Papillon - HS

Chapter 17

Harry Styles' POV

 Tonight has been fucking amazing.

Yes, there have been a few jealousy episodes but what can I say? I'm a jealous fuck.

It was still funny seeing her get jealous too, didn't think she cared about me talking or being around other girls. Shit, didn't even think she cared that way about me at all. Still, I'm glad we resolved it while dancing. She's with me and I'm with her. At least for tonight.

My mind was all over the place as we walked through the streets of Denver. The night was a bit cold and I regretted not bringing a jacket or something to offer to Victoria in case she was cold. It seems she isn't though, she's happily skipping around and joking with the guys. Can't believe how lucky we are to get a coworker as fucking cool as she is. Even if we ignore my feelings towards her, I'm so glad she gets along with all of us, I hope she can finally find the family she always looked for. 

I lifted my gaze from the floor and looked over at her. 

God, she's so beautiful.

I smiled at the sight of her laughing. I shook my head and kept on looking straight, focusing on my footsteps. My mind was buzzing a bit from the alcohol I had to take in order to distract myself from the guys that kept looking at her. 

"Tori!"

We all halted at the sound of someone shouting and looked over at Victoria who seemed to be covered in goosebumps. All of the sudden, she took a few steps and threw up at some random bush along the street. We all rushed to help her, Niall being the one who got to her first. He was quick to get her hair and avoid it being on her face so it stays clean of vomit. The rest of us were simply surrounding her as she finished letting go of the alcohol she drank tonight. I placed my hand on her back and gently rubbed it up and down, trying my best to be supportive or caring or I don't know. All I know is I want her to be okay.

She finished and wiped her mouth with her hand as she lifted herself. She took a deep breath and turned to look at us. She had a serious expression on herself as she studied all of us. Slowly, a shy smile replaced the seriousness. "I'm okay," she said but Louis was quick to respond.

"Never going drinking with you again!"

"No! Don't be like that, Lou!"

Louis eyes widened and he extended his arms in frustration. He ran them through his hair and shook his head.

"First you faint and now you throw up?!"

Victoria groaned as she looked up and then back down. "One time!"

"One time's enough for me!"

"Louis!" she whined.

All of a sudden, from the corner of my eye I saw someone coming near to where we were. I was quick to walk over to where Victoria was, placing my hand on her shoulder. She looked at me and smiled, making me mirror her.

"Tori? Is it really you?" said someone from behind me.

We all turned to look at him, confused as to who he's talking to. Victoria gasped beside me and squealed, breaking free from my touch and running over to where he was. He smiled widely and extended his arms. Victoria was  quick to wrap herself around him, clinging onto him for dear life. He laughed and lifted her, twirling her around as she squealed and laughed. I felt my stomach twist to knots and my hands turn to fists at my sides. 

I looked over at the guys who were as confused as I am. Even Niall looked a bit angry, like he was jealous of Victoria being as friendly with a guy that wasn't in the band or wasn't him. After about a minute of hugging and laughing and all that bullshit, the guy put Victoria on the ground. She untangled herself but kept her hands on his shoulders, pushing herself a bit to look at him and hugging him back immediately.