It had been a week since the night Niall took me to the club. The day after we went to the club he texted me Harry would be alright. He said not to tell anyone it happened because they could cover it up. I easily agreed. He had been busy lately with band stuff. We had barely even spoken only with the exception of a text here or there. I had gotten closer to Perrie since that night. We went out for lunch and had a shopping date. She was brilliant and one of the most down to earth girls I've ever met. I had chatted with Eleanor for a few minutes when I ran into her leaving Perrie's once. She seemed to have other thoughts on her mind then. I would like to get to know her better too but she doesn't seem too interested in me. Today I am going to meet up with Perrie at her place. Now only if work would be over already. The day was seeming longer than it should.

I stared at the empty store and sighed. The silence made me want to scream. This place was horrible on a slow day. This place was always freezing too. The chilled air making my hairs stand on end made me always remember to bring a jumper after my first day. Matilda said it made the readers feel more comfortable when they used their jumpers to cuddle into while reading a good book. It was a good plan I had to admit. The addition of the plush pillows and squishy couches made the place ironically cozy. I even had seen some people fall asleep all cozied up with a book. The only thing I think would make this place even better was soft classical or jazz music floating across the area.

"We should really get Matilda to put speakers up to play music." I said turning to Lia and propping my chin up on my hand. She looked up from her magazine and gave me a hinting stare. Her eyes flickered between me and the magazine in her hands. She looked like she wanted to tell me something or that I should already what that something was. I gave her a confused look. "Whats the look for?" She rolled her eyes and dropped the magazine she was reading in front of me. There was an article written about Niall and I. The pictures from the night at the club were scattered over the page. The head line read 'Niall's Mysterious New Girl' with an enlarged picture of Niall guiding me into the club. It was obvious the story would get out. I guess this story getting out instead of the Harry fight incident because this could be easily declared false. I continued reading what they had wrote. "Niall Horan seen with a dark haired beauty on his arm. Wow well I guess I do look pretty good there." I read from the magazine with a smile.

"Yes, yes you look lovely but can we acknowledge the fact you know Niall fucking Horan. I mean where the hell did that come from!" Lia exclaimed as I stared at her in shock.

"Might I sense a fan girl close by...?" I said looking at her. She sharply inhaled and gulped. Oh boy she was caught red handed.

"Wha-what no no...yes," She admitted biting her lip and fiddling with her lip ring. I laughed at her confession that didn't seem to make sense. I wouldn't peg her as the pop boy band lover but more of a rock and roll girl. Whatever floats her boat.

"Mrs.Punk rocker likes One Direction?" I teased her as she rolled her eyes.
Just then a woman walked through the doors cutting our conversation short. I greeted her with a smile as she shyly grinned then made a bee line for a self in the back. My phone buzzed from inside my bag and I retrieved it, checking who it was.

Perrie: I want you over nowww im so bored :( When are you coming over?

I laughed at how adorable she was. I quickly typed back that I was heading over now. I waved bye to Lia saying I was leaving. She rasied her eyebrows then went back to her magazine.

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Perrie had poured us both a glass of wine and we sipped on our drinks on her terrace. Her flat we on the top floor and she had an amazing terrace. We had sat on loungers outside and drank wine as we chatted. She talked about how Zayn surprised her on her birthday and how he was so romantic. He sounded wonderful. He looks like a tough badass but with Perrie he was a total softy. He must really love her. I wanted that but every thing I've ever had was fake. I talked about the lack of sex and romance in my life. She giggled at my innocence.

"So why'd you move here? I want honesty too, babe. " She wondered picking at her nails absent mindedly. I didn't answer. Perrie noticed the silence and looked over at me. "I dont judge no matter how horrible, love." She whispered putting her hand on mine.

"You cant tell anyone. Not even Zayn," I said. She held out her pinkie for me. I gave her a small smile. "I came to get away from my families reputation and upbringing. I felt I couldn't have a proper life under them." I finished looking over to study her reaction. She smiled and nodded.

"I understand," She said

"Lets talk about boys!"I giggled tilting my glass back and sipping.

"Thoughts on boys, especially the fuckable ones." She said wiggling her eyebrows. I thought about the boys that got my panties in a twist.

"I saw that American actor, Dylan O'Brian on the internet a couple times. I would definitely let him down there." I thought out loud and then laughed at myself. " Other than him I don't know anyone to sleep with or who would sleep with me." I sighed.

"I bet Niall would totally shag you!" She yelled and giggled. It was okay to say shes feeling a bit tipsy.

"Oh god no he wouldn't. Hes all hung up on Heather," I laughed and said her name with a naggy tone. I took a sip from my glass that was dangling from my fingers.

"Shes the biggest bitch ever! I went to visit Zayn while he was on tour in America and I met her. Shes awful. Besides hes obviously attracted to you. Dont deny you arent attracted to him either, yeah I saw the way you two were dancing. May I say...sexual,"She giggled giving me a purr. She got up to fill her glass up and left the screen door open. I could hear her humming in the kitchen as she poured her wine. I got out of my chair as I finished off my glass. I walked into the kitchen and saw the wine bottle and no Perrie. I heard voices from the enternce of her place.

"Renie! we have guest!" She shouted as she gave a loud laugh. I shuffled to where she was wondering who it could be. I had a pretty good guess thinking it was Zayn and a friend of his or hers. Her wine glass was set on a table and she was engufled in a hug with Zayn. His smile was bright as he kissed her cheek. By his side was a tall curly haired boy. He looked different from the last time I saw him. He was obviously more sober. He was more clean cut. He gave me a grin and walked to over to me.

"Hey, I never actually met you," He said holding out a hand with his other stuffed in his pocket. I took his hand and shook it. His hand was huge compared to mine. "I'm Harry and you are..?"

"Renington,"I said softly. I looked over at Perrie who was whispering into Zayn's ear. Zayn had his head nestled into her neck and was planting soft kisses. I turned back to Harry and raised my eyebrows. "Well why don't we go in the kitchen before they start shagging right there." I said awkwardly gaining a chuckle from Harry. I turned on my heel and retreated to the kitchen. Harry followed closely behind. I returned to my glass and finished pouring the wine. "Would you like some?" I asked.

"No thank you," He kindly declined and removed his jacket. I took my glass and traveled back to my spot outside. I sprawled out on the lounger setting my glass on the small glass table between the two chairs. I closed my eyes relaxing in the sun rays. I heard the sliding doors close. A shadow blocked my sun and I peeked through one eye to meet Harry's curious eyes.

"By any chance are you drunk?" He asked sitting next to me. I giggled at his assumption.

"No I'm not drunk although I might be a bit tipsy," I smirked taking a swig from my drink. I suddenly remembered what occurred the first time I saw him. "Hows your battle wounds?" I questioned sitting up and squinting my eyes to look at his stitches. There was a small black string threaded through his gash.

"They are better although the day after not so much. I'm lucky they gave me pain killers."He chuckled lifting his curls from his forehead. I bluntly grabbed his face and softly turned it towards the light. I examined his cut. I lightly skimmed my finger over his healing wound. I found my eyes gazing across his face. His lips turned from a pout to a smirk as I gazed at them. I locked eyes with him and knew I had been caught. His eyes held lust that burned deep within them. I softly cleared my throat and looked away. I removed my hands from his face and instantly grabbed for my glass. There was a silence before he leaned back into his chair.

"I'm surprised Niall hasn't been bragging about you nonstop," He said with surprise laced through his voice.

"Why would he be bragging?" I asked wiggling my toes in the light breeze that came by.

"Well, you are his girlfriend," He slowly said turning to face me. I laughed and looked over at him. He surveyed my expression as I smirked. He thought i was dating Niall.

"Oh please, I'm single as can be." I giggled. I looked over to see his expression changed to a dark smirk.

"I know this is sudden but would you like to hang out sometime?" He said intensely staring at me. His stare made me feel self conscious. I absent mindedly swept away a loose strand of hair that had fell into my eye sight.

"We are hanging out now.."I slowly said giving my bottom lip a small bite. I looked at him to find him give a small laugh.

"I meant..a date," He smiled.

"What time,"I blushed giving him a grin.