"I got those swatches you wanted." Josh said taking a seat next to me.

"Ohhhh good! Let me see!" I smiled, taking the bag from him. "This one is nice, I like it, like this one and this one, ohh no throw that away, it's bad." I cringed at the hideous square of fabric. "The rest are okay."

“Well at least most of them were okay.” He stuck his tongue out. “Do you have to call lover boy now?”

“Oh shut up. And yes I do, we have to set up another appointment so he can come in and see these so I can start.”

“I’ll be on my way then. Keep it clean, you’re in the office.” He joked as he closed the door.

I fidgeted with the notepad that held Zacs phone number. I wasn’t nervous to call him per say, I was just unsure. I wanted to make sure this deal went perfect. It was my first solo job and it was a huge one. I shook my head, laughing at myself. I was calling a client, why was I acting so weird. ‘Well maybe because he was one of the hottest guys you’ve ever laid eyes on Specner.’ Shut up brain. Good, now I was talking to myself. I needed to get a grip. ‘Pick up the phone and dial the number Spencer.’ Gah.
I pressed send. It rang and rang. Maybe I’d get lucky and he wouldn’t answer…just kidding.

“Hello?” his voice is even sexual over the phone.

“Hi, this is Spencer McMichael from Igor Boris’ office.” I started out with.

“You could have just said it was Spencer and I would have known, how could I forget?” what?

“Right, well it’s me.” I laughed nervously. I mean I may be in a serious relationship but I was talking to the hottest of the hot guys in Hollywood. Who wouldn’t be nervous?

“Great, what’s up?”

“I got those swatches of the patterns I can make your suit, I was wondering if we could set up an appointment within the next few days so you can come check them out.”

“Yeah definitely. I’m pretty packed this week, do you think we could maybe meet out for lunch?”

“I don’t see why not.” I sighed, good now I have to go out in public with him. “When is good for you?”

“Well actually today around 11 would be really good, I’m free from 11 to 4 today. That would give us a lot of time to talk and maybe just hang out a bit.”

Hang out? With Zac Efron? Oh good god. “I’m free for today, that would be fine.”

“Great, do you like sushi?”

“Yeah for sure.”

“Would you want to go to Nomado 33?”

“That’s the one of 33rd right?”

“Yeah, so I’ll see you at 11?”

“Most definitely. I’ll talk to you later.”

“Can’t wait.”

I hung up quickly. “Oh my god.” I said out loud, getting up to go find Josh. I wandered down the hallways in search for him when I saw he wasn’t at his desk. I found him making some coffee in the break room.

“So?” he asked, smirking.

“He wants to grab lunch instead of coming here.”

“He totally has the hots for you. I knew it.”

“He does not, it just works better for his schedule. He only has 11 to 4 free today.”

“Babe think about it, 11 to 4 that’s 5 hours. He has plenty of time to come to the office. He wants to go out with you and make it more personal like a date.”

“I have a boyfriend Josh.” I rolled my eyes.

“And a banging one at that, trust me I know. But think about it, if he wasn’t even a little interested he would have just showed up here, got the meeting over with and left. What did he say on the phone?”

“Well he said it would make it easier for us to talk and then ‘maybe just hang out a bit’. I don’t know.” I shrugged.

“OMG. GIRLFRIEND. ‘Just hang out?’ He totally is into you! Get it lady.” Josh hugged me, jumping up and down.

“It literally does not even matter! I’m dating Harry.”

“Shit, can I have Zac then?”

“Yes, he’s all yours.” I laughed.

“It’s already 10! When are you leaving?”

“We’re meeting for Sushi at Nomados so probably around 1030 in case the trains are slow.”

“You better tell me how it goes. I’ve never been so excited about something related to work.”

“Babe, drink your coffee, take a nap and I’ll fill in you in with all the details when I get back.”

“We’re going out to celebrate after work.” He smiled. “I’ll need a drink. And I’m more than certain you will too.”

“More than likely, I’m gonna go get my shit together and head out.”

“Good luck baby.”

“Bye Josh.” I rolled my eyes again.



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I got off the subway and started my short walk to the restaurant. I had no idea what to expect. I was meeting with a world famous actor. I wasn’t nervous about the business part of this lunch, it was the ‘hanging out’ part.

I ran another hand through my perfectly straight hair before pushing the door of the restaurant open. I scanned the waiting area in search for Zac. I didn’t see him. I took out my phone and saw I had a missed call, I quickly listened to the message Zac had left explaining to tell the hostess I was there with Mr. Ron. How clever I thought as I went up the hostess desk.

“Hi, I’m here with Mr. Ron.” I smiled, receiving a dirty look from the young girl.

“Yes, right this way.” Wow, bitch needed to lose the attitude. I followed her through the dining area, out to the patio. Good, I had to sit outside, where the already gathered paps could watch us eat. I groaned pulling my sunglasses back down onto my nose.

“One of them isn’t enough for you? Have to go out with two celebrities? I guess that will get you famous faster. Slut.” The hostess snickered as she escorted me to the table outside.

“Excuse me?” I said.

“Here you are, enjoy your meal.” She glared at me through her fake smile as Zac stood up to greet me.

“Hey!” he smiled, gathering me into a hug.

“Hi, how are you?” I noticed the paparazzi outside of the fenced in patio. They were taking all sorts of pictures. Great.

“I’m good.” He noticed me looking at the group of cameras. “I’m sorry about these guys, they follow me everywhere I go.”

“No it’s okay.” I smiled, trying not to show how much it bothered me. I wasn’t worried about having my picture taken being out with Zac, I was worried about the man who could potentially see these pictures and instantly think the worst.

“You should be used to this by now, I’d imagine.” Zac said from across the table.

“What do you mean?” I asked confused.

“Being with Harry, I figured you guys would run into these assholes all the time.” he shrugged.

“Oh, I wasn’t aware you knew about my relationship.” I laughed awkwardly.

“Yeah, people know who’s dating who in this world. Besides, I’m really good friends with Zayn. He’s the one that suggested I come see you.”

“He did?”

He shook his head yes. “He couldn’t stop talking about how great you are with design when I asked for new designer to try.”

“Wow, then it looks like I’ll have to thank him for this.” I smiled.

“Same here, I couldn’t be happier with his choice.” He smirked back as the waitress came over.

“Hey, are you two ready to order?” she smiled, mostly at Zac.

“Could we just split the lunch special?” he smiled back. “With two glasses water.”

“Sure, I’ll be right back with that.” She swayed her hips extra as she walked away.

“Is that annoying?” I asked bluntly. “Girls always acting like that?”

“At times yes, I’m pretty used to it honestly. If I’m at a bar or a club it’s not too bad, but like here while I’m at lunch, clearly with another girl, yes. It’s very annoying.”

“I don’t know how you guys deal with it.”

“Comes with the job I guess.” He shrugged as our waitress came back over with our waters.

“Is there anything else I can get for you?” she batted her eyes at Zac.

“No thank you.” he said sternly.

“Jesus, she definitely fixed her boobs since she was out here last.”

“They were way perkier.” He laughed. “I can’t believe how easy it is to get along with you.”

“What do you mean?” I asked confused.

“I don’t know, I was expecting you to be all strict business and uptight. Any girlfriend I’ve met of Harry’s was like that.”

“That’s because they’ve all been famous.” I rolled my eyes.

“True, soon enough and you’ll be famous too.” He laughed.
“I don’t want to be though, I just want to be with Harry and design clothes. That’s all I want to do with life.” I shrugged. “The fame doesn’t matter to me. Especially not when these idiots follow you everywhere.” I nodded towards the paparazzi, vigorously snapping pictures of Zac and I eating.

“Shit, you’re so down to earth. And yeah, I could do without them too.” He smiled as our food arrived.

We didn’t talk much as we eat. I was trying to be as lady like as possible. I had no idea how he was using the chopsticks. He was popping piece after piece in his mouth like nothing.

“Okay...” I laughed setting my fork down. “How are you doing this?”

“Years and years of practice.” He smiled. “Here I’ll show you. Alright put on the base of your thumb in between your ring finger and middle finger.” I attempted to mimic his movements. “Good, good. Hold the second one like you hold a pencil. Place it on the tip of your thumb, index finger and middle finger, like this.” He held his hand up. I tried to put it where he said, when I thought I had it I struggled to pick up a piece of sushi. It quickly fell out of my chopsticks. Zac busted out laughing. “No, no, no.” he continued to laugh. “Let me help.” He scooted his chair around the table so it was next to mine. “Alright, put this one here…” he moved the stick in my hands. “And this one right..like…this.” he pushed the stick into proper position with his fingers. “Try now!”

I easily picked up a piece of sushi and popped it into my mouth with ease. I squealed with excitement, dropping both sticks to throw my arms around Zac in a rush of a hug. When I realized what I was doing, I quickly contained myself. “Oh my god. I’m so sorry about that.”

“No, don’t be at all. I’m happy to take your chopstick virginity.” He winked.

“Oh stop it.” I blushed at his comment.

“It was cute, don’t worry.” He continued to eat.

After we had finished everything on the table, I decided it was probably time to get down to business.

“So I mean should we talk about what we actually came here to do?” I laughed.

“Shit! I almost forgot! Yes, let’s see what you got.”

I pulled the squares out of my bag and set them on the table in front of Zac, who hadn’t moved his chair back to his side of the table. I watched as he fingered through the patches of fabric.

“I really like this one.” I smiled at his choice, small silver pin stripes on a dark grey solid background.

“That’s my favorite too.”

“Then let’s use it. It’ll look great.” He smiled. “I’m really excited about this suit. I may look the best ever on the red carpet this time around.”

“I’m definitely going to try my best work.” I smiled back.

“Are you guys all finished?” we hadn’t even noticed the waitress come over to collect our dishes and drop off the check.

“Yeah, you can take it.” I smiled, as she glared hard.

“Alright, can I get you anything else?”

“No, I’ll take the check.” Zac smiled, she fished through her apron, laying the check on the table. I watched as Zac took out his credit card and placed it in the check book.

“How much was mine?” I asked, ready to pay for it.

“It’s my treat.” He smiled.

“No really, I can grab my half.” I argued.

“I don’t doubt you could, but this is on me.”

“Are you sure?”

“Positive, don’t sweat it.”

“Fine, but I will get you back.” I eyed him, seriously.

“Well how about you buy me a drink sometime then.”

I looked at him blankly. Was he asking me out on a date? Even though he knew I was with Harry?

“Um, yeah I guess we could do that.” I smiled, feeling a little awkward.

“I mean not if you don’t want too.” He added quickly. “I just think you’re super chill and we have a bunch of mutual friends so it would be cool to get to know each other better.”

“Oh, yeah no I got you. That would be fun.” I sighed a breath of relief. “Just let me know when you’re free.”

“I have your number so it won’t be a problem.” He smiled. “Ready to head out?”

“Yeah, going back to the dreaded work.” I joked.

“It can’t be that bad there.” He said as we exited the restaurant, standing in front of the car valet had brought around for him.

I shrugged. “It’s not, I just have some pretty nosy coworkers. Most of whom drooled over you every second you were at the office.” I joked, as the paps flashed their cameras obnoxiously.

“And you didn’t?” he laughed.

“Oh god no, what’s there to drool about?” I shot back, jokingly.

“Nothing really honestly, I just have this perfectly symmetrical face, chiseled jawline, deep defined muscles, and charming smile.” He cocked an eyebrow.

“Oh yes, nothing is appealing about any of that. Isn’t it obvious I’m into those skinny British guys?”

“Right, how could I forget.” He laughed. “Do you want a ride back, I really wouldn’t mind.”

“Yeah, I would much rather take you up on that than ride the subway.” I smiled as he opened the door to his ridiculously nice car for me. I watched as he jogged around the car to the driver’s side after taking the keys from the valet.

“I swear they employ the stupidest people to be photographers for those scum magazines.” He shook his head as he pulled out of spot, trying not to run over any of the paps. “I literally cannot even get into traffic. Can’t friends have lunch holy shit.”

“I better call Harry before this goes viral.” I laughed.

“He knows I wouldn’t pull anything on his girl. I mean I hope so anyways.”

“I hope so too.” I whispered under my breathe. That was the last thing I needed right now.


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“So he totally asked you out on a date and then played it off like no big deal!” Josh jumped excitedly in my office.

“Shhhhhhh….I don’t want those nebby noses to hear.” I waved my hands for him to calm down.

“Sorry, I’m just really excited for you. I definitely am living vicariously through you right now.” He smiled.

“Shut up, I probably won’t ever go out with him again unless it’s business.”

“Lies, you want too. I can tell.”

“I mean I do, but I don’t want Harry to get the wrong idea. And I know he will.” I rolled my eyes.

“Just call him and explain everything was a business lunch.”

“I will after work.”

“You do realize it’s like 3 already right?”

“Shit, really?” I sighed. “We get to go home.”

“Enjoy a glass of wine for me.” Josh frowned. “I have to go to Neils parents tonight. What a bore.”

“I’ll have two for you then.” I joked, as I gathered my stuff up from my desk. “See you tomorrow.”

I quickly popped a Xanax just in case the paparazzi were outside waiting for me. I wanted to feel good if I had to deal with them anymore today.



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(Harry POV)- couples days later


“That was our best show in Australia yet.” Liam smiled as he plopped down on the couch in the bus.

“I’d have to agree. Perth is nuts.” Niall smiled, rummaging through the fridge.

I was sitting on the couch about ready to pass out. This tour had been kicking my ass between moving from place to place and keeping up with Spencer.

“What is this?” Louis said from behind his computer screen at the table.

“What’s up mate?” Liam asked.

“Harry, since when is Spencer friendly with Zac Efron?”

“Define friendly?” I looked at him. “She’s making a suit for a premiere he has coming up.”

“Are you sure that’s it?” Lou looked at me seriously.

“Yeah, why?”

He cleared his throat. “According to this article… ‘Zac Efron finally moving on from ex Emma Roberts. Efron, 26, was recently seen out with mystery brunette. After further examination of the lunch date shared with the brunette it was said that “The Lucky One” star was in fact dining with Harry Styles ex(?) girlfriend Spencer McMichael, 20. A source says “the pair was sharing many laughs and remained very close throughout the entire meal. They definitely looked like a couple.” Although neither rep of McMichael or Styles will confirm nor deny a breakup between the pair, the pictures shown below seem to lean towards the One Direction heartthrob is indeed back on the market. The source also says “Efron showed her..[McMichael]..how to probably use chopsticks, and was very touchy, including many hugs throughout the lunch date. Once they finished, they sped off in Efrons car together.” If the sources input isn’t convincing enough for you, check out the gallery of photos snagged of the two out at Nomado 33. When one hunk is single, another goes down. To say we’re jealous of Spencer McMichael would be an understatement. Who wouldn’t want to go from British hottie to hunky American? Girls got it figured out.”

I sat there staring at Lou. “I doubt any of the pictures look anything like a date and they’re just trying to get a story.”

“Harry, everything they said is proper. They sat close, he was touching her, they hugged, and left together.”

“Let me see.” I rolled my eyes. “What the fuck? She’s been talking to me every day like nothing is wrong.”

“Harry, mate, just call her and figure it out. Don’t be rash.” Liam said looking at the pictures with me.

“She’s fucking cheating again.” I stood up in a rage.

“You don’t know that. You know how paps make everything look like something it isn’t.” Louis added.

“Whatever. I’m going to bed.” I left to crawl into my bunk. I hated this bus.

After tossing and turning for another hour I gave up on sleep all together. I scrolled through my phone, ending up on twitter. I had so many tweets asking about what was going on with me and Spencer. I wish I knew honestly. I clicked on her name and scrolled through her recent tweets. I started with the new ones from the past couple of days.


@spencermcmichael: never been more excited for a project J

@spencermcmichael: wine night for @joshybabe while he struggles through in-law night.

@spencermcmichael: everyone needs to try Nomados 33…best sushi I’ve ever had.

Yeah, I wonder why I snickered to myself.

@spencermcmichael: this could be a very interesting afternoon

She posted that the day she went out with Zac.


I clicked off my phone, groaning loudly.

“Call her mate.” Zayn said from the bunk across the hall. “I’ll go out with the other guys.”
I picked my phone back up, dialing quickly. It was nearly 2 am here meaning it was about 2 there. She better answer. I tried her cell first.

“Hey Harry!” she answered.

“Babe, we need to talk.”

“What’s up?”

“Do you still love me?”

“Unconditionally, why?”

“Then why are you going out with other guys?”

“What are you even talking about?”

“Going on fucking dates with Zac Efron now?”

“Fuck, I forgot to tell you about that.”

“Really now?”

“It’s nothing, I promise. We had a business lunch. We talked about fabric and suits.”

“It didn’t look like nothing.”

“What do you mean?”

“Louis saw something about ‘Harry Styles ex girlfriend now dating Zac Efron.’ How is that nothing?”

“Harry, I can’t control what the internet says.” I heard her sigh. “I love you Harry, why are you doing this?”

“Because it tears my fucking heart apart seeing shit like this when I’m literally on the other side of the world.”

“Baby, stop, please.” She begged. “I don’t want Zac like that, I only want you. Forever, I want you forever… no one else.”

“Well I don’t want people thinking we aren’t together.”

“Then let’s do something so people know we’re still going strong.”

“What can we do when we’re worlds apart?”

“I’m coming to Australia.”

“Babe, you have a suit to make.”

“I’ll bring my shit with me that I need to make it.”

“That’s insane.”

“Fine, I won’t come.”

“But I want you too.”

“Shut the fuck up and let me come then.”

“Okay, I’m done talking.”

“I’m looking at flights now, where will you be in 2 days?”

“We’ll be in New Zealand for our final 4 shows.”

“Where in New Zealand retard?”

“Oh right, Auckland. We’re flying there tomorrow and have the show the next night.”

“I just booked a flight for the morning. The flight will take 23 hours.”

“You are nuts.” I laughed, I was so shocked that she would drop everything and come. “But I love you.”

“I can only stay a few days, but I miss you so much.”

“You do realize I’ll be home in like 2 weeks right?”

“I don’t care, I love you and I want to have sex.”

“Holy shit, those words are music to my ears.” I smiled. I loved this girl like crazy.

“So I’ll see you in 2 days.”

“I’ll see you then babe.”

“I love you.”

“To the moon and back.” I smiled as I hung up.

I hopped out of bed and made my way towards the rest of the guys.

“Someone looks happy.”

“Bet he wanked after I left.” Zayn added.

“Spencers coming to Auckland.” I smiled, taking a beer out of the fridge.

“Wait, weren’t you just pissed off like 12 seconds ago??” Niall asked.

“I called her and we talked it out instead of me yelling at her.”

“Good step mate.” Liam smiled.

I was so excited. I hadn’t seen her since our huge fight in London. I was glad we were able to move past it and grow from it. Normally, I would have blown up and yelled at her. I was proud I kept my cool and it ended up in this wonderful trip. Zac Efron ain’t got nothing on me.

Notes

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sorry for the wait I was in Washington DC for a little mini vacation. I am going to NYC this weekend for memorial day with the family, so if I don't post I'm terribly sorry in advance.

Just because Spencer is going to New Zealand does not mean we have seen the last of the interaction between Zac and her. Shits going to goooo doooooownnnn. I promise.

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