The Stunt [h.s]

Chapter Twelve

Harry POV

January 27th, 2021

I'm pissed.

But right now I feel like it's wrong for me to feel this way.

After Elsie left me in that hallway after our fight I found myself storming back into the party and finding the nearest drink. I had to take the edge off of what I was feeling. Granted when I really think about it, I didn't even know how I was feeling.

I was angry and you could say I messed up. I found myself in the bathroom yet again but this time with a redhead who said she would keep this quiet. Although the whole time I was with her all I could think about was Elsie. She was the only person on my mind. And I felt guilty.

I haven't spoken to Elsie since the party and it's Wednesday. We've had minimal scenes together but even then she would come as soon as the scene begins and ends up leaving once it's finished. I haven't been given the chance to try and make things better. But it's not like I've been making any advances myself. So I've been watching her from afar.

Call me creepy but I just want to ensure she doesn't do anything stupid. But from what I can tell it looks like she hasn't slept in a month. She tries to make up the facade but I can see right through it.

But even with seeing right through her I don't go up to her and make sure she's okay. I simply turn around and head in the other direction. I just don't think I would be able to talk to her right now and act civil.

I'm going to be honest when I say I don't know how to be a parent. I don't have that big of a responsibility, so I don't get the way Elsie is thinking. But l what I do know is that this is information that I should've heard from her. She should've told me. Not some random person who apparently knows the baby daddy. I shudder just thinking about another man touching her.

My mind is swirling as I drive back to the hotel but once I pull up I watch as my phone lights up, Niall's contact showing up making me slightly groan because I know what he's going to ask. "What do you want Niall?" My words come out sharp as I just want to go upstairs and sleep. Collecting my belongings from the car I can hear the audible whine that leaves Niall's mouth.

"Damn Harry, not even a 'Hello Niall it's great to hear from you!' Anyways I was calling to see if you wanted to come to eat with Louis and me. We haven't hung out just the three of us and I feel like it would be nice." I close my eyes, taking in a breath to keep my frustration at bay.

"Niall I'm not sure tonight is the night to do this. I had an early day and I'm exhausted. I think I just need to sleep." My words aren't lies as I tell the complete truth. I'm exhausted as the last few nights I've had trouble sleeping. I don't know what's been causing it because I was sleeping fine before the weekend.

"Harry, please. We're just going to eat. No club, just a restaurant with some really good food. Plus you must be starved from all of the work you do." As I stand by the elevator I really contemplate pushing the button and telling Niall no. But instead, I turn around with a groan heading back out to the car. I can hear Niall's laughter through the phone knowing that I gave in.

"So where are we going?"

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When Niall, Louis, and I finally sit down at the table after being approached by loads of fans I find myself relaxing for the first time since we got here.

"Well, that was insane." Louis starts the conversation as we all pick up a menu to figure out what we want.

"That's what you get when three out of five One Direction members are found together." With that we let a comfortable silence fall over us as we try to pick what we all want. Once we finally give our order to the waitress I realize that I am getting started down by both of the men sitting opposite me.