It's The Little Things That Count (Harry Styles FanFic)

Self Confidence

THIS IS FOR MA FLOWER CROWN GYAL AMY, HOPE YOU GET BETTER SOON

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Harry's POV

After staring at one another for a few seconds, I took Annie's hands in mine and helped her off the table.

"Are you hungry? You look like you haven't eaten in a while." She looks down at her body and I see embarrassment and longing in her eyes. She shrugs plainly and says

"No thanks, its not like I could use the extra weight." She says, trying to make it sound like a joke, even though it was clear that it certainly wasn't. I step closer to the broken girl in front of me.

"Hey, don't ever think like that again. You are perfect just the way you are. You need to stop listening to those bitches, they don't have hearts and that's why I'm here looking after you, instead of with sluts like them. Please. I'm begging you, just don't starve yourself. I like you just the way you are." I see the tears in Molly's eyes as I finish my speech. I really hope I can fix her. That's my new mission in life.

Annie's POV

As I look into his eyes, I feel every single word that he preaches. I believe him, yanoe, and because of that I've made my decision.

"Ok. I'll do it." Harry's face was filled with confusion, which was a signal for mew to explain. "I'll stop starving myself. As long as you are here to help me."

"I'll be with you every step of the way, Annie" A smile is spread across both of our faces, as we embrace each other in a meaningful hug. That hug symbolised the beginning of our friendship, even though I secretly wish it was so much more.

Harry is the first male friend of mine. Wait, who am I kidding? He's the first real friend I've ever had! As depressing as that sounds, I am just happy that I finally have someone who cares about me.

"How about we get some food now?" He winks at me, and I feel my heart flutter. I nod slightly and follow him to the kitchen. He opens the fridge, and cupboards, searching for something edible. "Sorry, I need to go shopping. How do you feel about going to nando's? It's right across the street so no one will see us."

I hesitate slightly, what if we bump into Molly? I reassure myself, I'm sure Harry would protect me. I still have worry in the back of my mind, but I avoid it and graciously accept the offer. Harry takes my hand in his, and I freeze. He notices this and looks down at me.

"Hey, I'm sorry if that made you feel awkward, I just thought it felt right, you don't have to." I understand and feel more reaction, so I offer my hand again, and Harry smiles, relieved and joins our hands together. I feel him squeeze my palms, which relaxes me as we walk outside, for the first time since I got saved from the alleyway.

Harry's POV

We walked in a comfortable silence towards Nando's. As we turned the corner, I felt Annie stop dead in her tracks. I followed her gaze to a gang on 5 girls, and I recognised my ex-girlfriend straight away. They hadn't noticed us yet, so I attempted to lead us both away. After two steps, we heard a yell;

"Oi fatty, who's your frizzy haired poodle friend?" I instructed Annie to keep walking, they mainly insulted me, so I can ignore that. "Don't ignore me fatty, or your heads gonna get kicked in the next time you show your face around here, c'mon, why are you ashamed to show me your poodle?" Anger boiled inside of me, as I turned round abruptly and stormed towards Molly. I dragged Annie with me, still clinging onto her hand. Molly's features became shocked and stiff, as realisation hit her.

"Who are you calling fat? At least Annie has a heart, and isn't a skinny slut like all of you. You are pathetic low lives and you don't deserve to live in the same town as her, so why don't you piss off out of here." Molly's eyes widen in fear, as for once, she is intimidated.

"C'mon gyals, lets go" she beckons the rest of her gang. I'm not stopping there though.

"Oh and Molly?" She flips her head around waiting for me to continue. "It's nice to know that you think your EX-BOYFRIEND is a poodle, huh?" I smirk, knowing I've won. I ensured that I made it clear to her gang that we used to go out, as Molly needed to be shown up as much as possible. That was nothing compared to what she has done to Annie. I look at Annie, who is smiling brightly. "Hey, that was step one of our revenge, this is only the beginning."