Stephanie's POV

Yeah I'm free to talk x

I stare at his reply for a couple of seconds. I know this isn't such a good move to try and talk to Harry but this is something that's really bugging me. So, I press his name and I begin to call.

I feel my legs trembling with nerves as I sit on the edge of my bed listening to the dialling tone. I shouldn't have called him and I have still have time to hang up.

"Hey" His casual voice surprises me and I clear my throat to speak.
"Hi.." I say and I close my eyes as this is a lot weirder than I thought it would be.
"What's up?" He asks and I stand up, I start to my pace my bedroom as my mind has gone blank. "Steph, are you okay?" He asks, his voice sounds worried.
"Yes. I'm fine, sorry I just-" I stop as everything I had planned to say to him as completely gone out the window.
"You just what?" He asks confused. I inhale deeply as I just go for it and ask him,
"Did I push you away to London because I didn't do enough?" I ask and I feel like such a fool. Both phones fall silent and I instantly regret asking him.
"I wasn't expecting that, but don't be silly Steph, of course not. You did enough just by being you. I don't get what you mean." He must be so confused as this is just so out of the blue.

I sigh with relief and I walk back to my bed sitting down.

"Why are you asking this Steph? Has something happened?" He sighs and I can just picture him running a hand through his hair.
"I don't know, I guess it's just something Amy said and it made me think." I mumble and I look to the floor.
"What did she say?" He asks sternly. I really don't feel comfortable doing this but I've started the conversation now.
"She said you didn't want me because I didn't put out enough. I know she's talking rubbish and that didn't necessarily hurt me because I know the truth to why you left. But I started worrying that maybe somehow I helped your decision to leave?" I can't believe I've just said all that to him. He sighs down the phone and I lay back on my bed.
"Amy knows fuck all, pardon my french. So please don't look into her words. You know the reason why I left, I wasn't happy losing you either." He says and I sigh relieved. "And as for the sex, it couldn't have been any better. " His words cause a tingly sensation inside. I can't help but smile as I blush.

"Steph! Niall's here!" Dad shouts up and I quickly sit up as my face suddenly falls serious.

"Harry, I have to go. I'm sorry, but thank you for talking with me." I whisper quickly hoping Niall takes ages to come up the stairs.
"Okay Steph." He laughs and we quickly say goodbye.

I stand up just as my door opens and Niall smiles at me.

"Hey Beautiful." Niall leans in and kisses me, I wrap my arms round him as I kiss him back. "I've got a couple of films so I thought we could relax." He adds and I smile as I let go of him.

"Which films?" I ask as he passes me the dvds. "The Purge?" I ask as I look at him and he smiles.

"It's meant to be good, they have 12 hours to purge their souls." Niall says and I look at the other dvd, unsure about that one. I roll my eyes as I look at the cover.

"American Pie? Really?" I ask as I hold it up and Niall takes it from me.

"American Pie is funny, I've got the box set back at home." He smirks and I put my hands on my hips.

"So it's either watch people kill eachother and commit crimes. Or watch horny teenage boys trying to get laid." I ask and Niall looks at me with a puzzled look.

"Are they not good enough? I didn't have any chick flicks and I didn't want to go into Chloe's room. Especially all she does now is Skype Zayn." He bites his lip and I smile.

"No, they're fine. You pick what one you want on." I smile as I make myself comfortable on the bed. Niall sorts out the film and I wait patiently.

"Hopefully this films good." He says as he sits next to me and the film begins to starts.I snuggle into him hoping this film isn't too violent as the cover makes out. I stare at the screen and I slowly get lost in thought.



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"Right, I've got some films so I'll let you chose." Harry says as he wraps his arms around me and buries his head into my shoulder. I flick through the cases reading out loud,

"The notebook, Dear John, P.S I love you-"

"I love you too." Harry smirks as he kisses my neck. I roll my eyes playfully and try to nudge him off me. "Just pick one and I'll stop." He laughs lightly as he continues to kiss me.

"Dear John it is, can't beat a bit of Channing Tatum." I smile as I pass the dvd to him. "I'll get some snacks." I say and Harry nods.

"Don't be long." He says as he turns my TV on. I stop at my door and look at him.

"Who would have thought Harry Styles is a great big softie?" I say with a smile. He looks at me and rolls his eyes.

"It's called romantic. I'm learning to be romantic." He grins and I smile once more and I leave.
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Harry's POV

I chill out on my bed as I mentally go over my conversation with Steph. Why was she so bothered about what Amy said? It's actually quite sweet that she rang me.
My phone vibrates and I immediately think it's her, but it's Louise. Shit, I've totally forgot about organising a dinner date with her.

Hi Harry, how have you been? :) xx

I don't know what to say as I don't think a dinner date at the moment is a good idea. With Niall already being included in Stephanie and I's mess, I didn't want to add Louise to it. I quickly get up and walk back in the living room and I sit next to Liam.

"Can you help me word a text?" I ask and Liam looks at me and nods. "Okay, Louise just text me asking how I am as I'm supposed to take her out for dinner. But I'm just not sure it's something I want to do at the moment." I explain and Liam bites his lip as he thinks.

"So you want to brush Louise off gently?" Louis asks as he looks at me and I nod. "Just tell her the truth that you've got so much going on and you're struggling to find time for any personal time." He adds and I actually like his advice.

"That's pretty much what I'd do." Liam says and I look back at her text. I really don't want to upset Louise as she's such a lovely girl. "I think it's a shame though, she was nice." Liam says and I look at him.

"That's why I'm doing this, because she doesn't deserve to be mugged off." I explain and Liam smiles. I look back down to my phone and I write out my reply:

Hi Louise, sorry everything has been a bit hectic. I'm finding
hardly anytime for myself lately so I don't mean to be ignorant.
Perhaps it's best for now to leave seeing eachother
as it's not fair to keep you waiting around. X

I hit send and I hope she doesn't take it the wrong way. I put my phone on my lap and I look at Louis who's flicking through the TV, he lands on football and smiles.

"Right, I'm going to put some food on." Liam says as he stands up.

"I'll help." I say as I stand up and follow him out into the kitchen. "What shall we cook?" I ask as I lean on the counter.

"I'm not sure, let's have look." He says as we begin to go through the cupboards. I open the fridgefreezer and I take some mince out.

"What about if we make a cottage pie?" I ask and Liam looks to me. "It's easy." I grin and Liam laughs as I start to grab some veg and I direct him to get me some potatoes.

"So what time am I coming with you tomorrow?" Liam asks and I look at him mentioning I start about Nine a.m. "That's cool, I've got work at twelve." He adds and I nod.

"If you start peeling the potatoes, I'll go and grab the song as you'll have to learn it." I say and Liam's eyes widen excitedly. I quickly leave the kitchen and head to my room. I remember having the backing track somewhere and the original lyrics copy here.

I search through my draws and I suddenly remember that I've put it under my bed. I can just hear Liam singing it now, it's going to be great.

"Here it is. There's the disk as well so you better start learning." I smirk as he looks at me and takes it.

"Thanks mate." Liam smiles as he places it on the side and we continue to prepare dinner. I haven't cooked for so long, we usually live off takeaways so it feels good we're not being lazy tonight.

"Is the song sang slowly?" Liam asks as he looks at me whilst he finishes off the potatoes. I start to fry the mince and I look at him.

"Yeah it's pretty slow." I answer. "They're probably the most in depth lyrics I've written." I add and Liam nods.

"I take it the song is about Stephanie?" He asks warily and I look away as I continue to cook.

"Sort of. It's just a song about someone breaking." I answer as I can still remember sitting in my room as I began to write some lyrics down.

"Because you were breaking at the time, the lyrics must be deep." Liam suggests and I don't say anything, he already knows the answer. "Do you think you'll get her back?" He asks and I look at him whilst shrugging.

"I've suggested for us to be friends and she said yes. But it seems it isn't as easy as I thought it would be." I sigh as I help him chop the veg.

"It's never easy being friends with someone you're in love with. I'm not sure it's even possible Harry. It's never worked for me." Liam says and I know he's right. But I'm suddenly curious that he knows how I'm feeling.

"This happened with you and your ex?" I ask and Liam shakes his head.

"No before my ex, I liked my best friend more than a friend. I was only about fourteen but I told her I loved her and she didn't feel the same. It completely screwed our friendship up." He laughs as he thinks about his past. "But your situation is different, Stephanie liked you back" He adds.

"I think she feels the same, it's just the whole distance thing and now she's with Niall, that adds to the list of complications." I sigh and Liam nods as he listens.

"I stand by what I've always said-"

"I know, I know..if we're meant to be then we will be brought back together." I mimic and Liam laughs as he nudges me.

"What's for dinner?" Louis asks as he walks in and looks at us.

"Cottage pie, now you're here you can chop the onions." I say and I throw an onion to him, he quickly catches it.

"Why do I get the worst job? Onions make me cry!" Louis moans as he joins us. "Oh! did I just hear someone's scored?" He smirks as he quickly leaves. Liam shakes his head and I roll my eyes. Typical.

The flat buzzer goes and Liam leaves to answer. I continue chopping the onions, trying my best not to cry.

"Harry, someone's here to see you." Liam says and I quickly look round.

"Susan.." I say surprised as she looks at me and forces a smile.

"Hi Harry." She says softly and I smile back nervously, why the hell is she here?

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