The New Girl

Chapter 28 - Advice

-Aurora Jones' Point of View-

"What would you like to do today?" Luke asked, while we drove home.

I really didn't feel like doing anything today, especially after what Harry said to me. I felt like crap and wasn't in the mood to go around town with Luke. I appreciate Luke trying to cheer me up, because he knew something was wrong the moment I sat next to him, but I don't think I'll be able to bounce back from this right away.

"Can you just take me home? I don't feel like doing anything today, but lay down and take a nap." I chuckled, trying my best to hide how I really felt.

I wish Harry didn't get to me so much, I wish I could be able to shrug off anything he does to me. Unfortunately, that isn't possible for me. I know I won't be able to hold this in for much longer, but I couldn't tell Luke anything. I felt bad leading him on like this, but I do have feelings for Luke. I just... have the same ones for Harry too? I don't even know anymore.

My phone, suddenly, vibrated, making me slip it out of my pocket.

iMessage from Sabrina:
"Hey, I was wondering if you'd like to come over? You seemed a little off today, in lunch, wanna talk about it?"

If Luke saw through me, then so did Sabrina. She's the only person I can talk to about this, so that's where I'm going.

"On second thought, can you drop me off at Sabrina's? She just texted me, saying she needed something, so I gotta go help her." I smiled.

Luke placed a hand around my shoulders and pulled me closer to him, "If she could help you feel better, then I'll take you. I can't believe that bastard Harry hurt you-"

"Woah, wait. Why do think I'm upset because of him?" I asked, feeling a bit odd.

Luke cocked a brow, "You were fine before you went to go talk to him, it's obvious he said something to you that upset you."

I sighed and placed my head on his shoulder, "Well, you're wrong . He could never do anything to upset me." I lied.

Luke smiled, "He sure does care about you, huh?" He chuckled.

I raised my head and turned to face him, "Why do you say that?" I asked, confused as to where all this was coming from.

Harry was a sour subject for both Luke and myself, we could never talk about Harry without arguing... so we just leave him out of the conversation. Which is why I was so confused of Luke asking so much about him.

"Well, for one, you're the first girl he ever got into a fight for, let alone three. He had many girls, but he's never fought to protect one." He chuckled.

I already knew this, but he was only being a friend. He's always going off about how he has to protect me in order to keep my father's respect, it's just Harry being Harry... I guess.

I rolled my eyes, "That's nothing, Luke. I'm sure, if it lead to it, you'd do the same, so that doesn't really mean he cares about me more than any of my other friends do." I chuckled.

He sighed, "Aurora, he stopped doing what he's used to do for you. That's-"

I shook my head, cutting him off, "No, he didn't. He's back to his old habits with Daisy, so you're wrong. Now, can we stop talking about Harry?" I smiled.

He laughed, "Alright, we're here anyway. I'll see you tomorrow?"

I nodded, "Of course." I smiled.

His lips enveloped mine, but I didn't feel the same sensation I did with Harry. I know I shouldn't be comparing the two, but I just can't help it. There's just something about the way Harry makes me feel, that Luke can't match up to.

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"What the hell?! Why are you just telling me this now?!" Sabrina snapped.

I should've known Liam would've been here, since they have been dating for a while. It didn't matter, either way, I trust both of them and told them everything. Which left them both speechless. They didn't think Harry and I were anything more than two people who put up with each other.

"Wow, I didn't think Styles was capable of doing something like that. I knew he has hurt plenty of women, but I didn't think he'd intentionally hurt you. It's weird." Liam sighed.

Sabrina rolled her eyes, "He's obviously jealous, Jones. Seeing you with Luke must have hurt him, so he wanted you to feel how he did."

Harry? Jealous of Luke? Not possible. I really thought he had actual feelings for me, but he, all of a sudden, stopped everything right when I asked if we could continue. It makes no sense and it hurts so much.

Liam sighed, "As much as I'd like to agree with my wonderful girlfriend, I can't. Harry doesn't just hurt someone because they hurt him, especially not someone like Jones. He cares for you, Jones, he's just not used to this feeling. He's used to having sex with girls and only that, so just be patient with him. Although, the jealousy part about Luke is true. He really hates Luke and only started hating him more than he already does when he started trying things on you." Liam explained.

"Did you just disagree with me, Payne?" Sabrina asked, glaring at her boyfriend.

Liam smiled, "Would it be hot if I did?"

"Absolutely not." She shook her head.

I swear, these two make everything look cute. It's making me lonely.

I ran my hands through my hair, "Why can't he just tell me?! Why does he have to be so complicated?!" I shouted kicking Sabrina's bed.

Liam chuckled, "That's just Harry, there's no way to get through him but to face him."

I sighed and shook my head, "If he doesn't want anything, then I'm just going to focus on Luke. He thinks Harry is the reason of why I was so upset-"

"Harry is the reason why you're so upset." Liam cut in.

I rolled my eyes, "Yeah, but I don't want Luke to know about it. It's bad enough they don't like each other, I don't need him saying he doesn't want me around him anymore." I sighed.

Sabrina shrugged, "Sooner or later, you're going to have to pick between the two."

I smiled, "That's easy, I pick Luke. He's the one that's less confusing and actually knows how to express his feelings towards me."

Liam rolled his eyes and placed his head on Sabrina's lap, "Sabrina, how was I when confronted about my feelings for you or asked if I had any?" He asked, looking into his girlfriend's eyes.

She laughed, "This goofball would never tell the boys or anyone how he felt about me. He was more kept to himself, that's how they all are. None of them ever talk about their problems with just anyone. They rarely tell each other anything and usually would much rather deal with them on their own, rather than bringing someone into it. At least, that's how Liam was." She giggled, kissing Liam's cheek.

I nodded, but was interrupted by a text flashing on my screen

iMessage from Harry:
"Where are you? You're dad said you texted him you'd be late."

I cocked a brow, "Harry just texted me. He said he spoke to my father, I think he's at my house.."