Cute as a Button - Harry Styles

Chapter 15 ~ An awkward evening

LYIDAS POV:

So far christmas has been so good! It's the first time I've spent christmas with family in years, and on top of that Harry is with me. I know it was a lot for him to give up christmas with his family as his mum and sister mean so much to him. I'm so grateful that he did that all for me. I feel so spoilt with having Brad's family inviting me into their family for Christmas, everyone's been so good to me. I can't remember have so much fun, this feels great.

Brad has even started to like Harry. They have so much in common I was certain they would at least accept each other. Not only do they both love music and look similar but they also both support the football team Man U, and both love the band ACDC. They love joking around and both have such outgoing, bold personalities. I'm so happy Brad has finally realised not everything printed in magazines is real and that Harry really is a genuine, trustworthy guy. I love them both so much, I couldn't bare for them not to get along.

Christmas Eve was hilarious and so much fun! The Simpsons have so many crazy christmas traditions that they do every year, and luckily I was apart of them.......yay! No really, it was so much fun. We played a family game of twister, had food challenges, watched movies and on top of that we had a huge christmas dinner. We felt like a huge family and it was just so great to have so many people there together.

Even the rest of the boys from the Vamps came mid afternoon on Christmas Day. Don't get me wrong it was extremely awkward seeing James again, as the last time I saw him it was that dreadful dinner date. I thought that James would just ignore me and Harry, just pretend we weren't there, but no he interacted with all of us, even Harry. Of course I could see the hurt in his eyes whenever Harry and I were together, but he was taking it so well, and I'm really thankful for that.


'You know that guy James really isn't that bad.' Harry stated as we were going on a large family walk.

'Why did you expect that he was going to be a horrible person?' I asked Harry in return, slightly annoyed that he judged James before he knew him.

'No that's not what I mean,' Harry stopped and looked my in the eyes, 'I just expected him to...... you know..... Well.....I guess... Be jealous.'

'Yeh I know what you mean.' I stated and carried on walking. James was so good. He would never have hurt a fly, and he still let himself get hurt for me. He's just too good......too good for me.

'Do you think I should talk to him and tell him sorry?' I asked Harry out of the blue. I felt so bad for James........wish I could make it better for him.

'Well do you want to? Do you feel like you should?'

'Yeh I think I should,' I sighed. 'He's been so strong and really great about it all.'

'Then I think you should.'

'Really?

'Yeh I trust you. And I think you need to make him understand that you still want to be friends. He's a great lad and he really likes you. But I know he wouldn't try anything. I trust him to. I think the best thing you could do for him is to be friends with him.' Harry replies, sliding his arm around my waist pulling me into his chest.

'Thank you. You're the best.' I lean up onto my tip toes and peck his lips. I don't deserve him either, again, he is just too good.





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When we got back to Brad's house I decided I would have to talk to James. We were all sitting in the living room playing games and laughing, but I couldn't get the thought out of my head that James wasn't happy. I couldn't help but look at him, I felt so bad. I think he felt my gaze cause every now and again he would meet my eyes. They were full of pain, and that broke my heart. He had been one of my best friends for years, he was my first crush and I couldn't bare to put him through so much pain.

After catching his gaze for a third time I decided I had to do something. This tension was killing me. I looked at Harry who was sitting next to me. From his gaze, I knew he knew what I was thinking and gave me a small smile and gestured for me to go out and talk to James. I stood up and excused myself to get a drink of water.

'Would anyone else like a drink?' I asked shyly to the group if people in front of me.

'Oh yes please dear,' Brad's grandmother, Dorothy, replied. 'May I please have a nice cup of tea? With milk and no sugar?'

'Sure,' I smiled at her. 'Anyone else?'

'Can I have a glass of water too babe?' A deep, Cheshire accent said. I turned around to see Harry staring at me.

'Sure.' I grinned.

'Me too please'

'And me!' Both Connor and Brad said.

'Okay.' I looked around the room at James and pleaded with my eyes that he would come and help.

'I'll go help her.' James stated, looking at Harry to make sure he was okay with this. Harry just smiled at James and carried on talking to Brad and Conor.

It was an awkward walk to the kitchen as James followed me. I went straight to the cupboard to get some glasses, whilst James turned on the kettle to make tea for Dorothy.

'James,' I said quietly breaking the silence and turning around to face him. 'I...I don't know what to say. I....um.....I'm sorry James. I didn't mean to hurt you. I know I lead you on, and I swear I didn't mean it. I honestly liked you...b-but I just couldn't stop thinking of Harry. I'm so sorry.' I whispered so quietly I didn't think he would be able to hear me.

'Hey it's okay.' James said giving me on of his award winning smiles. 'As long as you're happy, I'm happy.'

I smile remembering that's exactly what he said to me when I told him I wasn't ready.

'But I don't want to hurt you.'

'I'm not going to lie to you Lydz......but, yes it does hurt. But, I know for a fact, it won't last forever. It was just a small crush. Don't get me wrong, I wish I could call you mine, but it was just a small crush that lasted for just a little time. It's fine Lydz. I'll get over it, especially if you're happy.'

I smile at James and engulf him in a bear hug.

'Thank you James.' My voice sounding muffled. 'Friends?' I asked pulling away.

'Friends.' James confirmed, hugging me again. 'Now let's get these drinks ready!'




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HARRY'S POV:

I could hear laughter from the kitchen and I knew everything was going to be alright. If any other guy had been in the kitchen with Lydz I would have been fuming, but the fact that it's just James makes me smile. I know Lydz hates not being friends with people and that she was really upset with what happened with James, so I'm glad they're now friends and having a good time.

At that moment the door bell rung.

'I'll get it.' Brad stated getting up from his spot and opening the door.

'Hey Brad!' A familiar girls voice said. I froze, it better not be her.

'Hey Lizzy.' Brad's voice travelled down the hallway.


Goosebumps rose onto my skin as I stood up and walked towards the front door. Sure enough there was Lizzy, or Paige as she called herself, with her whole family. As soon and she saw me she froze and her eyes went cold. Her eyes then darted to something behind me and her gaze then turned into a fearful one.

'What the f*** are you doing here!?' Lydia's voice came from behind me. 'Get out. Get out....NOW''