All Hidden Away

After a nice long shower, I pulled on a white loose tank top and a pair of denim shorts with my blue patterned floral keds. Pulling my slightly wet hair into a high pony tail and adding a quick swipe of mascara I was ready to head out with Louis, Cal and Luke to get my new tattoo. I quickly grab the sketch out of my journal and shove it into my bag that is slung over my shoulder. I smile at the butterflies in my stomach. This is going to be the first time I’m going properly out in public with Lou. Shit this will be interesting. I run down the stairs and head to the living room to see Mikey playing Fable on the Xbox. I smile.
“Need someone to help?” I ask indicating to the game. He turns round and smiles.
“Only if you don’t become evil by kicking chickens and shit…” he mumbles passing me the second controller. I grab a couch cushion and plonk onto the floor next to him. “You look nice by the way, was thinking maybe I should join you guys and we can get Pizza for lunch or something.” He said smiling.
“Thanks, and I’m sure that’s okay? I swear you lot only think about food…” I say connecting my controller and choosing the weapons and power thingies I want.
“Lightening and Blade combo? With a longsword and a pistol…. Most interesting choices, I have ever seen…” he said resuming his play as we run into a different city. I smile and nod.
“But they work…” we sit and play for a few minutes before Niall walks in.
“What are you playing?” he asks sitting down next to me just as I shoot a gargoyle.
“Fable.” Mike and I say in unison.
“So you still getting the tattoo today?” he asks.
“Yeah, want to join me?” I kid with him.
“Uh I think I’ll skip it this time, hey… maybe the next time.” he says sheepishly.
“Oh come on Ni. My sister can’t be seen having more balls than you.” Says Harry walking past into the kitchen.
“Fuck you, Harold!” he says loudly enough for Harry to hear him. I laugh and shake my head passing the controller to Niall.
“Mike, teach him and then you don’t have to play alone all afternoon if you don’t come with us.” I say standing and walking towards the kitchen. Luke, Harry and Louis were standing around joking with each other.
“Wow, someone looks snazzy…” says Louis smiling at me. I shake my head and pull a tongue at him.
“Oh so he can complement her but I can’t, Harry?” says Ashton walking in as Louis says it. I turn to look at him and frown while Harry and Louis raise their eyebrows at him. Luke just stands there shaking his head. “Right…” he says going to the fridge and grabbing some orange juice.
“How come you say thank you to compliments from us but not from your brother’s band mates?” asks Luke looking at me with a tilted head while I jump up on the granite counter next to the fridge.
I shrug and laugh.
“I’ve known them for too long I guess, it’s like they forced to say it… I don’t know. I don’t understand how girls work.”
“But you’re a girl?” asks Ashton.
“And you’re Australian, does that mean you play really good cricket?” I ask raising my eyebrow at him. He turns to me with an open mouth.
“How the fuck is that the same?!” he says in horror. I raise my shoulders and smile. Harry and Louis shake their heads.
“Ready to go just now?” asks Harry with a smile. I nod.
“Are you coming?” I ask not knowing if he would freak out about the little sis getting inked.
“Yeah, someone’s got to hold your hand while you scream.” He says smiling at me. His eyes twinkling green.
“Harold. Just because you scream like a girl doesn’t mean she will.” says Louis playfully.
“Ooh! Burn!” says Luke smiling as Ashton passes him a drink.
“If anyone was screaming like a girl, it was you, Lou.” Says Harry laughing.
“Hazz, I must be honest though. Bit scared of going out with you. What if someone sees the Styles’ similarity between us?” I ask sincerely.
“Well I thought about this already…” says Luke smiling proudly.
“Oh my word! You can do that?” I ask smiling at him. A look of horror appears on his face before he pulls a tongue at me while the others laugh.
“Shut up! I’m solving your problem.” he says looking at me. “AS I was saying, if I walk in front with you, do the whole girlfriend - boyfriend thingy –”
“Wow! So romantic!” I interject rolling my eyes.
“Then it’s everyone else and then Harry, people would be so distracted that I’d be holding your hand or some shit that they won’t even notice you and Harry.” I think about it for a bit before I realise.
“HEADLINE! HARRY STYLES LOOK - A - LIKE DATING LUKE HEMMINGS!” I say boldly while doing the hand motions.
“Think it’s a good idea, lad, but she’s right, may just look like Harry not wanting to see it or something.” Says Louis, hands in his pockets.
“Well what if he is close but not too close ye know?” says Niall walking inside and joining the conversation. “Like, what if he stood like two people away, they won’t suspect anything but probs focus on the hand holding anyway?” he says hands folded across his chest.
“You’re just trying to make up for Lucas here giving me a tattoo.” I say looking at him and smiling.
“Shhhh, don’t give me away.” He stage whispers back. “What are you thinking of giving her?” asks Niall looking at Luke. He smiles evilly and raises his eyebrows a couple of times.
“That’s for me to know and her to find out.” he says still looking at me. “You can help me choose if you tell me what you are going to get.” He says smiling.
“As tempting as that it, I actually am stupid enough to trust you…” I say shrugging.
“Well that’s stupid.” Says Liam walking into the kitchen and coming to stand in front of me before trying to sit down on my lap.
“Liam! Off! You’re squishing me….” I mumble as he puts his weight on my legs. He smiles and gets off and pulls a tongue at me. I return it before looking at a very happy Harry. “What?” I ask smiling at him.
“It’s just good to have you here is all…” he says smiling more. I smile back.
“Ready to go then?” asks a very gruff voice coming into the kitchen. I turn to see Paul, Ron and two guys I haven’t seen before.
“You’re coming with?” I ask smiling at the big guy.
“Someone’s got to carry everyone one of the wusses back to the car when the needles come out.” He says winking at me playfully. I laugh before jumping off of the counter and walking out to grab my bag I left in the lounge.

We all end up going along and decided to get pizza afterwards for lunch. I laugh as we pile into two black 4x4s. Luke, Harry, Niall and Mike were in the same car as me while the others road in the other car. Paul was driving.
“So which tattoo parlour are we headed to?” he asks Harry.
“The normal one. I know a good girl there.” he says looking at me.
“You getting anything done today?” asks Luke who is sitting opposite me and Niall. He shakes his head.
“Mum wants me to stop for a bit.” He says smiling.
“That’s putting it lightly! She practically begged you.” I say laughing.
“Shut up!” he says in self-defence while we all laugh.
Soon Paul is pulling over and opening the door for us, luckily no one crowds the car but soon there are girls and fans screaming out for certain people as our group of nine and four guards walk down the street to the tattoo place. Luke is quickly by my side and grabs my hand. I look up at him and smile which he returns, his blue eyes sparkling. Louis is suddenly by my side.
“You too, are faarrr to convincing for my liking…” he says still looking ahead but laughing slightly, shoving his hands into his pockets.
“Shove off Louis, it’s not like we have a choice.” I say looking at my blue floral shoes. I feel Luke tense and I frown quickly looking at him. “I didn’t- I didn’t mean it like that, it’s just…” he rubs the back of my hand with his thumb.
“It’s okay…” he says before we hear someone shout.
“Hey, Guys! Louis, so you guys all together now?” Louis flat out ignores the man from earlier and the camera and Luke does the same. I presume everyone behind us does too and without thinking I look directly at him before continuing to face forward.
He bothers us for a few more minutes, some more people stopping to look at us and take pics, but for once the boys don’t stop and soon Paul politely clears all the camera’s away… I think that they are being so cautious for me, which I appreciate but still feel bad. I look at Lou who catches my eyes.
“While I’m getting the tattoos done, you and the lads need to come talk to everyone and say hi.” I say crinkling my eyes and pursing my lips. He smiles and nods. I see the place just up ahead and want to walk faster to get away from the stares. “Think they can close the doors while I’m there? I’m not going to enjoy it if I’m getting questioned every five seconds.” I say looking up to Luke. He shrugs.
“We’ll ask when we get there.” I nod and stand back as Louis opens the door and walks in. it seems pretty empty, which is good as our group comfortable takes up the entire sitting area. I detach myself from Luke’s grip and look at everyone.
“Guy’s, we can all be in here.” I say whipping at my eyes. “Cal? Still getting one today?” I ask looking at him. He smiles and nods. “Great! Uh, Hazz, do you mind staying?” I ask looking at him as he sits in between Niall an Ash. He smiles.
“Getting scared are we?” he asks smiling.
“No, I just know you won’t let Luke give me a shit tattoo…” I say smirking. He smiles and nods.
“lads, there were a lot of girls outside, go say hi?” he asks Louis, Liam and Niall who nod and walk outside. Niall stops in front of me.
“You call me the minute its done! I want to see this.” He says hugging me before walking out.
“Ash, Mike?” says Harry, picking up on the fact that the less people in here the better. They smile, nod and too leave the small room. I go and sit next to Harry. He looks at me before muttering under his breath so I can hear him. “Go sit next to your boyfriend.” Before smiling at me as I subtly go look at the designs on the walls before sitting next to Luke who grimaces clearly understanding.
“Alright, who’s – Ah! Harry!” says a lovely looking girl walking out near us. They hug and he introduces Nikole to Luke who introduces Calum, and then me as his girlfriend. I smile awkwardly. “What do you want today, Harry?”
“Actually, she’s your customer.” He says smiling at me.
“Oh! First time?” she asks. I shake my head politely and move away from the boys and show her my design. “You drew this?” she asks.
“Yeah, I’ve designed all my tattoo’s… oh and Luke has to choose a tattoo for me, but please ask Harry and Cal to check it.” I say laughing as she takes me through to the slightly more private room.
She laughs. “Care to explain?” and I start to explain both the meaning behind my tattoo and why Luke chooses a tattoo for me.
“That’s cool,” she says nodding her head. “Let’s get this drawn up, and I’ll be with you soon.” She says smiling. I nod and go back and have to remind myself to sit next to Luke. He smiles at me.
“All sorted?” he asks. I nod and look at him.
“Please make it something nice?” I ask frowning. He smiles softly.
“I thought maybe not doing it today, some other time.” He says. I nod. It’s like he can tell I’m not yet comfortable with the whole public thing. We wait a few minutes before she comes back with another heavily tattooed man who also greats Harry warmly.
“Cal? Still up for a new tattoo?” Asks the man. Cal looks around uncomfortably.
“I haven’t managed to find one that I like enough to have done…” he mumbles before meeting the guys eye contact. He smiles gently nodding his head in understanding while Luke laughs and shakes his head at his friend.
“Alright, well Tasha would you like to get started? It might be painful because of your ribs so maybe come with her?” she offers who I automatically assume is Harry. He looks like he is about to stand up when Luke is quickly to his feet, raising his eyebrows in what looks like a general greeting to everyone, but we all understand what he is really saying – he’s got this. I stand to join him and he gently takes my hand. I see Harry tense and smile at him and Cal, letting him know it’s okay. I follow Nikole through back to the private room. I lift up the side of my shirt and lie down on the bed. I feel slightly uncomfortable by Luke’s gaze onto my ribs. He sits down next to me and starts playing with my hand to distract me.
Nikole places the stencils onto my ribs where I told her and I hear Luke’s intake of air.
“Tasha, that’s gorgeous… did you really sketch it?” he asks surprised. I laugh at him and nod.
“Got a talented Lady here. You should be proud.” She says before picking up the ink machine and starting the process. I relax into the burn and to the rhythmic sounds while Luke sits playing with my hand.

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