Rose ~ (hs)

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*Rose's POV*

My heart pounds at his questions. I'm furious at him for speaking like this and I'm furious at Harry for apparently standing me up. It's been at least an hour since the party was started with no sign of him.

"Her boyfriend is a busy man. He'll be here soon." Penny gives him some attitude right back even though she was surprised. Harry and I are official and she didn't hear it from me.

"Well excuse me feisty red-head. I don't remember asking you." Everyone is shocked at his continued attitude and lack of respect for people.

"Okay buddy, I think you're shut off." Michael interjects and puts a hand to his chest. I feel saddened by Luke and his actions. Why do men think that drinking will automatically solve all of their problems?

Luke tries to argue with Michael but it's no use in his drunken state. They agree that he'll have a cigarette in the mean time. I let them use our private patio so they don't have to go down in the elevator to head down to the ground level.

The main door opens and it's like the world stops. Harry looks breathtaking in an all white top, paired with pants that are patterned in a black and white color-way design. All eyes are on him but he solely looks in my direction.

"Holy fuck is that—?" Niall is almost speechless and I can hear more murmurs and gasps of shock from other people at the party.

"Yes it is. That's Harry Styles." Penny interrupts Niall and his mouth hangs open in shock. Harry's gaze doesn't leave me and his long strides reach me within moments. No words are spoken, his lips immediately meet mine in a hungry and passionate kiss. Harry's hands rest on the small of my back and the other is at the base of my head on the back of my neck, pulling me in. I melt into his touch and it seems like we're the only two in the room. My senses start slowly coming back and I can hear people cheering as we separate.

"My God did I miss you Rose." Harry whispers so only I can hear it in the loudness of the bass. His hands still don't leave their location on my body.

"I missed you more Harry." His smile warms my heart but Penny clearing her throat breaks me from my trance. I pull away quickly but not ashamed.

"Where are my manners? Harry this is my best friend Penny and my other best friend Niall." Harry shakes their hands briefly and they both almost faint. Penny is not as in shock as Niall because she has had some backstory.

"Pleasure to meet you both. Your best friend is certainly something special." He turns to me. "I mean just look at you in this dress, you outshine anyone in this room."

Penny's hands fly to her chest like she's going to melt from how adorable the situation is. We continue our small talk and Harry goes to get us another round.

"Well well well, looks like someone knows how to throw a party after all." Kyla. I don't understand where her attitude came from. I know that I haven't been prioritizing my work family lately, but we're not even that close. She hasn't asked me to do anything either.

"Although I'm not sure how you managed to secure a location as upscale as this." Her eyes scan my designer dress and Louis Vuitton heels. She seems disgusted, but I'm not sure if it's at my outfit or the fact that I can afford something at this price point. She glances over to Penny and Niall with a scowl still on her face.

"These must be those loser friends that you always ditch us for." Penny and Niall both try to speak up but I put my hand up signaling them to stop.

"Kyla, I've never done anything wrong to you. I've helped you out when you've had your problems at work and in school. Please take your negative energy somewhere else, you're killing the vibe." She rolls her eyes and takes a big gulp of her drink.