Trust [ Harry Styles AU ]

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It had been three weeks since the incident happened and every time I pass by Amber I still get triggered. Nevertheless, Harry and I only have small conversations at work. Rarely outside of work, he's been busy with meetings everyday and I don't want to stress him out more so I keep my distance. That's the least I can do as a sorry for distracting him.

"Emma!" Koby suddenly appeared at my desk,"Can I ask you a question?" He then proceeds to lean in and starts to whisper while looking around,"Do you think I have a shot with Aaliyah? I've been trying to read her body language and I can't figure out if she's into me."

"Um why are you coming to me for help?" I question as I continue to answer the mail.

"Don't you girls talk amongst each other? You've got to know something." He pleaded.

"We do. But the thing is none of you dumbasses are brought up." That was a lie. The truth was that Aaliyah has asked about him at least twice.

"Ouch..."

"What are your intentions with her anyway?" I knew Koby was a nice person but I couldn't risk it. She had a beautiful soul and I didn't want him to be crushing it.

"In all honestly I wanna take her out, get to know her, treat her right... and eventually fuck her."

I was in shock.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"I–was– you just caught off guard."

"So you think I got a chance with her?"

"I'll ask her but quit being a loser and do something yourself. Don't just try to read body language."

"I try but I just get tense when she's around. I've never get this shy with a girl. I'm suppose to be this charming good looking guy that isn't awkward..." Koby really doesn't seem like he wants to play with her. He actually seems genuinely interested. Can't believe I doubted him for a second.

"Hey guys!" Aaliyah chirped as she can up to Koby and I, causing us to both jump,"What are you two still doing here. Aren't you guys hungry?" It was clearly obvious that the two fancied one another, and all they needed was a slight push.

"We were uh–discussing about your plans for tonight?"

"My plans?" Her face was full of confusion, still not understanding what I was trying to get at.

"Aaliyah what are you doing on this fine lovely night?" I asked once again.

"Well uh–nothing? Wh–"

"Well Koby over here,"I gesture our attention towards him, and oh boy this dude looked paler than snow,"He wants to take you out to dinner, tonight, at seven?"

Her eyes go wide and her mouth opens and closes like a fish,"How bout it?" I speak up when I get no response.

She regains conscience and shyly smiles at the ground,"Yeah, sounds like a plan."

He watches her leave not breaking contact until she's completely out of sight,"What was that!"

"I got a little too excited," I laugh and pick myself up,"But hey I did you you a favor, now when I need something you owe me," I wink and hook our arms together,"So what outfit do you have in mind?"

When the clock strikes five thirty that means that everyone gets to go home, but for Maggie when that clock hits five-ten she's out and this time she's left me without telling me. Her thought process was probably that I can catch a ride with Mr. Styles.