Carly’s POV

The guys left 10 days ago and it’s been incredibly boring here. Work is good but not entertaining enough to keep my mind from wandering. The highlight of the last 10 days is when El, Danielle and I go out to eat together. Laughing and messing with them has been keeping me sane while they guys are gone. Harry and I have been talking nonstop since he left and we’re trying to have an open mind with what’s going to happen when he gets back. The press never took Zayn and I as more that friends so that was a good thing when it came to me and Harry. I hadn’t talked to Zayn since the airport besides when he answered Harry’s phone for him and that was awkward but not too bad. Everything got so messed up when things between us ended but we still get along. I’m sure everything will be fine when they get back, I’m counting down the days.

I set my notebook down and looked at my vibrating phone. It was Louis so I answered it.

“Hey Louis?” I said quietly.

“Hey, hows everything going there?” he asked in a suspicious voice.

“Pretty good. How’s England?” I asked setting down my pen.

“Amazing but we miss you guys.” He complained.

“We miss you too.” I couldn’t wait until they got back. “When are you coming back?”

“Soon.” And with that, he changed the subject to my opinion on having a pet because El said no to him.

“Lou, you’re never going to win. El will never say yes to you wanting a puppy.” I laughed out; since he left, when he wasn’t getting his way with El he would come with me and I would help him win. “Unless you come back with it.”

“Really?! Why didn’t I think of that?” He was laughing now. “You’re amazing.”

“Thanks.” I giggled. “I haven't talked to anyone besides you, Harry and Liam. How are Niall and Zayn?”

“Niall’s good, he misses American food. And Zayn’s good I guess.” He didn’t sound sure of what was going on.

“I guess?” I was hoping everything was okay.

“We haven't hung out much, he’s been hanging out with Harry a lot so we haven't really talked.” He didn’t really give me a clear answer but I was sure he was okay since Harry hadn’t mentioned anything.

“Oh, that makes sense.” I shrugged looking down at my notebook.

“Well, I have to go. Talk to you later.” He yawned.

“Okay, bye.” I hung up and set my phone down.

Only 4 more days until Harry comes back…These are going to be the longest 4 days of my life. I wrote down sloppily in my almost completed notebook. I really need to call Zayn but I don’t want to, if something was wrong why couldn’t he talk to Louis or Liam or any of the other guys? Why did I need to? Whatever it was, he would get over it… And why hadn’t he talked to Harry? They're really close or if he had and it was a big deal why did Harry not say anything. Something was wrong and I had to figure it out. For Louis’s sake. I set my notebook back down on my lap and thought about it but I couldn’t get my thoughts straight so I decided to write again. I really need to talk to Danielle, we haven't been working together lately and we never have time to talk. And I need to talk to Zayn about all of this. I need to know what was going on with him and figure out if I could help. This whole thing was crazy and I don’t want to help him but I know that I needed to. But what about Harry? I didn’t even know what was happening with us. We haven't really talked about that in a few days and I’m confused. I feel like all of this could work out but he’s so far away. I just need some time with him to figure it out…Only 4 more days…

“Carly?” El pushed open the door with a piece of cake in her hands. “Do you want some?”

“No thanks. I have to watch what I eat for the next few weeks. We have to do a ‘Fitted Dress’ photoshoot.” I rolled my eyes and set my notebook down. “It smells delicious though.”

“Oh, good luck with that.” She laughed taking a bite. “And it’s amazing!”

“Stop rubbing it in my face!” I complained as she sat down. “Ugh! I hate you.” I stood up and walked around my room looking for something to change in to.

“You cant hate me.” She scoffed watching me looking for clothes. “So, what’re we doing today?” She asked as my phone went off.

From: LiLi

Hey Carly! Danielle lost her phone :( but she wanted me to invite you to dinner tonight at Central Park. I hope you go because she misses you!

P.S. Dress nicely (her words)

“We’re having dinner at Central Park with Danielle.” I shrugged looking up at her.

“Okay.” She smiled finishing her cake.

“Actually, I have plans with Ed today.” I looked through the calendar on my phone and remembered about my plans.

“What?” She almost spit out her last bite of cake.

“He asked me to come with him to the studio so I can help him with something.” Not even I knew what I was doing but the guys trusted him so I did too.

“That’s weird but okay. Have you talked to Harry about it?” She didn’t really seem too thrilled about it.

“Harry and I were on the phone when Ed texted me so I brought it up and he didn’t seem to care. Wait, why?” I questioned.

“Harry is kind of…territorial.” She set the plate down and gave me her serious look. “You should call him and make sure it’s okay. We all know Ed would never do anything like that but just to let him know that you care.”

“But I don’t…? I’m not going for any other reason than I want to get to know him better since all of my friends like him. I shouldn’t have to check in to see if it’s okay.” What she had said kinda pissed me off. “I need to talk to him.” I unlocked my phone and started dialing Harry.

“I’ll leave you to your phone call.” She knew I was pissed and she knew it was her fault.

“Hello?” His voice was rushed.

“Hey” My anger went away the second I heard his voice.

“What’s up?” He was out of breath.

“Nothing, I just need to ask you something.” I sat down on my bed and thought through how I wanted to ask.

“Is everything okay?” His voice was full of worry.

“Yea, everything’s great. I just wanted to make sure you didn’t have a problem with me hangning out with Ed today?” I knew my voice was shaky but I couldn’t help it.

“Of course not.” He almost laughed. “You can do what you want, I don’t control you. Why’d you even ask?”

“El said that you were ‘territorial’ and that I should make sure you're okay with it.” I shurrged.

“Oh, well yea I guess I’m protective and the jealous type but I trust Ed so do what you want. Please don’t think you have to ask me to hangout with him.” His voice was sweet and he was catching his breath.

“Okay.” I smiled. “What’re you doing?”

“Uh, running.” He sucked at lying.

“Okay?” I held in my laughter. “I have to go get ready.”

“Alright, have a good day. I’ll text you in a little bit.” With every word I missed him more.

“Okay, bye.” I smiled and hung up.