Drag Me Down (h.s.) EDITING

Flashback

April 2012

"So, what're you doing today?" I asked while listening to Niall munch on some kind of food. It was the beginning if his day and the end of mine. We tried to talk as much as possible but the boys were becoming busier with each passing day. They were working on their new album and on tour. It seemed to be excruciatingly hectic.

"Well, we are on tour." Niall responded through a mouthful of food. I rolled my eyes even though he couldn't see me. He liked to be a smartass sometimes. I think that's why we got along so well. Other than Louis, of course.

"Well no shit. I had no idea." I said back sarcastically. I heard him laugh from the other end of the line. I smiled. I liked to hear him laugh.

"I dunno really. We have some radio stuff to do and then the concert tonight. We've been doing a lot of shit." I listened as he explained and heard someone in the background followed by a distant, "oh give me the phone then."

"Lani, some bloke keeps harassing me about talking to you." I heard Niall say as he grunted and cursed at whichever boy was trying to take the phone.

"Finally, I thought I was going to have to knock him out." I heard a breathless Harry say. They were so ridiculous.

"All you had to do was ask to talk to me Harry. Or, I don't know, call me yourself." I said laughing at him. The line was silent for a moment. If I hadn't heard Niall cursing Harry to stay away from his food I would have thought he hung up on me.

"Who knows if you would pick up if I called. You still act rather funny around me." I was glad he couldn't see me right now. The blush creeping up my cheeks was unmistakable.

"Oh whatever! That's been almost a full year ago!" I said referring to the first time I had met the boys and made a fool of myself by fainting.

"Wow, a full year and you've still resisted all my charms." I heard him chuckle on the other line. Before I could think of a response there was another scuffle and Niall came back on the line laughing and panting.

"Bloody hell he's strong now." Niall said laughing. I could hear Harry laughing in the background as well. Instantly an image of shirtless Harry popped into my mind. I shook my head to clear my mind. That is not something I wanted to delve into. I had resisted his charms but he was charming regardless of his intentions and that made it harder. I could never tell if he was being serious or not so I actually never read too much into the way he acted when I was around. I replayed what he had just said and decided I might need to cut this conversation short.

"You know, it's time for me to go to bed. Y'all have fun today and rock out tonight." I said as I stifled a very real yawn.

"Awe you wuss. Goodnight. Harry says dream about him." I heard Niall begin to cackle and cut the call. I didn't have time for cheeky banter. I was tired from classes and my brain didn't want to start processing Harry Styles.

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June 2012

"When will we see you again." Louis asked. I tried to balance my phone between my shoulder and ear while locking my apartment. I had previously stayed on campus but my "dorm" was part of the new apartments that were built. Now, I was living off campus after my sophmore year and it was really freeing. I roomed with a couple friends who were the absolute easiest individuals ever to live with.

"Honestly I haven't got a clue. I know you've been close but I have been so busy." I said shoving my keys into my purse. I was trying to get to work on time but it was late afternoon during the week. Traffic would be atrocious this time of day. Rush hour was my own hell. I hate driving when the roads were overflowing with cars full of people with road rage.