Or So It Seems (h.s.)

Chapter 10

*LAINY'S POV*

"Noo, we didn't shag.." I rolled my eyes and laughed into the phone.

"You didn't even get that far!?" Violet yelled, acting surprised.

"Nope!"

"Wow, innocent, innocent girl."

"Hey, i think i've gone all the way with more blokes than you have!" I fired back in my defense. It's not like i'm inexperienced, i'm 18 for heavens sake.

"So you're calling yourself a slut?"

"Shut it or i'm hanging up.."

"Alright, don't get you're panties in a wad, princess." She spoke as i brushed my hair.

*dinnng**diiiiing*

"Shit, i'll talk to you later, someone's buzzing in. Bye!" I quickly threw my phone on my bed and sprinted downstairs. With a fast motion i opened my front door, only to be surprised with a huge bouquet of Roses. In shock, i took the roses from the small delivery guy and nodded at him.

He pulled his hat from his head and told me to have a wonderful day.

"You too!" I yelled after him as he walked away.

The roses were absolutely incredible. With the brightest shade of red, they showed not even a wink of age. These must have cost a fortune! I filled my nose with their refreshing scent and searched for a card.

Harry is seriously so sweet, i couldn't wait to see what cute remark he probably scribbled on the card.

I found a little white piece of paper hidden in the blooms. My smile faded. I scanned my eyes over the printed words.

"You haven't changed a bit, baby. I'd love to see your gorgeous face and remarkable body again. ;) meet me for dinner tomorrow night at the fancy restaurant by the lake. Reservations are at 7:00.. Wear a tight dress.

-James"

My pulse sped up and i pushed away the flowers. I did not want to see James again.. but the thought of how angry he would be if i stood him up frightened me.

I knew he would completely loose control of his muscular body. What am i supposed to do.. Maybe i could just act like it never happened or pretend like i didn't even receive them.

Just then, a familiar ringtone echoed throughout the room. The tune of Truly, Madly, Deeply hinted that it was Harry. My eyes grew wide as i picked my phone up.. Should i even tell him?

"H-hey Harry" i nervously mumbled.

"Heellloo" he chirped.

I swung around to look at the clock.. It was 10am.

"Whats up?" My voice was quiet.

"Nothing, i just missed the sound of your voice.."

I sighed and smiled at his cuteness.

"Is something wrong?"

"Do you think you could come over for a second?"

"You want me to come back to finish what we started yesterday?" He snickered.

"I'll be right over then."

"Oh shut up you cheeky bastard." I laughed and hung up.

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I swung the door open. "It's about time!!!"

"Sorry-sorry, i tried to get here as fast as i could.." I glanced at the smoothie in his hand and gave him a blank look. He raised his hands up in defense. Tugging the wet beanie off his head, i grinned and whacked him with it. He grabbed it back and slid it onto his curls. He looked like a model..

I walked over the dining table to pick up the note. Harry took it from me and mumbled it aloud. He lowered it and gave me a fierce look. The air was stale. All goofiness was set aside. I bit my lip.

"What is this?" His voice was low. He glanced over my shoulder at the bouquet and then back at me.

His demeanor was stern as he loomed above me.

"Are you going?"

"I-i don't know.. That's why i called you.." My body seemed to wilt up while Harry's stiffened.

"What if he hurts you!?" He boomed. His jaw was tightened in anger. The rain changed from a sprinkle to a downpour outside.

"If he did, it would be worse if it was out of anger from me standing him up than him just being his normal self.."

He hesitated but then stood tall again.

"You're not going.."

"But-"

"You're not going, i said." His anger began to scare me a little bit. I almost gave up and obeyed him, but i couldn't let him get away with that.

"You're not my dad, Harry! You can't just control me like that. I can make my own decisions, if you haven't noticed! Why are you even getting so mad!?" I clinched my hands into fists. My nails dug into my palms.

"I'm just trying to help you!! I only want what's best for you and i don't think this is a very good idea." "And I'm obviously going to be upset when you're thinking about going out with another guy!"

"I can go out with whoever i want to! It's not like you own me, you aren't even my boyfriend yet!" I watched as his face drooped a little. He closed his eyes and rubbed his face.

"Won't you just listen to me!?" He nodded and I relaxed my features a tiny bit. "I know how he is.. The angrier you make him, the scarier he gets." I placed my hand on Harry's chest.

"I don't want him to hurt you either.. He would go after the both of us.." I whispered. He grasped my tiny hand into his big. It felt so nice having him care for me but he shouldn't be so overprotective.. That isn't fair.

"If he pulls anything i will beat the living shit out of him.."

I patted his chest and laughed. Our gazes collided and we just stood there for a moment. Those green eyes were like nothing i'd ever seen before. There were so many things going on in them.. Like Harry was just taking everything in.

"So, you think i'll be you're boyfriend in the future, huh?" His raspy voice gave me chills as he brought his hands to the small of my back. I snaked my arms up to his neck and tugged on the loose curls hanging out of his beanie. We began to slow dance in the middle of my apartment.

"Well, i-i uh-"

"Why not now?" He smirked down at my hopeful face. My smile spread to my eyes..

"What are you on about, Styles?" He twirled me around before pulling me closer to him.

"Lainy Jackson, would you accept this proposal to be my partner in crime, and be my girlfriend?"

A pink blush crept up my cheeks.

"hmm.. I always have been a Harry girl.." I winked.

"I would love to be your girlfriend"

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lol i've been waiting for this moment for a lonnnggg time :) i hope you guys liked it!

-Lily