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Chapter 3

He stood there and eyed me as if he hadn't just surprised me. I didn't ever expect for him to actually show up at the studio even though I had definitely hoped he would. I was sure that he would have an assistant pick up his design. Now that he's here I don't know how to react or what to say. Should I act completely normal even though it's quite the opposite? It's not everyday that you have a conversation with famous and then they show up at your job. But then again nothing seems normal to me these days. Everything that I do in this city is seemingly new to me.

"Um...hi...you came" I say trying to sound happy but struggling to get the words out. The words come out a bit choked and I just want to run away. Run away from the unknown and curl up in my bed at home. Instead I just look at the floor and hope he doesn't think I'm overly weird and awkward even though I am. 

"Yeah, I thought I would come myself and run the risk of seeing you here," he says with a cheeky grin. He looks at me as if waiting for a response but I don't say anything back. I'm at a loss for words. What am I supposed to say to that? Was he trying to flirt with me? "Is it okay with you that I came?" he asks cautiously.

"Yes, yes, of course! I'm in no position to tell you where you can and can't go," I ramble. I internally smack myself for sounding like a fool. But I can't believe that he would think I don't want him here. That's the complete opposite of how I actually feel. He seems to let out a breath that he had been holding in.

"Well then. Please take me to Jeremy. This is the first time I've been in here. I like it. Very cozy" he says. He is polite and sort of quiet. Hopefully I didn't make him feel weird or uncomfortable around me. I don't know exactly where Jeremy is so I just decide to take him to Jeremy's desk. The realization hits me that I must look ridiculous next to Harry since I'm so much shorter and not nearly as attractive.

"Wait, how did you work on your design with Jeremy if you haven't been here before? Doing it over the phone must be kind of hard" I reply. He must've been too busy to come here. Maybe he was in the UK and couldn't come into the studio. Or maybe he just didn't feel like making the drive here. Either way it seems like quite a hassle to try to work on a design without actually being in the studio.

"We actually worked on it at my flat here in the city. Jeremy just said I had to come to discuss the final details and stuff." He says as we finally make it to Jeremy's desk and past all the other people walking around in the studio.

"Oh, that makes sense...Can I ask you something?" I say curiously. I really hope that I don't come off as nosy and obnoxious to him.

"Sure, what's up?"

"What the hell is a flat?" I say shyly. I feel embarrassed for not knowing and asking what seems like a very stupid question.

"It's what you Americans refer to as an apartment" he says with a slight laugh. When he laughs I notice the dimples in his cheeks crease slightly and wish that one day I can make him laugh or smile enough that they crease fully. I realize how stupid that actually seems since he is a celebrity that I've just recently met and will probably never see again. Oh but a girl can dream.

"Oh...that makes sense. Anyway this is Jeremy's desk and I'll go look for him and tell him you're here. Um..make yourself at home?" I say but it comes out as a question. I quickly walk away and towards Clover. She is organizing her makeup and tools when I walk up to her in a hurry.

"Well look who's in a hurry. What's up?" She asks when I get there.

"Um Harry Styles is here to see Jeremy about his design. I took him to Jeremy's desk but he wasn't there so I told him to wait while I looked for Jeremy" I whisper loudly trying to be secretive. I know that Harry probably couldn't hear us, but for some reason I feel the need to whisper.