Hard Rock Josh?

8K 226 47
                                    

"And if it doesn't work out?"

"I will take you home myself."

"You have a deal Mr.?"

"Tomlinson."

"You have a deal Mr. Tomlinson."

He grinned at me and held out his hand. I took it and he shook it.

"Welcome to the team."

Laila's POV

I quietly crept back into the room where Harry was luckily still asleep. He was still gripping the pillow and so I decided to just leave him be and crawled into bed next to him. He smiled slightly and mumbled "Lai" before turning to face away from me.

I couldn't believe I was all in. This time I couldn't turn back, no matter what new information I found out about Harry. I had given Louis my word and I was done with battling to pick a side. In a way, I felt relieved. I was able to leave if I got too far in over my head with Harry and he would get to see his family again.

Despite the awful things he has done, he genuinely seemed like a good person. I feel like he just got lost along the way. Of course I'd be talking to him about what Zayn told me, but for now, I really had to focus on getting his files back.

Louis told me that was the first step in turning everything around. I'd simply replace them with identical fake ones that linked all of Harry's past to someone who was deceased. That way, no one would be locked up for something they didn't do.

I was a little unsure of the plan since it involved breaking the law, but I knew in the end, it would be worth it. Everyone deserved a second chance, and Harry would hopefully be lucky enough to get one.

I felt my eyes drooping and yawned, I really needed some decent sleep.

"Lai! Wake up!"

"Mmmmmm," I mumbled and turned away from Harry's voice.

"C'mon love, it's almost noon! We have a lot to do today!" He sang and shook my shoulder. Well he meant to shake just my shoulder, but my whole body flopped around on the bed.

"Alright alright!" I moaned and threw the sheets off my body.

"Get dressed I have all sorts of plans," he grinned with his left dimple popping out.

I grumbled and headed towards the closet to pick an outfit for the day.

"So where are we headed Mr. Styles?"
I asked while walking alongside him down the strip.

"We are going to visit an old friend of mine," he replied and entwined our fingers.

We stopped at the entrance of the Hard Rock Cafe and Harry led me inside.

"Is your friend a waiter or something?" I joked, confused as to why we were entering a huge restaurant.

"Not at all," he chuckled and handed a card to a man dressed in all black. He nodded at Harry and pointed us in the direction of the bathrooms.

"A custodian?"

"You'll see soon enough," he laughed and led me into the men's restroom.

"I'm pretty sure I'm not supposed to be in here," I whispered.

"Why are you whispering? There's no one in here," he whispered back.

I rolled my eyes and he grinned, leading me to one of the stalls.

"Harry I don't have to go-"

"I know love, just trust me."

He sealed the lock on the stall once we were both inside and placed his hand on the wall. I looked at him like he was crazy but soon enough, the tiles on the wall slid away to reveal a dimly lit hallway. He grabbed my hand and started down it.

The wall morphed back into place behind us and Harry had soon stopped at a door and knocked on it 2 times.

It swung open shortly after to reveal a slightly shorter man with brown hair. He grinned once he saw Harry and invited us in.

"Good to see you again Josh," Harry said and patted Josh on the back.

"The pleasure is all mine Styles. Now tell me, what has brought you to my humble workplace?"

"Well, I wanted to introduce you to Laila, and we need to talk strategy," Harry answered and wrapped his arm around my shoulder giving me a small squeeze.

"I am glad we are finally aquainted Laila, I'm Josh," he smiled and stretched out his hand. I shook it firmly and took in the area around me.

"You sure have a beautiful place," I said aloud and he laughed.

"It's too bad I can't live in it."

"Well, introductions aside, it's time to get down to business," Harry said.

"Always Mr. Serious," Josh teased and Harry punched him in the arm.

"Lai?"

"Yeah?"

"Josh and I are going to take a while to discuss our plan so in the meantime, why don't you call your parents? I'm sure that it'd be a good time for a checkup."

"Really? I'd love that!"

"Yeah sure, just be careful what you say," he warned before handing me my old phone.

"Do I get to keep it?" I asked hesitantly.

"Unless you give me a reason to take it," he replied and headed into another room.

Finally I could talk to them. They must be so worried. I quickly dialed my mom's number and after the second ring, she picked up.

"Laila? Honey is that you?"

"Hi mom," I replied, smiling.

"Oh my god we have been so worried! What's going on?! Are you okay? Where are you?" She frantically asked.

"I am fine mom," I laughed. "I'm actually staying with a friend."

"Honey, you can't just stay with a friend without calling! Your father and I have been worried sick! There are policemen looking for you all over the states! What really happened?"

"I met a guy," I responded nervously.

"Lai-"

"No mom, I really did. He's sweet, caring, protective, everything I could possibly want," I interrupted.

"A boy? All of this heartache and despair you've caused, for a boy? You've been gone for 3 months for a B-O-Y???!!!" She yelled.

"His name is Harry."

"Well I'd better be meeting this 'Harry' soon, because you are coming home shortly miss."

"I'm sure we could arrange that," I sighed.

"You will arrange that. Honestly I'm just glad you called. But you'll have more explaining to do when I see you," she warned.

"Of course, love you mom," I smiled.

"Love you too, keep in touch okay?"

"Absolutely," I replied and hung up.

"So, you think I'm sweet, caring, and protective?" Harry teased and walked into the room.

"Oh shut up," I groaned.

"You know I am," he grinned and pecked me on the lips.

"Sureee whatever. Now kiss me you fool!" I exclaimed and he leaned down and planted his lips upon mine.

Author's Note

Sorry if this chapter stunk, I'm super drained right now aha. Too much drama in the fandom lately. Thank you so much for 50k reads!!! I love you! Drag Me Down is perfect and I'm glad Zayn is able to make the music he likes but I'm still sad he left. Hopefully this path will be better for him. Other than that, have a fantastic night/day!

Make You Mine(H.S.)Where stories live. Discover now