Messy Love (Ed Sheeran)

Little Hints

Sometimes it hurts,

When I see her there lying alone.

Sometimes it hurts,

To see him there and have to let go.

Sometimes it hurts,

That I can't hold her hand anymore.

Yeah, sometimes it hurts.

And I just can't believe

That we gave up so easily....

I couldn't help but try too hard as I sang my verses, and feel like melting onto the floor as I heard the very own Ed Sheeran not only singing my song in his angelic voice, but singing it with me. I, out of all people, is duetting with Ed Sheeran... And he's staring at me as we speak.

I could see the boys outside, standing and watching us through the open mirror, glaring at Ed as I sang. I pretended not to notice any and continued to sing it through.

We came to the end of the song, and I sighed in relief as Paul's voice echoed into the room.

"That was great. Perfect, Barbs. Ed, fantastic," he continued to praise with a smile... He knows this song had some potential... And now that Ed Sheeran had a say in it, there wasn't any more of a reason for him to be happier. I could hear Harry, Louis, and Niall snicker in the back, before suddenly Harry leaned into the mic,glaring at Ed beside me.

"Lad, stop glaring and just ask the pretty lady out on a date already," he joked.. And I gulped, feeling somewhat embarrassed. I then caught Perrie giving Harry a good slap in the torso, making him flinch with confusion. Perrie glare was stern, a sign of disapproval, a scowl.

I turned beside me, finding Ed's face blank almost as red as his hair, an odd smile  to cover up his embarrassment.

"That was just perfect, thank you for everything," I complimented, looking at his eyes that refused to look at me, glued to Harry outside. He seemed upset.

He stood up and nodded, and I followed.

"No problem. Thank you for letting me," he quickly said, opening the door for me. I walked through, noticing the sudden tension between everyone.

"So, anyone up for some tea or coffee at my place? I welcome you guys over. Maybe some lunch on me?" I watched him pass me and walk towards Harry... Respectfully, I looked towards Niall and Perrie, a smile on my face, concern in my eyes.

"That'd be great! Right, Niall?" You could tell she was trying to get Nialls gaze off the men arguing on the other side of the room.

"Ed, it was a joke. She's not going to hate you for it," Harry said a little too loudly, making us all turn. They both glared at us, Harry's face surprised and regretful while Ed's was red and sad. Were....were they talking about me?

"I wasn't saying that," he said mono-toned. I rose an eyebrow... Pretty sure they were talking about me.

"Excuse me," he smiled again, walking out the room. For some reason, I felt so bad.

"I'm sorry. Did I do something? I didn't mean to cause any type of commotion," I started, and Perrie looked at me in disbelief and smiled.

"Barbara, don't worry about it," she said casually, too casually.

"They have a love-hate relationship," she tried to joke. I didn't believe it. I looked at Niall and Louis, the most warm expression I could give.

"He thinks he embarrasse-"

"Yup," Louis popped the p in his words, and I laughed, nodding.

I looked at Harry, his eyes guilty as he watched his friend walk out. He looked at me and smiled regretfully, sending his hand through his curls.

"I'm sorry Barbara," he had begun. I shook my head and gave him a 'I don't even mind' look.

"Don't even apologize, Harry. I got this one for you'," I winked, smiling to bring up the mood. He smiled thankfully and I walked out quickly.

"I'll be right back," I stated as I looked around the halls, finding his husky torso walking away, head down, hands in his jacket.

I quickly and silently shuffled to his side, as he turned, he was not expecting me when his blue eyes caught mine, his face reddening again.

"Hey, what happened to peace making Ed Sheeran that I heard about," I chuckled, pulling him to a stop as that seemed to embarrass him even more.

"I'm sorry," I said, and he looked up at me with a raised eyebrow. I smiled, he still was too shy to explain what obviously happened back there.

"Harry didn't need to- i don't even-" he didn't quite know what to say still. I laughed and sighed, understanding..I was getting kind of excited to think that Ed Sheeran might be interested... but when he said 'I don't even', I assume he meant 'I doesn't even like you'.

"Ed, here's some advice that I know you don't need since I'm a newbie and you're a freaking god," I said, which made him chuckle, before grimacing... I know it wasn't coming out right.

"Ed, when you get embarrassed when you're at a concert, you shouldn't jump off stage. You shake it off and start again," I nudged him playfully.

He looked up, knowing where I'm getting at. I smiled warmly and looked down, blushing as he glared at me. Ed fucking Sheeran was staring at me.

"You're something else of a 19 year old," he chuckled and I followed with a laugh. Yup, must be too young for him.

" Now c'mon. Lunch at my place. You're all invited. I'll have popcorn," I smiled and he shook his head with another chuckle. I turned back to see all of them staring, and once they caught my gaze, they all looked away.

"Barbs, catch. You got a promo interview in BH in thirty minutes," he lifted his arm from ten feet away. I rose my hand for my keys to my car before sliding it back down in realization.

"Wait, what?!?" I whined, slumping my shoulders. I turned to see Ed staring ahead blankly. Paul laughed and waved me off.

"I'll take them to your favorite spot around your neighborhood. It's a 25 minute interview. We'll meet you at your place afterwards," he offered and I sighed in defeat

"Okay, please guys! I want to get to know you all more better," I smiled, and the all nodded reassuringly. I grinned happily, turning to Ed Sheeran and he extended his hand out... For some reason, I was a little disappointed, and I felt my smile disappear a bit as I took it.

"See you soon," he murmured before walking away. Paul threw the keys and Ed ducked not to get hit. Thankfully, junior softball paid off and I caught it with a laugh.

I turned to walk the the direction. I am sure to remain optimistic, and sighed in disbelief that I could finally agree that today was still a fantastic day...

I hope it was...