Papillon - HS

Chapter 23

Harry Styles' POV

We all left Lou's room, the guys all going in different directions and towards their rooms. I followed behind Victoria, trying to grab her hand to walk her over to her room. She noticed and was teasingly retracting it, suppressing soft giggles when my fingers brushed against her. I chuckled and tried again, extending my hand, fingers almost grabbing hers before she pulled it away.

"Hmm, what do you think you're doing?"

She shrugged, feigning innocence. "I don't know what you're talking about."

"I don't know what you're talking about," I repeated in a mocking voice. I extended my hand again and grabbed hers, finally. I laced my fingers through hers, "shut up and let me hold your hand."

Victoria laughed and tried to get her hands off my hold but I grasped tighter. She groaned, rolling her eyes playfully, "ugh, I guess you win."

"With you by my side? I always do," I say, winking at her. I chuckled when I saw her looking down, cheeks beginning to taint red. We walked together until we reached her room, Victoria pulled her key from her pocket and turned to look at me. She smiled and hugged me, taking me a little by surprise. I smiled against her hair and placed a kiss at the top of her head.

"See you later?" she asked and I nodded. Victoria opened her door and waved her fingers at me, closing the door slowly and leaving me in the hallway. I sighed happily and walked over to my room. My room was a bit far from hers so I had to hurry up in order to be ready in time. The guys are always up my ass saying how I'm always the last to get ready. Which is true, but I need my time. I had a feeling tonight was different though, my heart was racing in anticipation of seeing Victoria again. 

I reached my door and opened it quickly, turning on the water in the shower as soon I stepped in. The water was warming up as I removed my clothes quickly, throwing them around my room in an effort to be ready quickly. I stepped in the shower next, already thinking about what I would be wearing. For the first time, I didn't feel the need to take a long shower, all I wanted was to be out the door and ready to see Victoria. I stepped out, letting my head fall and running the towel against my head to dry my hair quickly. I then dried off my body and secured the towel around my waist.

I left the bathroom and picked up my discarded clothes, throwing them on my suitcase as I took out the clothes I would be wearing tonight. I decided to dress up a little more than other days. I wanted to look good for her, wanted her to know I was willing to make an effort for her. Victoria always looked so fucking amazing, using clothes that fit her body perfectly. My breath was always taken away at the first glance my eyes caught at her whenever we went out. I laid out my clothes on the bed and got dressed. 

I left the shirt unbuttoned and returned to the bathroom. I passed a comb through my hair, blow drying it a little as well. I brushed my teeth, sprayed some cologne and looked at myself in the mirror. Will she be into this? I sighed and began buttoning my shirt, just the last two buttons. I looked at my watch and noticed a had a bit of time before everyone was meeting at Lou's. 

Well that's a first, I mumbled under my breath. The brightest idea popped into my head and I smiled at the thought. 

I returned to my room, grabbed my phone, wallet and key, then left. I felt myself practically skipping as I made my way through the hallways. I finally stopped at my destination and took a deep breath, feeling my smile widen as I let it go. I knocked three times and waited for a response.

"Who is it?!" I heard someone shouting from the other side of the door.

"You're partner in crime, of course," I responded, my stomach feeling anxious at the thought of her opening the door.