A Smile Can Hide It All (A Harry Styles Fanfiction)

Starting To Settle In

Harry's Pov:

After Stella left, I turned to look at Taylor.

"I'm sorry. I really don't know what was wrong with her. She was really nice and then something happened to her." I said, trying to apologize. She just gave me a warm smile.

"It's okay Harry. I know it wasn't your fault, but maybe I can talk to her." She said and I frowned.

"Taylor, you just met her...sort of, but you get what I mean. How are you going to talk to her?!" I said, and she just thought about it for a second.

"Just follow her car, I think I have an idea." Taylor said and I just followed along.

We kept on driving and realized she was going to the hospital. Why is she at the hospital? Maybe she moved to visit a family member or something, although moving seems kind of extreme...I wonder why she's here. Stella really seemed like a fun type of girl, but I could tell she was hiding something. Not something bad, just something. I just feel it, and there's this voice in my head that keeps telling me I need to help her. But no, I'm dating Taylor. At least for now...

"Why is she at the hospital?" Taylor asked me and I shrugged.

"I really don't know." I said and the decided to leave. 

On our way back, we we talked a little about it.

"So how do you know her?" Taylor asked me.

"Well, it's kind of a long story..." I said, thinking back about the moment I first saw her in the airplane.

*Flashback*

I was sleeping next to Louis, when suddenly I was awaken by a sudden harsh movement. Turbulence. At first I let it go, since this usually happens, but then I realized this wasn't like the other times. I looked around, and tried to look around for an attendant. I stood up and as I was walking, I noticed everyone looked scared. But they all had someone besides them, unlike Stella. She was sitting there by herself, frightened with no one by her side. This was nothing like me, but I had the urge to comfort the dark brown haired girl. I started to whisper, telling her everything was going to be alright even though I really didn't know that. I was scared to, but it was better to give her some hope. She didn't boher to turn around and look at me, probably she was just too frightened. Moments later, the pilot said it was all okay and we could go back to our seats. I left and she never turned around, just whispered a thank you, with that soft, gentle voice of hers.

*End of flashback*

"So you met her at the airport?" Taylor asked me. I told her about it, but i had the feeling she was a little jealous.

"Yeah." I said.

"Oh." She said and that was pretty much the end of our conversation. 

I could really feel the tension in the car. I didn't know why if she was my girlfriend, she could just be....interesting sometimes. Don't get me wrong, I really like Taylor, she's a nice girl and a great performer, she's talented and pretty, but something about dating her just dosen't feel right. And it's not because she writes songs about every break up, because in all honesty, if that's the way she can express herself, then no one should have a problem with it. Of course, I wouldn't like to have a song written about me, but I really can't do anything about it so why make a big deal about it? But what I mean is, dating Taylor doesn't feel right. I have the fact all the "fans" are hating on our relationship. I understand that they're just afraid of what she might write, and honestly I hvae the feeling I should just break up with her because if I don't feel good about it, then why would I want to continue lying to her when I can just tell her what I really feel.

Maybe when we get to her house.

***

"So you're saying you don't feel right about us?" Taylor inquired.

"Well..no, I mean...like..." I tried. How do I tell her? OH! I got it.

"Like, look. You're a great girl, you're talented and pretty, and an amazing friend, but I just feel like this isn't meant to be. I don't know if you get what I'm trying to say, but we can always be friends right?" I said, trying to make things right. I didn't want to hurt her feelings, but I didn't want to hurt her either.

She sighed.

"Yeah, I guess I understand." She stopped for a second, and I could see something in her eyes, that told me she wasn't okay with this,

"It's because of Stella isn't it?" She asked me, and I was a little surprised at the random comment.

"What? No." I said.  What did she mean by that?

"You like her don't you?" She asked, trying to keep her vice cool and calm, but I could notice the tension and the bitterness in her eyes. I couldn't help, but get angry at the way she thought about Stella. Stella never did anything to Taylor in order for her to speak of her in such bitter way. Yeah, she was probably jealous but still..

"No, of course not. I barely know her! How can you say that?" I said, rising my tone a little, mad at my girlfriend who was talking in such a mean way, full of envy towards the innocent, sweet girl.

"I don't know! It's just that all the things you've told me that you did seem to point to that! I feel like you don't love me Harry!" She said, frustrated at our argument. 

Wait...did she say love? No. I never told her I loved her. I complimented her, and I told her I enjoyed being around her, but I never said love. That is a very strong word, and I don't think I can use it to describe how I feel for Taylor. Like? Maybe. But not Love. Definitely not love. No.

"Taylor, I need you to understand that I like you. You really are a great person, but love is a strong word, and we both know we haven't gotten to a point where we can really use that word. I'm really sorry, but I just feel like this isn't working out. I'm sorry Taylor. I really am." I said, trying to let her understand. 

"I'm pretty sure there is some other guy that will be lucky and meet you, because you are a wonderful girl. But I don't think I'm that guy." I said, smiling at her and she looked like she was on the verge of tears, but was obviously holding them back.

"Yeah, I guess so.." She said, quietly and I walked over to her, hugged her and kissed her cheek one last time, because I was almost positive she wouldn't want to even see my face in quite a while so...yeah.

"Bye Taylor." I whispered in her ear.

"Bye Harry." She replied and with that, I left her.

I left her, with all our memories, exchanged words, New Year's Eve kiss, everything. 

I realize she's not my best friend, and not an enemy. We're just strangers with memories.

A/N

Ok so I'm pretty sure u guys are happy that Haylor is over and there will be more of harry and Stella later on. Can u guys comment what ship name u guys like for them? Sarry? Harstell? Starry? Stelly? Harella? U guys tell me!! Sorry its short but i havent had time to update thanxxx and at least i posted right?? Kk bye love u guysss And look at Harry on the side!! :)))

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