The Way Things Change

Chapter 35

I felt like I was flying. And I literally was. All the anxiety and doubt had left me and I felt free. I was sitting next to Liam. He was being all secretive. But right now I didn't care. I was so happy. Nothing could go wrong. This tour was going to be awesome.

I couldn't believe what had just happened. I just couldn't. I was speechless. I was just grinning and giggling for the whole flight. And apparently all the boys already knew what was going to happen. How could they though? Niall swore he wouldn't tell. But they were all happy about it, and they already started teasing. I guess that was never going to stop. Or at least not for a while. But they weren't mean.

I should probably call Eleanor, Danielle and Perrie. They should know straight away! And I would see El and Dani again in three days, when they would come watch the boys, and stay for a while. God I missed those girls. Perrie had invited me to join her and the rest of Little Mix at the wireless festival at the end of the summer, and I had accepted. It meant that I would travel home for a week, and then they would come back to London one week later. I was looking forward to it. I really wanted to spend time with Perrie and then I could get to know her friends as well. And I could watch them perform. This was really going to be the best summer.

When we landed I immediately called Eleanor. She wouldn't stop screaming when I told her, so I hung up on her and texted her to call me back when she had calmed down. Then I called Perrie. She was really exited as well but Zayn took my phone, and held onto it for 15 minutes to talk to his love. Meanwhile Harry and I had a quick conversation. We didn't want the fans or the paps to get suspicious, because we didn't even know where it was going, so there had to be NO PDA in public. Maybe it wouldn't be so hard, since the paps were already used to me hanging around the boys, and they had sort of lost interest in me. They couldn't think of anymore stories.

The minute I got my phone back I called Danielle. She was happy for me, but I could hear that something was wrong. So, as the good friend I was, I asked her. She told me the most disturbing thing and it immediately brought me down to earth again. She and Liam had broken up. Again. This time it had been a mutual decision, but I could hear she was upset about it. And that was probably what Liam had kept a secret on the plane. Bastard. Why hadn't he just told me? Now I became sad. I had to talk to Liam, to see how he was doing. And Danielle wasn't coming after all. I had been looking forward to spending time with her again. She had promised to give me some dancing lessons when she was here. She told me they were still on, but right now she just needed to get away for a while. I understood, whished her the best and hung up. I marched over to Liam at once.

"Why didn't you tell me? Why? This is a big deal, you shouldn't keep it to yourself!" I blew up in his face. There were too many emotions running through my head.

"So I guess Danielle told you right? But calm down. It's really not that big of a deal. We have decided to stay friends and this time around I knew it was going to happen. We were just not happy together anymore." He kept calm, but I could still see the hurt in his eyes.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to yell at you, I just whished you told me. But hey, you know I'm here for you right? If you need to talk you know where to find me. And we should really workout again. It would be good for you, you're getting a bit fat" I teased him lifting the mood. Luckily he laughed at my bad joke. He hugged me tight. "Thank you. For being a good friend." He placed a kiss on my forehead.

***

It was good to se everybody again. They all looked well rested and we were ready to kick some ass. And I was loving America so far. Eleanor came on tour and I loved having her around. The boys were busy, so we could spend time together. We went shopping and I got her into the gym with the prospect of a massage afterwards. She really didn't like the gym that much. Sure she had to exercise to keep in shape, but she didn't love it like I did. But I found it fun to have her around. It was completely different training with a girl compared to boys. It was less competitive.

Josh and I still spent a lot of time together at the gym, but not one on one anymore. I couldn't do that with any of the boys anymore, since they became more and more hooked on working out. I hoped it was my doing, 'cause that would mean success for any personal trainer. Actually getting people to love working out. And here in America I got to meet one of my idols: Jeanette Jenkins. The Hollywood Trainer. We had a good talk together, about everything really. She was really fit, but a little too bulging for my liking. But she really could whoop everybody's ass.

***

"Come on babe, we're going out" Harry said. We had been staying at the hotel most of the day, because the boys had a day off. I really didn't feel like getting dressed up. Yep I had gone back to my laid back style again. But I liked dressing up a bit better now. But today was my lazy day.

"Where are we going? I really just want to stay in." I whined.

"No. I'm taking you out on our first proper date. I've already made the reservation."

We had been taking it slow and it had been 2 weeks now. I really liked this. We were having fun, there was no pressure and he really was doing everything to make me happy. But going on this date also meant that we were going out in public together.

"So we're kind of making it official that we are dating?" I asked hesitantly. I wasn't sure about this. Did I want to? Okay I wanted to. I wanted everyone to know that Harry had chosen me, of all people, he chose me.

"Yeah... If you want to?" He grabbed me by the waist and pulled me close. His eyes were almost begging me. "Look babe" my heart fluttered at the word, "I want to show the world that you are mine and mine only. Please?"

I put my arms around his neck looking into his eyes.

"Yes, I would like to go on a date with you. I'm certainly ready for the world to know that Harry Styles actually wants me!" I giggled a bit. "Even though I'm clueless to why."

He leaned down and kissed me passionately. "Because you are the most beautiful girl I've ever seen." He whispered against my lips. I blushed. He always did that to me.

"But what should I wear? Is it anything fancy?"

"You just go in sweatpants and a t-shirt and you will still outshine every other girl." God he was so cheesy. But he said it to me, which made me feel really good.

I punched him playfully on his chest. "Oh shut up. Seriously, what should I wear?"

"It's not too formal, so a simple dress would be perfect."

"Okay, and now let go of me. I need to get ready" I was squirming, trying to get out of his grip.

"Not before you give me a kiss."