Fortunately Unfortunate - Harry Styles

22-Prepared

Harry's POV

When I see her text pop up on my screen I try and read it as quickly as possible and discretely since we are prepping for the show. However, Mitch catches me, of course.

"Who's so important over there?" He says jokingly, already knowing who it would be.

"Oh ya know, just some fans." I joke back trying to play it off like no big deal.

"Riighttt, cause you just casually give all your fans your PERSONAL phone number. You are putting a lot of trust in this girl you just met." He is being a bit more serious now. I know he is just looking out for me. Which I of course appreciate. Plus, he is right, I am putting a lot of trust in her, but it just seems so natural. Something about her makes me feel safe and at peace.

I continue to prep the backstage for her with some sugar if she needs it. I looked up what the best way to raise blood sugars in an emergency and Google says candy and juice is a good way. So I have a little basket with those things. I also bought some sugar-free snacks in case she wants a snack that she doesn't have to worry as much about. I put it at a little table in a fairly quiet area. I hope this is all helpful. I know she can take care of herself quite well and probably does not need any of these things, but I want her to feel like she is supported, even if she can do it on her own.

" I know I took a risk with that one, giving her my phone number and all, but she seems like a genuinely down-to-earth, kind person, I don't see her leaking it or anything" And it's true I don't.

"I know you wouldn't have done it if you didn't have confidence about that so I believe you. Just, be careful. Alright?" He pats my back as he takes off to his own dressing room to get ready.

I take the time to reply back. Thinking carefully about how I want to reply. I also want to make sure that they have clear instructions about how to get in. I don't want them stuck outside.

I head to my dressing room to finish getting ready for the show and for when Tiff and Rebecca get here. I don't want to be in the middle of getting ready or something important when security brings them back. I check the time, 6:45, I assume my special guests will be here in about 15 minutes if traffic went well. I get anxious thinking about seeing Tiffany again. Anxious excited of course.

My team comes in to help with the finishing touches for the show. Time flies and the next thing I know I am hearing my phone ding from across the room. I have everyone leave so I can have a moment to myself before everything. I grab my phone to read the message.

Tiffany
We parked and are walking towards
the back side of the Forum.
See you soon!

Harry
Great! Call me if you have any issues

I make sure everything is in place for Tiffany one last time. I also added a few snacks for Rebecca just in case; I don't want her to feel ignored. Maybe I am thinking too much about this. I try to snap myself out of it and just take some deep breaths. I do still have a show to put on and can't get myself distracted too much.

Sarah pops her head in briefly. "Ya ready?" she asks with a smile as always.

"Of course I am, last night was a great show and I am sure the fans will make another great one tonight," I say starting to get excited about going on stage. No matter how many times I do this, I will never not be excited and a little nervous. This is something I will forever be grateful for that I get to do.

"No, H, I meant ya ready for your 'favorite fans?'" She comes all the way in now and sits down on the couch clearly wanting to chat about this.

I chuckle trying to brush it off. "I love all my fans Sarah so of course, I am ready" I try my best to sound confident, her and I both know very well this is unlike me and so we know something different is happening here; but I don't even know what it is.

"Seriously though, what's up? I mean you drive her home, and Mitch is insisting you have a huge crush on this girl. Which would make sense since you have been going out of your way for her since the moment you saw her." I look at her with confusion. How would she know I was watching her from the stage?
"I saw you eyeing her when she was dancing around" answering my question without me even needing to ask it.

"Look, I don't know. It just feels different. Like everything fits perfectly. I am being careful...but I don't want to shut this down when I don't even know what 'this' is yet."

"Hey, you shouldn't have to, I just want you to know we are all here for you. You don't have to figure it out alone alright?" Sarah is always so great at the relationship stuff. She's pretty spot on about when a couple will last or break up or if this person is right for that person, etc. I trust her.

I just smile and nod as she stands up to walk out of the room but before she reaches the door there is a knock.
"Come in!" I yell through the door. Security is standing there.

"Mr. Styles. Just wanted to let you know your guests are here, shall I bring them in?"

"Yes please, thank you." And with that, he walks about no more than 2 minutes later there is another knock.