Remember When

Chapter 1

Aria-Harper's POV

　

A few more steps. A few more heavy breaths. My heart races as I see the red line before me. Cheers errupt as my feet hit the ground in a rhythm. Out of the corner of my eye, I see my opponent exceeding faster beside me. I push myself, not caring that I will probably feel the consequences later.

I fight through the pain rising in my left leg. I here a cracking sound just as I fall over the finish line. My ankle throbs with pain. It must be sprained.

I feel strong arms wrap around my shoulders as they pick me up. I lean on them for support as I accept the trophy. I turn and look into the eyes of my supporter. "Hi." I smile.

"Hey, beautiful." he says, turning me around to embrace me into a hug. "You did wonderful." he pulls me close and whispers in my ear. He looks down at my ankle with a concerned look."Are you ok? Do you need me to take you to the hospital?" he says. I laugh at him."No, it's probably just a sprain. You know you can't protect me from every little cut and sprain I get." I say, looking into his eyes.

"I can try." he says. "Come on. I"ll carry to the car and we can get some ice on the ankle." I nod and he helps me stumble across the field. Many people stop to congradulate me on winning the race and then tell me how strong I was to finish the race even though I had a sprained ankle and all that mush. That stuff doesn't matter though.

We get to the car and Breton helps me into the passenger seat. "I feel like the luckiest man on earth right now." he smiles before leaning in for a kiss. I turn quickly so his lips touch my cheek. I close the door and he walks around to the drivers side. "Babe, why won't you just kiss me already?" he asks. I sigh and turn to face him. "I told you....I'm...not ready." I say. The truth is, I have never kissed anyone before and I just don't want to throw that away. Breton may be my boyfriend, but Im even sure he's the one.

"Yeah, but I love you...and you made me think you loved me." he says, brushing my hair behind my ear. "I do...love you." I say.

"Ari, we have known eachother since we were kids and we have been dating for three years, now." he says.

I look at him again, observing all his facial features. "But....what if it's not...what I hope it is? What if after all these years of waiting...it isn't...special..."I say. His cheeky smile fades and he starts the car.

　

The radio turns on and it's that same tune....you know the one....

　

　

"You're insecure, don't know what for.."

　

In my frustration, I turn it off forcefully. I turn and look out the window as if nothing had happened......but something did happen.....a long time ago...

-----9 years ago-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I hear a knock at my door.  When I go answer it I find my two best friends standing outside.

"Breton!  Harry!" I say as I hug them.

"Hi Aria!" They both say with excitement.

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Breton and Harry have been best friends with me since 1st grade.  I did everything with them, they were practically brothers.  Our favorite activities were making cookies, playing restaurant, and putting on a circus for our friends.  When we got older those activities changed.

That day we played restaurant, Harry and I were the costumers, while Breton was the waiter.  I remember looking into Harry's beautiful green eyes. 

Breton came over to take our order, we told him what we wanted, and he brought us food.  Harry and I ate and talked.  After that I had a crush on Harry.  Breton, Harry, and I, got together all the time.  Even as we got older I liked Harry.  We were 13 or 14, still seeing each other all of the time.  I fell in love with him more and more everyday.  Every time I looked into those deep green eyes I got lost.  Breton started hanging out with us more, talking more, he was such a goofball.  I heard stories like "Breton likes you" and "Breton wants to ask you out" but I didn't believe them.  We were just friends.  But, when we turned 15 Breton asked me out, I still felt like I had feelings for Harry.  But, I didn't want to make Breton feel bad, so I went out with him.  We've been dating ever since, and I wish I didn't say yes to him asking me out.

When we turned 16 Harry auditioned for xfactor, I knew he was going to because he talked about it since he was little, how he was going to be a star.  I always kept in touch with him, we texted and called.  Eventually, Harry was in a boy band called one direction, I was so happy for him.  But, one day I texted him, called him, tried everything to talk to him, and he never answered.  I figured he didn't care about me anymore and he moved on with his life, being in a big famous boy band.  I have never forgotten about him, but Breton has, or at least it seems like it.  Every time I mention his name, Breton gets jealous and quickly changes the subject.

Breton used to be my best friend that I could tell anything too, now I'm not so sure.  He's a nice guy but, I just don't know.

"Aria... Aria... Aria!"  I jump and whip my head around to face Breton.

"You're home babe." He says with a smile.  "I'll miss you.  I love you Aria-Harper."

He says this very silently, very sweetly, it reminds me of Harry. 

"I gotta go", I say running inside.

Breton is yelling at me, but I don't pay attention.  I run into my room, shut the door, lean against the wall, and slide to the floor.  I'm on the verge of tears, I try to hold them back, but I can't.  I start bawling.

I say under my breath "I love you Harry."