Harry Styles Imagines and Preferences

Comforting and The First I Love You

Harry's P.O.V.

As soon as I approached the front of Y/N's house I bolted out of my car and ran as fast as I could up her front steps. I'm sure to any bystander on the road I looked like a psychopath, but I had to comfort her as fast as possible.

She told me on the phone about how her cat of 16 years had passed away from cancer and I wanted more than anything to console her. I didn't bother to knock on the door so when I opened it I saw Y/N curled up in a ball on the couch with tears brimming her eyes and the pillow. 

Despite all of the crying she clearly had done, she still looked beautiful. Without saying a single word, I walked over to her and wrapped my arms around her. I didn't want to upset her further by making her speak so all I did was hold her in my arms.

She croaked out 'thank you' to me and I swore I felt my heart break into two. Hearing the one you love scramble for the strength to speak is one of the most devastating feelings in the world.

I wish I could take away all her pain, I could handle it, but Y/N is too fragile. 

She sobbed and sobbed and my heart broke more and more. I held her so tight I could feel my arms tense up, but I didn't care. She was more important than anything in the world and I want her to know that.

"I-I love you." I croaked out and as soon as I did I regretted it. In her darkest hour I decided to grow a pair and finally tell her I loved her...what the hell is wrong with me?

She looked up at me with puffy red eyes and I bit down on my lower lip to try to stop any more mistakes from escaping my lips. Her eyes widened and my gaze lowered.

I felt like a complete idiot who just ruined a perfectly good friendship because I allowed my feelings to cloud my better judgment. 

"What?" She croaked and I closed my eyes trying to come up with an excuse. 

"Nothing, forget it." I said softly and as politely as I possibly could. She raised an eyebrow and I bit on my lower lip harder.

"I know what you said, I just wanted to make sure I heard it right." Y/N said. Her voice was hoarse from the sobs she let out earlier and I wanted to slap myself even more so.

"I'm sorry," I began and she shook her head no. 

She even laughed a little and nuzzled her head against my chest. "I love you too," she said sweetly and I saw her eyes light up.

I knew she was sad and so was I, but I couldn't help but let the sliver of happiness course through my veins when I heard her say those words. Those very words lifted my spirits and made me feel like I could do anything. 

I squeezed onto her tighter and didn't let go. Now that I had her, I couldn't lose her.