Harry's POV


"Oh come on Carter! You go way too easy on her anyways!" I told him, as I paced outside the locker room showers.

If I wanted to get with Lucy, I would have to start spending more time with her. Not that I minded, she was a change from the normal girls in my life. As long as she didn't spill any more drinks on me, or elbow me in the stomach, or call me Curly.

"Harry, we aren't having this conversation right now," Carter's usual gentle manner was replaced with his parent side. He needed to make sure everything went as planned.

"Well, why not?" I questioned exasperatedly, meanwhile my hands ran through my crazy, wild hair. I forgot a bandana today and my curls were everywhere.

"BECAUSE IM IN THE DAMN SHOWER!" He shouted at me, clearly done with this conversation.

I sat down on the bench a couple feet away and leaned back against the wall. Usually I would listen to Carter and his advice, but not this time. There was something about Lucy, I wasn't giving up.

A few minutes later Carter strolled out of the steamy confines of the shower with a towel wrapped tightly around his waist. He hadn't seen me yet and started to style his hair in a nearby mirror.

I cleared my throat rudely and his head whipped to my direction.

"Harry, no. She's my student and she's doing great," he paused and slanted his body over a sink, "Why do you want to teach her so bad?" Carter asked, prying into my thoughts.

Shit, shit, shit.

Carter couldn't know about my dirty intentions, a gentleman like him would never allow it. If I really wanted this, I was going to have to make him believe I was doing it purely for Lucy's benefits.

"I think I can give her more of what she needs, you know, self-defense wise," I started my speech,
"Carter, you're a great boxing instructor, but girls like here need to learn self defense." I peered at him through my long lashes.

His burly arms where crossed over the towel and his eyebrows were furrowed together. He wasn't buying it.

"And she almost got hurt last week leaving her job, lucky I was in the area and helped her out," I told him in the most sincerest voice I could muster.

At the mention of Lucy in danger, Carter's whole expression changed. He was back to himself, what a softy.

"Fine," he agreed and I pumped my fist in the air, "under one condition," he added while putting a finger in the air.

I was so estatic at this point, I didn't even care what his demand was.

"Yeah of course, whatever you need," I rushed, my reply much brighter than I expected.

"Do not, I repeat, do not fall in love with her," his face was stern and commending once again.

Love? No, Harry Styles didn't even have girlfriends. I wasn't falling in love with her.

I chuckled at his rule, "No problem C," I told him as I walked over and patted his back on my way out.
He turned around and stopped me, "Her next lesson is this morning, you can start tomorrow."

"Yeah, cool," I agreed and walked out.

Before the door closed I barely heard him whisper, "I think you're doing this because you like her."

Ugh, as if that could happen.


~


Lucy's POV


"So. Harry. Is. My. New. Teacher?" I panted in between my kicks. My legs were alternating rapidly. Carter has warned me to slow down, but I kept pushing myself.

"I'm afraid so..." He said in a worried tone.

I had mixed feelings on this. Knowing that Harry could push me harder, I was excited. Then there were the contradicting factors. The name-calling, arguments, and countless girls he brought home.

"Do you think it's will be good for my training?" I asked Carter, seeking his honest opinion.

"Of course Lucy, I wouldn't have allowed him to do this if I thought otherwise," Carter took a few steps closer, "but I'm not worried about that, I'm worried about his intentions." Carter's blue eyes pierced mine with concern.

I slowed my kicks and caught my breath. Intentions?

"What do you mean?" I replied curiously.

"Harry isn't very interested in, um, relationships. He just wants to-" I cut him off before he could finish that sentence.

"Carter don't worry, that will not happen to me," I said smugly, "I can handle a guy like Harry."

He visibly calmed down, feeling like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders.

Why did everyone automatically assume Harry and I were fooling around?

"Well," Carter said while clapping his hands together, "we're done here." He stated while grinning.

My kicking ceased and we walked back to the locker rooms together. Before I could leave, he gently grabbed my arm.

"I hope this doesn't mean that you'll forget about me," he said softly.

Aw, Carter! How could I?

"Oh don't worry, we'll hang out every chance we get!" I told him, truly meaning it.

He gathered me in a hug and I relished in his warmth. Carter was really built.

"I'll talk to you later," I said whilst pulling away.

Carter waved and we parted ways. What a sweetheart.


~


As soon as my butt touched my plush couch, my iPhone buzzed beside me. While clicking on the television with one hand, I grabbed my phone with the other.

Yes! The Breakfast Club was showing in ten minutes.

I turned on that channel and set the remote down on top of my glass coffee table, reading the notification on my phone.

Layla: "Hey Lucy! In the mood to hangout?(:"

Maybe she would enjoy watching the movie with me. I hastily typed a response, thrilled with the idea of getting to know her better.

Lucy: "Yeah! But I'm already in my pajamas and on the couch.. Could you go for a movie night?"

Almost instantly there was a response.

Layla: "Exactly my thoughts! I'll pick up some pizza to bring over. See you in 10."

Pizza! This girl was literally perfect.

Lucy: "Gr8, looking forward to it!(:"

I got off the couch and rushed into the kitchen. What was a movie night without some popcorn! I scavenged through the cabinets in search of the buttery snack. It didn't take me long, since my kitchen was tiny. I grabbed a couple bags, and soon popping could be heard throughout my flat.

I wondered what pizza Layla would be bringing, I really missed my Casey's pizza from Minnesota, but I hadn't had the chance to ask her if there was one around here.

A couple minutes later, our snacks were prepared and I had dug two mountain dews out from the back of my fridge.

"Lucy, I'm here!" Layla's small voice called out for me.

She had a box of pizza in her delicate arms and some champagne piled on top. As I got closer, I could see the brand of pizza.

It was Casey's!

I let out a jumpy squeal and trapped Layla in a tight hug, "You're the best! How did you know I absolutely loved Casey's?"

She was stiff at first, but then melted into my embrace.

"I didn't," she laughed quietly, "Casey's is my favorite!"

We pulled away and situated ourselves on my black couch. The movie began as we tore into the pizza, finishing it off throughout the night. Layla explained to me that the Casey's was only a couple blocks away from my flat, how convenient! We munched on our popcorn and watched The Notebook too.

"It's sooo sad!" I cried into Layla's shoulder, drenching her in my tears.

"A-at leasttt they end u-up together," Layla stuttered back, her petite face was smeared with mascara and wetness from our tears.

We held each other for awhile, consoling one another and sharing warmth. Then we started talking about random things, how our days went, food, and of course cute guys.

"I'm surprised that you haven't ended up with Harry, or even Carter. You're so beautiful and have all the curves!" She said, obviously encouraged by some of the champagne from earlier.

Hmm, there was someone new. Carter. It was odd, even though we spent so much of our time together, I hadn't given him that much thought.

After the alcohol had wore off, we cleaned up our mess from pigging out. Finally Layla got up to leave and we said our goodbyes. I spent the night on the couch, too exhausted from today's events to go down the hall to my bedroom.

It was only ten, and usually I would be up working at the pub, but Rick had told me he would work my shift tonight. I was lost in between my thoughts and sleep when I remembered something.

Tomorrow was my first day with Harry.

Oh god. Then I fell asleep.

Notes

Late night charter for everyone!

Btw school sucked balls today, surprised I even updated.

Just goes to to show how much I love this book!(:

Vote & comment, some feedback would be much appreciated.

~lex~