Through The Dark COMPLETED

Chapter 4

Julie knocked on Niall's door later that afternoon. Her night with Harry was incredible, and after everything, she had slept better than she had in a long time. She wasn't sure if she was just that exhausted, or if it was having Harry there that helped. She wasn't sure what was going on, but she decided to take what she could get with him while she could. Who cared what anyone else thought. "Hey Niall, sorry to bother you guys, but I have to talk to Panda a minute please."

"Panda, so cute." Niall said putting his shirt on. 'Come on in. So had lots of people knocking on my door looking for Harry today. Did you bring him back in one piece?" Niall teased.

"Shut up Niall. I think I..." Julie started.

"Hate you." Niall finished for her. "Yeah, I've heard that before from you." He laughed. "I will leave you two to talk. I'm going to shower."

Julie walked over to Amanda. "I need the car keys, so I can take it to work. I don't wanna take public transportation alone tonight please."

"Yeah, of course; but you're going to work?" Amanda asked.

"Yes, Panda. Adulting gets in the way again. I assumed you wouldn't be. If we both called in, you know they will call bullshit, since they knew where we were going the other night. One of us has to go." Julie said. "Enjoy your time. Besides you have more PTO then I have so better me go in." Julie said.

"I can't believe you're really going to work. How'd your talk go with Harry last night?" Amanda asked curious.

"Fine, we worked through things." Julie said and tried to turn away as she felt the heat fill her cheeks. She didn't want Amanda to see her blush.

"Wait! Why are you turning so red!?" Amanda asked.

"No reason! Stop looking at me like that!" Julie said. It was freaking her out. It was almost as if Amanda could read her soul.

"OMG! YOU DIDN'T!" Amanda said loudly. When Julie turned even brighter red, she knew she was right. She looked at the bathroom door to make sure it was still shut and lowered her voice. "You slept with Harry, didn't you?" When Julie didn't answer she asked again. "Didn't you?"

"OMG Amanda, why are we having this conversation?" She looked at Amanda's face and knew she was going to be pestered until she answered, and she was awful at lying, especially to Amanda.

Amanda took Julie's lack of answer as confirmation. "OMG, you little slut you!" Amanda teased laughing.

Only Amanda could get away with that. "Shut up! It's not like I don't feel whorish enough on my own. I didn't expect it to happen. Just kind of did. That sounds like the most horrible excuse ever. I've never done anything like that before. And damn him for making me feel that way. Don't tell Niall or anyone else for that matter."

"I wouldn't but it's not going to be too hard to figure out. I'm sure Harry's pretty happy right now." Amanda laughed again. It really wasn't like Julie at all. She never did anything without over thinking and over planning. It was almost a nice surprise, but, wow, did that take a fast turn. She would barely speak to Harry last night before they left.

"Actually he's not exactly thrilled with me at the moment because I'm going to work. I think he understands but would rather I just call in like you. I'm not exactly thrilled either, but life tends to get in the way. Enjoy the show and whatever else you do. And I swear if you tell anyone anything, I will hunt you down." Julie said as she grabbed the keys. "Oh and Panda, it's not a bad thing you haven't slept with Niall yet. You're building that relationship. It's different because who knows what Harry and I have. But maybe you should turn on the sluttiness just a little more." Julie laughed and ducked when Amanda threw a magazine at her. "Love you Panda; see you when I see you." She walked out and closed the door behind her.