Unexpected- A Harry Styles FanFiction

Chapter 18

Tessa's P.O.V

I wake to the startling sound of my phone vibrating on the nightstand. 'Mom' reads across the screen. I slide the end button over and roll back onto my side in bed.

"Who was that?" Harry asks quietly.

"My mom."

"Oh."

It grew silent for a few moments than Harry sat up.

"I know you keep saying you don't want to talk about it, but you really need to figure out what you're going to do."

"I know. I know. I just.. well, I've got to have a place to live, but I don't want to stop 'seeing' you. Maybe I could get a job or something and get my own place."

Harry sits there quietly. I wish he would say something comforting, but he doesn't. He sits there.

"Maybe I should just go home."

"I'll take-wait what?"

"Just until I figure out what else to do. I want to see you. I really do. I just need to get stuff figured out.

"How long do you think that'll take?"

"Hopefully only a week or two."

Harry punches the bed.

"Fuck. I don't know if I can go that long without seeing you."

"I know. I just don't know what else to do."

"Uhm..well maybe..maybe you could stay here for a few days?"

"Oh I don't know."

"C'mon. you've been staying here anyways. just a few days?"

"Well, okay, we can see how it works. Do you want to take me to get my stuff?"

"I don't know if that's a very good idea."

"Yea, you're right. I'll go." I stand from the bed and get dressed. Harry follows. He comes up from behind me and wraps his arms around my waist.

"I'm sorry she's being like this."

"It isnt your fault."

"But it is. Are you going to be okay?"

"I'll be fine. I'm sure she will get over it eventually."

Silence grows as I stand there in Harry's embrace.

"I've gotta go." I say flipping around so my eyes meet his.

"Hurry back." He says kissing me.

"I'll try."

With that, I leave and head towards what used to be my house.

"I knew you'd come back." my mom greets me with.

"I actually came back to get my stuff."

"Oh really? How do you plan on living on your own?"

"I'm not on my own. I've got Harry."

"Your living with.."

"Yes mom, I am."

She grows quiet, so I head down the hall to my room. I grab a duffle bag and throw clothes, my phone charger, and a few books into it.

"I'll be back later to get the rest when I find a place to settle."

"I can not believe you actually chose some asshole over your family."

"He's not an asshole! he cares about me. Normal family would be happy for me! Not kicking me out because I'm happy!"

"You need to stop talking to me that way."

"I'll respect you when you respect me."

"What has gotten into you?!"

"Into me?! Mom, you push everyone away! Look, first dad left and now I'm leaving because of you! Talk about the pot calling the kettle black."

She doesn't say anything. She just points at the door and I gladly leave. I'm not sure why I said that, but it felt good to finally get it out. I blast my music as I drive back to Harry's, but when I get there, he's no where to be found.