Make It Work (Harry Styles)

Chapter 28

"There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love." - Bryant H. McGill

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Jenna's POV
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After Harry ran off, I leisurely made my way back to my seat. Lexi greeted me with a questioning look, but all I did was smile. I was happy to see Harry was out of his funk.

The guitar began to strum a familiar melody as Liam's voice flowed out. It was strange how much the lyrics hit me.

"And I can lend you broken parts that might fit like this...and I will give you all my heart...so we can start it all over again."

I couldn't stop the tears that fell to my cheeks as Harry took a seat on the stage in front of me. The rest of the boys were sitting on the glass steps, but Harry was right here. Right in front of me. The song was coming to an end, but it was all too perfect. I wanted it to last forever. Harry dropped from the stage, getting as close to me as he could, the only thing separating us was the barricade. He brought his thumb to my cheek and wiped my tears that continued to fall as he sang the last line of the song.

"So we can start it all over again." He said and lightly pressed his lips to mine. As he pulled away he had the biggest, dimple-filled grin. I couldn't help the smirk that fell onto my face.

"I love you." He said, and before I could say it back, he made his way back onto the stage.

After about four more songs and an encore, the boys finished up the show. I didn't get this far last time, so it was really fun to actually stay until the end. Lexi and I were shouting the lyrics to What Makes You Beautiful just as loud as we had with every other song, only this one was the best. When the confetti shot out I screamed so loud with excitement. Confetti is always my favorite part of concerts. I'm sure it's a total pain in the ass to clean up though.

Lexi and I both jumped up trying to punch one of the floating balls, hitting it at the same time. We laughed as it flew onto stage and nearly knocked Niall over. His eyebrows crossed as he pointed his microphone at us saying what looked to be like "Watch it, ladies!" But we couldn't hear him from that far.

Harry did his solo and the boys messed with him per usual. Louis ruffled his hair, Liam grabbed his butt, and Zayn grabbed his...man part.

"Hey!" I shouted. I'm sure Zayn couldn't hear me, but he looked my way and I shot him a warning. "MINE." I said gesturing to Harry and he threw up his hands in defeat. I couldn't help but laugh.

They finished up their final song and began their goodbyes to the crowd, each of them hopping beneath the stage after a big thank you to everyone.

"Lets go, ladies." Mike shouted over the loud music still playing and escorted me and Lexi backstage. The boys were jumping around, still buzzing. They always got like this after shows. It took forever for them to wind down.

"I gotta say, Jen. Your area is pretty loud!" Niall said. "TONS of dirty jokes too! Like more than usual..." I laughed at his wide eyes.

"Yeah people around here can be a little...bad." I said shaking my head.

"I like em bad." Niall said with a wink aimed at Lexi. What a flirt.

"Jen...can I have a minute?" I turned to see Harry still in his sweaty concert clothes. I nod and he takes my hand, leading me into one of the dressing rooms.

"What's up?" I ask taking a seat on the open couch.

"Can we....can we get back to being, ya know...us?" He took my hands into his as he sat next to me on the couch. The two of us had one leg folded onto the couch so we could face each other completely.

"You actually want there to still be an us?" I ask, his choices a month ago totally confusing me.

"Of course, Jenna. I only did what I did because I feel like I'm no good for you. But if you think you can handle me, then you're right. It's your decision." I tried to process what he was saying, but he spoke again. "I just wanna forget the last two months. The fighting, being apart...the near-death experiences." He struggled on the last part.

"I know for a fact I can't forget it, Harry." He lowered his head. Damnit I can't see him cry. Not again. "But..." He looked back up, his hopeful eyes meeting mine. "I'm willing to look past it." A breath released from his lips, as if he hadn't realized he was holding it in. It was a slight chuckle...but mostly a breath of joy. Merriment.

"Come with us." He said suddenly.

"What? Come with who? Where?"

"Come back on tour. Everyone here misses you."

"Everyone but you."

"Are you fucking crazy? I miss you the most. It hasn't been the same without you. I've tried my best to be happy on stage because I know it's not right to the fans to be upset. But offstage, I'm a total mess, Jen. I don't cry anymore. I didn't think I had any tears left until tonight. I've just been sulking around. The boys try their best to help, but how do you help an idiot who knows he was in the wrong? He has to help himself. And I definitely wasn't doing that. All I've done is put myself down for what I did to you. Not that we broke up, but the fact that I lied to do it. I just wanted what's best for you..."

"Obviously you don't know what's best for me, Harry." I couldn't help but be mad, even though kindness seemed to be what he needed most.

"I understand if you don't want to join us back on tour. I wouldn't want you to be unhappy."

"The only thing that's made me unhappy has been not seeing you, Harry." I cupped his cheek and he smiled at his lap.

"So you'll come?" He looked at me again with hopeful eyes.

"Don't you leave in like twenty minutes? I have my car. And Lexi. And no clothes." All of my responsibilities came flooding in, making me panic.

"Well you'd obviously have to go home first, silly. I'll join you. The next shows in Vegas on Friday, and I don't wanna party like all the boys do. They're excited to have an extra night off and go to clubs and whatnot....but I'd much rather be with you."

I hadn't realized the boys would be in Vegas...the idea of what single Harry would do in a town like that made my stomach turn.

"My moms not gonna be too happy to see the man who nearly destroyed her daughter. And I hope for your sake my dads not home." He laughed at my concern.

"Don't worry. I can handle them. Anything they tell me I deserve anyway.....I love you, Jenna."

"I love you too."

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Authors Note:

Sorry I waited an extra day...but I got like no feedback/: I work really hard on this so when I don't get feedback it's like why post, ya know? But for those of you who always comment...thank you(: