Picture Perfect // Undergoing Editing.

Chapter 8 - Harry

I walked into Nichole and Louis' room, seeing Nichole playing on her phone.

"Aye Nikki," I smiled, shutting the door, with a hip bump.

She sat up and smiled at me a little, "Aye Haz,"

I set the two soda's and cookies down on the nightstand and sat in the edge of the bed.

"Whats up?" I asked, opening the bag, pulling out a cookie.

"I don't know, honestly. I feel so, betrayed," she explained, unsure of herself.

"Whys that?" I took a bite out of the snack food.

"Louis came home drunk, and started kissing Eleanor..." She informed me.

I choked on the piece of food, "W-What!?" I was shocked he would, but kind of happy.

Nichole looked down at her fidgeting hands.

"Y-Yeah... I don't know what to do..." She sounded as if she was about to cry.

"Well, you can't stay in this room for the rest of your life. Have you talked to Lou?" I questioned, opening my soda, taking a drink.

"I know that," she let out a sigh, "I haven't yet," she finished.

"Oh. Well, you should get your mind off of things. Let me take you to a bar or something," this is my chance to get her.

"Uh. No bar... Or anything like that," she told me.

What?

I looked at her confused.

"Why not? Normally you're all for it," I noted.

"I know... I just uh... Don't wanna be around that," she explained with hesitation.

"Understandable," I nodded then I looked at my hands, nervousness flooding though me, "Nichole..."

"Yeah, Harry?" I could feel her eyes on me.

"Why don't you leave him?" I didn't beat to look up.

"I don't think I could do it. I love him... And then Maddie..." She had a slight surprised tone.

"Maddie matters to you right?" I already knew the answer.

"Of coarse," she had no hesitation.

"What if one day, Louis comes home drunk and she sees? Maddie needs more of a father figure. Like..." I trailed off.

"I don't think that would happen..." She stopped for a minute, "like?" She finished with curiosity.

"Me," I simply answered, setting my half empty can on the night stand.

"You? I... I don't know, Haz," I shouldn't have said anything.

I looked down, "I-Im sorry," I look back at her again.

"For what?" She questioned.

"That I fell for you. I just want you to be mine. All of this should have been me," I poured my heart to her, I wanted her to know.

I felt her arms wrap around my body, "Harry, you'll find the right girl. I'm not her,"

I pulled away from her, shaking my head at her response, "You are her!" I argued.

"No... I'm not," she shot back, looking at me.

I reached over and grabbed her small hand, placing it over my heart. Letting her feel how it beats around her.

"Then explain this," I challenged

"Harry-"

"This is what happens when I'm with you," I cut her off, leaning up to her, only a small gap stayed between us.

"R-Really?" She looked into my eyes, I could see her thinking.

I nodded, answering her question, "but if you want Louis, its okay. Ill be heart broken, but its all on you,"

"I don't want to be the reason your upset..." A hurt tone resided in her voice.

"Then be with me. Please. Id try my best, id be the best just for you. I-I would do, give anything," I pleaded.

She rubbed her head, a little in frustration.

"I can't just leave Louis. I'm in love with him..." She explained, leaning away from me.

I looked back down at my hands, "Okay, until you figure out what you want. Ill be waiting,"

I felt her soft lips against my cheek. That's what she always did to cheer me up.

"Please don't be upset," She pleaded with me.

I couldn't help but smile, then I let out a small sigh, "Thank you,"

"For?" She questioned.

"Trying to cheer me up," I explained.

"You're my cupcake. You should be happy," she smiled, "I bought a new horror movie, wanna watch it? It might help clear our heads," she offered.

"Yeah," I smiled, scooting across the bed, so I could sit beside her.

She got up and walked to the tv. She quickly flipped it on and slipped the movie in. She walked over and sat back beside me. I hesitantly put my arm around her. She didn't say anything, just nuzzled into my side. She laid her head on my shoulder, I tilted my head so my cheek rested gently on top of her head.

Every time a scary part pop up, she'd hide in the crook of my neck. I wanted to stay in this moment forever. I put my index finger under her chin and tilted her head up, so our eyes met.

"Harry?" She furrowed her brow a little.

I leaned in, closing the gap between us with a kiss. She hesitated, then quickly pushed me away.

"Don't..." She was unsure of my actions and what to say.

"I'm sorry..."

"Let's just watch the movie, yeah?" She turned back to the tv, staying beside me.

I looked back at the tv, but I couldn't pay attention to the movie. All I could think about was Nichole, and how much I wanted her to be mine...