Speak Now (One Direction)

Chapter Eight

A few weeks passed at a fast rate, and prom was slowly approaching. I spent most of my time at Harry's flat, so I wouldn't have to deal with all the drama at home. Every morning, either my mom or dad were having hushed conversations with lawyers over the phone. I was jst so sick of it all. 

And I think thats why I had picked Harry as my escape. He made me feel comforted, he was the glue that kept me from falling apart. I was slowly falling harder for him, becoming more attatched. It scared me, because what would happen when he went back on tour? He'd be gone for months on end and who knows how I'd end up.

The standard five minute warning bell went off. Back to reality.

I shut my locker lightly, trying to avoid the noise that would just add to the throbbing headache that had appeared in english class. I started down the hall at a quick pace, my geography text book in hand when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I spun around so quickly that I almost lost my balance. 

It was Jackson. Jackson Hughes. The, Jackson Hughes, that dated Hailey for 3 years. He had a smile plastered on his face, and I shot him one back. I hadn't seen him around in a long time. Whenever I did, he had his head down in the hallway, walking fast to avoid stares and whispers. Out of everyone is this stupid school, he probably understood me most. We both lost our best friend that day, we'd both been pulled through hell.

"Hey, Jack. Whats up?" I asked.

He fumbled with his fingers. "Well, prom is coming up and well, I was planning to ask Hailey, but." He looked at his feet for a moment. "Will you go with me? As friends?" He smiled at me expectantly.

"Of course, Jackson." I smiled in reply.

**

*Harry's Point of View*

Monster's Inc played in the background, but what I was really focused on was Moxie. Her head was rested on my shoulder. Her eyes dripped tears, which ran down her cheeks and slipped into her hair. It really upset me to see her like this. It was hard to keep a smile on her face lately, with all the drama flooding her life. But it wasn't even the divorce this time that had her upset. It was Hailey.

At the beginning of the night, she'd explained what I'd missed while I was gone. It really caught me off guard, knowing that Hailey ended her life. She had always been the girl who had a positive outlook on every situation, and I know that kept Moxie grounded. 

When I asked her why she was only telling me this now, she answered with a reply somewhat along the lines of I don't like to think about it. It made total sense. Except the fact that she was most definitely thinking about it now, so what caused that?

"Mox, what happened to make you bring this up with me?" I asked.

She tucked a curl behind her ear and sighed. "Jackson asked me to prom today."

My heart dropped. In the past week or so, she'd mentioned prom a couple of times. I hadn't really given much thought to it, but I thought it would be fun if I was to ask her. But of course, somebody had me beat.

"And you said yes?" I choked out.

"Mhmm." She mumbled.

Her big green orbs stared up at me. Her pupils were wide and watery, a tear threatening to spill over on the edge of her lash line. I wiped it away as it pushed over, and crashed my lips against hers. Her lips were still for a moment, but then decided to react and kissed back softly. I licked her lower lip, pleading for entrance. She granted, and I deepend the kiss. Electricty flowed through us, and I felt at peace. I had never felt this way with Lauren. Or with anybody else. I was in love with Moxie, and I had never really stopped. I just needed to accept it.

She pulled away, and clinged on to me. I held her tight, rubbing circles on her back. After a few moments, she loosened her grip and stared way up back at me. I gave her a comforting smile. She shot one back.

"Mox?" I said.

"Yes, sir Styles?" She answered.

"I'm in love with you." I replied.

AUTHORS NOTE:

Hiiiii guys.

AN UPDATE? OML IS JENNA OK? IS SHE EVEN ALIVE? IS THIS EVEN HER?

why yes, yes it is.

Im alive and im ok, ive just been swamped with homework. and cheer practice. and more homework. and sometimes reality shows ahaha.

Cute? Sad? ADORABLE AS FUCK?

im sorry im just really tired.

i apologize for the length, but sometimes short chappies are good chappies.

Awwww, I finally mentioned Hailey again. Shoutout to those who were wondering about her. 

HERES SOME TRIVIA:

a). What chapter did I mention Hailey in previous to this one?

b). How did Moxie and Harry meet?

c).What chapter did Moxie tell Harry how she feels?

WHOEVER ANSWERS ALL THREE CORRECTLY FIRST WINS A SHOUTOUT AND DEDICATION IN THE NEXT CHAPTER WOOOOOOOOOOOO.

I wont do a shoutout this time for my past chapter but ill do a double one next time okkkk c:

ok ill stop rambling now and let you get on with your life.

I LOVE YOU YOU NUGGETS. especially you @nutellaoreos

~Jenna