Harry's POV

I wake up to my head pounding furiously. Why did I agree to do party drinks with everyone last night? I tried to beat Jed but he really did drink me under the table. Luckily my stomach seems okay, it's a little sensitive but I think I'll survive. I turn over to see Stephanie led next to me, sprawled out on her front. I can't help but laugh at her. She doesn't look like a sleeping beauty this morning, I like how real she looks as I've never understood how girls wake up looking just the same as the night before. Steph is naturally beautiful, but I've never woke up to her with last night's make up on.
Her hair sticks out wildly, pointing in all directions and her make up is completely smudged, the red lipstick now marked up her cheek. I could just kiss her at how wonderfully scary she looks right now.

"What time is it?" She mumbles with her eyes remained shut. I never realised she is awake.

"It's just gone ten." I answer as I turn on my side and I snake my arm around her.

"I feel awful." She groans as she slowly opens her eyes. I smile trying not to laugh again. "I think I'm going to need some paracetamol." She adds and I stroke her hair.

"It was good last night." I say as I look at her and smirks. She smiles and slowly hugs me back as she wakes up a little more.

"It was fun." She says as she cuddles into me. I kiss the top of her head as I gently stroke her arm.

"Do you want to come home with me today?" I ask as I look down at her. My own words surprise me just as much as they surprise her

"What and come back in a few days?" She asks and I stop to think.

"No, you can stay with me until after New Years." I suggest completely out of the blue. She looks up at me and her eyes widen.

"Really?" She asks unsure and I nod. A smile grows on her lips. "I'd love that." She answers and she starts to sit up.

"Great, you're going to have to pack. We can leave later this afternoon." I say as I want the alcohol in my system to wear off as much as I can.

"This afternoon?" She asks as she climbs over me and stands up. "I'm going to have to get ready! I need a shower." She sighs as she quickly leaves her room. I smile as I can't wait for her to see her reflection.

I wait a couple of seconds as she's probably not even looked in the mirror yet, I hear the toilet flush and then suddenly I hear her shouting my name. The door swings open and she slams it shut behind her.

"Why didn't you warn me that I look like a clown? I could have bumped into your Mum or Sister!" Stephanie gasps and I laugh at her reaction.

"I thought you kind of looked cute." I answer and she raises her eyebrows.

"Cute? Really?" She snaps as she grabs her make up bag and starts to pour some liquid on to a cotton ball. She starts to frantically wipe her face.

"You're still beautiful Steph, even if does look like you've let a five year old draw on you." I tease her and she looks at me and frowns.

"Watch your tongue Styles, if I'm staying with you for a week I can easily redesign your face in your sleep." Stephanie says and I rol my eyes. I wouldn't be surprised if she actually did do that.


I start to get dressed as Stephanie showers, I haven't seen any family members yet so I don't know how they're all feeling. I can imagine Gemma feeling worse for wear as she's never been too good at drinking, she tries to join in but it seems to affect her more than the rest of us.

"I love showers." Stephanie says as she walks in with a towel wrapped around her and she's quickly drying her hair with another towel. I smile at her.

"Shall I get you some breakfast?" I ask and Stephanie nods and thanks me. I kiss her cheek and then leave her room as I make my way downstairs, I smell food cooking and my stomach begins to half rumble and half twitch.

"Morning Harry." Susan says as she looks up from the kitchen breakfast bar. As I say morning back I notice everyone sat eating at the table. Everyone seems fine except for Gemma, she's only eating toast and has a glass of water infront of her.

"You okay Hun?" Mum asks me and I nod as I sit at the breakfast bar. Susan puts a full English down infront of me. After answering Mum that I'm fine, I look to Susan and thank her.

"That was a heavy night wasn't it." I smirk and Gemma puts her hand up for me to stop. Jed looks to me and smirks agreeing as he remembers our stupid drinking games.

"Harry, it's bad enough having to put up with the smell of eggs -no offence to you Susan. I appreciate you feeding us- but please don't remind me of how much we drank last night as my head and stomach really can't handle it." Gemma groans and I laugh at her as everyone tries to keep a straight face.

"I know you can't handle the drink, sorry Gemma." I say and she looks away from me. Mum shakes her head smiling.

"Is Stephanie in the shower?" Susan asks and I tell her she's getting dressed.

"Harry, Mark informed me about your band for New Years Eve." Ryan says with a smile, he looks proud and I can't help but feel happy at his reaction as I nod.

"We wanted to ask if we could come down and watch you?" Mum says and I look at them as they smile.

"Really? You want to watch us?" I ask and they all nod, except for Gemma who just does half a nod. "Okay, that's fine. Marks getting several VIP cards for guests. Where are you all going to stay because the flat is going to be cramped as it is?" I ask.

"We're booking a hotel. Gemma's partner is coming too." Ryan answers and I nod as it will be cool for Danny to come along, I answer gratefully that they all want to get involved.

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Stephanie's POV

I hug my parents and Jed goodbye and I follow Harry, Anne and Gemma into the taxi. I've never been away from home for New Years Eve but Harry's informed me they are all going to watch the guys perform and are going to book a hotel in London. So I'll be seeing everyone.

Poor Gemma sits in the back with Harry and I, she closes her eyes and faces down towards the floor. The poor girl has been feeling so ill after last night this taxi ride isn't going to help. I look to Harry who smirks as he looks at his sister. I hate feeling really rough, luckily after my shower it made me feel much better. I still couldn't manage my Mum's fry up, I'm not quite that ready yet.


Once we get to Harry's, he politely takes my bags out of the taxi and puts them straight into his car. We turn to Anne and Gemma as we prepare to leave from here.

"See you in a few days. Make sure you drive safely." Anne says as she hugs Harry and then turns to me. "Thank you for such a lovely Christmas." She says as she let's go of me. I thank her too and we look to Gemma.

"Guys, I'm gonna have to shoot inside. Thank you and see you on New Years Eve!" Gemma says as she quickly covers her mouth and darts inside. Harry and Anne both try not to laugh.

"Ready?" Harry asks me and I nod. We both wave to Anne as we get in and start to pull away. I can't believe I'm staying with him for a week.

I look down at my charm bracelet and I smile as I go through the charms individually. I can't believe how much effort and thought has gone into this one present. I look up to Harry and I admire how lucky I am to have someone so thoughtful and caring. I really do love him more than anything.



It doesn't take too long to get back to London and I am excited to see Louis and Liam. Hopefully they're not hanging too badly from their Christmas party. Once parked up, Harry takes my bags for the last time and we head inside.

"Hello?" Harry calls out and I follow him in. We hear the guys shout they are in the kitchen.
As we walk in they are both sat at the table casually with their coffees. Liam and Louis both stand up once they see me and they greet me with a hug.

"I didn't think you were coming until a few days?" Liam asks as I take a seat. Harry explains that I'm staying right through until the big night. "Well that's cool, we also have some good news." Liam grins and looks to Louis.

"No we don't" Louis sighs and shakes his head. Harry looks at Liam and frowns confused.

"Louis here agreed to perform with us, he said last night he's going to learn the songs." Liam says pleased and Harry's eyes widen, I can't help but smile feeling so pleased that he's finally agreed to it.

"I was drunk Harry, I didn't know what I was saying!" Louis says in his defense.

"The truth comes out when you're drunk Louis. Plus our parents have agreed to come and watch." Liam says and Louis sighs and looks away.

"So has ours!" I say excitedly and Louis slowly looks up.

"Well Louis, you've got alot to learn my friend." Harry says smiling. I look at Louis as he sighs and bites his inner cheek.

"For fucksake." Louis grumbles and he sits back in his chair knowing full well he isn't getting out of it now.

"So did you both have a good Christmas?" Liam asks and I smile as I look to Harry as he instantly explains how our day went.

"Did he get you a decent present?" Louis asks me jokingly and I nod as I show him my bracelet whilst explaining the London Eye tickets.

Louis and Liam look impressed and start to compliment Harry's presents. As we all exchange what we've got, I like how open the boys are. Not many guys I know ever go into detail with what they've received at Christmas; I smile just listening to them.

"Anyway Louis, no rest day for you. You've got to learn the songs so come on." Harry says and I look at him.

"I'm not learning anything today, it's boxing day that means it's a day of rest." Louis answers and Harry shakes his head.

"If you want a decent New Years Party then you need to participate." Harry says and Louis laughs.

"Everyone will still come Harry." He says as he folds his arms. Liam rolls his eyes at his friend's stubbornness and I just look back to Harry who smirks.

"Not if I tell everyone the party's off." Harry says and Louis shakes his head. "I've got a demo so I can go through your parts." He adds.

"Can I just mime?" Louis asks and Liam laughs. "What?"

"Louis you'll be great, think of how proud your family are going to be when they see you on that stage. And all those girls who will instantly want to know who you are."I add and Louis looks at me and thinks.

"Fine, I'll do it. But I'm not doing it for anyone else but for me. And maybe incase there's a really hot girl who likes singers." Louis smirks as he stands up and walks out. Harry looks at me and winks.

Bring on New Years Eve.

Notes

The next chapter is going to be the last chapter of this story,
It will be a lot longer than this one and I hope you will all like the final outcome.
Thanks for reading,
The last chapter shall be up hopefully tomorrow :) xx