The Theater Room

Chapter 26

Erin's POV:

*A few days later*

Its been a few days since the incident at the park happened. I can't get the image of how Harry looked out of my head, and isn't that basically what caused me to make out with Tom in the first place? The idea of Harry..

"Erin what's wrong?" I hear Emma ask and I glance over at her, "It's nothing." "It doesn't look like nothing. You've been really zoned out lately." "I just have a few things on my mind is all." I reply and Emma sighs. "If I need to talk about it trust me, you'll be the first person i'll come to." I say and Emma gives me a small smile in return.

"Well I have to get going. Drama practice starts soon." I say as I get off the couch under Emma's bunk, "Okay, have fun. Oh and no extra drama." Emma chuckles and points at me. "I'm not gonna be the one that's causing it." I defend and Emma smirks, "Get going." she replies and waves me off, "Bye." I chuckle and leave for the theater.

When I arrive I go and sit down on the front row. I pull out a book I had brought with me and I start to read while I wait for practice to start. I notice someone sit next to me but I don't look up from my book. After a few more minutes I hear the person next to me clear their throat and I know exactly who it is. I look to my side and see Harry looking back at me.

"Harold." "Bingley." "Couldn't sit anywhere else?" I ask and he shrugs, "Felt like sitting here." he replies and I can feel his eyes burning a hole in me. "Whatever Styles." I reply and go back to my book. A few minutes pass and Harry speaks, "So how are you and lover boy?" "Tom." I say and he rolls his eyes, "And we're doing fine. What are you on about?" "You two seemed like you were more than just fine." Harry mumbles and I close my book and turn to face him. "Har-" I begin but get cut off.

"Okay everyone is here. Erin and Harry lets run the scene where Eponine dies." Canton says and I sigh and place my book in my bag then get up and go to the stage.

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We get through our lines and Harry leans forward and kisses me like he's supposed to. He pulls back and I lay there until Canton tells us to get up, "Great job you two." "Thanks." I reply and lightly smile and head off to the side of the stage and Harry follows.

"Probably wishing it was lover boy kissing you." "Considering he's my boyfriend.. yeah." I reply and sit down. "The scene would be totally different though because you two would fu.ckin mount each other." Harry replies and I stand up and take a step closer to him. "I think someone is jealous." I reply and he huffs, "No i'm not." "Harold I have a question for ya." "Not like I can stop you from asking it." he adds and I take in a deep breath to stay somewhat levelheaded.

"If you liked me so much then why didn't you act sooner?" "W- what?" "But wait, you and Jackie are an item aren't you? So when did these feelings really show up? A week ago, three months ago, hell ten minutes ago?" I add and he looks taken back, "I broke up with Jackie." Harry replies and I can't quite read his expression.

"And when did this happen?" I ask, "About four weeks ago." "That's when you and I-" "Yeah it was the day after our fight that I broke up with her." Harry replies and looks me in the eyes, "Well it's a little late now isn't it." I reply and he takes in a quick breath kinda like he'd been hit. Harry shakes his head and sighs, "Hah, yeah." he says in almost a whisper and he rubs at the back of his neck. "Sorry i'm such an ass. I'll uh, i'll leave you alone." Harry adds and turns around. Wow that was a change in attitude. I was taking a wild guess when I asked my question. Guess I was right.

I can't help but feel a pain in my chest as I watch him walk away, "Harry wait." "What?" Harry questions in a surprised tone and turns to look at me. "I liked you and you had a girlfriend. Now you like me and I have a boyfriend." "Erin what are you on about? This doesn't make me feel any better." "Shh. Just because we obviously aren't going to be more than friends because we've made that apparent.." "Very." "Harry shut up." I chuckle then continue, "This doesn't mean we can't be civil. This doesn't mean we can't be friends." I say and he sighs, "Erin.." "No Harry. Listen. I've missed you. I actually have. We shouldn't let this ruin us. If we can't be each others significant others then wouldn't you at least still like to have me in your life? I want you in mine." I say and he smiles.

"Of course I still want you in my life Rin." He replies and I smile at the use of the nickname he'd given me. "Well then it's settled." I reply and his smile grows, "Friends?" I say and he nods his head, "Friends." he replies and I can't help but smile. "After practice we're going to the cafe. You have to fill me in on what i've missed that past few weeks, and I'll do the same." I say and he chuckles, "Okay, sounds like a plan."

A/N: Its been a minute. Holy crap. I'm sorry it's been so long. I just kinda got out of writing for a little bit. I'm getting back into it though. I'll seriously try to not let this much time pass between updates again.

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