Does he know?

ANNABELLE P.O.V

It had been two weeks since I and Harry had decided to act like friends and hope that everything would fall back into pieces. Surprisingly things had been way easier than what I expected when we first made our deal. The last few weeks have been stressed because we have had exams and New Year’s is coming AND Christmas and all I’m looking forward to is seeing my family again. Besides that everything was actually good. Weird as it sounds. The group was kind of getting back together and everything was perfect, everyone got along with each other – even Zayn and Harry! It’s crazy, I know right! They have actually bonding a lot these days and I barely saw Zayn after school because he was always chilling with Louis and Harry. I have no idea how they suddenly were up all each other but I didn’t complain at all. It made me happy seeing them spending time together as in the old days. All I did these days was chilling with the girls and trying to find the perfect outfit for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Luckily Zayn and I had stopped our “thing” and I had more time focusing on myself and the music.
As you can see – everything seems to be perfect but deep down I really wanted Harry back and I knew that I had overreacted earlier because of Sarah and I had spoken things out with her and I really wanted to inform Harry about that – but I couldn’t find the perfect time and he seemed to be satisfied with our deal. At least he hadn’t complained.

I could still feel butterflies every time he hung out with us but not once have we been alone together and I’m so afraid that we’ll never get our relationship back if we don’t start having some alone and privacy time. I hated awkward silence and the last thing I wished for was me and Harry getting into that. And that fear was something I couldn’t get rid of especially the day Mr. Bolt asked me to meet him in his office..

It was Monday and there were about 2 weeks until we had off school due to Christmas and other stuff. I was sitting with Liam and Zayn at class, when Mr. Bolt suddenly interrupted.

“Annabelle will you please come with me at my office?” he spoke his words out as he stood with straight spine, pleased with himself as he showed off his oblique smile - he seemed to be in high spirits which caused me to relax a little.

Have I done something wrong? I thought as I walked up to him and my teacher, who was standing next to him. The comments my classmates came with didn’t really make the situation comfortable but I still met my teachers with a smile as I tried to look confident.

“Take your time” my teacher replied and signed us to mind our business – I and Mr. Bolt walked towards his office. For every steep we took, my curiosity got bigger and bigger.

“So Annabelle how are you? How’s going with the music?” he asked as we walked towards his office.
“I’m good thanks. The music? It’s going great. It’s all about the music now” I smiled happily.

“That is exactly what I want to hear. I have great news for you” he said as he opened the door.
As soon as he opened it and I took a step aside, it felt like someone punched me in my stomach.

HARRY? What is here doing here? I thought to myself.

He sat on a chair across Mr.Bolt’s table, beside him was an empty chair which I feared I had to sit on.

“Take a seat” Mr. Bolt said as he pointed at the chair, placing himself on his.

Harry just sent me a nervous smile as I sat beside him.

Not awkward at all…

“So I guess you’re curious why you are here?” he smiled as he looked at us.

“Mhh” I managed to say - Harry just nodded.

“Well. I have a surprise for you. It’s a great opportunity and before you say no – please consider it. We have never got such an amazing opportunity for any of our students so you should feel honored and contended- both of you. 'Cause you are amazing and you have a great career in front of you and this is so fantastic I can’t even believe im about to say it”.
Typical Mr. Bolt. He could keep talking for hours and hours about everything and nothing, mostly it was just about irrelevant stuff that no one wanted to hear about and the more he talked the more he made me nervous.

“MR.BOLT” Harry interrupted him as he talked about some random students. I hadn’t really paid attention to be honest.

“Yes Mr. Styles?”

“Can you tell us why we are here? Time’s ticking” he said impatiently, still smiling so Bolt wouldn’t get miffed.
“Oh sorry I think I got too caught up in it. Listen. A friend of mine called me this weekend because he’s seen your performances and he really, really like your voices! “

“And?”

“AND he has just written a song and he needs singers for it. It’s a duet and at the same time he wants to shoot a music video to the song!”


“And?” Harry kept asking curiously.

“He wants to meet you guys.. Tomorrow. Are you in?”

I and Harry looked at each other, we were obviously both happy, this was amazing news.

“What?” I was speechless and proud, still amazed how this could happen to me? This was amazing!

“Of course” we replied at the same time, causing us to giggle.

“BUT” Mr. Bolt said.. Great, thanks for ruining it. I hate “buts”

“My friends’ record company is in Sweden and you have to record the song and musicvideo in Sweden. Are you still in? Remember what I told you! Please guys this is the best start of your career path I promise you, you wont regret it. It’s so amazing that he wants this, this kid is really popular. You’ll be superstars”

“Superstars?” Harry laughed. “ I don’t want to be a superstar”


“Come on idiot, you know what he means” I laughed.

I was really surprised and filled up with several emotions. A part of me wanted this so much it was an amazing gift and opportunity - Besides, I had never been in Sweden before. Soph would totally kill me! But at the same time, it was with Harry and maybe we could work things out.. or maybe they would get awkward? Oh no what if it got awkward? And what would my parents say?

“What’s the song about?” Harry asked curiously as I was caught up in my mixed thoughts.

“It’s a love song, I can’t reveal more. But I need an answer guys, I promised my friend to call him in an hour or so”

“I’m one hundred percent in” Harry said stubbornly looking at me with his sensitive smile. Aw, his dimpled and white teeth showed as he formed the words “Are you Annabelle?”

Damn it had no other choice..

Of course I had ..

It was great, perfect. My boyfriend… Or friend.. and me.. In Sweden. What would they others think?
God why did I have to overthink the situation oh no I..

“I’m in” I suddenly said, it was like my mouth was against me and it talked for itself. But I didn’t regret my answer. I already looked forward to the trip.

“For how long are we staying there?”

“A week” Mr. Bolt smiled as he looked through his notebook, probably looking for something.

“A WEEK? Where are we gonna stay?”

“Well every hotel is fully booked. The only thing we got for you guys is a little house in the middle of nowhere like 10 kilometers from the city where the video and song will be shooted. It's really cozy up in the mountains and there are a lot of snow, so pack carefully and wisely” he smiled as he continued his searching.

WHAT. A week with Harry?!

“I cant wait. I cant remember the last time I was sitting on a plane” Harry said gladly as he clapped his hands.

“WE HAVE TO SIT ON A PLANE?” I asked shock. I had never flown in my life and I had promised myself I wouldn’t. People die in airplane crashes!!

“Well of course, duh” Harry answered in sarcasm. Mr. Bolt was still focusing on his papers, as I leaned in on Harry and whispered “ I’m scared of heights “ . He needed to know I wasn't safe and secure.

“It’s okay I’ll be there for you” he winked at me.

“So, kids. Sign these papers and we’ll see each other tomorrow morning”

“Wait, what if the others asks why we’re packing?” I asked as I signed the papers we were given.

“Tell them you’re going on a camp with my class, it’s none of their business because we want to surprise the students after New Years” he smirked as he put the papers in an envelope.

“Oh its like a secret. How cool. I’m really honored Bolt. Here you go” Harry said and handled him the signed papers.

“I guess we’re going to Sweden” Bolt said happily as we got off the chairs.“I cant wait i'm so thankful that you said yes to this, kids, I really am” he added as he opened the office door.

“So are we Mr bolt. See you” we said and started walking towards the cafeteria.




“I guess we’re going to Sweden” Harry said, trying to sound like Mr. Bolt but with a little sarcasm in his voice. I returned his joke with a laugh even though I deep down was terrified - but excited - at the same time.

Notes

What a twist huh ? You definitely didn't see that coming ? ;) So I really want you to tell me what you think about the twist before I upload any other chapters because I dont know if I should continue the story if no one's reading it because there are like literally only 2-3 people who comment .. so yeah I just want to make sure people are still reading otherwise im just "wasting" my time.. (no offence though I really love my subscribers I just need to know they actually are there!)

Anyway have a nice day/night xx