Mandolin Rain

Harry's POV

I woke up this morning tangled in Elliot. I don't know what possessed me to join her in bed last night other then the fact that I just wanted to be next to her when she woke up. I wanted to see her first morning smile, her first hug, I wanted to bring her breakfast in bed and tell her how beautiful she was with messy hair and sleepy eyes. I slowly untangle myself from her and realize this has gone on long enough. I have to end things with Zoe.

People already assume that we have broken up. I don't post anything on twitter about it, Zoe has a private twitter account, and we never talk. I quietly walk to the living room and find my phone on the floor, thankfully it has enough battery life as I quickly search for Zoe's number and press send. It starts ringing and I quietly open the door to walk outside in the backyard.

“Hey Harry!” She practically yells into the phone.

“Zoe, what are you doing?” I ask her as I press my hand to my other ear so I can hear better.

“Just out shopping like usual! What are you doing?” She asks.

“Not a lot. Just getting away for the weekend and I wanted to talk to you before I left, might not have service.”

“Aww, well that's sweet, I miss you!” She tells me and my face falls just a bit. I find a free chair and sit down before I might possibly break her heart.

“Listen, Zoe, I'm really sorry but this just isn't working out. We don't see each other, we don't talk, even when I'm in London we don't hang out but every once in a while.” I start off.

“Wait. Harry are you breaking up with me?” She asks, I can picture her face, picture her stopped in the middle of the mall.

“I'm sorry Zoe.” Is all I can say as I hear her voice start to crack.

“Please don't cry Zoe.” I tell her. “You know we're not good together, this was just bound to happen.”

“It's because of her isn't it?' Her voice turns cold.

“Her name is Elliot, and no, she's just my friend as I've been telling people since I met her.” I feel like all I do is tell people we're friends. I don't want to put her in an awkward position in front of the media and everyone else.

“Whatever Harry. I'm not an idiot. Doesn't matter, I've been messing around with Jeremy since you left for LA.” She confirms my suspicion. I know I haven't been the best boyfriend, I've held Elliot's hand and slept in the same bed with her, but I never kissed her or tried anything else.

“Real classy Zoe. Real classy.” I'm done with this conversation.

“OH fuck off Harry. Go do whatever the hell you want to do now.” She hangs up the phone and it's done. I'm officially single.

I take a deep breath as I watch the sun start to come up and remind myself today is a new day. And I'll be spending all weekend with Elliot.

“Good morning sunshine.” I hear a sweet voice behind me. I take time to turn, listening to her feet crunch across the grass, I'm sure if Elliot would have it her way, everyone would be barefoot and happy.

“Hi.” I say to her, masking my fear that she just heard my conversation. I'm not even upset about Zoe admitting she cheated on me, shows how much I really didn't care about that relationship.

“Everything okay?” She hands me a cup of coffee and sits on the bench next to me.

“Yes, everything is perfect. Thanks for the coffee, you know exactly how I like it.” I warm my hands by wrapping them around the mug.

“Well you're welcome, black coffee with a hint of sugar is pretty easy to remember.” She takes a sip of hers, I'm assuming with lots of cream and sugar the way she likes it, and turns towards the rising sun. “Sunrises are my favorite.” She admits never looking away from the sky.

“They're pretty beautiful.” I tell her but I'm not looking at the sunrise, I'm looking at her. “So how far away do we have to drive today?” I ask remembering our camping trip we'll be leaving for in a little bit.

“Um, its about three hours, give or take traffic. I have to take a shower and throw some clothes together, you need to shower?” She asks finally looking at me.

“Yes, can we shower there?”

'Nope, this will be the only shower you get until Sunday!” She smiles and suddenly stands up. “Who were you on the phone with? When I looked out the window and saw you, you looked really upset.” She looks concerned.

“Oh, it was just my mum. I didn't talk to her yesterday, I was trying to convince her I was still alive and okay.” I lie. I'm afraid of telling her that I only just now broke up with Zoe, afraid that if I tell her she'll hate me. I know it's not right but it's too late to take it back now.

“Aw, she just misses you. You should go back and see her.” She's always thinking about other people.

“Well, actually, I have to go back in a few weeks for a while, the guys and I are recording our album and we have some endorsement deals to work on.” I've been hiding the fact of telling her, I don't know why, she'd find out eventually, I just didn't want to tell her because I know she couldn't go with me.

“Oh.” Her face falls ever so slightly. “How am I ever going to live without my best friend?” She asks dramatically and I can't help buy smile.

“I'm sure you'll be okay.” I'm sure she'll be okay, but I'll be a mess. I'll miss everything about her, just thinking about it now I'm missing her and shes right next to me.

“Well lets get a move on! Busy day ahead!” She pulls me up carefully as to not spill the coffee in my hand and drags me inside.

After I've showered and dressed I know that Elliot is already done. She showered before me and I'm still tired from last night, so I took an extra long shower. I slept fantastic with Elliot, I just wanted more time. More time to just be with her and I. So many times we go out and people are following us, taking pictures, or were with other people constantly, when it's just her and I the rest of the world just disappears.

I refold some of my clothes for our weekend trip and try to follow the sound of Elliot. I quick check in her room and see nothing, I look out her bedroom window and see some paparazzi camped out, waiting for me to show my face and for them to make up a new story of me. Since I spent the night twitter, the internet, everything will blow up as usual, as much as I say that I slept on the couch, they won't print that. I walk down the hall to the living room and nothing, then I see her, sitting cross legged on top of the island reading the paper, drinking coffee.

I lean against the wall and stare at her, her back is facing me so she can't see.

“Do I amuse you Harry?” She asks breaking the silence.

“How did you know I was here?' I ask.

“Well you're not exactly quiet, thundering around with your feet.” She turns to face me.

“Why are you sitting on the counter? There's chairs like three feet away from you.” I point them out just in case she's missed them.

“I know, I just felt like being higher up. So I climbed up here and ta-da! You ready yet?” She asks me. This girl is just something new every day. Climbed on the counter just to sit because she wanted to be higher up? How interesting.

“You are something else me lady. And yes, I'm ready.” I tell her as I walk towards her extending my hand to help her down. She graciously takes it and hops down. Before she can move I pull her into a hug carefully wrapping my arms around her and resting my head in the crook of her neck. I pause for a second until she extends her arms around me and pulls me in.

I wish this moment would last forever.

Notes

Goodness, already over 2,00 views! LOVE it!

And Harry and Zoe are finally over with, seemed like a gem if you ask me. lol.

Any who, hope everyone loves this chapter, kind of shows how Elliot is a little different with her counter top sitting but who doesn't love to sit a little higher then normal?

Hope everyone is enjoying the day! xo