I was at the studio bright and early the next morning. I worked on the song for a bit before Niall arrived at my rescue. I scurried out of the booth and hugged him gratefully.
“Thank god you’re here, I don’t think I can handle another day alone with her.” I whispered. He chuckled and set his guitar case down adjusting the Yankees snap-back I got him for his birthday.
“So you ready to get started?” I asked gesturing towards the booth.
“Yeah, but there’s probably one thing you should know.” He started nervously.
My eyes widened. “Oh god, what?”
“Harry is coming with her today.” He stated.
My mouth opened slightly as I was about to say something when they walked in. She was laughing as if something was funny and Harry was stiff and so not into it. I could tell by the look on his face and his body language.
“Hey!” She greeted me with a hug.
“Hey.” I deadpanned. I looked over her shoulder at Harry who had a apologetic look on his face.
“Let’s get started!” Jason chimed in. Niall walked into the booth with me while Harry sat down at the controls and Taylor sat beside him. I rolled my eyes and Niall shot me a sympathetic look. I put my headphones on and began singing.

It was easier to focus today. I kept on stealing glances at Harry who always had his eyes locked on me. I smiled bashfully and continued to sing. I was on top of my game today. Harry had a proud smile on his face as he watched me.

I blushed and looked down as I finished strong.

Harry, Jason, and Niall began clapping as jealousy washed over Taylor’s face. I smirked and reached my hand back to Niall for him to slap it. I felt a pang of pride.
She quickly gathered her things and Harry slipped out of the room. I was getting my stuff together and felt my phone vibrate in my pocket.
Haz: Come to studio 8. xxx
I smiled and shoved my phone in my pocket saying a quick goodbye to everyone and shuffled to studio eight. I walked into the dark room and Harry’s lips were immediately attached to mine. One his hands resting on my back while the other was on the back of my neck pulling me closer. I rested mine on his biceps.
He pulled away and looked me in the eyes. “I’ve been aching to do that all day.” He whispered breathlessly.
“I missed you last night.” I said lowering my gaze.
He sighed, “I missed you too.”
“You left me hangin’. I was hot and ready and you left me.” I sneered narrowing my eyes.
He chuckled, “You think it was easy for me after seeing you in my shirt and those tiny little shorts?”
“It’s your loss.” I smirked. He raised his eyebrow and chuckled darkly before pushing me up against the wall and attacking my lips with his. My hands locked in his hair while his supported my butt as I wrapped my legs around his waist. His mouth traveled down my jaw and stopped on my sweet spot.
His lips and tongue worked viciously together. He nipped at the exposed skin as I heard a low growl erupt from his throat. The vibrations sent chills down my spine. A small moan slipped from between my lips. I knew he was leaving his mark on me.
Just as Harry tore our shirts off, I heard a knock at the door.
“Harry,” I breathed. He didn’t stop. “Harry someone’s at the door.”
That definitely got his attention. He put me down and rushed to the door. He cracked it and peered around it.
“Taylor’s looking for you. She’s fixing to come back here. You gotta get going. I’ll take Tay home.” I heard Niall’s Irish voice from the hall. I saw Harry lower his head and sigh heavily. He nodded his head and shut the door walking back to me.
“I have to go.” He muttered sadly. I nodded and wrapped my arms around his long torso as he wrapped his around me. I rested my forehead on his bare chest and placed a soft kiss on it. He pulled my face up to look at him and pulled me into a tender kiss. His thumbs rubbing my cheeks softly.
He pulled away and brushed a strand of hair from my face. “I love you.” He whispers kissing my forehead.
“I love you.”
**
I woke up to my phone ringing. I checked it thinking it was Harry but was a bit disappointed to find it was Niall.
“Hello?” I answered sleepily.
“Hey tatertot, feel like giving us a proper tour of New York?” He asked.
“I’d love to. I’ll be over at eleven.”
“See ya then.” He said hanging up.
**
I got to the boys’ hotel and walked straight in. I met everyone in the lobby. I noticed Harry was actually there. I smiled shyly and winked. His dimples appeared as he smiled at the ground.
“Y’all ready to go?” I asked perkily.
They all chuckled. I raised an eyebrow. “What?”
“Oh nothing, just that accent of yours has suddenly gotten really thick again.” Eleanor giggled. I rolled my eyes and led everyone out.
**
We walked around for about an hour before I noticed Harry’s absence. I tried to brush it off.
“Anybody else hungry?” I asked.
Everyone, especially Niall was all for it. I led them into my favorite restaurant and we sat down. I pulled my phone out.
Me: ????
Haz: Taylor called…
Me: I thought you were having a good time with us. I apparently thought wrong.
Haz: I was but…
Me: You were until your ‘girlfriend’ came calling. Yeah, I see how it is.
Haz: Tay, you have to understand it’s for the band.
Me: Oh I understand perfectly. You would rather be out with a slut than be with your best friends.
Haz: Don’t call her that.
Me: Now you’re sticking up for her?
He didn’t reply after that. I huffed and threw my phone in my purse crossing my arms. Everyone looked at me worried.
“Is everything okay?” Perrie asked beside me.
“Harry.” I muttered. She shot me an apologetic look and patted my leg.
Our food came and I just stared at it. I lost all my appetite I had. I was pissed off at Harry. I was pissed off that he left not only me but his best friends to go off with some whore for a publicity stunt. That is not okay.
**
After lunch everyone went off and did their own thing. Niall stayed with me. I showed him around New York. I took him up the Empire State Building, through Central Park, China Town, and finally we got to Brooklyn. We walked on the bridge. I saw Niall get out his phone and point it at me.
“What are you doing?” I asked giggling.
“I’m documenting this adventure.” He laughed. I rolled my eyes as he continued to film me.

**
Niall and I got back to my apartment. I started cooking dinner for us as he got on Twitter. I heard the door open and close. I turned around to see Harry. I scoffed and turned back to the stove.
“What?” I asked irritated.
“Can we talk about this?” Harry asked. I huffed and turned around to face him.
“Talk about what Harry? How you ditched us today without telling anybody?”
“Tay, you don’t understand how much this gets us out there.” He defended.
“Oh yeah, like the world’s biggest boy band needs anymore publicity. You just released an album a month and a half ago. You’re fixing to play at MSG and Modest all the sudden thinks y’all need more publicity?” I slightly yell.
He huffed, “It’s not only for us, it’s for her too.”
“Again, since when does ‘America’s princess’ need anymore damn publicity? She’s dated just about every guy in America and now they think she needs more? What the hell is that?” I yell.
“Will you calm down? You know this isn’t my fault!” He yelled.
“Yes Harry it is your fault! You let Modest walk all over you and you obviously don’t have the balls to say anything to them!”
“Why can’t you just be supportive of this?” He yelled running his hands through his hair.
“I don’t know Harry, maybe because my boyfriend has to go around with some slut everyday when the whole world just thinks I’m just another groupie. Do you know how sick it makes me knowing you get to go out and have fun with her and I have to sit back and watch you do it? That hurts Harry!” I shout covering my face as tears welled up in my eyes.
He wrapped his arms around me pulling me close. I pushed him away.
“Just go.” I choked. He looked at me with hurt eyes and I looked away. I heard him start to say something but then he left. I leaned up against the counter and returned my face to my hands.
**
Niall and I were eating dinner, well Niall was while I was just poking at it with my fork. He was rambling on about his excitement for MSG. I was only listening halfway. I thought about Harry I hated that we fought but he needed to know how I felt. He needed to know that it hurts me to see him rush off to her like he does.
“Taylor?” Niall asked bringing me back.
“Huh?” I asked off guard.
“Are you okay? You haven’t said a word.” He stated.
“Y-yeah. I’m fine.” I said forcing a smile. He raised his eyebrow but continued talking as we cleaned up the table.
After all the dishes were put in the dish washer, we went to the couch and watched a movie.
“Are you sure you’re okay?” He asked again.
“Y-yeah, it’s just-“
“Harry?” He finished for me. I nodded sadly and looked down at my lap.
“Do you want to talk about it?” He asked looking at me with his big blue eyes.
I shook my head as more tears welled up in my eyes. He pulled me close to him and I sobbed into his chest. He didn’t say anything, he just let me cry. I eventually got up and went to bed.
**
Niall’s POV:
As Taylor cried I held her close to me. Harry has not been treating her the way she deserved to be treated. She gives him the whole world just because she wants to. She loves him to no end, and he loves her, but he doesn’t show it like he needs to. If I was in his position, I’d be showing her off to everyone. I’d make sure to put her before everyone and everything else.
Harry will say constantly that he’s kept their relationship a secret for protection and privacy. I’m really starting to doubt that.
**
Taylor’s POV:
The boys were busy today so I decided to just lay in bed. I didn’t want to part from my bed for any reason. Ryder called saying she was coming over.
“Tay?” She called from the front foyer.
“In here.” I called.
She walked in and looked at me sadly. “What’s up bug?”
“Harry and I got into a fight last night.” I sighed rolling over. I felt her climb in beside me. i heard her shoes hit the floor, she was ready for a heart to heart.
“Do you want to talk about it?” She asked.
I nodded, “I just wish he’d understand where I’m coming from and why I’m not okay with this whole situation.”
“I know babe, he’s a stubborn jack-ass. He’ll come around.” She said comfortingly.
“He makes me feel like I’m not a priority anymore. He used to tell me that I was the reason for his smile and happiness. He used to make me so happy, now I’d do anything to make my heart stop hurting.”
All I wanted is for Harry to be here with me, instead of wherever he was with her. I was the Taylor he fell for. I was the Taylor who really owned his heart, or so I thought.

Notes

Outfits: Day w/ Niall