Just Kidding

Midnight Memories pt II

*VMA's 2013-

Taylor.

He was sitting really close to me. Of course I wasn't facing him, but I could feel his presence behind me. Occasionally I'd sneak a glance at him, but I knew that cameras were on me and him at all times.

One Direction was presenting the next award now. Harry glanced up at me, a smirk covered his face. Anger washed over me. How could he be acting so smug right now? What's the point?

Then he started talking.

"God, I wish he would just shut the fuck up." I said to Selena. The names of the nominees were being introduced, and all of the lights were low.

Then Harry looked at me again. His eyes were soft now and he looked disappointed or something? Selena started saying something but I couldn't keep my eyes off of him. He was just staring at me, the same expression stuck on his face.

The lights went back on and everyone was clapping and cheering. Harry quickly looked away and put his focus on the crowd. He waved at some people with a smile and then looked at Niall.

"What did you say?" I turned to Selena.

"You know the camera was recording you say that?" She said.

Then her name was called and I stood up, along with Selena, and hugged her so tight. I am so proud of her.

~

It was the VMA after party and I clung to Selena all night. She was chatting with all of her friends, some I enjoyed talking to, some I didn't care for.

I spotted Ed talking with someone, and decided I'd go say hi to him. "Ed Sheeran!" I laughed.

"Taylor Swift!" He yelled, probably because he is drunk, and hugged me.

"Wow, you're really short." I giggled. He rolled his eyes and took a drink from his cup. "How've you been, anyway?"

"We should write a song together!" He yelled. The music that was playing wasn't too loud. I don't know why he was yelling. I laughed and let him continue talking. "We should write an album together!"

"Okay." I laughed again. "What will this album contain?"

"Love." He said insantly. "Love and heartbreak." He nodded his head once. I didn't laugh this time. I tired really hard to shoe some emotion but I feel like Ed is trying to make a joke.

Before I could say anything, I saw Harry walking towards us. Ed yelled his name really loud and hugged him. I scratched my ear and looked around for any cameras.

"Hey." Was all he said to me.

"Um, great job tonight." I nodded my head.

"Yes, Harold." Ed agreed. I laughed at how drunk he is.

"Yeah, you too. I really liked your speech." He laughed. I couldn't help myself, I laughed with him.

"Definitely my favorite part of the night." He nodded his head again. He leaned in closer to me and whispered in my ear, "when you write your next song, please be honest." I've never heard so much hope in one man.

He went back to standing beside Ed and covered his face with a smile.

"Are you two telling secrets?" Ed asked, very drunk. "Are they keeping secrets?" Ed asked his friend. We laughed and then he spoke again. "Keeping secrets isn't polite. Now tell me what was said."

"Come on, mate. It's time to go home." Harry said to Ed, laughing.

"Picture time!" A photographer shouted and practically ran across the room to get to us.

"I'll see you guys later." I tried to walk away quickly but Ed's friend pulled me back. I looked at Harry for a moment to see if he was okay with it.

He caught me staring and shrugged his shoulders. I laughed, feeling somewhat okay with being in this picture, and smiled for the camera. I looked at Harry and saw he was smirking like he usually does.

So I decided I'd play his game too. I dropped my toothy smile and pulled my own smirk. If he really wants to make himself look better than me, like he's the better one, I can too.

"3, 2, smile!" The picture was taken and we all relaxed.

"I'm serious about that song, Taylor." Ed yelled while his friend pulled him away. I nodded my head and laughed. Harry didn't go with Ed. He was standing in front of me and also looking around.

"You cut your hair short?" He said after it got a quiet for a little while. I know he didn't care about my hair, but the fact that he still was trying to make conversation with me meant a lot.

"Yeah. It was a snap decision, really." I chuckled a little and touched the bottom of my hair.

"I like it." He smiled and stretched his arm up, touching the curls. He was staring at me while playing with my hair. I looked around with my eyes, searching for a pap or anyone taking picures.

"So," Harry said, removing his arm from my bubble of space. "Would it be totally inappropriate if I kissed you?" He asked.

I laughed and looked at my shoes, trying to compose myself. I couldn't help it, that one small comment, even though chaotic, gave me some dangerous butterflies in my stomach. "I think so," I looked back up at him and nodded my head.

"It was worth a shot." He laughed. I laughed with him to cut away some of the tension. "So can you promise to be honest? Not just one sided, but really telling what happened, if you do write." He asked.

"I'll think about it."

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