Together [Sequel to Love Actually]

Chapter 32

Harry and I didn't fall asleep as we cuddled; we just laid there silently, and enjoyed each other's company. I could feel Harry's chest rise and fall gently against my back, and it was one of the most comforting feelings in the world. I felt his warm breath tickle the back of my neck, as he breathed softly against me.



I rolled over to face him, and rested my forehead gently on his.



"Hello." I whispered.



"Hi there." Harry said with a small smile.



I nestled my head into his shoulder, and he wrapped his arms around me. His warm hands ran up and down my back and arm, and I felt safe being in his arms.



I shivered a little, and Harry pulled my body closer into his chest.



"You okay?" He whispered.



I nodded my head slightly, and cuddled closer to him.



"You seem a little off." Harry said.



"I just...I don't know." I replied.



"You can talk to me." Harry said, brushing a few strands of hair from my face.



"It's about kissing Niall." I said.



I knew it sounded bad the way I said it, and by the look on Harry's face he took it out of context.



"Did you like feel something between you?" Harry asked quickly, but trying to remain calm.



"No, not at all." I replied.



"Then what is it?" Harry asked calming down.



"I feel bad about it." I said.



"How so?" Harry asked.



"I feel like I cheated on you, and just like let you watch." I whispered.



Harry let out a sigh.



"I'm not going to lie, but it did really hurt me." Harry said.



"I know, and that's why I felt terrible. I shouldn't have done that. I shouldn't have given into Louis' constant nagging." I said.



"It's over, and you can't change what happened." Harry said.



"I know, but I just wish I could." I said.



Harry nodded. I could tell he was really hurt by what I had done, and it made me feel even worse, because he wouldn't get mad at me. I laid with him a few more minutes, and then I got up to use the bathroom. I didn't really need to go, but I needed to cry, and I didn't want anyone to see.



I walked into the tiny bathroom, and collapsed onto the floor. I sobbed silently into my hands. I was really a terrible girlfriend to Harry. I could have easily continued to say no to Louis, and eventually he would have given up. I gave in to easily.



I rested my head in my hands, and tried to compose myself. No matter how hard I tried, the tears kept coming. I sniffled a little too loudly, but didn't think much of it, until I heard Harry banging furiously on the door.



"Scarlet, open the door!" Harry shouted.



I didn't move.



"What's going on mate?" I heard Liam say.



"Scarlet is crying in there, and she won't open the door, and I just want to know what's wrong." Harry's voice rang out.



"Want me to try to talk to her?" Liam asked.



"Yeah." Harry whispered.



I felt bad, but I just didn't want to hurt Harry anymore that I already have. I heard Liam's quiet knock on the door.



"Scar, will you please open up, it's just me, Liam." Liam said sweetly.



I hesitated a second, but then I opened the door. Liam jammed into the small bathroom, and joined me on the floor.



"What could be wrong now? You and Harry just attacked each other's lives making out, and you went for a cuddle, like an hour ago. What happened?" Liam asked.



"I kissed Niall." I said.



"So that's what this is about?" Liam said, as if I had revealed the secret to life.



I nodded slowly, and another tear escaped my eye.



"Scarlet, you need to understand, that yeah you did hurt Harry, but he's over it. He knows you love him, and he knows that you meant nothing by it. We were all messing around, and you did something stupid. So what? Life will go on." Liam said.



"I know, but he wouldn't have done it to me." I said.



"Would it make you feel better if his pecked another girl on the lips for three seconds? No tongue." Liam asked.



"No, but then we would be even." I stated.



"So then, we'll call up a girl, have Harry kiss her, and then you'll be even." Liam said.



"But, like I don't want to see my boyfriend kissing another girl." I said.



"He didn't want to see you kissing Niall." Liam stated.



I nodded slowly, and wiped my eyes.



"I just feel bad." I said.



"I know, but you shouldn't. Everything will be okay." Liam said.



"I hope so." I said.



Liam helped me up, and we walked out of the bathroom. Harry was standing there, and his face was full of worry. He walked toward me, and took my hands in his.



"Will you please tell me what's wrong?" He asked.



"I just feel bad." I said.



Harry knew what I was talking about, and pulled me into one of the tightest hugs ever.



"Stop worrying over it." Harry said.



"I'm sorry." I whispered.



"No, don't be sorry. I don't care okay? I was jealous when it happened, but I am so over it now." Harry said.



"I never want to hurt you." I said softly.



"I'm okay." Harry said, still holding me tightly to him.



I held onto Harry tighter, and just wanted to stay like this forever.



"Just stop worrying your pretty little head over it yeah?" Harry said kissing my forehead.



I nodded, and looked up at him.



"They boys talked about it, and said that you should kiss another girl to make it even." Liam said.



"No way." Harry said, holding me closer.



"You'll be even though." Louis said entering the room.



Harry rolled his eyes, and tried to walk me out of the room.



"Harry, if it'll make you feel better, you can kiss another girl." I said.



"I don't want to. I'm not going to try and like get back at you or whatever. You don't deserve that." Harry said.



"Thanks." I mumbled.



Harry smiled, and pulled my chin up so I would look into his eyes.



"Would it make you feel better if I kissed another girl?" Harry asked.



"Well obviously not, but if like you wanted to, to make it even, then like I would totally understand." I said.



Harry shut me up by pressing his lips to mine. He ran his fingers gently through my hair.



"If you don't want me kissing anyone, then I will not be kissing anyone." Harry said.



"Will you kiss me again?" I asked.



"Now that, I can do." Harry said.



He leaned back down, and pressed his lips to mine yet again.



"Now can we go continue our snuggle, because you ruined it by leaving." Harry said with a smile.



I nodded, and Harry lead me back to our bunk. We laid down, and Harry held me the way he had before. Louis pulled back our curtain shortly after.



"What?" Harry asked, not opening his eyes, or even flinching.



"I found a girl for you to kiss." Louis said.



"Scarlet, when did you and Louis talk? This only happened a few minutes ago, and you were with me the whole time." Harry said avoiding Louis' previous statement.



"Harry shut up. We are making this even. You will kiss a girl just as Scarlet had kissed Niall." Louis said.



"Stop being a little girl Lou." Harry said.



"I'm not Harry, I'm helping you. Scarlet didn't talk to you for a week, because you told her dad she had issues, and she kisses another guy in front of you, and you do nothing?" Louis said.



"Louis, let me handle my relationship yeah? Scarlet and I are fine, and you don't need to butt in. If I need your advice or help, then I will come to you." Harry stated.



Harry still hadn't moved. He kept snuggled me the way he had before, and he wasn't budging.



"You're a pushover Harry." Louis said.



"It's working for me. Scarlet and I are happy, and I would be ecstatic if you could support that." Harry said to Louis.



"Fine. Have fun snuggling with a cheater." Louis said.



I bit my lip hard, and my body tensed up. Harry pulled me closer to him, and I buried my face in his chest.



"I'll be right back." Harry whispered in my ear.



He stood up, and I heard him talking to Louis from the other room.



"Stop trying to hurt Scarlet. I don't know why you don't like her all of a sudden, but I love her, and I'm not going to put up with anyone trying to hurt her, especially my best friend." Harry said.



"She is the worst girl you've ever hooked up with. She doesn't treat you right, and all I see coming out of this is you getting hurt. You're my mate, and I don't want to have to fix your broken heart." Louis hissed.



"She isn't just a random girl I'm hooking up with. I am in love with her, and she is my entire world. She has been forever. She is my best friend, and she is my girlfriend. I know her better than anyone, and I know she would never try to intentionally hurt me or anyone." Harry said.



"Fine. I'll back off." Louis said.



"Thank you." Harry replied.



Harry then returned to the bunk, and wrapped me in his arms again.



"Everything is okay now." Harry said.



"I love you." I whispered.



"I love you too baby, I love you too." Harry said.



He kissed me one more time, and pulled me as tight into him as possible, and then we both fell asleep.