Chapter Seven The next day Harry decided to follow in Liam’s footsteps and proclaim his feelings for me.
“Brea,” he got my attention as I watched Megan attempt to bowl. It was another couples night only this time I was with Harry.
“Mm hmm?” I questioned turning to look at him. His piercing green eyes stared into mine, but he didn’t speak. “You’re creeping me out Styles,” I joked laughing a little uncomfortably. Eleanor shot me a curious glance.
“Have I ever told you how much I fancy you?” Harry leaned forward until his mouth was directly at my ear. My breathing sharpened. This could not be happening now. “You are quite attractive too Brea.”
I blushed and looked down, “Thanks.” When I looked up Harry was turned talking to Zayn. I sighed in relief as Perrie took a seat by me. She smiled and I instantly knew what she wanted. “Which girl sent you to get the dirt?”
She smiled sheepishly, “Megan with a small nudge from Amanda.” She admitted glancing around to make sure neither one was in earshot. “So are you going to tell me or I am I going to have to hold you down while Eleanor tickles you?” Her eyes were challenging. I held up my hands in surrender.
“After my turn,” I assured her standing to go bowl. Perrie nodded and gave Eleanor, Megan, and our newest member Amanda a thumbs up. “Ugh! What was that?” I demanded as my second bowl went into the gutter. I turned to face everyone else pouting. Harry snapped a picture and I glared at him. @Harry_Styles: Brea is no good at bowling pic.twitter.com/p/L6gh43z “I’m glad this isn’t a competition,” Megan commented.
“Thanks for the support,” I responded sarcastically taking my seat between Harry and Perrie (HA how cool is that). Eleanor smiled sympathetically getting up to take her turn.
“What Megan is trying to say is that we’re sick of hearing the guys complain about losing.”
“Excuse you?” Louis’s sasses rolled in. “We do not lose you ladies simply cheat.”
“I don’t know man,” Zayn muttered, but Louis gave him a death glare.
“Okay let’s stop before we have yet another battle of the sexes on our hands,” Brandon refereed. We all nodded in agreement. When Harry’s phone to rang he excused himself. Perrie nudged me as Eleanor took Harry’s seat.
I sighed, “Basically they’ve both decided to tell me how much they like me one day after the other.”
“Last night during our date,” I informed her. “He pretty much asked for a relationship and I told him I was unsure.” Perrie bit her lip in thought. Eleanor wore a disappointed expression. Megan and Amanda exchanged a look.
“How do you feel about both guys?” Amanda questioned while Zayn bowled.
“I really like Liam. We have so much in common and every time we’re together it feel right.”
“But…” Megan pressed.
“But,” I sighed. “I like Harry too. We’re total opposites and every time we’re together I never know what to expect. I like the fun of not knowing.”
“Whereas with Liam you always know?” Eleanor questioned sounding a bit confused. I shook my head.
“Not always,” I admitted thinking about the times he had surprised since we met. She nodded with a thoughtful expression.
“It sounds like you have decision to make,” Perrie commented. The other girls nodded as well.
“Soon too, I have a feeling that Liam is tired of the undefined.”
“You can’t really blame the guy. I’ve been telling you this from day one.” Megan rolled her eyes. Eleanor shook her head at the girl. “What? I’m only being honest.”
“Being honest about what?” Louis questioned as he infiltrated our huddle.
“Nothing,” we quickly answered. He looked at all of curiously.
“Babe it’s your turn,” Brandon informed Amanda joining us as well. “What are you ladies discussing?”
“They say nothing,” Louis answered for us. “I don’t believe them.”
“It’s probably girl talk mate. Nothing we want to hear.” Zayn reminded them. Brandon shrugged and walked away. Megan went to sit with Michael. Louis folded his arms and smirked.
“I’m watching you ladies!” he proclaimed as Harry rejoined our odd group. He looked at his friend curiously, but said nothing. Louis was just a naturally loud and surprising person. He was in the process of being loud when his cell phone interrupted him. “Hello… What’s up Niall?” he paused listening. “Well go get you something to eat… If your stomach hurts then you probably shouldn’t overdo it mate… There is no need for that type of language!” He shook his head looking raffled. “Did you call Liam?” Louis paused once again. By this point we were all interested in his conversation. “Oh okay… Well what do you want? I thought you said that your stomach is upset!” Louis huffed, “Fine… I’ll call you when I’m on the way.”
“Niall wants food,” Harry assumed sounding quite amused.
“That boy has a tapeworm or something,” Perrie commented. Eleanor nodded in agreement. Megan and I exchanged a look. We had heard stories about Niall’s eating habits.
“Yeah I’ll grab him something when we’re done since his favorite mate is, um, occupied.” Louis avoided looking at me as he referred to Liam. Did Liam tell him about our date? I wondered anxiously.
“I’m Niall’s favorite,” Zayn spoke up sitting his arm around Perrie’s shoulders. Harry patted his arm sympathetically.
“I’m sorry mate, but you are not his favorite. That spot is definitely reserved for Liam.”
“Well then I must be your favorite,” Zayn said looking directly at Harry who looked away guilty. “Does no one like me?”
“I like you Zayn,” Perrie smiled at him.
“And Megan really liked you during the X Factor days,” I added. Megan rolled her eyes at me. She didn’t embarrass easily.
“I like you mate,” Louis assured Zayn as Michael bowled. Harry mock gasped clutching at his heart with wide eyes.
“That’s okay I have Brea.” He pulled me into his side, “Isn’t that right?” I smiled sheepishly not actually answering his question. He wasn’t the only one who wanted me.
An hour later, Harry and I were headed to my house. We were riding in silence and not necessarily the comfortable kind. Finally I manned up so to speak and broke the awkward ice.
“Harry I like you a lot,” I started.
“I would hope so as much as your lips are on mine,” he joked. I laughed slightly before continuing.
“But I also like Liam.” It was quiet. Harry stayed focused on the road. “Earth to Harold, do you read?” I muttered feeling weird.
“Brea this isn’t easy for me, fancying the girl that one of my best mates fancies. It definitely doesn’t help that you fancy both of us, but I can’t tell you what to do. That’s your decision to make.” He pulled over seeing as how we had arrived at my house. I reached for the handle to get out and Harry softly grabbed my hand. I looked back at him. “Just know that whatever you decide I’ll be okay with as long as you’re happy.” A small smile played at his lips. I nodded and quickly got out of the Range Rover.