The Misfits

With a yawn I moved to stretch my tense muscles. Sleeping on the floor had probably not been the best idea. I turned my to see a mop of curls sleeping soundly next to me and couldn’t help but smile.

Harry was lightly snoring with his unruly hair covering part of his face. The tattoos that littered his arms could be seen peeking from the sheets he had stolen from me in the middle of the night. And with his arm draped across my stomach and a leg wrapped in between mine, it was as if he had tried to entangle himself with me as we slept.

After talking things through with Harry yesterday we went back to his place. The two of us ended up spending the rest of the day goofing around, watching movies, and building the fort in which we currently sat.

I sat up carefully and grabbed my phone. I had a few missed texts from the girls and figured I’d better let them know where I was before they sent out a search party. I felt a hand lightly rubbing circles in my back and heard Harry’s groggy voice say, “Good morning beautiful.”

I turned to see him watching me with a lazy smile across his face. I lay back down next to him, resting my chin on his chest. “Hey there handsome.”

"What are you doing up so early?"

"Oh, I didn't mean to wake you."

"You didn't." He smiled, still drawing circles on my back and shoulder. It gave me goose bumps and I instinctively moved close to him to steal his warmth. "How did you sleep?"

"I think you need to invest in some more pillows."

He let out a laugh and hugged me tightly. With a sigh he whispered, “I missed my sleeping buddy.”

“Ditto,” I giggled. A second later he rolled us over to that I was pinned beneath him with those green eyes staring down at me. Our lips connected and the rest of the world seemed to fade away.

All I could focus on was the feel of his lips on mine and the fire on my skin as his hands roamed my body. The sun streaming through the cracks in the hanging bed sheets illuminated his bare body as he moved. He was lowering himself, eliminating the space between us. I instinctively hooked my leg around his and pulled him closer.

As our kisses grew deeper I was taken back to the first time we had sex and suddenly I felt a sense of panic. Using all my effort I flipped us around so I was straddling him before I rested my head against his in an attempt to slow my pounding heart.

I felt myself sit up and hurriedly say, “Iwasgoingtogomaketeawantacup?”

Harry stared at me for a moment and I could tell he was trying to gage my feelings, find out what I was thinking. His breathing returned to normal and hands slowed until he was back to drawing light circles. He licked his lips and replied, “I can think of something else I want even more.”

My breath caught in my throat. The anxiety must have shown on my face for a second later he sat up and gave me a perfect, light, loving kiss.

“But a cup of tea sounds lovely.”

“Harry, I—”

“It’s alright love,” He smiled. He kissed my nose causing me to smile in relief. I have no idea why I was acting like this. I wanted him - I wanted him bad, but I was also terrified at the same time. He continued with his circles as he asked. "What are you doing today?"

"Schoolwork."

"Until when?"

“Until it’s done.”

“So like after supper?”

I narrowed my eyes as he gave me a not so innocent look. It reminded me the mischievous look my seven-year old brother Archie would give me. "What are you up to Styles?"

"Well…Louis was having a few people over at his…" he started, shooting me a hopeful look. "And I was hoping you would join us?"

“Oh I get to hang out with the celebrities?” I mused. He pinched my side in retaliation, causing me to squeak.

“Do you want me to drop you off at studio?” He asked.

“Are you trying to get rid of me?”

“No! I-”

I cut him off with a kiss. It was adorably funny how flustered he got when he thought he had offended someone. I gave him a smile and said, “I don’t need a lift. I’m not going to studio today. Thank you though.”

“No?” he gasped. “You have work other than painting? Incredible!”

“Okay sassy,” I said rolling my eyes. He let out the most adorable giggle before kissing my forehead and crawling out of the fort and back into the real world.

-

“Helloooo?” I sang as Maeve, Elaine, and I stepped into the giant House. Damn, Louis really knew how to live. A smile spread to my face when I remembered a drunken night in the guest bedroom with Harry. It was the first time we had sex. Harry swore to me Louis still doesn’t know anything about it – but I don’t know if I believe him.

“Where do you think they are?” Elaine asked, pulling me from my thoughts.

“LOUIS!” Elaine and I clapped our hands over our ears as Maeve screamed Louis’s name.

“OUT HERE!”

Maeve gave us a triumphant smile while Elaine responded with a glare. I rolled my eyes at the pair of them before heading outside. There was a small group of people sitting around a warm fire on the patio. As we stepped out they all cheered. I immediately spotted Harry and couldn’t help but laugh at the two blankets he had wrapped around his body.

“About time you lot showed up,” joked Liam.

I gave them each a hug, being sure both Eleanor and Sophia’s were a bit longer than the others, before turning to Harry. He opened the blanket invitingly and I sat down next to him, wrapping my arm around his shoulder and spreading my legs across his lap. He pulled me close and I saw Louis give me a wink. I noticed Liam and Niall shoot us a look as well…it was like we had started our relationship all over again.

“You girls want a drink?” Niall asked as he began to rise from his seat.

“We don’t want any of your shitty beer Niall,” I glared playfully.

“OI! The hell are ya talkin bout? My beer ain’t shitty!”

“Molly,” Laughed Louis. I rolled my eyes at his nickname in reference to my rough night a few days back as he continued, “Lesson number one love: never insult an Irishman’s beer.”

“I was kidding Ni. We brought our own stuff,” I laughed, pulling a bottle from my bag while Niall gaped.

“What da hell! Did ya turn in te Mary Poppins Lils? How da hell did ya fit dat in yer purse?”

“She is Mary Poppins,” replied Harry. I let out a laugh remembering our conversation on my rooftop a million years ago.

“Niall, if I told you I’d have to kill you,” I smiled to Niall before handing Maeve the bottle.

We sat for a while just talking and goofing around. These were my favorite moments; the ones were we could all just forget about the world and have a good time. I wish we could spend everyday like this.

“Guess who?” I felt a pair of hands cover my eyes and I frowned in a pout. A second later the hands were removed and I turned to see a smiling Perrie standing in front of me. I screamed and jump off of Harry’s lap to hug her.

“You two are weird as hell,” laughed Zayn, sitting down in the seat next to Harry. Perrie had been holding my head in her hands giggling like a little schoolgirl in excitement.

“Jealous Z?” I asked, giving Perrie a kiss on the cheek.

“You’re too sexy, beautiful,” replied Maeve with a straight face. I let out a giggle at her song reference.

“Does everybody want a taste?”

“That’s why.”

“He still get’s jealous.” I sang as Harry pulled me back down onto his lap. Zayn let out a laugh as Harry shook his head and replied, “Why do you always scream at such a high pitch?”

“She’s channeling her inner fan girl,” laughed Eleanor as I kissed Harry’s cheek. He pulled me closer and I began to lightly play with his hair as the conversation continued. Why did I feel so giddy around him?

“I thought you lot would be used to it by now?” Elaine asked.

“Never,” Replied Niall. “Never in a million years could we get used te dat.”

“Not when the fans cream for us,” snickered Liam. The boys burst into a fit of laughter leaving Maeve, Elaine and I completely baffled.

“What?” Maeve frowned in confusion. Elaine and I exchanged a shrug of the shoulders.

“It’s a long story,” replied Louis.

“That’s what campfires are for Lou.”

Louis rolled his eyes. “Alright a few years back we were in…where were we? Sweden? And we were being interviewed by a lovely young woman with a very thick accent. She asked us how we felt when all the girls scream for us...only instead of 'scream' she said ‘cream’ and…”

“And your dirty little minds thought it was funny!” I cried out. We all broke into a new round of laughter as my phone buzzed. I looked down to see a text from Mackenzie sent to Niall and I.

From Mack: who wants to come pick me up? :)

Niall began to rise from his seat but I snapped my fingers at him. “Hey! Niall James Horan how much alcohol have you consumed?”

“I’m fine Lil’s,” he laughed. “I haven’t had a beer fer like an hour.”

I narrowed my eyes in response. He shot me a wink and headed back towards the house. “Niall, if you guys die I’ll kill you!”

“BE CAREFUL WITH OUR BABY!” screamed Maeve.

“He’ll be fine loves,” Laughed Louis. “The lad knows how to handle his liqueur…unlike you lot.”

“Zip it skippy,” I snapped. Harry pinched my side and I unwillingly broke into a smile. I turned to see those green eyes staring at me and felt butterflies in my stomach. He pulled me closer and I let my head rest on his shoulder.

“Did you know that higher estrogen levels impede women’s liver function so we eliminate alcohol more slowly than men and react more quickly when drinking it?” Elaine quizzed.

“HA!” I cried. “That means it’s not my fault!”

“Is that why when I started birth control I got drunk faster?” Maeve asked curiously.

“OKAY! This conversation just got weird,” Laughed Louis.

“Yes it is,” Elaine answered, ignoring Louis.

“Have I ever told you how much I love your plethora of knowledge Ellie?” I asked. I turned to see Harry frowning, as if he was digesting the information he had just heard. My giggle turned his attention back to me and he quickly broke into a smile.

“What are you girls up to for the rest of the week?” Liam asked effectively changing the subject.

“Photo shoot.” Replied Maeve.

“Are we still doing that?” I asked. Harry had begun drawing circles on my arm and I turned my attention to Maeve as a distraction.

“Yes we’re still doing that! I already cleared the time with the gym.”

“Gym?” frowned Eleanor, while Louis added, “What? Are you taking pictures of them working out?”

“Underwater.”

“It’s gonna be so sick,” I added.

"Are you going to be divers or something?" quizzed Liam, while Zayn guessed, "Snorkelers?"

“Oh what about mermaids?” Asked Harry, turning to me excitedly. He was now in full on massage mode as he gently rubbed my body under the cover of the blanket.

“Yep. Maeve’s Ariel," I replied sarcastically.

“They do have the same hair..."

“I’m here!” Our attention was turned to the corner of the yard where Mackenzie could be seen skipping over, followed closely by Niall. I made a mental note to interrogate her on how things were going between them later. “The party can officially start now!"

“Now tha’ da princess has arrived,” laughed Niall, sweeping Mackenzie off her feet bridal style. We all cheered as the pair sat down. I curled up closer to Harry they broke into conversation. I felt my phone buzz and looked down to see a text from my favorite person.

From Pear: glad you guys are back :)

I looked up to see Perrie shoot me a wink. God I missed her.

To Pear: Lunch date tomorrow? I’ll give you all the juicy details
From Pear: YES!!!
From Pear: That doesn’t count as cheating does it ;)

“What are you up to?” Harry whispered so only I could hear. His hot breath on my neck sent shivers down my spine.

“Don’t you worry you’re pretty little head,” I replied, gently patting his cheek. He hadn’t shaved in a while which meant he had a bit of scruff – it was hot as hell.

“You think I’m pretty?” he mused.

I failed at holding back a smile as he pulled me closer. He kissed my temple but I stopped him from going further, knowing our friends wouldn't appreciate the PDA. Perrie let out a sigh and my attention was drawn away from the gorgeous brunette and towards the stunning blonde.

"I love just looking up at the universe," Perrie whispered.

“It’s so lovely,” Eleanor agreed.

Maeve let out a growl before thumping her fist on the chair. "Okay but honestly space pisses me OFF. The sun is TOO large and black holes are TOO mysterious and aliens are TOO sneaky!"

"You know, I bet our entire universe is in a tiny glass jar placed neatly on a shelf in some alien child’s room as a science project that he got a C on," I voiced.

“What the fuck have you lot been smoking?” Louis asked as everyone burst into laughter.

"This is what happens when we stay up until three in the morning," answered Elaine.

"But all the best conversations happen at three in the morning," Maeve argued. "This is when we talk about life and why we exist."

"Or why we have eyebrows," giggled Mackenzie.

"Case and point." laughed Louis. Liam frowned. "Wait what's with the eyebrows?"

Maeve opened her mouth to respond, but Elaine quickly cut her off. "Don't. She'll go on about it all night."

We continued drinking, laughing, and hanging out late into the night. Harry was driving me mad with his soft touches and occasional whispers. I felt like a giddy schoolgirl around him.

As the night wrapped up it began to set in that this was most likely the last time I would see Louis, Liam, Niall, and Zayn before they all left for tour. After exchanging bone-crushing hugs with each of them they made me promise to keep in touch and stay out of trouble.

“Molly…do you promise not to do anymore molly?” Louis asked.

“Yes dad,” I said with an eye roll.

Louis made a face, “Do I look like a 40 year old Irishman to you?”

“Yep.” I smiled.

“Do me a favor though love?” Louis asked. “Give Harold a nice goodbye fuck will you? He was a bit cranky last time he didn’t get one.”

"LOU!" I cried out, but he was already running back to the house.

“Come on Thumper!” Called Maeve. I turned to Harry, who was still bundled in his blankets and looking adorable.

“You know…I heard there’s a spare room available,” He smirked.

I let out a laugh as he pulled me into his blankets. I guess he hadn't forgotten our first night either. He held me so close I wasn’t quite sure if he’d let me go. I wanted to stay but the sense of panic began to stir in my stomach again. Why was he making me so nervous all of the sudden? He must have sensed something for he pulled me back so he could see my face.

“I’m glad you came back,” I whispered.

“Ditto.” He said before giving me a kiss. “See you tomorrow?”

“Mmm, I’m booked tomorrow.” I whispered, brushing my nose against his. I looped my fingers through his belt loops and pulled him close. “Day after?”

“Deal.” He smiled before giving me another kiss. “Night love.”

“Goodnight Harry.”

Notes

I'm sorry Thalia's a complicated character and that this chapter kinda stinks.
Is the story going too slow?
The next few chapters I have set up some later drama...so stick with me!

PS still in denial about Zayn leaving.