The Unexpected Love

Was It Too Late?

***Leah***

My mind is fuzzy, the last part of a dream being chased away by the realization that I am awake again. It was a nice dream, something about sitting in a big oak tree in a meadow full of flowers but the details are fading fast even as I try to recall them. With a mental sigh I allow my brain to focus and cautiously open one eye. The bright spring sunlight cuts the room in half and I see dust-motes dancing in the wall of light. I pull the duvet up over my head to keep it out.  

"Morning babe" Harry whispered, in his croaky morning voice.

I popped my head out from under the covers and looked at Harry. His eyes sparkled. He let out a cute little smile. He started to move forward to me. His hand moved up my leg and rested on my thigh. I moved my hand onto his chest and we laid there, for about five minutes, cuddling. 

"Time to get up" I said as i kissed his lips. I forced myself out of bed and i wrapped my dressing gown around me. 

I walked over to Harry's side of the bed and threw the covers off him. He laid there, in his boxers. He tried to get the covers back but he couldn't. He grabbed my arm and pulled me on top of him. He started to tickle me until i couldn't take it anymore. 

"Seriously Harry, its time to get up, you have a meeting" I said, while laughing. 

"I know babe but i'd rather stay here, with you" He admitted as he kissed my chest. 

"I would love to spend the day watching movies with you Harry but this meeting is important for you" I said as i managed to free myself. 

* * * * 

It was now 5pm. I spent the whole day watching movies, while Harry had to sit in some boring, yet important meetings, all day. 

Harry

"Babe, be ready in 10 minutes. Love H xx" Harry texted

Ten minutes. Is he for real? A girl cannot get ready in ten minutes. It takes me about twenty minutes to find an outfit, let alone get completely ready. 

I ran upstairs and threw on some jeans with a nice top. I put my hair into a messy pun and quickly drew on some winged eyeliner. 

Just as i was going down the stairs, i saw a shadow outside the front door. I immediately opened the door and there stood Harry, in a tie and suit. What the actual fuck? I am soo under-dressed.

"Um....Harry?" I asked confused.

"Yes babe, come on" Harry said as he gave me his hand to hold. I took hold of Harry's hand and he led me to his car. Where are we going? 

 Harry helped me into the car and he closed the door behind me. He ran round the other side and jumped into the drivers seat. Harry started the car and the drove off. 

"Where are we going?" I asked as i stared out the window, trying to see a sign or something.

"It's a surprise" Harry said with a smile.

We had been driving around for ten minutes now. Harry pulled into a side road, with houses down either side. Posh houses. We stopped outside a house with a lot of cars outside. Harry got out the car and walked over to my side, he opened the door and helped me out. 

"Where are we?" I asked for the second time. 

"You will see" Harry said as he led me to the front door. 

We walked in and all the One Direction boy's, Lou, Lottie and the security were all here.

"Right Leah, Lou is going to do your hair and make up,  Lottie has got you an outfit. Me and the boys need to do a quick interview and then we need to get ready." Harry said as he left me with Lou and Lottie.

"Um....Harry?" I asked, i was worried. What were we doing? 

"Not now babe, i gotta go but ill see you when your ready" Harry said as he rushed off. 

I sighed as i sat in Lou's chair so she could do my hair and make-up. 

* * * * 

Me, Harry, Niall, Louis, Liam and the security were all in one car. The others followed us in another. 

I was in a long flowy dress. My dress was very modern-princessy. The boys were all in coordinated suits. It was like i was back at school, going to prom. 

"Can someone please tell me where we are going" I demanded. I was getting worried. 

"Just tell her Harry" Liam said with a smile.

"She will find out soon anyway" Louis added.

All the boys stared at Harry, waiting for him to announce where we were going. 

"Okay, okay, Leah will you be my date to the VMA's" Harry asked.

"Mate, its a bit late to invite her, we are on our way there now, Basically Lea, you are Harry's date to the VMA's" Niall joked.

"Were what?? VMA's? Date" I started to panic. The thoughts started accelerating inside my head. I want them to slow down so I can breathe but they won't. My breaths come in gasps and I feel like I will black out. My heart is hammering inside my chest. I start to get hot and sticky and my hands start to shake, uncontrollably.

Harry and the boys try to calm me down but nothing seems to be working. We are still driving and we get closer and closer to the red carpet. I can hear the fans screaming. What do i do? I can't stop this panic attack and im going to make a fool of myself, in front of thousands. 

"Leah babe, its okay. breath, breath" Harry said as he held both of my hands. He looked directly into my eyes.

I concentrated on Harry. 

"I can do this" I thought to myself and i calmed myself down. 

Was it too late?  The car came to a stop and it was time to get out. Ready or not, we are here.