CORIE
The next morning I woke up in Harry's arms. So much had happened between us last night.
One second we were arguing, the next we weren't, the next we were kissing and he was touching me in places I'd never been touched.
The whole thing left me speechless.
Harry was still asleep, probably sleeping off his alcohol. A frightening thought crossed my mind as I laid there. What if he didn't remember a thing? What if that incredible moment would just be for me?
Just as I second guessed everything that happened between us last night Harry pulls me close and kisses my forehead. I let out a sigh of relief.
"Cor?" he calls.
"Yes?"
" Are you hungry?"
I sit up and eye his messy beautiful bedhead, "yes I am."
Sliding from beneath me he heads straight to the restroom while I slide my pajama pants back on.
After we both brush our teeth and wash our faces, we head to the kitchen where the most amazing smell is coming from.
Niall, Louis, April, Liam and Margo were at the huge kitchen table. For a second I had forgot she came with me yesterday.
"Hey Sleepyheads," April smiles eating grits.
" Morning guys," I say as Harry points to a chair that I can sit in. He playfully shoves Liam to the side and begins fixing a plate.
After he's done he sits it in front of me and makes himself one.
"Who made all of this?" I ask looking at the amazing breakfast.
" Liam and I," Margo smiles.
" Thanks," I say to the both of them as Harry sits on the kitchen counter eating his food.
" So what's on everybody's agenda today?" Liam asks.
" Well Niall agreed to come to the beach with me and everyone else. It's like a tradition to skip school, go to the beach, then back to The Troc. Do you want to come Liam?" April asked.
" Uh nah, I'll probably just stay in tonight."
I noticed that about him. Every time I saw them out partying Liam would be elsewhere. I guess with his girlfriend.
" Hell no, you're coming with us. You're gonna have a ball, I'll make sure of it," Margo exclaimed stuffing her face.
" I like this girl," Harry said winking at Liam.
What was that about? I mean everyone loved Margo but what does it matter if Liam has a girlfriend? Unless Harry was talking about for himself. He wouldn't do that after the night we just shared. Right?
"I guess I will be joining you guys," Liam grins.
" What about you Harry?" I ask hoping he'd say he was coming. I didn't want to seem clingy but I really did want to spend more time with him sober.
"I have something to do," he says looking at his phone.
Oh. I tried to hide my disappointment.
" On second thought, I'll be there," he continues sitting his phone down.
"Is that a good idea, I mean Mike will be there," Margo said glancing at Harry.
" Who the hell is Mike?" he's terrible with names.
" He's the guy you attacked yesterday," I answer hoping to avoid the rest of this conversation.
" Oh that guy, I don't have a problem with him as long as he keeps his hands to himself."
" Mike probably is so hungover he doesn't realize what happened. He wouldn't put his hands on you," Margo laughs.
"I wasn't talking about me."
HARRY
Layla had been calling me all morning. I'm guessing she wanted to know why I didn't come over last night and why I was ignoring her all morning. I didn't feel comfortable talking to her around Corie, though Layla wouldn't have minded if it were the other way around.
Last night blew my mind completely and I wanted to go further. Corie wouldn't have allowed it, then she would've thought I was pressuring her and I did not feel like chasing her through the streets of Los Angeles.
I wasn't in the mood to go to the beach or hang around a bunch of football jocks but I wanted to be near Corie. I needed to be.
Something was definitely wrong with me. I didn't understand why I wanted her so badly. Of course I wasn't ready for a relationship and I'd hope she wasn't either. We were just having fun. Maybe we could be friends with benefits.
While Blondie, Liam's new prospect and Corie went back home to get dressed I sat and talked to the fellas.
"Zayn still asleep?" I ask sitting on the living room couch.
"Yea I guess the twins wore him out, you didn't hear them last night?" Liam asked drinking his water.
Shaking my head I thought back to the only sound I heard last night, Corie moaning in my ear. Just thinking about it turned me on.
"I didn't hear anything," Niall said turning red.
" Someone got laid," I taunted shoving him.
" Maybe..." he says confirming my accusation.
" What about you? Did Corie snap on you yesterday?" Lou asked peeling an orange.
" No Corie and I had a really good night."
" So you finally screwed her?" He continues to pry.
" No and stop talking about her like that prick," I say defensively.
" Sheesh sorry, you're right I guess. I like her, she doesn't let you do what you want."
" What are you talking about Lou? I still do what the hell I want. We're going to be friends with benefits, but I'm going to be the only guy touching her," I say. Just the thought of someone else looking at Corie pissed me off.
"Does she know that? " Niall asked.
" What do you mean? She should, I never said I wanted a relationship."
" Sometimes it's your actions, don't screw it up, she's a great girl," Liam chimed in.
" Whatever. Anyway what about Long Legs? You two were getting close," I grin.
" Margo? Oh no we're definitely just friends. We stayed up all night just talking, nothing more, nothing less."
" Uh huh. Sounds like you like her," Lou said.
" How does that sound like I like her?" Liam questioned.
" Who stays up all night talking to someone they don't like it? She intrigues you, it's nothing to be ashamed of," Lou laughed.
I wanted to admit he was right but then they'd clown me for staying up all night talking to Corie.
Of course I liked her, but I don't do relationships and I have my reasons.
