Half A Heart

Niall and Sandy led us into his apartment.

I looked over at Harry and he was already watching me. We both gave eachother a confused look.

Niall Sat down on the sofa while Harry and I, stood up, facing them.

" So Maria, you've been back from College for a while... So I think now is the time to tell you." Sandy said, sitting next to Niall on the couch. I watched Niall's hand sit on Sandy's thigh and she leaned into him.

" Sandy is my girlfriend." Niall blurted out. My eyes widened in shock. What?

" What?" I spoke.

" Niall and I are a couple."

Harry laced our fingers together and have me a reassuring squeeze.

" For how long?"

Sandy gave Niall a sad look.

" About 8."

My eyeballs nearly popped from my head.

" Eight months?!"

They nodded. I sighed, frustrated.

" When were you going to finally say something?" Harry said.

" When the time was right." Niall shrugged.

" Who else knows?" I stepped back.

" No one. You guys are the first." Sandy tried to lighten the mood.

Never in a million years would I have guessed they would hide this from me. I tried hard to think straight.

" Sandy, how could you date my brother? You are like a sister to me! That's fucking weird."

Harry let go of my hand and wrapped his arm around my waist instead, pulling me closer to him, trying to calm me down since my sudden outburst of foul language.

" I know and I'm sorry." Sandy stood up.

I took a big step back.

" I need to leave... Process this." I said. Without another word, I dragged Harry from the apartment and down to the car.

" I can't believe it." I said, slamming the car door shut.

Harry started the engine.

" I don't know what the point of hiding it was." Harry turned around in his seat, watching out the back window as we pulled out of the parking space.

" I don't even know why I'm so upset it's just... So weird and gross and then they kept it from us for eight months!" I groaned, running my fingers through my dark hair.

" I know baby, I know." His deep raspy voice somehow calmed me down. I rested my head back on the rest. I loved when he called me baby.

" Can we go eat? It's noon and I'm starving." I said. He nodded.

" Where do you want to eat?"

I thought about what was around.

" Culvers." I shrugged. I was hungry and in desperate need of a big greasy burger. He chuckled, which made me smile.

" Alright."

• JULYSSA'S POV •

I unlocked the door to the apartment, and walked in, setting my purse on the counter.

He still never came home. He's been gone for a week and a half.

I wonder where he's been staying at?

I narrowing my eyes as I remembered about Maria. Oh Maria. He's probably been crashing with her.

Not for long.

I chuckled at myself as I thought the thoughts about getting Harry back.

• Maria's pov •

We walked into Culvers, and there was a long line. As usual.

Harry and I took our spot in line as I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around confused until I realized who it was.

" Owen! Long time no see!" I said. He chuckled.

" Yeah I know! You look great by the way." He quickly added. I blushed as I felt an arm wrap around me. It was Harry's. Harry tightend his arm protectively.

" Hello, I'm Owen." Owen held out his hand for Harry.

For a minute I thought Harry was going to leave him hanging before he stiffly put his arm out, barely moving. After the handshake, Owen awkwardly took his hand away.

" I think I met you at the club too." Owen said unsure. Memories of that night came flooding back. I remembered how intoxicated Harry was. How embarrassing.

" I don't know what you're talking about." Harry huffed. Of course he didnt. He probably couldn't have even remembered his name at that hammered state.

I rolled my eyes, and realized we were next in line.

" It was nice seeing you Owen. We should meet up sometime." I warmly smiled. He nodded and flashed me an adorable grin.

" Deal."

With that he the walked away and Harry gave me an angery look.

" What?" I asked him.

" You were totally flirting with him!" Harry hissed. I scrunched my eyebrows together.

" I was not! I would never do that, I have you. I was just being friendly. Harry, chill. Since when are you the over protective type?" I rolled my eyes while I stepped foward to take my order.

" I'm not being over protective."

I just ignored him and ordered our food.
•••••
When me and Harry got home, Sandy still wasn't back. I sighed, greeting Blue and walking into the kitchen to put my purse on the counter.

Harry followed me and backed me up against the counter.

" We have the whole place to ourselfs." He whispered, trapping me between his arms. I giggled as he kissed my neck.

" Harry..." I trailed off. He silenced me by pressing his lips to mine. His lips were so soft and welcoming. I should be the only person to kiss them.

just as I was getting into the mood, Harry pulled back.

" Did you hook up with guys when you were in college?" He questioned me.

" What?"

" Did you have sex with other guys in the past four years." He asked again, even though I heard him the first time.

" W-Why does it matter? I know you hooked up with girls because you were engaged and she gave you a pregnant scare, which mean's you had to have had sex to do that." I placed my hands on the back of his neck, pulling him closer.

" You're avoiding the question." He smirked.

I shrugged.

" Maybe I did, maybe I didnt. I can't remember. The frat parties were all just a blurr to me." I smirked back. I could see him getting a bit angry.

" I'm the only one who can touch you, not them." He whispered into my ear, sending shivers down my spine.

" You've been a bit of the jealous type lately." I laughed. He shrugged.

" Well, I lost you for four years already. I can't lose you again."

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