Broken

Chapter 12

Harry's pov

I snap back to what I was doing As I quickly put the finishing touches on my slicked back hair. It was actually pretty complicated since it was so long, but it turned out nice anyway.

I slink my leather jacket on halfway before I realize I had forgotten about the present. Dang it... It was for that special reason... I had tried so hard to remember because she meant so much to me. I clench my fist frustratedly as anger and panic seizes me.

I bite my tongue trying to not let out out an angry yell. My hand meets the hard wall as pain erupts through it. I lean on my shoulder looking at the blood drip my hand onto the bright wood. I quickly go into the bathroom that connected to my room.

I wash it off with my other hand slightly digging into the wound making me wince. Hopefully no one would notice.. I breath in and go out to the living room that was filled with colorful lights and a small disco ball lamp. 80's music played loudly on the stereo and I smile as Liam comes out in a rad looking red shirt and blown up hair.

"Hey mate want to help with the food before Kylie, Louis and Niall get here?" He asks.

"Sure." I say, going into the kitchen with Liam close behind.

After a few minutes I hear the door open and close and I smile seeing Kylie in a sleeveless buttoned up pink shirt with tight yellow shorts that go a little past her calf. She smiles and comes around hugging me.

"Is Niall back?" Liam asks, smiling at me and Kylie.

"Yeah they should be here any second." She says, going over and side hugging Liam as he cut tomatoes.

"I can help what are we having?" Kylie's says, getting a sharp knife from the side drawer.

"Be careful with it love. It's sharp." Liam says.

She nods and he hands her an onion to cut. I smile down at the floor. I felt like a high school student who had a crush on the hot girl who didn't know he existed. I get plates and silverware and quickly set the medium sized table.

Just as I'm finishing with the finishing touches Louis and Niall come through the door. Niall who was walking with crutches unsteadily comes over to the table.

"Niall mate!" I say, putting my arms around his shoulders.

"Harry." He says, softly smiling and hugging me back.

"I'm ready to eat guys where's the food!"

Louis says, jokingly.

"It's not ready yet. Feel free to come help." Liam says, smirking.

Louis shrugs and goes into the small kitchen that could barely fit only 3 people at a time. I smile and help Niall to sit at the table.

"Thanks." He says, putting his crutches to the side of his chair.

"I'm so glad your back Niall. We missed you for 3 days. It wasn't the same." Liam says, putting the cut up onion in the frying pan.

"Me too. I was worried I wasn't doing to make it back for the tour, but they said once I get physical therapy for like 3 weeks I will hopefully be able to walk on it." He says, sipping the glass of water with ice in front of him.

"How's things with you Kylie?" He asks, his voice holding interest.

Jealousy burns in my gut, but I ignore it trying to bury it with good thoughts. I had been trying to do that lately. To improve my emotions by not getting so overwhelmed. To try and let things heal inside. It was hard, but slowly it was getting a little better everyday.

"Just busy with work. Oh yeah I forgot to tell you guys." She says, excitedly leaning on the granite countertop.

"I got a job offer..., but it's kind of in LA.." She says, softly.

"Really? When did you start looking for a new job? I thought you were happy here?" I ask, the questions just streaming out of my mouth, which wasn't like me.

"Well I am, but I kind of got let go.. The coffee shop wasn't getting enough customers.. So they let me go. I know I said I was to busy Niall, but I was too sad and worried to hang out that night.. I'm sorry I should've told you guys... " she says, looking at me then Niall who smiles brightly.

"Well whatever the case is at least you get to go to LA and try that out." Liam says, putting some seasonings onto the crackling onions.

"Yeah I'm glad about that. I'm just really nervous about leaving. I've loved here most my life and well.." She says, not finishing her sentence.

"You'll do great Kylie. I know you will." I say, looking into her downcast eyes. She looks up at me and smiles shyly and nods.

After another hour of talking the food is finally ready. I sigh looking at the fresh tacos on my plate. I usually loved tacos, but sadness crept up inside like a thousand tons of water being poured on me.

I feel someone tap me on the shoulder and I look up to see Kylie. Her bright blue eyes gleaming in the dimly lit lights. I smile a little.

"Yeah?" I ask, curious to why she was over here.

"We've been over there for a few minutes.. Why haven't you joined us?" She asks, concern in her soft voice.

I look over to see Louis and Liam dancing while Niall is on the couch. His knee with a ice pace on it. While his head bobbed up and down to the music. I look at Kylie again and she smiles holding out her hand.

I take it leaving my food at the table. There was no use if I was just going to stare at it. We go into the living room and Kylie smiles putting her hand on my back.

"It's not a waltz guys!" Louis yells over the loud music. The neighbors probably wouldn't be happy with us. I shrug it off and begin to clumsily dance with Kylie.

I really didn't know how to waltz by we did our best. Halfway through the song she trips over my feet and I catch her before she can hit the hard wooden floor. She looks into my eyes and I smile. Our faces are inches apart, but I slowly help her back to stand. I didn't want to get Niall mad if I started kissing her.

Though I really had wanted to in that moment.. She smiles up at me and I look at the clock. It was already 12:00 a.m. I sigh and see that Niall is asleep on the couch. Louis and Liam are still dancing with no care about their horrible dance moves.

"I think we should go somewhere quiet." I say, loud enough for Kylie to hear. She nods and I take her hand leading her out into a good sized balcony off of our room. I close the sliding door and silence envelopes me. I sigh relieved for the quiet.

Kylie leans on the railing looking out at the glimmering lights. I smile and go beside her and look out too. Nerves creep down my spine and I clear my throat. Hoping that my voice wouldn't crack.

"So I've been thinking a lot." Kylie says, before I can tell her what I was going to say.

"Yeah?" I say, unsure of what she was going to say.

" I realized dancing with you that.. You're the one my heart wants.. I actually realized that when we were in the hospital.. You just kinda protected me. Yes, Niall has known me forever and I thought maybe we had more, but I just love him as a best friend.. It's been that way for so long I just thought it was worth a try. It's really been hard these past few weeks. Especially with all the pressure you and Niall had between each other. I thought I was going to go crazy but I survived and I choose you." She says, smiling brightly and looking into my eyes.

I stare at her slightly shocked. I was sure Niall had it out of the park, but it just proved how wrong I was about her. Maybe there was more than I could see. All the more reason I would do my best to protect her and love her the way I knew.

"I would be honored because you're the only one I could think of at all everyday. It was just really crazy.. " I say, rubbing the back of my neck.

Her laugh rings in my ears and I hug her hoping that I wouldn't ruin the hope that she had put in me...