sure." I smile and walk over to sit on the bed.

I pick at my nail polish waiting for him to return, but soon after he leaves, Harry reappears in the room.

"What?" I snap.

"I know what you're trying to do Adelaide..." He smirks and locks the door behind him. My heart begins to race.

"And what do you think I'm trying to do?" I cross my arms and ask.

"You know exactly what I'm talking about, and let me tell you something..." He says and walks closer to me before stopping right in front of me.

"It's working." He smirks one last time before crashing his lips against mine.

Notes

Sorry i didnt update yesterday :( but i may double update today to make up for it :)

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