Love in the Spotlight

Ch.9: Astrid & Henry

Astrid POV:

"So you finally figure out who Henry really is good for you" Heather said as the waiter place our order. Me, Hannah and Heather are sitting in Olive Garden cause Hannah said and I quote 'I'm Craving mid pasta that is actually Great' what ever that means. I like Olive garden, on the other note Heather and Hannah squealed when they saw each other. They were like high school kids meeting each other after spring break. Apparently they hadn't seen each other since Hannah's high school graduation. "Yes I did along with who his sister is" I said with a pointed look at Hannah who grins. "yeah the amounts of videos trying to guess who I'm when he talks about me is insane. If my identity is reveled right now I would be a millonare." Heather chuckled. "That brings me to my question Why is your Identify is secret?" I asked confused. Henry always talks about his sister every chance he gets, but when anyone asks who she is he avoids the question like the plague. Some rumors even says that he makes sure that every interview he do will not mention Hannah's identity.

"It was Henry's decision, something happened when I was in middle school and Henry in high school." She sighs like whatever happened still keeps her awake in the middle of the night. Just the thought of it make me wants to find whoever did it and make them pay for it. I wanna protect this sweet girl. "Henry was in band during middle and high school plus he played hockey and chess. You know those nerdy boys who are super hot, that was my brother. So having an older brother who is smart, athletic, and hot made the popular girls befriend me." Heather put a hand on her shoulder to comfort her. "You don't have to tell me if you don't want to." I said calmly, yet I wanna know everything so I could take revenge. "No it's ok. I was new to the school and didn't have friends so I hang out with the popular girls, I wanted friends but they wanted to sleep with my brother. They thought that being my friend would help them be closer to him." She laughed mockingly before continuing. "They used me. Not hanging out unless he was there or they will see him. Asking for tickets for his concerts and games during his time in collage and high school. I ignored a lot of red flags. During my junior year in high school they started to threaten that they will cut me off cause they can't hang out with Henry anymore. At that time he was working on his debut album. I had enough and cut them off. No one wanted to hang out with me except few people. I was ok with that honestly. Henry saw what his influence did to my life so he changed my school and made the decision to not disclose me to the media until I finish collage."

Heather gave me a tight lip smile before saying. "I have known Henry for years now and the only reason I know Hannah is because I came to visit him once and she was there, we clicked that day." She took a sip of her drink befor saying "only few people know who Henry Haddock's sister is his uncle, his best friend and my brother and I, no one else". I nodded. "I'm really glad that I got to know you" I said.

Hannah is the most sweetest person I know. She is funny and smart. She did not deserve anything that happened to her. I just hope karma taught those kids their lesson cause if not I could do it. I'm sure Henry and heather would love to join me. "You know my brother go to your college maybe I could tell him to keep an eye on you." I suggested remembering that Aaron my brother go to the same university as her. I'm sure Henry would like the idea and have a little peace of mind knowing she is not alone. After all both of them do not live in the same state and Henry most of the time is not in the country especially with the world tour coming. She grimaced at the idea before saying "yeah we will see about that later. But now, answer me, Do you like my brother" she changed the subject. however the new subject made me blush. "What no-" I stutter. "liar liar" she said while heather laugh. "I don't really" I pretty much lying right now. "Liar She do. She has a crush on him" Heather outed me. so much for a bestfriend. "well yes I do Find him attractive." I said blush is still on my face. "ah don't worry my brother do find you attractive too, he is like a teenage boy who light up every time he hears your name" Hannah said making me blush harder. I think back to the movies where we spent time cuddling and when we were at the book store. we almost kissed that day. And I will be lying if I said I hadn't wished Hannah came when she did or that I don't dream about it a lot. I always wake up hot and bothered after it and it won't leave my mind. Also I always feel his arms around me when I watch something or reading. My mind keeps replaying the feeling of his arms around me all the time.

Heather laughed at Henry's state which is another reason that made me blush "oh man I do need to see that please tell me you have a video" She shook her head. "maybe next time Sorry." I shook my head as they both turn to me with that look "I have nothing to say so don't even try" I only see them smirking. "I swear guys there is nothing for me to say." Heather said "On we will be the judge of that young lady" with that question after question came. God I'm Screws.

Henry POV:

"So Heather and Hannah went out" Jack asked as we entered the bar at the hotel I'm staying at. "yup." I said popping the p at the end. This morning Astrid came along with Heather to pick Hannah up for girls day which is them talking about me I bet, my plan was to stay in my room an work on the new Song Astrid send me. She had sent 5 songs now. three I saved to work on when I'm back and one I had finished so I could let her listen to it and the last one she sent today.

However Jack called me to hang out. Apparently Elsa is having a spa day with her sister today and he was bored. So here we are. "So... who is this girl Heather talked about" his grin is visible even throw the glass and hiding. How many people have heather told about Astrid. I won't be surprised if the janitor asked me about her. Gobber even called me last night to ask about Astrid. "So that why you wanted to hang out and here I was thinking you missed me " I gasp. "don't be dramatic of course I missed you but I also want to know what is going on" he says
rolling his eyes. I chuckle and start talking, telling him what happened. From the moment I got here till yesterday.

"wow... So do you like this girl?" he asked taking a sip of his drink. I also took a sip from my drink as my mind drifts back to yesterday the way she felt being in my arms while in the cinema. me leaning against her in the bookstore. The way every smile and every look has affected me lately. every night I go to sleep thinking about how it would feel having her in my arms. Our moment in the bookstore playing on repeat in my dreams. Deep inside me I know that I like her. However the rational part of me, a.K.a my brain, says that I should keep her at safe distance. if
Someone saw us together and posted it she will get most of the whiplash. So long as we are not officially together or I'm not dating any one then any girl I'm seen with will for sure get the hate. Tried it before and I almost ruined the girls life. thank god Goober denied everything and handled the situation. It why I don't date anymore. Cause I just know that I will feel guilty if anything happens.

I looked at Jack before saying with a sigh, "I don't know man." he nodded he knows what I'm thinking without saying anything, he is really one of the few people who really knows me well. And I'm thankful for him and everything he does for me. Don't know what I will do without him. "talk to her man. Tell her the truth and let her make the decision" he says. "Beside she already met your sister so if she still tolerate your ass then she will put up with the media" I laugh as I punch his shoulder. "you are not wrong. I will tell her maybe next week." I say he threw me a look before saying. "Isn't your next concert in three days. You are joking man." He shook his head. It was in fact next week. "We will see how everything work out".