Chapter Four

“Harry, can we just stay like this forever?” I stared at the stars. Harry and I were laying on the roof, talking. It was the day before he was going to leave for the X-factor.

“I wish. I really do.” He murmured, stroking my hair.

“Are you nervous?”

“I'm scared as hell.”

“You'll be fine.” I reassured him and snuggled into his chest. A breeze sent shivers up my neck but Harry's body heat warmed me.

“I'm just glad that you'll be there with me.” He stared into my eyes, even in the dim lighting I could feel him looking at me. This was the first time we had seen each other since I went away to college.

“Anna, you just don't know how beautiful you really are.” He told me. I conjured enough courage to look at him. In my head I was thinking how ugly I am.

“I'm serious.” He read my thoughts before pulling me into an embrace.

“Harry, you're going to be famous. You'll have girls at your fingertips!”

“There's only one that I want...” He never took his gaze from my eyes.

I woke up startled. I hadn't thought of that moment for years. I was surprised that it reoccurred in my dream. I shook my head and turned to get out of bed when I saw Harry staring at me. I looked at him, confused.

“You called my name, love.” He informed me, smirking. “Were you dreaming of me?”

I glared at him before swinging my feet out of the bunk bed. “I can't control my dreams you know.” I retorted, rummaging in my suitcase for something to wear. They had interviews and such so I had to look presentable.

“Funny thing about dreams, when somebody that you haven't seen for awhile is in your dreams it means that you're missing them.” Harry winked at me.

He was always in my dreams, it was like he was haunted me. He was a memory that I couldn't get out of my head. Now, it was like my life is a dream and I'm just waiting to wake up.
“Anna, I see you in my dreams all the time. I never stopped missing you.”

He smiled and walked away, leaving me to ponder the words that he had just said. I stood there shocked with a sock in my hand, not moving. I went to run my fingers through my hair but I realized that it was up. Crap, I must look awful right now.

“Nice sock.” Louis nudged me as he passed.

“Shut up.” I replied before going into the bathroom.

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I came out of the bathroom pleasantly pleased with my Outfit. “Took you long enough.” Claire mocked me before shutting the bathroom door. I rolled my eyes and headed for the kitchen where I was greeted by Niall.

“Hey are you hungry?” He asked.

“Yeah, what do you guys have to eat?”

“Everything, but its all mine!” He laughed.

“Help yourself. He's a greedy one.” Liam glared at Niall and lead me to the mini fridge. They had a lot of food shoved in the refrigerator. I looked, it was mostly junk food but I saw a banana on the counter.

“I'll have this and a cup of coffee.” I picked up the banana and started to peel it.

“Coffee? Is tea alright?” Liam shrugged at me. “We aren't much of coffee drinkers.”

“Uh, sure.” I lied.

Harry's P.O.V

She hated tea. I remember back in High School I'd try to make her drink it but she'd always wrinkle her nose and refuse to even try it. I know for a fact that she can't stand it but she's so sweet and polite. I can still hear the subtle change in her voice when she lies.

*Flashback*

“Anna just try it!” I persuaded her to drink the tea I had just made. Her eyes widened and she vigorously shook her head.

“Gross, no way.”

“Anna, come on just try it. If you wont drink it then I'll force you to.”
“Only if you can catch me.” She quickly got up from the kitchen table and bounded up the stairs to hide from me. I laughed and got up to find her. I searched the entire upstairs and I couldn't find her anywhere. Suddenly I heard a thump come from a closet. I whipped my head around and rushed down the hallway and opened a closet door and found Anna with a fake smile on her face.

“Aw, you found me.” Her voice sounded pained.

“Are you okay.”

“Yes..” She trailed off and started to get up but quickly sat back down.

“Anna, you aren't okay. I know the sound of your voice and it sounds different. You're hurt.”

“Harry, you know me too well.” She smiled at me. This is why I love her, she could make any awful moment brighter just by smiling and being herself. I leaned down and picked her up bridal style. She laughed and hugged my neck as I bounced down the stairs.

“I'm still going to make you drink the tea and now you can't run away.” I murmured as I put her on the couch and propped her hurt ankle on some pillows. She groaned and I smiled at her. She was beautiful, as always. Her blonde hair billowed off the side of the couch and her bright, blue eyes stared at me. I sat next to her and put a strand of hair from her face.

“I really do care about you.”

“I know Harry.”

“That's why you should drink this.” I pushed a mug o green tea into her hands. I made a goofy face and smirked.

“Deals a deal, babe.”

“Don't call me babe.” She groaned and scowled at the cup. To my surprise she actually drank a sip of it. She was grossed out, I could tell.

“Thanks for this..” She laughed. “For the record, I'll take Starbucks over this any day.”

“I'll remember that.”

I shook the flashback out of my head and focused on Anna. She obviously still hated tea and I had an idea.

“There's a Starbucks like two blocks away. I'll take you there Anna.”

“Really?” She looked at me shocked and then suspicious.

“Yeah, are you ready to go now. We have an hour or so before I have to go.”

“You may want to get dressed..” She was suppressing a laugh and then I noticed, I had no shirt and sweatpants. I nervously laughed.

“Let me get dressed and we'll go.”

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I looked in the mirror, admiring my outfit, I needed to look perfect. I took a deep breath and exited the bathroom.

“Ready to go?” Anna looked up from her phone.

“Yeah, lets go.” I smiled and opened the door. I helped her down from the bus and we started walking down the street.

“Harry, are you going to get bad publicity from this?” Anna laughed. “I don't want to cause any problems.”

“No, you're fine. I promise.”

“So how's the band life?” Anna asked, smiling.

“I really like it, it's the best job ever!”

By the time we got to Starbucks we were both laughing like maniacs. Our talk about my job had turned into us talking about the best memories from our past.

“I've really missed you Anna.”

“I've missed you too Harry, I'm glad we could catch up!”

I pulled her into a hug and when we separated I felt sad. I wanted to hold her and never let go. We walked into Starbucks and stood in line for our drinks. I watched Anna as she scanned the menu. Soon it was her turn to order.

“I'll have a Tall Java Chip Frappe, please.” She pulled out a five dollar bill from her pocket but I stopped her.

“What are you doing?”

“Uh, paying?”

“Anna, I invited you and I'll pay.” She looked like she was going to resist the money but she eventually agreed and let me order.

“I'll have a Grande Chai Tea Frappe please.”

The barista didn't look up as she put the two drinks in the cash register. “It'll be 4.86.”

“Thank you.” I said and lead Anna to a small table to wait for our drinks. After about three minutes our coffees were ready and I got up to get them. When I sat back down Anna was frowning at her phone.

“Is something wrong, love?”

“No.” She gazed off in the distance.

“Anna, show me.” I intensely stared at her and she reluctantly gave me her phone. Her twitter bio was open. “This can not be good.” I thought to myself as I clicked her mentions.

Notes

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