Catching Red Eyes

My weekend was exactly what I wanted it to be: quiet. Laurie was spending every free second she had with Alec. I would get random texts from her just checking in with me. Harry called and texted when he could but overall I caught up on my reading and even rearranged my bedroom. By Sunday night I was ready to get back to work and out of the apartment. I had been spoiled over the last couple months with my jet set life and I was getting restless in the apartment. I took a shower and dried every hair on my head before figuring out what I wanted to wear tomorrow when I heard my MacBook ding. It was a new email.

I swung my computer around and opened my email. It was from Pryce.

*Hey, so I guess your phone isn’t working. I just wanted to make sure we are ok*

I read the short email a few times before it registered. Why was Pryce so keen on making sure we were fine? I quickly typed out a reply telling him we were cool and that I was just busy and couldn’t respond right away. I knew it wasn’t the whole truth but Pryce was, well Pryce; the guy who forced his mouth on mine and I couldn’t just say that was ok because it wasn’t. I closed my MacBook and jumped into bed. I quickly set my alarm and shut off my light.

I woke the next morning to my alarm going off and pulled back the covers. I switched off my alarm and saw a text from Harry.

*Tomorrow.*

I smiled and my heart fluttered thinking that I was going to in his arms tomorrow. That was enough to not even need coffee. Well, almost enough as I switched on the coffee pot and went to the bathroom. The house filled with the aroma of coffee as I pulled a brush through my knots and washed my face. I went back into the kitchen and poured coffee in a cup and switched on my iTunes and hit shuffle. I nodded my head back and forth as I grabbed my makeup bag. I sang the words to the catchy pop song as I applied my mascara and blush. I switched on the curling wand and after a few failed attempts got the right amount of wave in my long blonde hair. I checked the clock and had about fifteen minutes until I would hear Marsh’s knocks.

I danced back into my room and pulled off my shirt and replaced it with a soft white sleeveless blouse paired with a soft peach colored skirt. I draped a gold necklace around my neck as I continued to dance while getting ready. I took one final look at myself before slipping on a pair of eggshell flats. I grabbed my work bags and pulled back the door to be greeted by Marsh.

“Good morning, Ms. Emerson.”

“Hey Marsh!”

I smiled as he took my work bags and helped me into the black SUV. I was greeted by a large, black square box and looked back at Marsh with a confused look. I recognized the expensive brand name and carefully took off the cover. Pulling back the tissue paper revealed a sleek, off white bag with gold hardware. I pulled it out and my mouth formed a small O. It was one of the biggest bags I had ever seen out of this collection. I didn’t even know they made them this big. I shook my head remembering I was dating Harry Styles.
I grabbed my phone and scrawled out a text thanking him for the bag. I put the phone down and brought my attention back the bag. I opened it and saw that inside was a matching wallet with the small color and hardware. I quickly transferred all of my things into the new bag and saw that even my MacBook fit perfectly in its own safe compartment inside. I shook my head again examining the beauty of my new bag. Before I could revel in it, the car stopped and the door opened. Marsh quickly escorted me into work and I made my way into the conference room for the morning meeting.

“Holy, that bag. Let me see!” Yelled Maddy, running at me with her hands grabbing for my new accessory. I laughed and handed it to her as the rest of the mostly women M&G staff huddled around to see the bag.

“Woah, they only made like 300 of these babies. Lucky bitch!” Continued Maddy. I smiled and shook my head as she handed it back to me.

The day went by brutally slow so when I finally hit save on the last copy edited press release for People Magazine, I switched off my computer and packed up my things. Before leaving, I wanted to stop in and check with Marc about the trip tomorrow. I poked my head in and he waved me inside.

“Nice bag,” he said narrowing his eyes but followed it with a laugh. “What can I do for you, Rowan?”

“Just double checking about tomorrow.”

“Oh, didn’t you get the email from earlier? The trip is cancelled. We couldn’t get enough
writers on it with the American Music Awards this week.”

My heart dropped. I felt my cheeks getting hot. Cancelled? This wasn’t happening right now.

“Relax. I am kidding. Flight leaves at 6AM so have your bodyguard man friend drop you off here at 5AM and get that look off your face. You would think I ran over your puppy.”

I glared at my boss and pursed my lips. “Not. Funny.”

He laughed which caused me to laugh too. “Go home and get some rest, dear. Tomorrow will be a long day for us and learn to take a joke.”

I narrowed my eyes at him and smirked before laughing again and saying good night. I was greeted by Marsh and jumped in the back of the SUV. I was home before I knew it, quickly filled Marsh in about the details for tomorrow and waved goodbye. I pushed back the door and was greeted by Laurie and Alec in full on make out session.

“Shit, sorry, hey Laurie.”

I shook my head and laughed. “Hey guys. Please, don’t stop on my behalf. I have to go pack.”

“Oh yea! Ireland tomorrow! How excited are you to see your man?? How long are you going for again?”

“Just until Friday. My flight gets back to the states really late Friday night.”

“How long does it take to get there from here?”

“Marc said about 6 hours so not too bad. I’m getting used to flying.”

“Interesting. Well, just let me know when you land and stuff.” She brought her attention back to a cooking Alec.

“Is it weird to date someone like that guy?” The question was directed at me from Alec. I was a bit caught off guard but regained my composure. He was really tall and he had shaggy brown hair with tattoos and piercings up and down his arms. He was a perfect fit and complimented Laurie well. He wiped his hands on a dish towel as he looked at me.

“Um, sometimes. The cameras are weird but I don’t even notice them anymore.”

“Yea, Laurie told me you two had some crazy times getting away from them. You don’t ever worry about all those girls who love him? They can be kinda…abrasive.”

I shrugged my shoulders. “Well, those are his fans and I would never try to take him from them. They are just passionate about him and the band. I can’t let that worry me, ya know? If I worried about every single girl that loved Harry, I would be gray by 24.”

He nodded his head and brought his attention back to whatever he was cooking. I left them alone and went into my bedroom to start packing. I turned my iTunes on shuffle again as I pulled down my suitcase. I was always an over packer as I threw in shoe after jacket after jeans. Was it cold in Ireland? I decided to pack for the elements as I filled my suitcase. In between stuffing it and rearranging it, I heard my phone start buzzing from inside my bag. I quickly pulled it out and answered.

“Harry, I was just thinking about you. Well…I guess I always am.”

I heard him laugh before he started talking. “That’s good, love because I think about you all the time. How was your day? I see you like your bag.”

“Harry, that was so thoughtful. You didn’t have to do that.”

“Of course I did. You deserve the world but I’ll start with that and work my way up.”

I bit my lip as my stomach clenched.

“So, are you all packed?”

“Yes. Just about. I won’t be able to sleep tonight.”

“Me either. Love, I have to go but I will see you tomorrow. I cannot wait. I love you.”

“I love you.”

I heard him intake his breath as I said the words back this time. “Finally.”

I laughed when he said that and we both said goodbye.

I wandered back into the now empty kitchen and was greeted by a plate of what looked like homemade stir fry. I grabbed the plate and a fork and took a quick bite before wrapping it up and putting in the fridge. I knew I had to go running because of all the adrenaline rushing through my body from excitement. I quickly changed and grabbed my running shoes. I took my normal route around the city as the sun was slowly setting around me.

I finished my run and pushed back the front door. I was breathing heavy as I kicked off my shoes and turned on the shower. The water felt good against my hot skin. My mind wandered to Harry and I couldn’t help fantasizing the things we would do if he was here right now. I let my hands wander down my body and I slipped them between my thighs. I closed my eyes as I pictured Harry’s wet naked body with me in the shower. I gripped the side of the shower as I touched and pushed harder against myself. I let my mind wander to his eyes…his lips…his neck…his stomach…his hips…

I bit my lip as the visions were like my own private dirty movie with Harry as the star. I continued my touching as I felt the pressure build in my stomach. I squeezed my eyes tighter as I pictured Harry on top of me…his face between my legs…biting me…rubbing me…making me feel the way he did.

I held onto the shower railing as I let myself go and release with the help of my erotic memories. I was panting as I came back down to Earth. The water was still running over me. I starting laughing from feeling lightheaded. I switched off the shower and wrapped a towel around me. I quickly went into my bedroom and smiled again as I leaned against my closed door. I was so hopeless for Harry and it felt perfect.

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