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

Chapter 30

It was getting late and Ashley was still on the dancefloor with her girlfriends. The crowd had grown thicker and louder as time passed. Harry wondered how often she partied.

'Hey man," said Derek.

"Hello, enjoying yourself?" asked Harry.

"Always. Ashley knows how to have a party."

"She seems to have lots of friends."

"People are drawn to her aloofness. I guess it makes her seems mysterious or something. She doesn't get close to too many people, but word has spread over time that her parties are some of the best."

"She and Melanie seem to have hit it off," said Harry referring to the girl Derek had recently met.

"Funny, huh."

"Not really," said Harry with a smile.

"Word among the girls is that there are a few broken hearts among the periphery of the group more than ready to talk. Word will get out about the two of you. I'm not sure how she'll do in the limelight. You might want to think about preparing her before something happens. Ashley's not one for surprises."

"Thanks for the heads up," said Harry.

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Ashley was full of energy on the drive back to her house. "Tonight was really fun," she said a little breathlessly.

"Your birthday wasn't fun?"

"I always have mixed emotions about my birthday."

Harry rested his free hand on her knee. "Should I go home tonight?"

"I'm not sure how to answer that. We've been together quite a bit."

"What do you think about stopping by your place, getting some clothes, and coming home with me? We could relax in the Jacuzzi. Seems like you're still really ramped up," he said looking over at her.

"Okay."

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"You can change here if you'd like. There's a vanity if you need it. Give me a shout if you need anything. I'll change in the bedroom, get some bottles of water, and turn on the hot tub."

Once he closed the door, Ashley glanced around the massive bathroom. The shower alone was huge. Everything is immaculate. He must have a cleaning service, she thought. She got undressed and pulled out the black one-piece swimsuit she'd decided on. He'd already seen her in skimpy underwear today, she reasoned. She removed her makeup and pulled her hair high into a messy bun before going out to find him.

"Ready?" he asked when she walked into the living room.

"I think so."

"Go on out. I'll be there in a second."

She wasn't prepared for the breathtaking view he had from the back patio. It was really beautiful. He had music playing through carefully camouflaged speakers and a stack of thick pool towels next to the hot tub. She stepped down just to put her legs in the water and leaned back on her hands.

"How does it feel?" he asked when he came out.

"Nice," she said.

"Ready to get in?"

"Uh-huh."

They both slipped into the warm bubbling water and sighed almost simultaneously. Ashley laughed first.

"This feels amazing," she said.

"Do your aunt and uncle have a pool?"

"And a hot tub. I've had a few girls-only pool parties there."