As You Are // H.S

Twenty Two.

Alexis Cooper.

I woke up crushed between Harry and the wall his bed was pressed up against, but I woke up happy nonetheless. I decided I'd go out and buy breakfast and bring it back for Harry, I knew he'd appreciate it.

I pulled the blanket from off of my body, causing Harry to let go off me and curl back in to the blanket because of the cool air. I smiled at his relaxed face, and the gently snores coming from him before pushing myself up and awkwardly climbing around Harry, off of the bed.

I left his apartment quietly, heading to mine where I took a shower and got ready quickly, and headed out to a cafe that served all day breakfast.

"Hi! What can I get you today?" The man behind the counter asked, I quickly scanned the menu written up on a chalkboard on the wall, ordering two coffees and two breakfast wraps to take away. The man nodded, giving me a price I paid, I gave him my name and stepped to the side to wait.

I jumped slightly as two hands were placed on my hips from behind me. "Alexis, darling." The all too familiar voice whispered in my ear. I jumped away and turned around as fast as I could blink, to see Andrew standing with a devilish grin plastered on his face.

"You don't get to touch me, or call me that." I snapped quietly, not wanting to cause a scene. He put his hands up in defence.

"Alright, tiger. Calm down." He said sarcastically. I rolled my eyes and sighed loudly.

"What do you want, Andrew?" I said, feeling slightly defeated.

"Ah, can't greet my favourite girl?" He responded, I perked up quickly, because Harry had said that to me before, and I didn't want him to be compared to Harry in anyway possible.

"Don't say that." I replied instantly.

"Ooh, quite defensive, darling. Don't you miss me?" He questioned, I knew he was trying to push me. "Because I miss you, so much." He continued, placing a hand on my shoulder, which I pushed off instantly.

"I got rid of you for a reason, leave me alone, Andrew." I snapped again, relief washed over me as my name was called from the counter. I walked over and grabbed the food and coffees, thanking the man with a friendly smile.

"That's enough for two, moved on darling?" Andrew talked, yet again as I walked past him.

"Leave me alone." I repeated, walking away from him but not before hearing him mumble 'I know where you live, darling.' I wasn't sure if I was meant to hear that, but I did, and I wasn't going to let him scare me. Not anymore.

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When I got back to Harry's apartment, I let myself in and saw him in the kitchen with his phone to his ear.

"Yeah that's great, Brittany - I don't know I'll have to see - yeah I'm pretty busy these days - yeah, look I've got to go - okay, you too, bye." He talked in the phone, and all I was wondering was who Brittany is.

"Who's Brittany?" I blurted out after he ended the call, snacking my hand over my mouth instantly, causing a laugh from Harry. "Also.. I brought breakfast." I said, trying to make up for my outburst. Harry continued to laugh.

"You're cute." He started. "And thank-you. Brittany? She's an ex, I ran into her at the store when I was at my mums, and she just called me to tell me she's in town." He told me honestly and straight up. I really respected that. He must have seen the look on my face, because he quickly added. "You've got nothing to worry about."

"I wasn't worried, I can't be, we aren't dating." I mumbled, and his face fell.

"Yes, but I only like you." He said and I smiled.