Think About Love

Part Three: "Thank You."

Harry's POV

      I rocked her back and fourth on the stool until she finally sat up, her cheeks stained from crying and her nose red. She was beautiful, long dark blonde hair and light blue/green eyes. I couldn't believe all that had happened to her, she deserved none of it. I certainly didn't want her to go home to that douche bag and her stepmother, but I knew if the boys came in and saw her, things would go South. It didn't seem like she recognized me from One Direction, which was good for the moment. I was really starting to like her, and I wanted her to like me for me, not as Harry Styles, the superstar from One Direction. I cleared my throat, getting up and taking both of our plates to the sink. When I turned towards her, I took a breath. "So, um, you can stay here for as long as you like..." I trailed off. I didn't want her to be frightened about being at home. She fidgeted with her hands, shaking her head. "No, no, no, I can't burden you any longer." She said just above a whisper. What was with her and thinking she wasn't good enough. "Hey, stop doing that. I don't mind at all, really." I smiled. She looked up and smiled back. We stared at each other again, something we seemed to be doing a lot lately. She looked away and sighed, running a hand through her untamed hair. "Hey, do you mind if I take a shower?" She asked quietly. "Oh, sure. I'll walk you up." I said, taking her hand and leading her up the stairs.

Julie's POV

I followed him until he stopped at a door, turning it to reveal a very large bathroom with 2 sinks and a glass door shower. "Here's some towels for you," he said, grabbing 2 towels from under the sink. "And, here is where the hot and cold is as you probably know, and then this is if you want steam, or you could take a bath, I'm not sure if you want to, here's all the soap if you don't like it I can go and get--" I turned him to face me. "Harry," I said, holding on to his shoulders. He looked down at me, our faces getting closer together. "Thank you." I whispered. He had been so good to me, and I had to express my gratitude. He smiled and started leaning in. To heck with it, I thought. I closed the distance and pressed my lips to his. We kissed for a few moments, slowly and passionately. There were butterflies in my stomach and I could feel fireworks. I pulled away smiling, and he rested his head on mine. "That was..." "Amazing." He finished my sentence for me. "Yeah." I breathed out as he chuckled. He moved away, leaning back on the sinks. "Well, have a nice shower." He said, smiling and walking towards the door. "Yeah." I said, simultaneously smiling. The word 'yeah' seemed to be all I could say at the moment, still dazed from the kiss. I peeled off my clothes and stepped into the shower, playing with the different settings. I got to the perfect temperature and also put on the steam, it felt amazing. Part of me wondered how Harry had this much money for everything, but it truly was none of my business. I kept telling myself that I was just staying here temporarily and that I probably was nothing to him. But honestly, if I was nothing, why was that kiss so perfect?

Harry's POV

That kiss was perfect. I couldn't stop thinking about it as I walked out of the bathroom and down to my room, plopping on the bed. I gazed up at the ceiling and replayed the moment over and over. I had kissed many people in my day but man, never like that. Her lips were rough but I didn't care. I felt so many sparks, and I've never had that with anyone else. It was like she brought a whole different side of me out. A lot of my past relationships have been strictly sex, no strings attached, but I could tell Julie wasn't like that. No, she was the type for a perfect love story, with her knight in shining armor. Could I be that? I didn't picture myself as a Prince Charming, but for Julie, I'd be anything. I know it's crazy, but I think I'm falling for her. It was weird how you can know so little about someone yet you can be so intrigued in such little time. The thoughts of Julie and our kiss clouded my mind as I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep.

Julie's POV

      I stepped out of the shower after about 30 minutes. I grabbed the towels from the sink and wrapped one around my hair, the other around my body. I went to the sink and brushed my teeth with an extra toothbrush I found in the cabinet, and then took off the towel from my head. Shit, there was no clothes for me in here. I opened the door and wandered to the room I stayed in, seeing Harry fast asleep on the bed. I went to the drawers, trying to find some clothes, but suddenly heard a groan coming from Harry. "Ugggghhh it's morning already?" He asked, not opening his eyes. "Harry, you've been asleep for 30 minutes." I said, laughing. His eyes shot open at the sound of my voice, and he sat in awe. I became increasingly self conscious and his eyes raked up and down my body, dude to the fact that the towel was fairly short and only stopped at my bum. I shifted on my feet and cleared my throat. "Do you have any clothes I could wear?" I questioned. He ruffled his hair and squeezed his eyes tight. "Oh, yeah. You can wear mine if you want." He said, opening them and jumping up, coming to the dresser. He pulled out a white t-shirt and some black sweatpants, handing them to me. "Here. They'll be big, but they're something." He said, smiling. I nodded and mumbled a 'thank you,' walking out the door and back to the bathroom. When I was there, I changed into the clothes, them being at least 5 sized too big. They smelled heavenly, though, like Harry. I loved the smell, it was sort of a mint with a hint of strong cologne, but not too much. I inhaled it one more time before brushing my hair and walking out of the bathroom, looking over the railing to see Harry plopped on the couch. I furrowed my brow as I looked around the room, seeing 4 other boys spread out among the furniture, and their gaze lifted as I shut the bathroom door. I smiled at them, and they all returned the gesture. Harry cleared his throat and began to speak.

"Boys, meet Julie."