The New Girl

Chapter 32 - Dressing room talk.

Aurora Jones.

The moment Harry closed the curtains, I knew I was in for something I didn't think would happen again. Every time Harry and I were alone, it lead to, either, kissing or talking about our issues. Neither of those two things ended well for either of us.

"I'm fine, Harry, just get out." I sighed, still not being able to grab the damn zipper.

I could see the amusement in his eyes. I guess I did look like an idiot trying my bet to unzip this stupid dress, but he didn't have to stick around to watch. This wasn't some free show he could just enjoy.

As usual, Harry ignored my wishes and made his way behind me with a sigh escaping his lips, "Just let me help."

After finally allowing him to unzip me, something cold touched my neck. I looked down and noticed a small heart locket, with a letter H engraved onto it.

"What's this?" I asked, not knowing what else to say.

I, suddenly, felt Harry's lips peck my neck, "No dress is complete without a piece of jewelry." He chuckled.

I wasn't sure what to tell him, the H on the locket obviously stood for Harry and I just wasn't sure why he continued to do this to me.

My heart swooned at the thought of Harry doing something this special, I couldn't even begin to describe how crazy my heart was beating now that he's actually done it!

As much as I didn't want to accept this gift, i couldn't say no. I thought it was a sweet and cute gesture, but this still doesn't excuse him from the argument we had earlier this week.

I sighed and finally gave in, "Harry... it's beautiful." I mumbled, not wanting to seem too excited.

Harry smiled at me, "Hold on, that's not it." He said, before clicking the lock open.

Inside the lock was the ver first picture Gossip Central had posted of us. Harry's confident smirk and eyes full of amusement looking straight into my widened ones made me really think of forgiving him right then and there. He had his hand on my chin the same way he did in the picture, making my heart ache. If someone would have told me, that day, Harry and I were going to have a complicated relationship like this... I would've laughed my ass off. Still, the gift meant everything to me.

This was the most thoughtful thing Harry has every done for me and I didn't expect for him to do it... especially after the way I left things. I literally left him to go with Luke, I'm beginning to feel slightly guilty for that.

"Wow, that's so cute." I smiled, feeling my cheeks heat up.

As much as I didn't want to show my excitement, I was still happy he got me this. We may not be on good terms, but the fact that he thought of doing this, all on his own, lightened up my mood.

"I'm really glad you like it, I spent forever looking for that locket. I was going to give it to you today, but you weren't around at lunch." He sighed.

I shrugged, "I was probably somewhere studying. I wasn't very hungry today."

Lies. I was purposely avoiding Harry, these past weeks. Some days I'd eat in our favorite empty classroom. Other days, whenever he decided to show up to school, I'd it with Luke in his truck. I began to feel the guilt build up inside me at the thought of still being with Luke when I had such strong feelings for Harry.

He nodded, "So, what made you and Louis decide to come dress shopping?" Harry asked, snapping me out of my thoughts.

I cleared my throats, "Well, the dance is tomorrow and Louis had asked me to be his date a few weeks ago. I was talking to Sabrina about how I haven't purchased my dress yet, so Louis decided to bring me today." I explained.