Deception (A Harry Styles Fanfiction)

Chapter 8

"See, I knew you were hungry," harry teased, watching me as I scarfed down yet another taco. I chewed my food quickly, looking away in embarrassment.

"Well?" He asked, raising an eyebrow, "was it good?" I nodded, watching as he got up, clearing his dishes. I got up as well, carrying my dish to the sink. Harry turned around, causing me to bump into him. I began to fall back from the force, but at the last minute he reached out, grasping my forearms and pulling me into him. "You alright? I would've gotten them," he smiled, gesturing to the dish in my hands. I looked away from his stunning green eyes, walking around him and placing the dishes in the sink. "I'm ok," I mumbled quietly. The smile on his face faded at my tone, his eyes growing dull. We both stood awkwardly for a few minutes before I slowly began to make my way into the living room.

"Hey!" He called after me, his hand reaching out and grasping mine before I could escape the uncomfortable room. I trembled as he spun me around to face him, a nervous expression on his face. "Are you sure you're alright?" He asked, peering into my eyes. My heart beat faster as his grip on me tightened.

"I'm f-fine," I stuttered, quickly looking away. I gradually felt his grip loosen, his hand removing itself from around my wrist.

"Okay. Just.... Remember what I told you earlier. You don't have to be afraid of me, Annie," he said, with kind eyes. This time I didn't allow myself to look away. I stared up at him, my stomach swirling with a mix of emotions. I looked into his eyes, searching for some sort of confirmation to what he was saying. After peering deeper and deeper, I finally saw that he was being truthful. I really didn't need to be afraid. "I know," I found myself replying a moment later, turning and walking out the doorway.

What was he getting at? Making me dinner... That stunt he pulled in the bedroom this morning.... All things led me to believe he liked me too. It's impossible to develop feelings for someone in just 24 hours, right? I couldn't shake this..... This odd feeling that came over me when I was around him. This weird spark of energy. "Hey," Harry's voice startled me, causing me to turn around.

"It's late. And we've got a big day tomorrow. We should probably get going to bed." I only nodded in response, continuing to walk up the stairs and into the bedroom. His heavy footsteps could be heard behind me, shutting the door. I flinched as his arms wrapped around my waist, spinning me around to face him. "You're wearing my clothes to bed again aren't you?" He questioned, biting his lip (rather sexily I might add) in the process. I nodded in defeat, walking and sittin on the bed.

"Here," he smiled, shyly handing me a clean shirt and boxer shorts. I sighed, shuffling to the adjoining bathroom and changing. I looked at my reflection in the mirror, my heart dropping at the sight. I had heavy rings around my eyes, the indent of the constant frown I had on my face etched into my skin. My hair was in loose waves, a few stray hairs hovering here and there. I quickly got changed, desperately trying to prevent tears as I walked out. My head raised to find harry already in bed, shirtless of course, and texting on his phone. The pair of silver handcuffs were placed on his lap.

I shuffled over yet again, my lip going in between my teeth as my eyes burned with tears. Even if I did find harry sweet, and gorgeous..... I was still afraid of him. And I still didn't want to sleep with him. He looked up from his phone, motioning me over. I slipped under the covers, cringing as the cold silver cuffs were placed around my hands. I turned on my side, my breathing become heavier as the light was switched off. Harry's arm wrapped around my torso, his body shuffling against mine. "Goodnight," he said, resting his head on the pillow next to me.

But I said nothing..... I kept quiet, as silent tears began to stream down my face.

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