Harry's P.O.V

I don't know how long we stood there for but I couldn't stop all of the emotions that were running through my body. This is extremely fucked up, and I'm literally debating on turning around and leaving but now that they've seen us, I know Emma would feel bad. She has too big of a heart to just leave like that.

"No fucking way." I mumbled through clenched teeth. I looked over at Emma, feeling my body shake from anger. She frowned and quickly pulled me aside so we weren't in their view. She held onto my hands tight, avoiding any eye contact with me.

"Did you know about this?" I asked, hurt clear in my voice. "You know I don't like him. I'm leaving." I ripped my hands out of her grip and swiftly turned on my heel. I could feel the anger taking over me, but I didn't want to cause a scene. I felt a small hand wrap around my arm, attempting to yank me back. I turned around and looked down at her in disgust, and I swear I could see her eyes watering. Sure, I was probably being an ass but if she had any idea about this I don't know what I'd do. I don't do the whole girlfriend thing, and I especially don't do dates. For me to agree with this date and then show up to this, pisses me the fuck off. I was broken away from my thoughts when I heard a pleading voice.

"Harry please, I swear I had no idea about this. Do you really think I would agree to this if I knew he was her date? I didn't even know they still spoke..." Her words came out rushed. "I don't want to stay either, we can leave. We can leave, Harry.. Please talk to me. Let's leave..." She was breathless by now, but I still couldn't bring myself to look at her. The buzzing of her phone caught my attention, and I looked down to see it was a text from Audrey.

From: Audrey Butler
Emma? What's going on? Did you guys just go to the washroom?

She looked up from her phone and I can tell she knew I had read it as well. I looked away as she brought both of her hands up and tightly cupped my face.

"Harry, fuck, I swear I didn't know, I promise.. Why won't you talk to me?" The desperation was clear in her voice. I raised both my brows and for the first time, I looked back into her eyes.

"Ah, she swears?" She dropped her hands from my face in shock. I guess that shouldn't have been the first thing I said. Just as she was about to speak, I cut her off.

"You know what, let's go." She looked puzzled, but soon nodded her head and grabbed my hand, leading us towards the doors.

"No." I tugged her arm back so she was now standing where she previously was. "I mean to the dinner. Let's just get this over with. Let me show him what's mine." I growled, my eyes focused on the two figures behind her. She yanked her arm out of my grip, which caught my attention.

"Harry, I'm not a damn animal. You need to stop defensively telling me and others that I'm 'yours'. If I'm really yours, there's only one way that works." Confusion took over my body until I finally realized what she was implying to. She turned on her heel and made her way over to the booth, sitting across the two people I absolutely despised at this moment. Yes, I've thought about asking her to be my girlfriend but I'm scared shitless about the commitment. I don't hook up with many girls to begin with, I just can't risk getting hurt again, and I can't risk hurting her. I let out a deep breath as I repeatedly ran my fingers through my hair. I didn't know what to do. I just stood there as I watched their lips move, wondering what they were saying. It pissed me off that Emma hasn't looked back at me once. I could leave right now and no one would give a fuck or even notice, but unfortunately my feet surprised me and lead me towards the booth. I sat down and scooted my body closer to Emma's, draping my arm over her shoulder, which took her by surprise.

"Nice to see you." I smiled, focusing my entire attention on Audrey. She nodded, a small smile spreading across her lips as she looked over the menu with that fucker.

"I hear the Chicken Stirfry here is really good." Just the sound of his voice pissed me the fuck off.

"Is that right?" I asked rather rudely, bringing my gaze over to him. He nodded, flashing me a wide grin. After a few minutes of awkward silence while looking through the menu, I saw a hand slide across the table from the corner of my eye.

"Hey Emma, I'm pretty stuck on our English assignment. Do you think you could help me out some time this week?" She jerked her hand away and lifted her head up to look at him, shaking her head. Does he seriously have the fucking nerve? I took a deep breath to calm myself down.

"I'm sorry, I don't understand it myself." She said rather quickly, leaning her body closer into mine. My arm that was draped around her back tightened, pulling her in closer to me. I turned my head to face her before giving her a small sweet kiss. She made it pretty clear that she didn't like the way I handle my jealousy, by showing others what's mine, but I guess she decided to go along with it. I could feel Seth's eyes on us, so I decided to plant a small kiss on her forehead.

"So Harry," His voice was filled with disgust, and I couldn't fight back the smirk that took over my lips. "Where are you from? I mean your accent and all." I closed my menu and brought my full attention over to Seth.

"Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. It's in England." I answered casually, slowly tracing my fingers down Emma's arm.

"So why are you here?" He pushed, a smuggy smile planted on his lips. I watched as Audrey's mouth dropped in disbelief, quickly elbowing his side. I shifted in my seat and had to stop myself from reaching over the table and punching him straight in the face. The question would normally make me feel uncomfortable, but by him asking it just made me angry as fuck. Barely anybody knew why I moved here, and it was going to stay that way.

"That's none of your concern." I spat, glaring at him from across the table. I felt Emma shift beside me and lean in towards me. I turned my face to look at her just as she began mumbling something loud enough for the others to hear.

"Harry, I don't feel very well..." I gave her a sad smile, as I gently squeezed her hand in a way of showing her that I caught on. I brought my attention back to the two quiet figures seated in front of us.

"I think it's time we head out. I don't want Emma feeling sick, but we should do this another time." I forced a smile as I stood from the booth, reaching my hand out for the uncomfortable looking girl beside me. She gave them an apologetic smile before hurrying to my side and pulling me towards the door. I placed my keys in her hand and quietly told her to wait in the car. She looked hesitant but soon made her way out the doors. I turned and placed my two hands onto the table and stared directly into Seth's eyes.

"Hey buddy, I'd advise you to back off my girlfriend if you're going to be taking her best friend out on dates. Not very cool to mess around with feelings now, is it?" I shook my head, seeing Audrey's mouth drop from the corner of my eye. With that, I turned around and smiled once I heard her start questioning Seth. I made my way out the doors and walked towards my car, staring at the small figure that was sitting in the passenger seat. I opened my door and slid into my seat, reaching for my seatbelt. I smirked to myself as I remembered what previously happened in this exact spot, not even half an hour ago. I looked over at Emma and caught her hiding her smile as well. She looked down at her knotted fingers in her lap as I quietly laughed, reaching over for her hand, before bringing it up to my lips.

"I'm sorry I was a dick earlier," I placed a soft kiss on the back of her hand before connecting my eyes with hers. "I just can't stand him." She shook her head and placed her hand on my cheek before pulling my face closer to hers.

"No, I'm the sorry one, I was just busy and hadn't gotten the chance to tell Audrey about everything that's happened, which lead her to have no idea about this and the reasoning for him being here." She sighed, her eyes scanning my lips.

"I really think I should be apologizing since I was the one keeping you busy." I teased, watching her face turn that one shade of pink I absolutely love. I cupped her face in my hands before crashing my lips against hers. She's perfect. I parted my lips, letting her tongue find it's way to mine. The kiss deepened, making the heat in my car rise heavily. I slid my hand between us as I quickly unbuckled her seatbelt. My lips moved slowly on hers, as I moved my hands from her face and wrapped them around her waist, gently pulling her onto my lap. Her legs straddled me as I connect my lips with her neck, a small moan escaping her lips. I began sucking and nibbling, knowing that I would leave a mark. I pulled my lips away from her neck to bring my face eye level with hers. I stared into her eyes, as my thumb softly brushed her bottom lip.

"I don't know what you do to me." I breathed, watching her lips curve into a shy smile. A few quiet seconds went by. "Emma.." I paused, as I awkwardly ran my fingers through my hair before letting out a nervous breath.

"What is it, Harry?" Her face was now full of concern, her eyes never leaving mine. I placed my hand back to gently caress her cheek as I took one last breath, forcing a smile to put us both at ease.

"Emma, will you be my girlfriend?"