The Switch

Chapter 18 | Harry Trance

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LIV.

The next few days in London flew by. Harry continued to take me on multiple dates to high class restaurants. He never seemed to disappoint, and every evening I would come back to the hotel in a daze of affection for him. Piper loves to make fun of me for it, telling me I was always in a "Harry trance."

I recall one time when Piper, Louis, Niall, and I were all hanging out and she brought it up.

Piper said, "Wow, Liv, for once you're not in your Harry trance." I was a little mortified, and hissed, "Piper!"

She giggled as Louis and Niall looked at us with confused expression. "Her Harry trance? What's that?" Louis asked. "It's where she only talks about Harry and can't think of anything else. It usually happens right after he's kissed her," she explained with a smirk. I felt my cheeks flush as Louis looked at me, an amused look on his face. "Wow, Olive, I didn't know you were that boy crazy."

"I'm not boy crazy," I rolled my eyes. Piper coughed loudly, implying that I was indeed boy crazy. "You guys are ganging up on me," I whined. They both just started laughing, clearly enjoying working together. I noticed Niall was oddly quiet, and glanced over at him curiously. He seemed to not be listening, and I asked, "Nialler, you good?" He looked up, yet avoided my eyes. "Yeah, I'm fine."

It was embarrassing at the time, but know when I think about it I just laugh. I guess Harry really does have that affect on me.

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Niall I were walking back to the hotel. We had just been at lunch together, and he was walking me back to my room.

"That sandwich was amazing," I gushed about lunch.

"See? I told you I know the best places around here to eat," he grinned.

"You were right. It was really good," I agreed with a smile.

There was period of silence before I spoke. "So, Nialler, I know almost everything about you now, considering we've hung out so much. But there's one thing we haven't talked about: your love life!" I said this last part loudly and with great bravado, making him laugh.

"There's not much to tell, honestly. I mean, I'm known for being the member of One Direction that's always single. I've dated a few girls, but not that many. Not as many as Harry anyways," he chuckled.

"What do you mean, not as many as Harry?" I asked, curious.

"He just dates a lot of girls," Niall said, being cautious with his words as I was one of those girls. "He flirts a lot too. It's what he's known for."

I thought over this, not saying anything. Before I knew it, we were already in the hotel elevator. I pushed out floor button, and gazed at the wall.

"Liv?" he asked suddenly. "I know I should of warned you earlier about Harry, but please just be careful around him, alright?"

This took me by surprise, and I looked at him, slightly irritated. "Niall, I think I can handle it. Really."

He pushed the matter on, despite my attempts to brush him off. "Please listen. I don't want you getting hurt."

"He's not going to hurt me. He's been nothing but sweet, I don't know what you're talking about." I argued.

"Liv, it's for your own good. Just be careful, that's all I'm saying. He's broken hearts before, and I don't want yours to be-"

I cut him off, frustrated and annoyed. "Niall! Just mind your own business! It's my relationship, not yours."

"I just don't want you getting hurt, especially by Harry."

"Why do you even care so much? Just leave it alone," I snapped.

I walked out and towards my hotel room, leaving Niall standing in the elevator.

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Sorry for the short chapter, but it was purposeful. :)
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