*SCARLETTS POV*

When I was singing I could feel my veins popping all over me.Everything felt right, it felt like the hours I'd practised for made up for this moment. I was finally showing people I could do it, and I could enjoy it. This was by far the best I'd ever sang because I wanted to show people I could do it. To show them I was't just ordinary like everyone made me out to be. To show practice can make perfect. To show people this what I was meant to be doing and to get lost in the moment.

It was like I was singing to Harry. Our eyes were locked the entire time, it gave me huge nausea but in a good way, I suppose. He looked so concentrated, yet at peace and his face was glistening all over. Our gazes met each others and to be honest, anyone else in the room had became invisible to me. Any background furniture etc were blurred and that left Harry in HD. So there we were, staring at each other. Nothing could break that moment.

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After I'd finished singing, the boys clapped me enthusiastically.

"Jesus! Where have you been hiding that voice? Take a bow!" Niall cheered.

"Yeah. Your voice at the restaurant was one thing but this, this was out of this fucking world!!!" Zayn grinned, running up to me and patting me on the back.

"I'm bloody jealous," Liam chuckled. "Teach me?" he winked.

"I agree, mate. Who we thought was the student was actually the master." Louis winked along with Liam. Everything seemed clear to me now, I had to sing. It would make my life complete.

"Thank you so much guys. It means so much to me! I've never been the best at singing but ever since my voice was rejected I practised every day. I didn't realise how much it paid off until now, those rejections were worth it. Everything felt right when I was singing," I looked over at Harry who was stilling staring at me gently before I continued. "Obviously, I'm not perfect, but I think I'm getting better and that's more than enough confidence I need in myself." I stepped slowly over to Harry. "What did you think?" I half smiled. Harry's opinion was most important to me.

"I think..." he paused. I swallowed harshly. "I think that was the most mesmerizing performance I've ever been lucky enough to witness. You should be a singer, Scar. It's what you're destined to do. I could see it in your eyes and I could feel it in my bones." he grinned, showing his whitened teeth.

"AW!" I screamed, wrapping my arms around his neck tightly. I then strolled round the room giving every charming hug a tight squeeze as I did so. "You lads are the nicest people I've ever met! I need to repay you for everything you've done for me. Seriously, what can I do?!"

"Go on a date with me?" Harry muttered. The other lads wolf whistled.

"W-what?" I stuttered.

"You heard," he marched over to me and held my hands. "Let me take you out for dinner one day this week. I really erm..." he started blushing. Aw. "I really like you." the guys applauded. Butterflies. Butterflies. Butterflies. He actually liked me? Oh my god could this day get any better?

"Sir Styles, it'd be my absolute pleasure!" I smiled, pecking him on his cheek where it had turned rosy.

"The pleasure's all mine." he shot a cheeky grin back.

"LAD!" Niall yelled. Everyone, including Harry and I, burst into a fit of laughter.

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-A few days later- *HARRY'S POV*

The date with Scarlett was tonight and I was so anxious but I couldn't wait nonetheless. It was four hours before the date and I was already pretty much ready. I'd had a shower, washed then dried my hair. I gelled my curly fringe back so it looked less wild and had dressed in a what I thought was smart outfit. My mum walked in. I was staying at home while the rest of the lads were in a hotel. That was the whole point we were in Holmes Chapel, so I could visit my family.

"Are you alright? That's the fifth outfit you've tried on today and your date isn't even for another four hours! You've never got so stressed over one before. Is it because she isn't famous?" I snapped my head at her, even though she was only joking, I replied quite sourly.

"No!" I was stroking my hair back over and over to make sure it was smooth. I kept adjusting my blazer too.

"Sorry. I think you should just relax a bit," I glared at her. "You really like her don't you?" she gave me a considerate look, putting all her sarcasm aside. I nodded.

"I really do." I replied softly.

"She must be special."

"She is, very."

"She's lucky."

"No, I'm the lucky one."

"My my. Since when did I raise such a gentlemen?" She winked, then left.

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*SCARLETT'S POV*

Since the date wasn't until later on tonight I decided to confirm the operation etc with the hospital. Just before I left to get in my car my phone buzzed. I looked at the name and smiled when I realised Harry's name had popped up. Although I saved his name as 'HAZ X' now and he'd saved mine as 'SCAR X'. We'd been texting so much since I'd last seen him, we were beginning to get to know each other really well. I'd been texting the guys quite often too, but not as much as I'd been texting Harry. We'd stay up to ridiculous hours texting, until one of us fell asleep eventually. Then, we'd just continue on the conversation the next day.

To SCAR X
We still on for tonight beautiful? So excited to see you again.
From HAZ X

To HAZ X
Of course we are. Yeah, me too. It feels like it has bee ages ha ha. Dress code please?
From SCAR X

To SCAR X
It really does, time has dragged for our date. So glad it's nearly here. Fancy Nancy;) Also, Niall asks if you have any 'hot' friends, his words not mine;)
From HAZ X

To Scarlett Jones.
Harry's lying-_-
It was a joke fgs...
From Niall Horan.

To HAZ X, Niall Horan.
Don't fight children. I do have a few, only one of them aren't crazy fan girls of 1D though?;)
And Harry, fancy again? What if I want to go in my pyjamas? Hmph;)
From SCAR X/Scarlett Jones.

To SCAR X
Niall wants to meet her, he's desperate;)
Then come in your pyjamas, I'm sure you'll still look perfect.
From HAZ X

To HAZ X
Who said it was a girl? Thought Niall was gay?;)
aw you cheeky, adorable bastard.
From SCAR X

To Scarlett Jones.
I hate you.
From Niall Horan.

To Scarlett Jones.
I love you. Oh my god we're all dying.
From Louis Tomlinson.

To SCAR X
So that just made my day:')
I know right, that's like my thing;)
From HAZ X

To HAZ X, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson.
Niall-you love it;) Seriously, I'll bring her to meet you lot one day though.
Louis-naw what babes;)
Harry-Good I'm glad. &seems you have a talent for it;)
From SCAR X/Scarlett Jones.

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I was now at the hospital and I had turned off my phone. I'd gone through all the financial stuff as well as precautions and risks with some staff, then went to speak to my mum before she was prepared for the operation.

"Hey mum!"

"Hi darling. I want to thank you so much for everything you've done for me. How did you manage to get the money so quickly?" She sounded and looked so weak. I could tell she was using all the strength within her to get the power of speech.

"You don't have to speak mum, save yourself. Basically, about a week ago now, I was working at the restaurant and you'll never guess who walked in. ONE DIRECTION. You know who One Direction are don't you? The ones you say the 'lovely young lads are and you wouldn't mind to have one of them as a son in law'. You always know the right thing to make me smile mummy. Ironic because I'm actually going on a date with one of them tonight. Can you believe that? We had been speaking at the restaurant for hours and they're all really lovely people. You'd like them.

Anyway, after a while I started telling them about you. They were really considerate and understanding. They left me a cheque for £30,000 so you could go in for your operation. Before, you say anything, because I know you'd refuse the money seeing as how lovely you are. They wouldn't take no for an answer. SO, here we are.

You'll be fine, mum! I'll see you when you wake up. I love you up, I love you down, I love you all the way round. I love you to the moon, I love you to the sun and I love you 10 tonnes!" I sang, it was a little 'I love you' rhyme me and my mum said to each other when I was little.

"If I don't make i-"

"Mum, don't say that. I'll see you when you wake up. You're a fighter. Stay strong for me, okay?!" She nodded. Then, she was taken away for the operation. Then it struck me, what if this operation killed her? I got £30,000 from a boy band, paid it to the hospital, then killed my mum with it. I collapsed to the floor when my mum was no longer in sight and bawled my eyes out. The hospital floor was frozen and uncomfortable. I couldn't move though.

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*THE DATE*

I felt a little on edge all night, but it made me feel a bit better because I was in my favourite dress and heels and Harry looked really lovely. We had to go through the public part of the restaurant and I don't think anyone recognised Harry. Although, I saw a faint flash in the corner of my eye, I didn't worry about it because it was probably just someone taking a family photo.

We made it to the room and Harry was right, it was really fancy here. Everything look liked it had cost £1,000,000 and when we were walking through the public part, though my head was kept down I noticed every customer had designer clothes or accessories or both.

Harry pulled out my chair for me and held my hand while I sat down. Aw, such a gentlemen. He then sat opposite and leaned over the table.

"You look lovely, Scar."

"Says you. You look like a frickin popstar," I winked. "Seriously though, you look incredible. I like what you've done with your hair." I wondered if he could tell I was worried. I didn't tell him my mum was going for her operation today. In about an hour I would get a phone call to say whether it had been successful or not. I was crossing my fingers under the table.

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*59 minutes later*
I felt myself feeling a bit distracted all night, my answers were quite abrupt and I felt quite bad towards Harry for making so much effort. I'd acted so blunt. I should have been at the hospital if my mum woke up. WHEN NOT IF.

"I've never felt this way about a girl before." he smiled. He looked really worried that I'd lost his attention. My phone rang.

"I'll be right back." I spat, running towards the toilet. I picked up the phone.

"Hello?" I snapped.
"Hello Miss Jones, we've called to inform you about your mother's operation."
"Yes yes yes, I know. How is she?"
"We're not sure whether it has made a difference or not yet, it's too early to tell. We'd thought we'd let you know that she is awake though." I smiled, letting a tear drop.
"Thank you so so much! Tell her I'm on my way"
"Will do, Miss Jones. All the best, goodbye."
"Bye."

I hung up then headed back to Harry. He was happy to see me return. I felt awful that I had to leave. I really did like him, a lot.

"Harry, I have to go. Thank you so much for a lovely evening." I kissed his cheek.

"Don't go," he watched me, pain in his eyes. "you've seemed off with me all night, I really thought you liked me, Scarlett. What have I done?" I really needed to go but he looked so hurt.

"Harry, I'm sorry. I really need to go, ring me later tonight and I'll explain everything okay?" I saw his eyes well up, I turned around so I wouldn't make myself stay. "Bye."

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*HARRYS POV*

And then she walked out.

"Bye." I crumbled.

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