Truly, Madly, Deeply

4

SATURDAY AFTERNOON THREE WEEKS LATER

Today was the day that Liam and Harry would start boot camp and I found out that they don't have to stay away until after they are voted through to the judges' houses. This was a few days long then Liam would find out if he was good enough. I was nervous for both Harry and Liam. I was waiting around for Harry while he was getting ready to go on stage and sing for the judges. Then later in the afternoon, they had to dance. Liam already did his song and was coming from off stage. Harry took my hand and squeezed it; he was nervous.

"You'll be alright." I squeezed his hand back, "I know you will."

"Thanks love. Just didn't think I'd get this far."

"How come?"

"I don't know. I wouldn't have done it without you, though." He kissed my cheek.

"Anything for you."

They called Harry's name, and he went up there to sing his song. Liam wrapped his arm around my shoulder hugging me slightly. I was proud of Liam, and I was hoping he'd make it past the judges' houses.

"How do you think you did?"

"I'm confident I did pretty well."

"As long as you feel that way. I've been so nervous."

"Why?"

"Because I want you to get through so bad."

"Don't worry about me. I'll be fine."

"I have a question for you."

"Ask away." he said hesitantly.

"So, I was wondering if Harry could just stay at our house. He can stay with me since I have the spare bed."

"You mean like a few days ago when you let him?"

"It was late, and he lives alone Liam."

"So? I don't know him that well so I don't think it's safe for him to be spending the night with you."

"I don't believe you have a say in who I date or what we do."

"Mum puts me in charge of you."

"Yeah, maybe when we were younger, but we're the same age I don't know how many times I can say that." I huffed, "plus mum already stated he could stay."

"What?!"

"I knew what you'd say so I asked mum."

"You're so petty."

"Thanks."

"Wasn't a compliment."

"Too late."

Liam rolled his eyes at me and shook his head. We went to go talk to some other contestants that were just as nervous. Harry came off stage, and he had a huge smile on his face. He hugged me tight and kissed my cheek.

"I take it everything went well?"

"They said I did great. I'm so happy I came here."

"I'm happy for you babe."

"Where did Liam go?"

"I don't know. He just tried to argue with me."

"About what?"

"You staying over."

"Babe you really didn't have to do this, I told you I have a car and a place to stay."

"I know but our house is closer than yours, and it'll save you gas if you just carpool with Liam."

"Are you sure that's the reason?"