Riley POV

"I don't know about this one Perrie."

"Riley! You're so difficult. You have tried on like what, thirty dresses and you haven't liked any of them. What's your problem?"

"I don't know! I want to look nice but not slutty. A lot of these dresses are short."

"But that's what Harry likes, short." We all giggled at Eleanor's comment. Yeah I'm positive that Harry likes short. It's a given. But he knows I don't like dressing like that.

"No matter what you pick, Harry will love you regardless of what you wear. You could be wearing a trash bag and Harry will still think you're stunning!"

"Thanks Juliet but a trash bag? I doubt it."

We walked out of the store and past some more shops until I saw it. It was perfect, I automatically fell in love. I tried it on and the girls said it was made for me. I hope Harry likes it. I feel confident in this dress. I now can't wait for the dance. To see that beautiful smile on Harry's face when I walk down the stairs. This will be a night to remember.

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The same day when I got my dress I texted Harry the color so he could find a matching tie. He kept asking for a picture of the dress but that would ruin the fun! The girls and I have been obsessing over the dresses every time the boys aren't around. Perrie said she would help with my hair, and Juliet would help with my makeup. Eleanor is going to be late, that's why she won't be getting ready with us. Perrie and Juliet are helping me get dolled up because my mom never got to teach me how to wear makeup or curl my hair or put it up. It's cool though having friends who don't mind giving me a makeover.

The day has finally come. I'm so anxious but excited at the same time. The girls wouldn't let me see my hair and makeup until they were finished.

"All done!"

"You look smoking hot!"

We heard the front door open and close. We heard foot steps climbing up the stairs. We predicted it was Eleanor. "Sorry I'm late." She walked in the bathroom. Her mouth made an 'o' shape. "Dear sweet Lord baby Jesus!" I laughed at her and said "Thank you." I've never looked this good. It's crazy what makeup and hair products can do.

Perrie and Juliet got ready. When we all were done we starred at ourselves in the mirror. It's not everyday you get dolled up and wear formal dresses. A knock on the door caught our attention. Mrs. Ribbons was in the door way looking at us with a smile on her face. "You girls all look so lovely! I remember homecoming. It was so much fun. I felt like a princess wearing my sparkly dress and…"

"Mom!"

"Sorry sweety. Just reminiscing. We better get you girls down there. I bet your father is down there giving the lads a lecture about curfew and all."

We took one more look in the mirror touching up our hair and makeup. The girls were quick to the stairs to walk down and wow the boys. Gosh I'm so nervous. I want to impress Harry but what if he doesn't like the way I look? "Hello earth to Riley!" Juliet was waving her hands in my face. "You'll be fine. Harry likes you for you not what you're wearing. If he likes you in my skimpy dresses I'm sure he'll love you in this pretty dress." She smiled at me. It's like she can read my mind. "Now stop with the sweaty hands it's gross."

"Whoa thanks Juliet. That totally helps."

She pushed me to the front of the line making me walk down first. Well here goes nothing.

Harry POV

Mr. Ribbons welcomed us in to his home. He knows the rest of the boys better than me. Liam, Louis, and Zayn have already gotten the talk about how to treat the girls right, curfew, the whole routine. Now it's my turn since I'm technically taking his other daughter out.

"Harry it's nice to see you. Look Riley just got out of the hospital. I know you truly care for her since you were by her side everyday. Take care of her and be gentle. She hasn't had an experience like this so take care of my girl."

"Of course sir. I respect her so much. I'll have her home by midnight." I smiled at him, trying to win him over.

"Thanks Harry. I'm sure Riley's parent's appreciate you for watching out for her. It means a lot to them and Riley." We both shook hands. It was a bit of an awkward moment for me. I've never had 'the talk' with a parent before. I don't do these things. It's a normal, 'hey babe wanna come home with me?' and we fuck. But Riley is different from the rest. She was the first girl to refuse me which made me want her even more. She's a challenged but I won her over.

"I bet Juliet is holding them up. She's always making me wait for her on our dates."

I looked up the stairs to see if I can spot Riley. And there she was. Juliet pushed her to the front. Her hair was in a slightly messy fishtail braid that fell over her left shoulder. The dress she wore was made for her. She wore a light baize/pink colored dress. On the top there was small pearls embedded in the fabric. There was a bow wrapped around her small waist, and below that was white lace. She looked absolutely stunning! I never took my eyes off of her. She walked right up to me. "Hi Harry." She had the shyest smile on. "Harry? You alright?"

"Sorry I'm just. Whoa! You're absolutely breath taking." She bowed her head. I lifted her head up by her chin wanting to see her beautiful face. "Don't be shy love." I kissed her forehead. We turned watching Perrie, Eleanor, and Juliet come down in their pretty dresses. Being Juliet she wore the tightest dress she could find. She always says that's her mission. We call her a slut to be funny and she agrees with us. "I know I'm a slut and I'm proud!" She's too damn silly. Perrie wore a black formfitting dress that had a silver design coming down from the top. Eleanor wore a white poofy dress. The top had gems all over. Her whole closet is made of gems and sparkles. I wasn't surprise to see her in a sparkly dress.


We all took pictures with our amazing girls. Nial didn't have a date. He never does. He's not really into relationships. Nial's more into being the dorky guy, class clown kind of dude. He's more into food than chicks. After taking who knows how many pictures we hoped into Louis' escalade and drove to a restaurant called El Fornio. It's a fancy Italian place.

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Riley POV

"Harry give me my wallet back! I can pay for my own meal."

"I know you can pay for your own meal but I'm not letting you!"

"Nial is he always this difficult?"

"Are you just figuring out that he's difficult?" He laughed.

Harry won. It was sweet of him to pay but the bill was expensive! I told him I'll get the next one but he refused and rolled his eyes. The dance was in the large gym at school. It didn't even look like the gym. Student Government did a good job on the decoration. The theme was galaxy. There was a projection of the night sky on the ceiling. Lights were strung up around the place making them look like stars. And so much more. It looked like so much fun! After admiring the scene my eyes met the dance floor. Practically all students were grinding. Yayy I don't really want some guys dillydank touching my butt. Haha yeah no thank you.

I felt strong arms wrap around my waist, "So we going to dance or what!?" He took my hand and spun me around a few times making me dizzy. "Ahh Harry stop!" I was giggling. When I retrieved my balance he looked at me and started shaking his shoulders towards me. "Styles you look ridiculous what are you doing?"

"You don't like grinding so might as well dance funny." I laughed at him. He has no idea how to dance but neither do I so I went along with it. I don't care about the people starring at us I'm having the time of my life with this amazing guy. I wrapped my hands around his neck and kissed his lips. I pulled away, biting my lip. "Just one little kiss!?" He started pecking my lips a hundred times making me laugh. "Harry stop attacking me!"

"Not until you kiss me back!" His hand locked my neck so I couldn't turn my head to the side. Our lips connected. Our lips fit perfectly together. It felt so natural to be kissing Harry. It was like we were the only people in the room. The song changed to a slower beat. All of the Stars by Ed Sheeran came on. My new favorite song my him. Harry bowed and twirled his hand. "May I have this dance Riley Elizabeth Shawn?'

"No." I turned and walked away in a joking manner.

"Get back here you!" His arm wrapped around my waist pulling me back into his front. "I'm never letting you go." I turned to see that beautiful face of his. He's so angelic how is it possible for one to look so majestic? His hand was now on the small of my back, and his other in my hand. We slow danced to the beautiful song. Half way through there was a tap on Harry's shoulder.

"May I cut in?"

"Eric?" I said with a shaky voice.

Notes

Who's Eric? We'll figure that out in the next chapter. I'll update soon! :)