Summer '13

***Harry's POV***

I sighed in annoyance, flipping through the endlessly boring channels on the telly.

"Harry," Lou said in a cross tone, standing in front of me so he blocked the screen.

"Louis," I mocked, rolling my eyes. I already knew the "lecture" was going to happen some time or another.

"Can you at least try to be nice to Mia? It would mean a lot. She's only here for the summer, and I haven't seen her since Christmas! I know you don't want her to be here with us but at least make an effort," he said sternly, giving me a squinty glare.

I huffed, feeling even more annoyed than to begin with.

Why did she have to ruin my bloody summer by coming? I know she was Louis's sister and all, but at least she could have given us a little space. She was sleeping in my practice room because we didn't have another bedroom. She was invading my space, and she was going to take all of Lou's time because he wanted to make her summer "perfect."

"Fine," I muttered, in defeat.

"Thank you," Louis grinned, plopping down next to me.

It seemed like forever, but Mia finally finished unpacking. She nervously sat down on a kitchen table, fiddling with the end of her hair.

"So I was thinking we could take you on a tour of London! If you're not too tired, of course," Louis said enthusiastically, breaking the heavy silence.

She smiled, her blue eyes lighting up as she excitedly nodded. Fuck her. I bet she hasn't even been anywhere but Doncaster.

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"This is beautiful," Mia breathed, as she stared at the London Eye in all it's glory. The soft glow of the blue lights strung on the trees cast an eerie effect, alongside the moon.

"I'm going to get us some drinks at the Cafe. Are you two going to be ok alone?" Louis said jokingly, but I could tell he partially meant it.

Mia rolled her eyes, and nodded stiffly. I just looked away.

Louis nodded, and hurried across the street with Paul to the nearby Cafe.

I watched her in silence as she whipped out some type of big book and a pen from her bag. I realized it was a sketchpad, when she flipped it to a fresh page and started drawing.

I was surprised, because the sketch was actually pretty good. Her lines were wispy and light, and her hand seemed to flit across the page. Louis never told me she could draw.

"That's really good," I said, trying to make an effort as Louis's pleading face flashed in my mind.

She didn't say anything, but I could see a hint of a smile play across her face.

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After a few more stops, we finally got home. Louis wanted the rest of the lads to meet Mia that night but I persuaded him it was too late and we would introduce her to them tomorrow.

Louis decided we should watch a movie, and what was in the DVD player was Toy Story 3 from the last time Liam was over. Which was yesterday.

Louis and I sat on the sofa, trying to figure out what Liam did to the DVD player. I heard some rummaging around from Mia's temporary room, and I wondered what she was doing to make all that noise.

She finally came out, and sat as far as she could from me, while Louis was busy trying (and failing) to heat something in the microwave. He noticed the big gap and quickly plopped down in the middle with a bowl of burnt popcorn.

We watched the movie in silence, not laughing at the usual funny parts or groaning in frustration at the sad parts because he kept whispering to Mia the whole time, asking about how her school year went. I mean, if they were going to talk the whole time why were we watching the movie?

"I'm going to bed," I announced, as the credits began to roll and Louis had turned the lights back on.

"But Haz! It's only 1:00 am," Louis complained. (Sorry if I'm saying the time incorrectly. I'm not from the UK).

"Well I'm knackered. G'night," I mumbled, stalking off to my bedroom.

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***Louis's POV***

I was disappointed in Harry.

He didn't seem like he was making an effort at all…

But what was with him? He never acted like this.

I just hope Mia will give him a chance, and that Harry stops being an arse.

Notes

Hi!

I hoped you guys enjoyed this chapter :) I will start doing questions once I get more subscribers+comments.

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Emily ☆