Chapter 21

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Harry POV
I knew it was now or never. I had to leave, return to tour.

"Lexi..." I said. "I need to go."

She looked disappointed, but nodded.

"But, um... Lexi, look. I... I still like you."

"I like you, too, Harry."

"No, I mean... like you, like you."

She nodded. "Yep."

"I know this caused trouble before, love, but I just... I can't- what?"

"I like you, too, Harry," Lexi laughed. "You're fantastic." I stared at her, not believing her words.

"Really?"

"Yeah, but I'm with Killian now."

"Oh. Right." And just like that, all my hope deflated.

We stood there awkwardly.

"Do you like him better?"

"I don't know."

I couldn't take it.

I couldn't take it.

I couldn't take it.

"God, Alexandra," I hissed, pulling her body close and bringing my lips to hers. "I freaking love you so freaking much."

She looked at me, shocked.

"Now do you know?"

She thought for a moment. "I... I... I don't know, Harry. I... I'm sorry."

"Hey," I said. "It's okay. Think about it?"

She nodded, and I walked off to the car, buzzing like a drug addict after a fix.

Lexi POV
I loved Harry. I knew it. Sure as I was born. But did I love him more than Killian?

That kiss had actually answered it for me.

Yes.

But I couldn't tell Harry until I talked to Killian.

Me: hey Killy. How's my favorite unfortunately-named boyfriend?

Killy : I'm great! Just won Dungeons & Dragons w/ Uriah, Tate, and Arthur. You?

Me: I'm okay

Killy ❤️: just okay?

Me: yeah.

Killy ❤️: is anything wrong?

Me: idk... I just need to talk to you, Killian.

Killy ❤️: okay. Sure, be at your room in .05 min. (Or like 15)

Me: k.

Killy ❤️: Ilysm

Me: ily too

What? It wasn't a lie. I did love him. As a friend. Maybe even more. I don't know.

Killy ❤️: bye! xoxo 💘😍❤️😘

Me: bye. x

I hoped I hadn't been harsh.

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"What?" Killian asked.

"I... I'm breaking up with you."

"Why?"

"Well, I could give you the whole It's Not You, it's Me speech, but you wouldn't buy that. Even if it's true. Killian... I'm in love with," I gulped, "somebody else."

"What? Who?"

"H-Harry Styles."

He stared at me for a moment before busting out laughing. "For-a second-I thought-you might-be serious," he gasped.

I didn't laugh. Just stood there, waiting.

"You're serious."

I nodded.

"You don't know him, Lex."

I took a deep breath. "I do. We-"

He held up a hand, silencing me. "I don't wanna know how you know him. If he makes you happy, go for it. Whatever." I could hear in his tone that he was slightly angry.

"But maybe I can prove you're happier with me."

"What... What do you mean?"

"C'mere, I'll show you," he said, voice husky.

And I walked over to him, eager to see if he could really prove that I was happier with him.

A/N: Hope you enjoyed! AGH SO INTENSE. Ilysm. xoxo,
S&P

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