Next To You - {Harry Styles}

Chapter 11

I awoke to the sounds of pots banging. I was still on the couch, but Harry must have gotten up. I looked towards the kitchen. Harry and Carissa were bustling around the kitchen.

I groaned groggily at the bright beam of light coming through the window and covered my head with a blanket.

"Looks like she's awake," I heard Harry tell Carissa.

"It's about time. She slept till 12," Carissa responded.

"I slept that long?" I asked while rubbing my tired eyes.

"You were out like a light. You almost fell off the couch when I got up, but you didn't stir a bit," Harry said.

"She's a very heavy sleeper. It takes a lot to get her up in the morning," Carissa said.

"Will you guys stop talking about me? Anyways, I'm starved. Whatcha makin'?"

"Harry here taught me a new recipe for a zucchini pasta. Purely vegan and delicious!" Carissa chirped.

"I always helped around the kitchen a lot back home. My mom went through a short vegan phase, but I still remember the recipes," he said as he stirred a pot.

I usually hated Carissa's strange vegan foods, but I didn't really mind trying Harry's food.

After they finished, we sat and ate the food, which was surprisingly delicious. I sat back down on the couch while Harry and Carissa cleaned the pots and pans. I checked my watch. 3:00 pm. I still I have 5 hours until my... "date" with Louis. By this time I had defininitely regretted my decision. Harry wasn't actually my boyfriend, but it sure felt like it. It's not like I can cancel on Louis. That would be a bitch move. And I wouldn't bear to return to class after that. I had been so caught up in my thoughts that I hadn't realized Harry was staring at me. 

"What are you thinking about?" he asked me.

"Oh nothing..." I hesitated, "Just, thinking about how I don't have much time left here."

He sat next to me on the couch and smiled warmly. "Just because you'll be going back to Leeds doesn't mean I'll not keep in touch. Anyways, I just got called into work, so I have to leave.

Wow, am I lucky. "That's too bad. See you later!" I said.

He waved on the way out, and then he was gone. Carissa was still cleaning since she's so tidy. I wondered if I should tell her about Louis. She would probably just scold me and make me feel guilty. She seemed to really be happy that I found Harry. So I decided to keep it to myself. I watched tv for a few hours, flipping channels throughout the most of it. I looked at my phone for the date. Christmas was nearing. I was supposed to fly back home, but a huge snow storm had been attacking the areas leading into New York, so I was advised to stay here. "Carissa, are you going to put up a tree?" I asked while watching a rerun of Home Alone. 

"Why of course! I already have a tree up!" she pointed to a little tree in the corner. It was one of those tabletop trees.

"That sad little thing?" I laughed.

"At least I have one. I think it's adorable," she pouted.

"Oh-kay" I continued to laugh, "Anyways, a friend from back home called me up and they happen to be in town. I'm going to be meeting them at 8," I said. I felt guilty for lying of course, but I didn't want to hear her telling me how wrong I was being, even if it was for my own good.

"Sounds great! I'm going on a date again," she smiled.

"Same guy?" I asked.

"Yes, he's just so sweet," she beamed.

"You'll have to tell me about him when we both get back," I smiled. I was happy for her. She needed someone other than me and her cat.

I checked my phone again. 6:30. I had given Louis my address, so he should be picking me up in an hour and a half. I got up and went to my bathroom. Staring at myself in the mirror, I realized I had a lot to do. It always takes me a bit to long to get ready when I'm nervous. I don't know why I was worried. Nothing will be happening between us. Its just a friendly dinner. Yeah.

I straightened my hair, which took forever in itself since my hair was so thick. Then I brushed through my blonde locks, happy with the results. I did my usual makeup routine, but with a bronze smoky eye. I put on a black peplum dress from my trunk of clothes. I checked my phone once more. It was 7:45. Ready to go, I grabbed my things and waited downstairs.

"Someone looks fancy," Carissa said as I sat on the couch. 

"I'm going to a nice place," I lied. I was dressed nice because I was attracted to Louis. I didn't want to be, but I was. I would just have to tell him that I'm dedicated to Harry if he tries to make a move.

The door buzzed and I grabbed my coat and exited the door before she could see Louis on the door step.

There he was, shivering in the cold. He smiled warmly at me and scanned me from head to toe like Harry did that one night at the club. "You look stunning," he said with a seductive smile.

He slipped his arm around my waist and led me to his car. It was a silver Audi sports car. It looked expensive. Is everyone here rich or is it just me? I thought. First Harry's Ferrari, now this.

He opened the door for me and I got in. He started the car and pulled away from the curb. On the way we talked about personal things. I found out that despite his seductive and tempting demeanor, he's a very funny guy. He was such a great person, but I would have to let him down eventually. I couldn't live with myself if Harry thought I found someone else. I don't know why I was worried. He wasn't even my boyfriend. Or was he? God this is difficult. 

"You okay?" Louis asked with a concerned look on his face. 

"Yeah I'm fine, don't worry," I smiled.

"Looks like we're here. He pulled into a driveway next to an extravegant flat. That was just the outside. He came around the car and opened it for me, helping me out.

He pulled me close to him by my waist once again and held me close. This guy's really hands on isn't he?

He led me into the flat, which was much more extravegant on the inside, as expected.

"Prepare for an unforgettable night," he said with a sexy smirk.

What the hell did I just get myself into?

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A/N

Hope you guys liked this chapter(:

If you were wondering what I thought Dawn would look like, I imagined her to look like Doutzen Kroes.

She's absoulutely gorgeous. I left a link in the multimedia of a pic of her.

Anyways, once again thanks for reading! 

❀ To Be Continued❀