Darling [h.s]

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Song For this Chapter:

TV Dream- Larkins

"I wanna take you dancing
Like on a silver screen
Still young

We were born into a TV Dream"

Darlene's POV

Maya insisted on coming over and helping me get ready for my night at the bar with Harry. No matter how much I stressed this wasn't a date, she still insisted on making sure I looked my best.

She helped me pick out an outfit, it was a bit more revealing than something I'd typically go for but we still kept it casual enough because the last thing I wanted was Harry thinking I was trying to impress him. Was I? Hell yes, but he didn't need to know that.

The outfit was a simple black v neck paired with a white mini skirt. I had my hair pulled back in a simple pony to keep my hair from getting in my face

"You look hot" Maya said while studying our handy work.

"Thanks" I say sheepishly, I've never been good at taking compliments but I'm trying okay?

Not only did Maya insist on helping me get ready, she also insisted on driving me to the bar. I can't complain though, I would've ubered cause god knows there is no way I could drive home myself.

"Alright, let's get this over with" I sigh, grabbing my purse and making my way towards the door. Maya following close behind me.

"Hey, lighten up, just promise me you'll try to enjoy yourself" She scolds as she begins walking in front of me. I hear her car unlock as we approach.

I just give her a stubborn look before opening the passenger door and getting in before she can continue. But I should've know she'd still pester me the second she got in the car as well,

"Darlene" She says sternly but doesn't continue until I am looking at her.

"I know you're not exactly Harry's biggest fan sometimes, but if your in a bad mood all night then you're just setting yourself up for failure" She says shrugging before putting the keys into the ignition.

I know she's right, and I'm really trying to not be a total bitch but Harry basically tricked me into coming tonight. I know I was the one who brought it up but I didn't think his drunk ass would remember or even remember to check his reminders. If I can't pretend to blame Harry than I'll blame myself and it will put me in a worse mood.

"Hello?" Maya says snapping me out of my thoughts, "Did you hear what I said?" she exclaims glancing over at me quickly.

"Yes" I sigh, "I'll try okay? But if he pushes my buttons I'm not hesitating to be a bitch" I say defensively, crossing my arms over my chest.