All I Ever Wanted

(Leah’s POV)

“Yeah, and I actually cried!” Ryan and I were laughing so hard, that tears had welled up in both of our eyes.

He’d told me a hilarious story of his first time on a surf board where he thought a shark was attacking him, when it was actually just seaweed wrapped around his leg. I hadn’t laughed so hard in so long.

“No you did not!” I cried.

We were getting strange looks from others in the restaurant, but we didn’t really care. I needed a night like this. Ryan nodded his head, still laughing. We calmed down a bit and I took a bite of my salad. The conversation shifted to more serious conversation, like his job and my job and the pros and cons of both.

“So, didn’t you date some guy in that band you toured with?” Ryan looked up from his meal, searching my face for any response. My mind was blank. I didn’t know how to begin.

“Well, um, yeah. I dated Harry Styles for a few months while we were all on tour.” I played with my food, hoping he would drop the conversation.

“Oh, okay. So it just didn’t work out when the tour ended?”

“Um, yeah. We just – we didn’t work out. That’s it, really.” I laughed, trying to lighten the mood.

“Well, sometimes things don’t work out for a reason.” He smiled and placed his hand onto mine on the table.

My stomach felt uneasy, but I smiled back. Ryan paid the waitress and we headed outside. He opened his car door for me and we drove back to my hotel. My stomach felt much better as we made small talk on the way. He pulled around to the side so that I could get out, but he grabbed my hand as I reached for my purse.

“I had a really great time with you tonight, Leah. I’d love to do it every night, if you’d let me.” He smiled. “Can I see you again tomorrow?”

“Sure! I had fun, too!” I smiled back, feeling my stomach churn again.

What is going on with my stomach?!

Ryan leaned in and I knew he was going for the kiss, but I just kind of sat there, unsure of what to do.

Kiss him, you idiot! He’s hot!

His lips met mine and at first, I didn’t kiss back, but he shoved his tongue into my mouth, so I had no choice. I pulled away after a second or two and smiled before climbing out of the car.

“I’ll call you!” He called out and I nodded as I turned to go inside.

Why was my stomach in knots? Sure he wasn’t the best kisser, but he was sweet and very attractive.

A million thoughts raced through my mind as I climbed into bed.

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(Eleanor’s POV)

“Louis, we’ve got to fucking do something. They’re up and down every day. I can’t handle them anymore. They just need to make up and get married or something – something so that they never split up again and put us and each other through this misery.” I half-heartedly laughed as Louis rubbed the back of his neck and nodded in response.

“Harry’s gone to LA to try and bring her back. Since I haven’t heard from him I was assuming all went well.” Louis looked worried.

“He’s late though! I have to get his hair and makeup done for the show.” Lou, the boys’ stylist, propped her hand on her hip and used the other to ring Harry. “No answer, again. You think he would have at least called to let me know he was late!”

Louis, Lou, and I were sitting around backstage fussing over Harry and where he was. Zayn was somewhere out in the arena. Perrie wasn’t able to be here today. Liam, Niall and their girlfriends were somewhere backstage, probably unaware that their band mate hadn’t arrived and it was mostly Danielle’s fault. I was still bitter over the incident. Danielle and I had only spoken when we felt obligated. I’d talked to Leah a few times, but not within the past two days. Louis sighed and sank back in his chair. I looked up from the magazine I was reading to see Harry rushing through the door. I stood up from my seat and nudged Louis. He jumped up from his seat.

“Harry, where have you been? Where’s Leah? How’d it -?” Louis began.

“Where’s Liam?” Harry interrupted, rather firmly.

“Why?” Louis’ face cringed in confusion.

“Where’s Liam?!” Harry shouted, obviously aggravated.

“He’s down the hall with Niall, Danielle, and Emma. Harry, what’s going on?” Louis suddenly realized Harry’s intentions and began to run after him. “Harry, stop! You’re acting like a total arse. It’s not his fault! Come on, stop!”

Harry completely ignored Louis as we both followed him. Harry pushed through the door to the lounge that Liam was in. Louis and I were right behind him, pleading with him to stop. Liam, Danielle, Niall, and Emma all jerked their gaze towards Harry, who was storming towards Liam.

“You know the trouble that Danielle has fucking caused me and my relationship, yet you sit here and act like everything is fine, when it’s not! None of you apologized, either! I lost the love of my life because of you wankers!” Harry was furious. Screaming, and pointing his finger.

“She’s got a new boyfriend, all because you’re whore of a girlfriend had to run her lousy mouth!” Liam jumped up from his seat and pushed Harry backwards.

“Watch your mouth, Harry! She meant no harm to your relationship!” Harry scoffed and rolled his eyes at Liam’s comment. He shoved Liam.

“Really Liam? So saying that Leah was just using me, wasn’t supposed to affect our relationship in any way? Tell me, how would you feel if Leah had said those things to you and Danielle?”

“Our relationship is rather strong. I wouldn’t think anything of it. In fact, Leah quite overreacted!”

Liam shouted and Harry lost it. He grabbed Liam by the collar of the shirt, but as soon as he was about to take it a step further, security burst through the doorway with shouts of “Break it up, boys!”

I sighed with relief. Danielle was crying and Emma looked completely horrified. Niall and Louis were just standing there, dumbfounded as the security guards set Harry and Liam down on two separate sides of the room. Paul stormed in, slamming the door behind him.

“What the fuck is going on?!” He shouted, his face turning red. “Is this about the whole girlfriend drama that’s been going on? You boys have been together for almost five years now! You’ve been like brothers! Now you’re going to let a bunch of catty girls come into the picture and mess up the relationship that you have?”

Paul pointed his finger, and his voice grew louder. “If you two don’t straighten things out, and fast, I won’t allow any more girlfriends to visit any more tours! Ever! Now work it out!” He brushed past me, and headed down the hall.

He acted as if there weren’t any girlfriends in the room, which made me want to giggle. I liked Paul, and I knew he meant well, but he would never ban girlfriends from tours. He loved us all too much.

“Harry, you’re right. I was a wanker because I tried to blow it all off. I should have made sure you were alright.” Liam spoke softly, as if he was afraid Harry wasn’t finished with him. Harry was quiet, and his jaw was clenched. He stared straight ahead with a hard look on his face.

“Harry, I-I’m so sorry. I was just worried about you. I never meant to cause you and Leah to break up. I wasn’t ever going to say anything until she asked me. I was having a bad day, and then I felt like she was rude, so I went off. I can’t apologize enough. You really loved her. I’m so sorry.” Danielle spoke up. Harry’s gaze softened and I saw tears form in his eyes.

“I’m sorry for being such an arse. I just - I really need her. And now she's with someone else.” Harry said, as he wiped away the tears that had spilled over onto his cheeks.

With that, Harry stood up and left the room, leaving everyone in shock over what had just taken place.

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