Fall ~ Harry Styles

Chapter 8

**2 Weeks later**

Scarlett's POV:

It had been what? Nearly 2 weeks since Chloe's party and the Caleb incident. I'd stayed inside with Harry mostly and the occasional visit of friends, my cuts and bruises were not as prominent now so we decided to go out tonight. Chloe and Holly had just left giving us the details for the university do. We had one of these every couple of weeks. I usually went with my closet friends (Chloe, Holly, Beth, Anne, Leona and Morgan) along with Harry and a few of his mates. I protested at first but Harry had persuaded me; I couldn't stay in and hide my bruises forever right?

"Come on Scar it will be fun" Harry Chirped.

"I know it will I'm just nervous, what if Caleb's there? Or people notice my bruises I can't exactly say I tripped." I grumbled.

Harry tensed at the sound of Caleb's name, but turned towards me cupping my cheeks in his hands.

"He won't be there Scar. I promise you."

I smiled gratefully; Harry had a way of making me feel safe. My lips met his; He instantly pulled me closer to his chest. I tangled my fingers into the curls at the back of his head and smiled against his lips his forehead touching mine. Sighing I released myself from his grasp and stood up of the sofa.

"I better go and get ready if you're so insistent on going to this damn party"

Harry pouted up at me. I laughed at him as I walked away.

"You're idea not mine" I called back.

Harrys POV:

Scarlett had been so withdrawn since what happened with Caleb. Tonight I had finally persuaded her to come to the university do. There was what they called an "Open-Mic night" on and little did she know I was performing. She'd never heard me sing, and the song I had chosen said everything I wanted to tell her but couldn't put into words. I was currently waiting for her to finish getting ready; as usual.

"Come on baby we'll be late" I called up to her.

"Ready!" Next thing I know and my beautiful Scar was walking downstairs in a stunning red dress matched with black heels.

"You look beautiful Scar; as always" I complimented

"Not too bad yourself Styles" She teased, I laughed giving her a quick kiss before leading her out to the house towards the car.

**An Hour Later**

I was chatting to Ben and a couple of my other mates, Scarlett was sat next to me talking to all of her university friends she didn't seem as nervous now probably because nobody had noticed her bruises. My palms were sweating I was so nervous. I was due to go on stage any minute, Scar would be so shocked, she didn't even know I could sing.

"Ok so the next singer we have up tonight goes by the name of Harry Styles and is singing "Give me love by Ed Sheeran; give it up for Harry everybody!"

The crowd burst into applause. This was it. Scar gripped my arm but I shrugged her of, if I looked at her now I'd back out, I know I would. I took my place on the stool slipping the guitar strap around my neck. The lights were fairly bright but I could still see Scar looking at me in total confusion.

"Erm, Before I start I'd just like to say something. Scarlett baby, this one's for you"

I heard a few "aw's" from various girls around the room. I smiled at my beautiful girl before strumming the familiar melody and beginning the first verse.

Give me love like her, 

'cause lately I've been waking up alone,  

Paint splattered teardrops on my shirt,  

Told you I'd let them go...

Scarlett's POV:

Give a little time to me or burn this out, 

We'll play hide and seek to turn this around, 

All I want is the taste that your lips allow, 

My, my, my, my, oh give me love

Harry's voice was perfect. Was perfect in every way possible it was deep and raspy and hit each chord perfectly. The thought that he was singing this to me sent shivers down my spine. I looked at Harry the whole time, he sang the song with such passion and emotion it can't have been a spare of the moment thing, he'd planned this for me. As I watched him my eyes flooded with tears, my friends were all looking to me then to Harry and back to me again. Why am I crying? I felt the tears streaming down my cheeks as Harry finished the song faultlessly.

My, my, my, my, oh give me love

The crowd surged into sudden claps and cheers, from how flawlessly he sang just then. I'd been his best friend for years and I never even knew he could sing, but from the reaction of the crowd I now knew it wasn't just me who thought he was incredible.

"Scarlett...I erm, I have something to ask you..." Harry announced shyly.

He looked in my direction forcing others in the crowd to stare at me too. What was he asking me? I literally had no idea what he could possibly be asking. Wait, he wasn't... was he?

"Scarlett, I never had the chance to ask you properly, so... will you be my girlfriend, officially?" Harry asked nervously. Now everyone in the whole place was staring at me... and I didn't care. 'Cause Harry had asked me to be his girlfriend. Harry had asked me to be his girlfriend! Did he even need an answer! Of course I was going to say yes!

Harry's POV:

I was so nervous. My palms becoming even sweatier as I grasped the microphone. My eyes found hers as I noticed she had tears flowing down her glowing cheeks. She had he most beautiful smile plastered across her face, her pink lips biting down to stop her tears from tumbling.

My eyes lit up as Scar mouthed "Yes..." to me. I ran down the stairs meeting Scar halfway as she leaped into my arms. Where she belonged. With me, and I couldn't be happier. Right now there seemed to be no noise but as we both looked up and fell back down to earth we heard many "aw's" - again - and even more cheering.

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