[ON HOLD] Defensive 'Till The End (Harry Styles, One Direction Fan Fiction)

Chapter 18 - You're rich?

"Wow mom.... this is actually good..." I stare at a scoop of lasagne on my fork wondering what kind of drug is in here to make it taste this good. "Who are you and what have you done with my mother!" I exclaim taking the bite of food in my mouth.

"Well thank you. I got the receipt from Lucas' mom." I smile and continue to eat.

There is an awkward silence between us and I don't know what to do next.

"So..have you thought about what I said?" My mom says quietly. She's probably nervous about my reaction.

I swallow and look her in the eye.

"A little but I can't really use your advice if I don't even know how I act around Harry.  And it's not like we can go on a date or anything because I kicked him out of my life and I'm dating Lucas. If he found out I was with Harry..."

"What would he do?  Yell at him? You know Lucas wouldn't hurt a fly." It was kind of true but still. I don't want to dis Lucas like that.

"Look, I was talking to Darlene, Lucas' mom, and she said they were going to go on a last minute trip before college starts. " My mom gets up from the table, grabs both of our plates, and brings them to the kitchen. I follow her and jump up to sit in the counter as she loads the dishwasher.

"They are going to leave Saturday and won't be back for about three weeks." They are leaving in two days and Lucas hasn't told me yet?  Maybe he forgot.

"That means you have three weeks to get to know Harry and if you don't like him then you stay with Lucas and he'll never know you were with Harry. " My mother looks up at me and smiles. Why does she want me to work things out with Harry so badly?

"Wait, mom.... do you like Harry? Do you want me to be with him more than Lucas." I have to keep myself from smiling.

"Cupcake, Harry is a six foot man with tattoos all over and sleeps around. No sane mother would want that to date their little girl."

"But mom...you're not sane." I laugh rolling my eyes and my mom smiles.

"Shoo. Its eight at night you should be going to bed " My mom shoos me away and I laugh walking towards my room.

"I haven't gone to bed at eight since I was like ten mom." I close my door of my bedroom and turn on my music.

'I just wanna  run' by the Downtown Fiction filled my room and I fell onto my bed.

Harry never said when he would tell me his secret. Would he just take my secret and announce it to the world? Just to show everyone that this goody goody has parent problems?

My heart began to race with panic and I sit up sharpky.

With the blood rushing to my head, it helped me realize that that's stupid because I don't know anyone but Harry and Lucas. Also I believe that Harry wouldn't do that  to me. I have no reason to trust him, but I just do.

I begin to think about my moms idea. If Lucas is gone then I won't have to worry about Lucas getting mad at me and Harry won't get mad at him and punch him again.

Maybe I should spend some more time with Harry. It wouldn't really hurt especially since I'm positive that ill stay with Lucas based on the way Harry treated me today.

I'm never going to wear these pants near Harry again.

Since Lucas decided not to tell me about his little trip, I decide to call him and tell him to come over.

Within minutes he was sitting on my bed in front of me.

"So you excited for your trip?" I say smiling.

"Yes! Wait how did you....look I was going to tell you later but I just couldn't find the right time." Lucas seems panicked and I laugh.

"It's fine really. But it isn't that hard to work into a conversation." I take his hands and begin to play with them. "Where are you going and why so long?" I ask with full curiosity.

"Well were going to go visit some cousins in America. We do it ever year. And I don't really know why we go so long. But is a nice break from this cold mucky place." Lucas chuckles.

"America? Wow that's cool. I was born there but only stayed until I was one.  I wish I could go back." My mind drifts off to what I always dream of my hometown looking like. The only things I have as a referance are pictures in social studies books.

"Aww I wish you would have told me sooner. I could have boughten a ticket for you." Lucas pouts. I get the sudden erge to take it between my teeth but  I know he wouldn't like that, so I don't.

"Well I'm glad I didn't because I don't want you spending that much money on me. You're not rich. You dont need to shower me with gifts and shit."

Lucas tilted his head sideways and gave me a wierd look.

"I amn rich you know." My mouth dropoed. What? "that's how I had the yacht and why I will shower you with gifts."

" I had no idea..." I really didn't. It doesn't change anything but it still came as a shocker for me.

"Ya my parents own this big company and their wealth is mine. and at least I know you're not dating me for my wealth." I let out a pathetic laugh.

"Of coarse not. I'm dating you because you're you." I lean into him and our noses touch when I say you.

He leans in and gives me a quick peck on the lips. Why doesn't he actually kiss me? Like heart stopping, breath quickening, wetting kisses. I've only had one of those kisses and it was from someone else. I want one from Lucas.

I grab his face with my hands and kiss him harder, moving to sit on his lap.

Lucas kisses back and he grabs my waist. Suddenly I was pushed away and Lucas was shaking his head.

"Rachel...I'm sorry I can't. We haven't been together that long and I-"

"No it's fine. I get it. But just so you know it was only going to be a kiss. I wouldn't let it get that far. I'm not like that." I state crossing my arms. I can't believe he thought I would let it get further than kissing. I barley know him!

" I know hon. It's just that-"

"You know..I'm kind if tired. Maybe I'll see you tomorrow and we can go on a last date before you leave." I say with a fake yawn. I'm not really tired, just a little ticked off and I'd rather watch the new eisode of Pretty Little Liars then get rejected again.

"I-ok. Night Rachel. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Night. Don't let the bed bugs bite." I say crawling under my covers.

"You have some wierd expressions." Lucas chuckled walking out the door and closing it quietly. I find myself frowning when I realize he didn't even give me a goodnight kiss.

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