Salute » Harry Styles

Chapter 32

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God, this was probably the worst idea I have ever come with. Could I be anymore stupid? Was I really going to go through all of this trouble just to keep a secret from Anne?

"Jade, we're here," Theo says, snapping me out of my thoughts.

I sigh. "Oh yeah... uh, let's go." Theo just sends me a smile, making me feel better especially in this awkward moment.

We exit his car, walking up the long and narrow driveway of the mansion. When we reach the door, I hesitantly tap my knuckles against the wooden door.

"Don't worry," Theo says, placing his hands on my shoulders as well as noticing my discomfort. "I'm here, so I'll help you hide your love for Leigh-Anne." I try not to cringe when he says that.

I smile gratefully up at him as the door swings open. Anne smiles brightly at the sight of Theo and I together.

"Come on in, you two!" Anne exclaims, opening the door even wider to allow us inside. I swallow hard as I enter the mansion first, Theo behind me. The house seems a lot quieter than I assumed it to be.

"Where are Gemma, Perrie and Candy?" I ask Anne, twiddling my thumbs nervously.

"Oh, they wanted to go see the garden out in the back," Anne says, waving her hand nonchalantly. We have a garden?

"Forget about that. Theo! When were you going to tell me that you're with Jade?" Anne exclaims, clapping her hands happily.

Theo rubs the back of his neck nervously. "Well, Jade and I wanted to hang low for a while before telling you. After all, Harry doesn't even know."

Anne's face falls partially. "Oh... are you going to tell him? Oh gosh, I hope he doesn't... do anything violent when he finds out."

"Why would he act violent?" Theo asks defensively.

"You know Harry, he's very territorial and angry with almost everyone. He Chose Jade and he won't be happy about you being with her," Anne says with a frown.

"Wait," Theo says, facing me with hard eyes. Uh oh... "Has Harry ever hurt you? Physically I mean." Looking back at the memories, I do not believe Harry ever hurt me, even when I believed that he was an egocentric bastard.

"No, of course not," I say almost too defensively. Theo gives me an odd looks at the sound of my tone. "I mean, I wouldn't let him hurt me because I don't see him as often anymore."

"Good, because I don't want anyone hurting you. And if they do, I will kill them because you're mine and you do not deserve that," Theo says, placing a warm hand to my slightly red cheek. It is only then when I remember that Anne's presence is the only reason why he is acting affectionate towards me.

"Aw, that's so sweet!" Anne squeals slightly and I cannot help but laugh at her behavior. "I'll leave you two alone and not bother you." And like that she leaves the room with a very large smile on her face.

"Thank you so much for doing this," I say, breaking the thick silence. "Honestly Leigh-Anne and I couldn't... uh thank you enough for what you've done for us." Gosh, this is just getting even more awkward by the minute.

"I mean, I'd do anything for you. Sure you turned me down but you're still a friend to me," he says with a warm smile. "And I hope you do know that if Harry ever hurts you, just know I will help you in every way."

My face burns furiously. "Thank... thank you, Theo. I'll... uh keep that in mind."

He smiles. "I don't mean to be rude but I should go. Shailene might worry if I stay here too long."