Little broken birds {ed sheeran & One direction fanfiction}

Chapter 9

 (Harry’s POV)

Can’t say I didn’t see that one coming.

Well, no. I didn’t realise she’d react quite in that way, but as soon as I saw Ed put his lips on hers I could tell it was too much for her, or rather too soon. At first she kissed him back, but then she broke off and ran, tears escaping her eyes.

But no one else seemed to understand what had happened. Not even Cloe, her best friend. They all seemed so confused, but they weren’t the important ones.

Ed. He looked so upset when she just ran out like that. He just dropped the microphone, walked off stage, and went into the VIP room round the back.

It was a good idea, yeah everyone here was technically of ‘VIP’ status, but the room was just for the band, our girlfriends, family and any close friends.

Ed was the only friend who fell into the ‘close’ category.

I followed him in there and was saddened at what I saw.

He was sat on the sofa, head in his hands.

Anyone would have thought he was just fed up, but I saw the tears in his eyes.

When he heard the door open he turned around. Then, seeing it was only me he returned to his sorry state.

“I thought she liked me man.” he whispered.

I hated to see him like this, he was my best mate. The thing is, I can see the way she looked at him when they were on stage. She obviously has feelings for him.

Maybe it’s just too soon for her.

“Look Ed, I think she does like you. Just, she hasn’t realised that yet.”

he looked at me like I was crazy.

“You saw the way she looked at me after I kissed her. she looked horrified! And then she just ran off, like she couldn’t stand to even be close to me.” He murmured.

“She hates me doesn’t she?” He said it more as a statement than a question.

I sighed. I knew exactly what it looked like to Ed.

“No, she doesn’t hate you Ed. you’ve just gotta, give her some time. I probably shouldn’t tell you this, but she broke up with her boyfriend last night.”

He groaned. “Why didn’t you warn me? You knew the guys and Cloe were all egging me on to make a move. If I’d known…”

“I know, and I’m sorry. I would have told you but there wasn’t time, I didn’t think she’d do that.”

It really hurt me to see my two closest friends so upset, and over each other.

“Just, maybe you need to take it a bit slower with her. I know how it was with she who must not be named, but I think Izzy still needs some time to heal. She was with this guy for 4 years; you of all people know how long it takes to get over someone after that sort of a relationship.”

I saw a wave of something cross Ed’s face. He looked upset, and I could see all those long forgotten feelings that he still had for his ex-girlfriend. I shouldn’t have brought it up, his relationship ended almost a year ago with the girl but it was evident that he still had feelings for her.

“Sorry man.” I whispered. He just sighed.

“It’s okay. What was I thinking anyway? I met her like what, 6 hours ago, and I kissed her. What the fuck is wrong with me!” he yelled, slamming his arm against the table, trying to get rid of his anger.

“Listen, I’ll see you later Ed, but I’ve gotta go and find Izzy. She’s out there somewhere, on her own. But there’s nothing wrong with you, just give her time man. and try not to break your hand again.” I muttered as I walked out of the door. 

I was good when it came to comforting friends, even if I did say so myself.