Why me?! (Harry Styles Fanfic)

Chapter 21 Truth

•Alex

Gabe's still not talking to me, but I couldn't care less at this point. I do feel really bad about what happened, but he needs to realize he can't always be there for me. I've been doing things by myself and I won't stop just because he feels like he owes me something.

I keep staring at the clock just waiting to go pick up Harry. The boys come home today and Tiff leaves. I wasn't too sure about her staying here for too long, but I'm really going to miss having another girl in the house. I wonder how her mom's gonna react to her getting a tattoo. Guess we'll find out.

I should probably get ready to pick him up. I still don't know if he made it or not. I've hardly had a chance to talk to him he's been so busy I assume.

I missed the show on tv since I chose to go out to get sloshed. I'm a terrible human being. He'll never forgive me.

I roll over to get out of bed finally and jump in the shower. When I'm done I change into my denim shorts, white sweater, and black vans. I put on some natural makeup and my hair I just run my hand through it. Tiffany has kind of got me into wearing it more.

I walk downstairs and see Tiff already by the door with a smile on her face.

"Ready?" Tiff asked.

"As I'll ever be," Don't get me wrong I miss Harry but I'm scared about how he'll react when I tell him I missed the show. I know I'd be pissed. We've only talked briefly, but he always got interrupted.

When we pull up into the parking lot, we didn't see them anywhere. We sat there for about half an hour and were starting to get worried. Tiff's phone rings.

"Hey where are you? Were sitting in the parking lot by the trees. Okay. Bye." Then she hung up.

"They're eating." That's odd. Why wouldn't Harry just call me? Oh no. What if he knows I forgot about watching the show.

We pulled up to the familiar restaurant, the one Harry took me to. The one he was arrested at. Zayn was outside smoking. We hugged him and briefly chatted, then went inside. I scanned the room for them and then I saw him. His curly hair pushed back into a beanie. His head hanging in his hands, rubbing his face.

I slowly walk up to the booth. His eyes look up and he realized it was me. He jumps up and engulfs me in his arms. He's finally home. He kisses me with the same fire as before he left. He kept pulling back and looking into my eyes as I did to his.

We sat down in the booth and we chatted about how the ride was and made small talk. Finally the big question is asked.

"So did you two watch the show?" Liam asked. I stared at Tiff and she reciprocated the eye glare. In that moment we decided to have a cover up.

"No we were actually at work. They called us in late." Harry looked surprised. No way. I really forgot to tell him.

"You got a job?" I couldn't read his expression. I nodded.

"Well I think that's awesome. Where at?" Alright. First obstacle avoided.

"A little restaurant near my complex. "

We ate and talked some more. I could tell Harry was getting tired.

"I think we should wrap things up. You all look exhausted." They agreed and we loaded up.

Tiffany and Niall dropped us off. I had to shake Harry awake when we pulled up. I didn't realize what an impact taping the show had on him.

He went straight to his room and I followed. He went to the shower and a few minutes later, came back out. I look up from the tv and he looks nervous.

"Do you...um, well...I was wondering if you would come join me?" Now I had never done anything of that sort, but it's Harry. He always protects me I know that for a fact. I ponder a bit and end up nodding my head.

He takes off his shirt and then his pants. He walked towards me and pointed at my shirt.
"Can I?" I nod. He takes my shirt and lifts it over my head. Next my shorts. He wraps his arms around me to unhook my bra and his bracelet rubs across my fresh tattoo which I had forgotten was there. I jolted back and he saw. His expression looked puzzled. He turned me around. I faced the wall and waited for what he was about to say.

"Alex...what..." he trailed off. "What caused you to do this?"

I waited. I was speechless. Was I meant to tell him I got hammered and made impulsive decisions?

"I just... me and Tiff, we got matching ones. I really don't know what came over me I just liked yours and thought I could pull it off."

He looks baffled and proceeds to trace it with his finger.

"I mean, it's...nice. I've just...I never saw you as the type of girl to get one. Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

My heart is pounding out of my chest. I know the next part isn't going to go how I want it to.

"Harry, I made a mistake. Tiff and I, we went to get some drinks and the bar tender didn't card us so we kept going and next thing I know I'm... I'm stumbling up the stairs with a tattoo on my back and I got into a huge fight with Gabe and I said a ton of stuff I didn't mean-"

"You were drinking in a bar?" He cuts me off. Now his expression and tone changed. I nod.

He paces around a bit then blurts out,
"So you were drunk in public huh? Underaged drinking around a bunch of guys who could've easily...hurt you?" I stay quiet. I can feel the tears, but can do nothing to stop them.

"Even after I warned you about my...Aaron?How could you be so stupid huh? You obviously weren't thinking. Or maybe you were and you just didn't care about the outcome."

At this point, I grab my clothes and slip them on quickly. I run out of the bathroom and grab my phone and shoes.

Without any thought process, I am walking out the door into the night.

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