If It's What You Want A Harry Styles Fanfiction || h. s.

Chapter 24

Ashley called Harry as soon as she was in her car.

"Hello."

"Am I calling too late? I'm sorry but it was so busy."

"Not at all," he told her.

"I'm finally heading home."

"I can't imagine how exhausted you must be. I wouldn't press, but I will be working the next few days and you seem fairly busy yourself. I would like to see you tonight."

"I . . . What about this morning?" she asked.

"I wasn't paying attention to what you needed. I wasn't listening to what you were trying to tell me. I was too busy trying to convince you . . ."

"I was partly to blame as well. I'll tell you something. I am afraid because I like you as well."

"That's quite a show of honesty. If I understand your friends, you're really putting your cards on the table."

"I am. I owe that to you after the past few days," she said.

"True. If I guilt you a bit, I could probably negotiate a fair deal for myself."

Ashley began to laugh. "You never know until you try but you might want to wait on that."

"I don't know. You sound pretty tired. It might not take much to wear you down. So, may I come over?"

"Yes."

"My new favorite word," he said happily.

"Why is that?"

"Because you don't say it nearly enough. See you in a few minutes."

"Bye," she said before disconnecting the call.

****

His headlights appeared down the drive before she was out of her car. She waited for him to park and join her.

"Hi," she said.

"Hello," he said putting his arm around her waist and giving her a squeeze before following her to the door.

He stood back while she opened the door and flipped on the light.

"Come in. I'm going to have a much deserved glass of wine. What can I get for you?" she asked as she dropped her things in a chair.

"A kiss would be nice," he said. He did not move but waited for her to make the decision.

She reached down and removed her heels before walking over to where he stood. "I do like you. I meant what I said."

"I'm incredibly happy to hear you say that. You already know how I feel." Harry held out his hands to her. She initiated a kiss as soon as her body was against his locking her hands at the back of his neck.

The kiss continued for what seemed like minutes before she laid her head on his shoulder.

"Why don't you sit down. I'll get the wine for you," said Harry. "Is there a bottle open already?"

"I don't think so. Check the bottom rack. I'm going to change."

"You turned quite a few heads tonight in that dress, sweetheart."

Once Ashley was in her bedroom, she pulled the dress over her head and stripped down to her underwear. She got one of the longer t-shirts and slipped it on before going in the bathroom to wash her face. She'd barely gotten her hair put up in a high ponytail and washed her face when Harry knocked at the door.