Marcel's New Assistant

Chapter Ten: Awkward

-Alicia's P.O.V.-

I walked into work the next morning, already feeling awkward. I said hi to everyone and knocked on Marcel's door. I walked in and he looked up.

We made eye contact and stayed that way for what felt like forever. Neither of us said anything. He blinked and looked away, clearing his throat. "G-goodmorning, Alicia..."

"Goodmorning, Marcel." I nodded and sat down in front of him. It was quiet for a good ten minutes and Veronica walked in.

"Marcel, could you fax this over to that other corporation? Jonny needs it sent A.S.A.P." She asked, holding out a packet. He nodded and took the paper out of her hand, setting it next to him. She looked between us and raised an eyebrow. "You can cut the tension in here with a knife. What's going on?"

"N-nothing!" Marcel and I both said. It didn't ease her at all. Only raised her suspicion.

"Mmhmm...Well, fax that when you can." She said skeptically and looked between us again. She huffed and walked out.

A moment of uncomfortable silence went by and I mentally sighed. "Um...I'm really sorry if I made you uncomfortable last night..." I said quietly. Part of me hoped he hadn't heard me.

He slowly looked up from his desk and shook his head. "N-no...in fact, I haven't felt this good in years! Thank you again, Alicia. I-I had a good time..." He smiled softly at me.

I rubbed my arm. "Your welcome...you needed it. Plus, you don't seem as nervous that the world's biggest boy band is coming today..."

He shrugged and smiled. "Well, I trust you. I don't think anything could go wrong. I think they'll love your samples." I smiled brightly and Ronnie came in again.

"They're here..." She said, doing what I do and biting her lip. "Alicia, come with me. I'll need help assisting them." I nodded and she went outside, waiting for me.

Marcel and I both stood, him grabbing briefcase and display stand. He started to look nervous, so I went over to him and hugged him.

"Everything is going to be fine. It's only your brother and his best friends. Trust me." I said, standing on the tips of my toes and whispering in his ear. I kissed his cheek and he smiled, nodding. "C'mon."

We both walked out and I went with Veronica, while Marcel went to Jonny's office.

"We're going to be serving them water or anything else that they want. So, stay on your toes, sugar." I smiled and she winked. I saw a man with a large gut and beard enter the same room Marcel did and tilted my head.

"Who was that?"

"Oh! That's Harvey. He works with Jonny. He's completely harmless." She smiled. Suddenly, everyone on the floor was quiet.

Oh my gosh. Don't freak out. They're here! Oh my gosh!

One Direction had walked in, strutting down the aisle between the rooms and Veronica went to let them in.

They're so beautiful!

Keep it together, Alicia!

Veronica motioned for me to follow her into the room behind them.  We both stood at the wall on the side, waiting for when we may be needed.

"Veronica, Alicia, be dears and get our guests some refreshments and snacks." Jonny said, smiling widely. He's excited.

"Yes, sir." We both said and we headed out. When we were out of hearing range, I gripped Veronica's arm and squealed. "I was in the same room as One fucking Direction!" I said, bouncing slightly.

She laughed at my actions and nodded. "Yes, you were. Now come and help me serve them."

We'd gotten water and some snacks, seeing as most of them were teenagers, I brought chips, and walked back into the room. Veronica went over and set the tray down. I couldn't help but check her out. Seems like, Harry, Liam and Louis couldn't either. When she walked back over to me, I winked at her.

"Nice ass." I whispered in her ear and she blushed, swatting my arm.

"Checking me out now, huh?" She smirked.

"Yup." I said, popping the 'p'. "And seems like those three were too." We both giggled but quieted down when Zayn looked over at us and winked. "I'm gonna die." I whispered and she held back a laugh.

"Marcel! Come and show the boys your samples!" I perked up when Marcel came in and smiled at him encouragingly.

"Hello brother." Harry said in his slow, deep voice and I shuddered.

"Hello Harry." Marcel nodded at him. He set up the display and cleared his throat. "Good afternoon, boys. I have some ideas for what you'd maybe want to wear." He said with a nervous smile. Yes, I'd changed his speech too. The poor guy needed help.

He held up each of the samples and the boys shook their heads at some and hummed, nodding at the ones they'd liked. The outfits weren't completely alike. Just enough that would describe each of their personalities.

"Next, we have Leeroy with choreography. Leeroy!" He opened the door to reveal Leeroy, decked out in his usual pink gear.

"Hi, boys! I'm Leeroy! I have a dance that I'm sure you'll like so, stay with me, cause I'm quite quick. Five, six, seven, eight!" He started doing a series of dance moves and I looked over at the boys.

Their reactions were hilarious, in all honesty. Their eyes were wide and they looked lost. "We would never do that." Louis said bluntly.

"We don't dance. We can't even do the macarena properly!" Niall said with his thick Irish accent.

I swallowed hard and looked over at Leeroy. He didn't seen fazed. As a matter of fact, he just snapped his fingers and left.

"So, uh, what d'you think?" Harvey asked loudly.

"We liked some of the clothing samples," Score one for me! "But we just can't do choreography." Liam said. I'm surprised I've gone this long without freaking out in front of them.

In the meantime, Harry kept looking over at me. He winked at me and I blushed. Veronica nudged me in the side, smirking. "I saw that." She whispered.

Throughout the meeting, Harry was glancing my way and smirking lightly. Oh shit. Gonna die.

At the end of the meeting, things went smoothly. I was about to leave the room so I can fangirl properly, but I was stopped by a hand on my waist. I immediately turned around was met with Harry Styles.

"U-um...hello..." Don't freak out. It isn't attractive.

"Hello. What's your name?" He asked smirking.

"A-Alicia..." I said biting my lip. His eyes flickered down to my mouth and he smirked wider.

"You're beautiful, you know that?" He said, pulling me closer. I blushed and looked down. He brought a finger beneath my chin and lifted my head so I could meet his familiar green eyes. "You should come with me...I'll show you a good time..." He said slowly.

-Marcel's P.O.V.-

Where's Alicia? I have to thank her! I was looking around for her until I saw her with my brother. He had her flush against his chest and his face was very close to hers. She seemed nervous.

Of course. Harry always has to fuck the first beautiful women he sees.

She looked at him, biting her lip like she always does, and nodded. I sighed. I'll have to have my headphones tonight. He /is/ staying at my house.

Harry smirked and brought his head to her neck and Alicia gasped. I felt a pang in my chest. Jealousy? Nonsense. I walked away and into my office. Jonny is letting us go home early today for the successful meeting. I have to go out and do some things before going home.

I turned off the light and locked the door, leaving the building.

(A/N: Our very own One Direction have joined us! Harry seems rather interested, si? aha well, this isn't the last of Harry...it's going to get even more awky poo.)