Stay With Me // H.S

Chapter: 15

Chapter 15

Pain is one word to describe the morning after the banquet. I guess being encased in adrenaline the previous night prevented me from feeling the full effect of losing one’s virginity. It wasn’t until I had to stand up Sunday morning that I realized I couldn’t walk properly. Shooting pain in the nether regions stilted my walking which almost blew my cover of not doing the deed with Harry.

Valerie has been on my back since I disappeared for a good twenty minutes after the dinner. Anyone could clearly see that Harry and I were both missing at the exact same time but I just stuck to my original story of calling my dad. I could tell Zayn wasn’t buying it when I stalled on an answer but I just ignored his interrogative looks.

Time would only tell if I would end up as another notch on his bedpost or if he would stick to his plan of using each other as stress relievers. Today is a new day though, and I couldn’t help but feel I was turning over a new leaf. No matter what happens with Harry I know I’ll be fine since classes begin tomorrow. I’ll finally be learning what I need to learn in order to make a step forward towards my dreams. A future I’ll be able to discern.

I was currently putting together my notebooks and making a study timetable when there was a knock at the door. Valerie, who was painting her nails on her bed, gave me a look that essentially said ‘you get it’. When I opened the door Harry was standing there with a smile that showed off his deep dimples. His curls were slicked back and his hands were tucked into the pockets of his tight jeans.

“Can I come in?” Harry said while leaning on the doorframe. I nodded and motioned for him to walk in.

“Well if it isn’t the guy who doesn’t know how to keep his dick in his pants,” Val exclaimed while looking up from her nails.

Harry shook his head, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

“I’m telling you Val, we did no such thing,” I said while walking back over to my desk to put away my outline.

“You’re not fooling anyone. Do you guys need me to leave the room so you can start round 2 or is it round 3 by now?” Valerie asked as she packed up her nail supplies.

“We’re not fucking so will you shut up,” Harry grunted out as he flopped onto my bed.

“Sure, whatever you guys say. I’ll just be leaving anyway,” Val huffed out and grabbed her purse.

I walked over to the bed and pushed Harry’s legs further to the wall so I could sit down. “Where are you going?” I didn’t recall her ever telling me she leaving the dorm today.

“I can’t say. Sorry,” she picked up her jacket and gave me a hug before walking out the door.

When she left Harry sat up, gripped my shoulders, and pulled me down quickly so I was lying next to him, “Why did you do that?”

“Figured we could take a nap together,” he shrugged his shoulders and closed his eyes.

“I’m not tired though,” I tried sitting up but his arms wrapped around my waist and pulled my back firmly against his chest.

He placed a gentle kiss on my forehead, which I thought was odd, and nestled his head in the crook of my neck, “we can talk later, for now we sleep.”

“As long as we set an alarm,” I reached over for my phone and set it to ring in three hours.

“Whatever it takes,” Harry sighed, “Please just close your eyes,” I complied with his words and let my body relax. Harry’s fingers trailed lightly down my sides then slowly rubbed my back as I fell asleep.