Eloise's POV

I didn't know how to feel at that particular moment. He let those two words out with such hope and meaning and it was so simple, yet so romantic. I wanted to be with him, so much. It was just a lot more complicated than I'd hoped. But he was right, if we had each other then everything would be fine. No; everything would be perfect. He looked into my eyes deeply. He was so beautiful. I couldn't believe that he'd chosen me. The millions of girls that would kill to be with him and he picked me. I felt so special; kind of scared, but special.

Harry pushed my hair behind my ear and smiled.
"You're stunning." he whispered and leant in to kiss me. And in that moment, everything was perfect. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me closer towards him so our noses touched. I felt so safe, I felt at home.

But then his phone rang and he had to go. He promised that he'd ring later on and I nodded. I brushed my hair through and went to join everyone for the last couple of minutes of breakfast.

"Hey Lou." Zoe greeted.
"Hi sis!" Alfie grinned.
"Hey guys," I smiled. I looked over at Joe who was playing with his food, although he wasn't eating it. "You okay Joe?" I asked light-heartedly. He grunted without lifting his head. That made me feel like shit. But, even though I'd hurt Joe and it pained me to see him so upset, nothing could remove my cheery mood. I decided to ignore him, which I now realise was bitchy and selfish. It had just been such a long time since I felt that way and I wanted to savour it for as long as possible. I sat down next to Joe and couldn't stop grinning.
"Someone seems happy." Alfie winked.
"Ooooo," Zoe cooed. "What happened?" she clapped her hands.
"I don't know," I sighed happily. "he's mine."
"You mean?" Zoe opened her mouth. I nodded. This got Joe's attention. He popped his head up to look at me. His orbs burning with such anger and sadness. He got up and walked off. I didn't understand. I thought he said he was okay with everything, that we were just gonna be normal. I didn't want to let him go; not as a friend but especially not as a brother. Zoe grabbed my hands. "It's okay," she reassured. "he just needs time to cool off."
"So-" I began.
"He told us everything." Alfie admitted. I exhaled deeply.
"What do I do?" I rubbed my head in my hands.
"Nothing." Alfie said.
"He'll get over it. Trust me, I'm his big sister. Known him his whole life. Just concentrate on Harry for now. You don't need any more pressure on your relationship. Him being a huuuge celebrity is hard enough." She was right. It was hard enough. Had I made the wrong decision?
"I never meant to hurt him." I whimpered.
"I know." Alfie replied, rubbing my arm.

Joe's POV

My heart was burning, my head was spinning and I wanted to puke. I could feel the tears pouring into my swollen eyes. I said it was fine, I promised we'd be okay but I didn't realise how much that fucking hurt me. I didn't realise how much I was in love with her. Something deep inside me told me that she wouldn't be with him, that she actually loved me back. Who was I kidding? I didn't deserve her. She deserved Harry. A perfect multi-millionaire who could give her anything she wanted; the presents, the money, the fame and the safety. I knew he cared about her, but I wanted to be the one who would protect her from the world. The one who she would feel at home with. I was just her friend. She loved me like a brother. A brother.

I crashed onto my bed and broke apart. When did everything become so fucked. There was a knock at the door. I ran into the bathroom and wiped away my tears as best I could. My eyes were still puffy and my nose was bright red.
"Joe?" I turned around and saw Zoe's head pop around the bathroom door. I collapsed to the floor. "Oh Joe." she pushed her bottom lip out and sat next to me on the cold, hard tiles. "Don't cry. Please. She didn't mean to hurt you. She doesn't want to see you in so much pain. She's had a hard life, so has Alfie. You know that. And now she's finally happy with Har-"
"Harry wasn't there when her mum died and her dad left them. I was. Harry wasn't there when she started cutting and fell apart every night. I was. I've done nothing but be there for her and she just sees me as a a brother. A brother." I screamed out. Zoe looked shocked.
"And that's why she see's you as a brother. Because she didn't have anyone to look after her except for me and you."
"Alfie doesn't see you as a sister." I murmured.
"That's not the same."
"How is it not?" I yelled in defence.
"Joe, don't do this..."
"Why the fuck not? You know I'm right."
"Joe?" I looked up and saw Eloise standing over us. I felt weak, helpess and hurt. How could someone so sweet and innocent do this to me. It's funny because even after all of that, I knew it was my fault. I knew I was to blame.
"I'll leave you two to it." Zoe said and left.

Urgh.

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