Chapter Two

“Claire this is amazing!” I exclaimed after shoving a spoonful of macaroni and cheese into my mouth. She gave me a strange look.

“Anna, I seriously made this from a box.” She laughed and pointed at the Kraft Mac 'N Cheese box that she had thrown in the trash. I took one last bite of my food and got up to put my bowl in the sink. I stepped into the kitchen, avoiding my adorable Boston Terrier, Polo's, water dish.

“I'm gonna go change!” I called to Claire before heading to my bedroom.
(bedroom) The door was cracked open so I went in and flopped on my bed. I closed my eye but a quite barking noise made me open them. Polo was sleeping on a pillow and I must of woken her up. “Sorry Polo! Go back to sleep,” I soothed petting her head. I assumed that she forgave me so I went to my closet and picked out some lazy lounge wear. (outfit )

I pulled my hair up and went to join Claire. She was sitting on our couch browsing instagram.
As I passed her I pulled the pillow that she was resting her head on from behind her. “Ouch.” She mumbled, not actually hurt. I laughed and went to the fridge to get a Starbucks Frappe. “hey get me one too!” Claire yelled. She knew that I was going to get one, I always drank them. I handed hers to her. “Did you get the mail?” I asked her.
Claire's eyes shot open, “Oops, I forgot. Can you do it?” She pleaded with me. I rolled my eyes.

“Only if you do the dishes.” I told her while putting my favorite grey Ugg boots on.

“Deal.” She smiled and walked to the sink. “Take Polo with you, she hasn't been out in a while.”

I called for my dog and as soon as she heard the word 'walk' she started walking in excited circles around me. I clipped a leash to her collar and we walked outside. The sun was setting on the horizon and a slight breeze blew from the south. I walked across the vacant street to a small park where I let Polo sniff around. I looked around and in a parking lot to a hotel there was a large tour bus. I wanted to investigate but I was afraid of looking like a stalker. “Who cares?” a voice in my head yelled at me. I mentally agreed with myself and walked slowly to the tour bus. As I got closer I saw a guy doing laps around the bus on a motorized scooter. I was really confused but then someone started chasing him on a go-kart. I just stood there mesmerized. I shook myself out of the trance I was in and pretended to watch Polo but I kept sneaking looks behind me.

Harry's P.O.V

“Can't catch me Niall!!” I yelled, dodging a car as I sped away from him. I wasn't looking where I was going and BOOM I crashed into him which sent me flying, landing on my butt. “Oof,” I grumbled picking myself off the cement.

“And you wonder where the holes in your pants come from.” Liam smirked at me. I rolled my eyes and thought of the new pants I got today. It wasn't really the pants that I cared about, I just saw her in the window and she looked so familiar. Anna, just hearing her name made me smile. It reminded me of the days before I was in the band. I had missed her but after she left for college, I never saw her again. Until today that is.

*Flashback*

“Anna, I'm going to miss you!” I nervously ran my hand through my hair. She was leaving and I never told her how I felt about her. “Harry I'm only a train ride away!” She sadly smiled at me. We were sitting together, she was waiting to board the train. The announcer called out Anna's train number and she stood up. “Well I guess this is goodbye..” She sighed hugging me. I held her close and held back my tears I closed my eyes and gently kissed her,at first she was shocked but she kissed back. “What was that for Harry” She asked. I exhaled, I wanted to tell her everything, how much I loved her, how I've always loved her but there wasn't enough time. “I've always wanted to do that and I went for it before I ran out of time.” I whispered quietly. She kissed my cheek, “I'll never forget you Harry.” I felt her arms leave me as she boarded the train. I saw her face stare at me through the window. She waved and brought the corner of her mouth up in a sad, half smile. I watched her leave as the train carried her away. “I'll always remember.” I said to myself as I slowly walked away.

“Harry are you okay?” Louis waved his hands in front of my face. I had no clue what was going on, oh wait yes I did. I must have zoned out.

“I'm fine Louis, let's just go inside.” I rubbed my head. Ever since I saw her, I can't get her out of my head. I keep seeing her wherever I look. For example, I can see her standing under a streetlight in the park across from me. I squinted in the dim light, that was her! She was right there. I started to walk to her. I just want to see her face one last time.

Anna's P.O.V

Crap he sees me! Is he walking over here? I quickly grabbed Polo and hid behind a tree. I held my breath, I looked awful right now I couldn't let him see me! Harry stopped in front o the light pole that I was standing under a few minutes ago. Polo saw him and jumped out of my arms and ran to him barking. “Polo!” I hissed chasing after her as she tackled Harry. He was laughing as Polo jumped on him but I quickly took her away. “I am so sorry Harry!” I apologized.

“Oh, it's fine. I came to see you actually. I saw you walking her!” Harry smiled at me. “What her name?” He asked bending down to pet her.

“Polo.” I informed him, laughing as she tried to lick his face.

“She's adorable, but not as cute as you.” He cheekily grinned at me. I felt my heart flutter.

I nervously laughed and helped Harry up off of the grass. He stared into my eyes and I felt myself blush, looked down hoping to hide my embarrassment. “You know, I never forgot about you. In fact I saw your fashion in a magazine and as soon as we came here I went to your shop, hoping to see you.” He smiled. “I missed you Anna, ever since you got on that train and left me.”

I felt my eyes tear up. “I missed you too, Harry.” I reached over and hugged him, breathing in his cologne. I never wanted to forget this moment. He let go of me and sadly looked into my eyes.

“I have to go, but this isn't goodbye. I have a feeling that we'll see each other again.” Harry kissed my forehead and we went our separate ways.

As I was walking memories flooded into my head of him and I suddenly remembered things that had been pushed to the back o my mind. It made me miss him even more. As I walked down the street, I sipped my frappe and briskly headed towards my apartment. I paused to collect the mail. I entered the apartment and found Claire, passed out on the couch. I laughed and hung Polo's leash on a hook and threw the frappe bottle in the trash. I padded to my room and just as I closed the door, my iPhone started ringing. I didn't recognize the caller ID but I picked up the phone.

“Hello?”

“Is this Anna Carter, from Anna Claire?” A man's voice asked me.

“Yes..” I hesitantly replied.

“Is your coworker, Claire Vianna, there as well.”

“Let me go and get her.” I muted the phone and ran to the couch and smacked Claire with a pillow. “Wake up, there's some serious dude on the phone.” I kept hitting her until she was fully awake. I lead her down the hallway to my bedroom where I unmuted the phone.

“Hello, I have Claire.”

“Okay, we saw you in a fashion magazine and your brand is very good.” The man complimented us. “You see I am a manager for the band, One Direction, and we need two stylists to accompany the band members as well as style and dress them. I was wondering if you would like the job. It starts tomorrow and you'd have to travel, a lot. If you agree I can send someone to look over your apartment as well as your shop.”

Claire and I looked at each other. This was serious, we needed to talk it through. “We will talk it over and call you back.” I said.

“Please hurry, there are many people in line for this job.”
“We'll take it.” Claire said.

“Okay, the tour bus will be at your apartment at promptly eight tomorrow morning.” The man said before hanging up.

“Clair we were going to talk that through..” I said staring at her.

“Who cares, we're going on tour with One Direction!” She screamed. “I'm going to pack and so should you!”

Claire giddily skipped out of my room and went to her own to collect her things. I on the other hand had some calls to make. I planned on being gone for awhile.

Notes

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