My Best Friend [H.S]

Chapter Twenty

It's been a few days since my embarrassing break down at the party. Harry is so understanding with everything. I really appreciate his comfort. He is literally the best friend I could ask for.

Anyway, today I decided to surprise Harry with his favorite cookies I make to thank him for all the support he's given me. I walk out of my car with the cookies in my hand. I knock on the door and soon Niall opens the door.

"Ellie! What do you got there?" He asks.

"I just made some cookies for Harry." I tell him.

"Gotcha. Well come on in, Harry's in his room doing who knows what." Niall says letting me inside.

"Thanks," I laugh going down the hall.

I knock on Harry's door and he doesn't answer. I open the door and see Harry and some random girl making out. My heart sinks in my chest. I guess I really do have feelings for Harry. If I didn't I wouldn't be feeling this way right now.

I stare at them wide eyes in shock. I can't describe the hurt I'm feeling right now. I bite the inside of my cheek to stop the tears. The girl notices me and taps Harry to get his attention. He realizes I'm here and immediately stands up from the bed.

"Ellie...what are you doing here?" He asks.

"Uh, I just wanted to uhm bring you some cookies..but I guess you're uhm busy so I'll just go.." I say my voice sounding weak. I set the cookies on his dresser and run out.

I can't be here anymore. I walk into the parking lot trying to remember where my car is.

"Ellie, wait!" I hear Harry's voice. I'm afraid to look back because I know if I do I won't be able to stop my tears.

"Harry leave me alone." I tell him.

"Wait!" He says catching up and grabbing my arm.

"What?!" I say holding the tears back.

"What's wrong? Why'd you leave?" He asks searching for answers in my eyes.

"I'm fine Harry, go back inside." I tell him.

"No you're not, stop lying. What's going on?" He says placing a hand on my shoulder.

"Leave me alone! Just go back in there and be with that girl or whatever." I roll my eyes.

"What are you jealous?" He assumes.

"What- jealous? Harry we're friends." I exclaim. I see hurt flash across his eyes. Why?

"I- sorry I'll go..bye El." He says looking down at the ground.

"Bye Harry." I say.

I can't help but to feel like I hurt him. I see it in his eyes. I always mess up everything.

***
Things have been a bit awkward between Harry and I since our little arguement. We've still been hanging out but I just know I hurt him but I just don't understand why. I guess I was a little rude.

"Hey Ellie?" Lauren says popping her head into the doorway of our room.

"Yeah?" I say looking up from my laptop.

"I gotta tell you something." She says coming in and sitting down on my bed.

"What is it? Is everything thing okay?" I ask her.

"Yeah..but I was talking to Zayn this morning and he asked me to move in." She tells me.

"That's great news! Did you say yes?" I smile.

"Yes I did but I don't want you to be alone." She says.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine." I say.

"I'm really sorry. I didn't wanna leave you alone but this is a really important step in Zayn and I's relationship." She explains.

Next step in their relationship...Liam and I never got the chance to take the next step. I push away the thoughts of him.

"No, no it's okay. I totally understand." I smile putting my hand on hers.

"Thank you Ellie. You're a good friend." She smiles giving me a hug.

"So are you." I hug her back.

Maybe I'll like living alone.

***
So Lauren just recently moved out yesterday so tonight is my first night alone. I thought I'd make some mac 'n cheese and watch some TV. I just finished my shower so now I'm filling a pan with water. I hear what sounds like a rock hitting the window. I go over to the window and look out. Nothings there.

Once my food done I sit down on the couch and turn on the TV. I'm enjoying my food when I hear hangers clinking together in my room. I grab my phone and look myself in the bathroom.

I dial Harry's number and he answers right away.

"Hey," he says.

"Harry! Can you come over right now?!" I panic.

"Calm down El. What's going on?" He says, his voice laced with worry.

"I keep hearing all these noises, I think someone might be in my dorm." I tell him.

"Where are you?" He asks, I hear keys in the background.

"I locked myself in the bathroom." I say.

"I'm coming over right now." He says.

"Don't hang up!" I cry.

"I wasn't planning on it Ellie." He says.

"Harry I'm scared." I whisper.

"Don't be. I'm sure it's nothing." He says.

We stay on the phone until he arrives. I hang up and wait for him to come inside. I hear a knock at the door and am hesitant to open it.

"It's me." I hear Harry's voice say. I immediately relax and feel a bit safer.

I open the door and hug him tightly.

He chuckles, "Now what did you hear?"

"I heard what sounded like a rock being thrown at the window and the hangers clinking together." I say holding onto his bicep.

He nods walking towards the living area window. He looks out of it and sees nothing. He opens it and laughs.

"Ellie it was just a branch hitting the window." He tells me.

"Oh," I say feeling stupid. "Well what about the hangers?"

He walks towards the bedroom, me still holding onto his arm.

"The windows open and so is your closet door El." He says closing the window.

"Oh..." I say.

"It was just your mind making you scared because you're alone." He says.

"Yeah you're right...would you mind staying?" I ask letting go of him.

"Sure." He laughs. "What do you wanna do?"

"I made some mac and cheese if you want some." I suggest.

"Yum!" He says running to the kitchen.