In Love With My Bully - Harry Styles (One Direction Fanfiction)

Chapter 17 - Float Down, Like Autumn Leaves (e)

Chapter 17

Float Down, Like Autumn Leaves

Harry's POV

I saw her smiling, laughing, blushing and just generally being happy. Just like the last three years never existed. Like she was Maria again. Our Maria. My Maria. Every time I saw her, I wanted to run up to her and kiss her and tell her how sorry I am. But I couldn't. I had to show her I was sorry. And anyways, she had built a pretty thick wall in the past couple of years. Well, I guess she did have her reason. She didn't let anyone in. She became quieter and less into other people.

Years ago, she was a great, outgoing person. She loved to party and making someone smile. Now she barely smiles, herself. Well except for today. Courtesy of me. I smiled knowing that I made Maria smile.

'Harry, schools gonna be finished soon.' She said. I glanced at the clock and noticed it was three. I popped my coat on. We said our goodbyes to Helen and promised we would return. We stepped outside letting the cool breeze hitting our face. For November, it wasn't that cold. And it's sort of winter now. I looked over to Maria.

'God! I haven't seen her in a long time.' I said, talking about Helen. Just making small talk.

'Yeah. It was nice.' She smiled back. Her lips curving upwards. I concentrated on her lips for a new more seconds. When I realised I was staring. Hopefully, she didn't didn't.

'Hey Ri,' I said to her and stopped.

'Yeah?' She said to me and turned around.

'There's something I've wanted to do for a long time.' I whispered as I closed my eyes and leaned in. I could tell that Maria was mirroring my actions. Our lips were almost brushing. I felt something warm in my heart. Something, I hadn't felt in a long time. But then I felt her lips move away from mine and onto my cheek. It was a great feeling but it missed my lips. My skin tingled but then my heart dropped as I realised she wasn't here. She had run away.

I have just figured out that i sound like a fucking girl.

I trudged my way back to school. Kicking rocks every so often. I made my way back to form and didn't see her for the rest of the day.

Maria's POV

Who does he think he is? Just taking me out and almost kissing me like that. I have mastered the skill of not letting anyone in. I'm not let that go to waste just for some guy.

But Harry's not just some guy.

A small voice said in my head.

I ran home and picked up my guitar. And started playing the C chord. I started singing the song I wrote called 'I almost do'.

I bet this time of night you're still up

I bet you're tired from a long hard week

I bet you're sitting in your chair by the window

Looking out at the city

And I bet sometimes you wonder about me

 

This bit was meant for me and Harry:

I bet you think I either moved on or hate you