Harry's Point of View

I opened the door for Maddie as we walked into the movie theater. I don't know why she decided to wear a dress to see a movie but she looks lovely. Tonight I need to forget about everything that's happened between Alyssa and I, and Liam. He is stupid to think he has a chance with her; he knows how I feel about her.

"Harry?" I turned my gaze to Maddie as she looked to the window. I guess we've already made in to the front of the line.

"Uh, yeah. Two for Winter's Tale."

We were given our tickets and Maddie wrapped her arm around mine to lead us to the concession stand. I really don't want to see this movie, I'd rather watch a horror film with Alyssa but I know this is best. Alyssa probably thinks I'm doing this out of spite but I'm not--I was already planning on asking Maddie out; I just hadn't had the chance to tell Alyssa. I feel bad, I do, but she knows something has to change so that we can be together.

I bought us some popcorn and a coke to share and we took our seat in the theater. Thankfully we got in just as the movie started to we didn't really have to talk. I like Maddie as a person and as a physics partner but I don't want anything more from her. She's seemed pretty out of it herself, maybe its nerves.

As the movie progressed Maddie didn't show any sort of sign for me to put my arm around her or hold her hand--thank god. I'll have to mention that this is strictly a friendly kinda thing. I probably should have told her that to begin with but it's too late now.

We made it through the whole movie with no hand holding or any of that other romantic stuff. Our hands touched a few times when we went to grab the drink but I'm not dwelling on that.

"I had fun tonight," I said as I put the car in drive.

"Me too," Maddie smiled as she rubbed at her eyes. She must be tired, it's already ten. "What do you want to do now?"

I turned my head quickly facing her but she didn't look at me so I looked back towards the road. It's already ten and she wants to do something else?

"Umm, I just figured we could--"

"How about your house?" I could feel her stare. No, she can't come to my house.

"Sure, but just for a little while. Everyone is probably asleep," no one's asleep. She nodded her head and my heart pounded. For the first time I hope Alyssa is at some party with Liam or locked in her room for the night. I don't like this at all.

Alyssa's Point of View

Liam brought me into the human packed, loud house and took my hand. Not so much as a romantic gesture, just to make sure I didn't get lost. Why I'm here, probably because I'm mad at Harry, but I do need to hang out with everyone. Marilyn is leaving in less than a month.

"Do you want something to drink?" Liam said against my ear. I shook my head and he laughed--I think. It's so loud he may have been coughing or something. He brought me to a room where Marilyn, Perrie, and Eleanor are drinking and I sat with them. All three were shocked I came but I'm happy I did. I need to loosen up.

"Happy to see you got all dressed," Marilyn laughed drunkenly. I told Liam if I came the only catch was I get to be comfortable in my converse and some jeans. "How was your date with Liam?"

"It wasn't a date! We had homework!" and how could I forget about Danielle? I thought they were together, "Liam and I are friends Marilyn."

"I don't know, I think you should jump on that before Danielle comes back into the picture. Isn't Harry seeing Maddie anyways?" El shouted over more music.

I could feel my head boiling just by hearing the name Maddie. They aren't anything; she's just a pawn. I do feel bad for her though, what if Liam is just using me? Not that I care but it would still hurt. Unless Harry really does like her. My brain continued to rant until I couldn't handle it anymore.

"Okay, I need a drink!" I stood up and found the kitchen quickly. One drink won't do any harm.




The house is so quiet but I'm sure it's only eleven or so. I asked Liam to drop me off shortly after my beer and one shot. I really didn't want to be drunk and have to have someone pick me up.

I looked at my phone; 11:45, not too bad. I checked the kitchen and living room to find Megan and Erin laughing with some of their friends. Whenever I see them--especially with their friends--I get out as fast as I can. I grabbed a sprite from the fridge and crawled up the stairs slowly. I'm definitely feeling something a little stronger than a buzz.

Both Marilyn and Luke are still at the party leaving Harry here since my dad's car is back in the driveway. Before anything else I took a hot shower and brushed my teeth. Maybe I'll apologize for everything; I miss sleeping with him and I want to talk to him about homecoming night. I need to know if he feels the same way I do.

My hair was thrown up into a messy, wet bun and I put on Harry's sweatshirt. I quickly slipped on some pajama shorts and crept to his room quietly. Weird, his door isn't closed all the way. I pushed it open lightly to say some smart ass comment until I saw not one but to figures on Harry's bed. One being a female named Maddie.

I took a step back as the two looked at me; Maddie with a smile while Harry looked mortified. They were only sitting up on his bed looking at each other but it was enough for me to lock myself away for the rest of the night. I know Harry is smart enough to know he can't come try to explain himself while Maddie is here but I won't wait for her to leave. If she's what he wants then I guess I can't really do anything about it.

"Alyssa, come on, please open the door," Harry continued to knock but I continued to ignore him. I can’t believe he expects me to just be okay with this. Is he really so cruel to bring her into his room? I would never do that to him, I’m pretty sure I’m in love with him.

“Alyssa, let me talk to you,” he’ll come in eventually, he has the key.

Until then I put my headphones on and blared my music until his voice was drowned out from the acoustics. I buried my head into my pillow like I had done months before. Pillows don’t leave marks.

One Mississippi, Two Mississippi, Three Mississippi….

I continued counting past my record and finally began feeling light headed. I gripped tighter to the pillow,

Thirty-one Mississippi, Thirty-two Mississippi, Thirty…

The pillow ripped away from my face as well as my headphones off my head. I barely opened my eyes. Not only the alcohol buzz but now the suffocation is making me weak. Harry held my head in his palms and stared at me intently. I smirked,

“Have fun with Maddie?” I managed to choke out still trying to breathe. He sat me up as if I’m a doll and pulled me into a hug. I wasn’t going to go through with it, I was fine. Not even close.

“Don’t you ever scare me like that again,” his tone frightened me. I’ve never heard him so angry, but so calm at the same time.
“You didn’t answer me,” I mumbled through his shirt,” he pulled me away so I could breathe but also speak, “did you have fun?”

Harry shook his head, “you’re sick Alyssa. This isn’t funny.”

I laughed at his attempt on trying to lecture me. As I began to catch my breath I lost it again as he picked me up and carried me to his room. He pulled down his sheets and laid me down and then stripped down to his boxers. I watched him closely move around his room. He’s so angry, I think he could burst.

“Why Alyssa?” he looked at me with his hands thrown up, “were you really trying to kill yourself because Maddie was in my room? We weren’t even doing anything!”

I disregarded his comment about ‘killing myself’ because if I wanted to do that I would’ve been dead long ago, “nothing? You weren’t doing anything?” I bit the insides of my cheeks hoping he would say no.

“No Alyssa! And even if I did like her, which I don’t,” I tried not to laugh as he paced the room. My small buzz is still speaking to me, “she doesn’t like me like that and she made it clear!”

“What?”

“Yeah, she told me she just wants to be friends and she doesn’t like me any more than friends,” I covered my mouth so I wouldn’t laugh too loud. I guess he knew I’d find it funny because he switched the lights off so I could no longer see him and lay next to me.

He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me closer so there’s no room for anything to enter or escape. I sighed in relief, “I’m done Harry.”

He sat up and turned the bedside lamp on, “what?”

“I’m done staying away from you. I like you and we can hide it here but I’m not letting you see anyone else and I’m not going to see anyone either.”

When he smiled down at me I couldn’t help but smile too. His large hand found its way through my hair and he left a sloppy kiss on my forehead. His kisses trailed down my cheek to my lips and then to my neck. I missed this so much and I never want him to ever think about anyone else this way ever again. Harry Style’s is mine.

Notes

Happy Valentine's Day! My Valentine is half way around the world so I won't be seeing him today but that's okay; I'll see him on August 11th at his concert hehe.

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