Cambridge

Fountain

Rachel's P.O.V.

Once in the bathroom I changed into a pair of high-waisted denim shorts, a white top and a maroon cardigan. I pulled my hair back, twisting it in a way that it came out as a messy ponytail. I added a small white bow and just decided this was as good as I was gonna get.

I could hear voices in the room and got curious.

I flung the door open and saw Harry and Skylar kissing.

"What the hell?" I demanded, my eyes widening.

They sprung apart quickly, both facing me with wide eyes.

"Oh..Hey Rach" Harry mumbled, rubbing his neck awkwardly.

I narrowed my eyes.

"What's going on here?" I asked suspiciously. I mean, let's face it - it's not every daw you walk in on your best friend kissing your brother.

Both of them were now avoiding my eye.

I sighed.

"What about Ashton? Or Luke?" I directed at Skylar.

I noticed Harry's jaw tighten at the mention of Luke's name.

"Look Rachel, I have to go. Can we just talk about this later?" he asked quickly.

I just nodded, giving him permission.

"Thanks, I'll find you - or you find me, I guess" he seemed very eager to leave and within a few seconds was gone.

It was then that I turned to Skylar.

"Okay Sky, I'm totally not judging or anything, but what the hell? First you're going out with Luke. Then you're making out with Ashton and now I find you kissing Harry? You really need to get your shit together" I told her with a playful eye-roll.

She just grinned sheepishly.

I bit my lip then, getting a little more serious.

"Hey, can you do me a favour though? If you're not into Harry, please just tell him. I mean I know he acts like he doesn't care but when it comes to girls he can be pretty sensitive. And I can tell he likes you" I explained.

She sighed, nodding.

"Thanks" I replied.

"So what's this?" I continued, pointing to the stuff on the bed.

Skylar explained all about how the boys wanted us to promote the band and stuff. And so, before heading out I put on the bracelets and necklace.

I wasn't really sure where I was going - I just needed to go for a walk, clear my head about everything that had happened yesterday at the party. Things with me and Louis had gotten pretty heated. Skylar had made out with Ashton. I really had no right whatsoever to be bothered by that but I still was.

I sighed, continuing on walking, past the fountain and to the little café that I had gotten to love.

I walked through the doors, heading straight to the counter. I really wanted some pancakes. Honestly, they always cheered me up. I ordered, and as I glanced around for a place to sit I heard someone call my name.

Spotting the source instantly, I sighed.

Michael, Ashton and Calum were sitting in a booth in the far corner.

"Come over and sit down!" Michael yelled.

I walked over to them slowly, avoiding Ashton's eye.

"Where's Luke?" I asked, sitting next to Calum.