Figuring It Out

Chapter 9

Finally making it past the fans and paps, we climb into the cars, able to fit all the boys into our car, and the Crew driving their own back to Louis and Eleanor's place.

Louis is driving, while El sits in the passenger seat. The first row consists of me, Liam and Niall, then the back contains Harry and Zayn. Steady conversation can be heard from up front, the two love birds discussing plans. Liam and I are talking about me moving in with him, and all the details. A steady stream of swear words can be heard from Niall, as he's playing Flappy Bird. Zayn and Harry are talking about the recent Manchester game, and the results of that.

"Guys!! We should go to the Funky Buddha tonight!" El shouts out.

There's a slight pause, while everyone figures why not.

Niall says, " gives me an excuse to drink."

"I don't see why not." -Liam

"I'd love to." -Harry

"Yea, it sounds good." -Zayn

"We're gonna party and bullshit, and party and bullshit." Louis says, quoting the Rita Ora song.

Suddenly, it feels like all eyes are on me.

"Well, I did just get a new dress.."

Everyone starts whopping and cheering.

As we pull back into the garage, and start getting out of the car, everyone is back to doing their own thing. I'm checking my messages, when I feel someone fall into step with me. Harry.

"So... um, I was wondering if you could show me your room when we get upstairs." He politely asks.

I look up at him, and smile.

"Yeah, I think that'd be alright."

His eyes and smile brighten, and he goes and puts his suitcase in his car.

All of the guys left their cars in the garage, with special permission from the owners from the complex.

Out of nowhere, I hear Niall exclaim, "Holy shit! This car is amazing." I look over to see him pointing at a Mediterranean Blue Range Rover. I feel my cheeks heat and all the guys, except Liam and El, run over and start obsessing over it.

"Um, it's kinda mine." I admit sheepishly. I treat my car like my baby, and it was a pretty amazing gift from Liam when I got my license this past August when he was visiting.

Everyone looks at me like a grew three heads, disbelief painted on all of their faces.

I hear Lou mumble "Hot damn." and Zayn quietly says "Jesus, her first car is better than my 3rd."

Liam wraps his arms around me, and a hug. I mumble him a quiet "Thank you.... again."

He squeezes my shoulders, a silent 'you're welcome'.

Once everyone gets their bags into their cars, and once they stop staring at my car, we pile onto the lift, Louis being the only one with luggage.

When we reach the Penthouse floor, and Louis puts in the special pin number, the doors open, and Lou goes bonkers.

"MY HOME! Ew, it smells too girly in here. The kitchen, it's so kitchenish! I'm getting some crisps and ice cream and candy, this is just too healthy."

Everyone laughs at that. Soon chatter dies down, and we break off to do our own things. Liam, Zayn, and Niall head down to the game room, while Lou and El go into their room to unpack. I hope.

I look at Harry, who leans against the counter, just looking around.

"If you want to see my room, nows an ok time." I tell him.

He nods, and let's out a deep "Alright."

As we head to my room and open my door, I start to feel nervous. What if he thinks it's stupid? Do I have any bras or underwear on the ground? I sit over on my bed, which I thankfully made this morning, and watch as he walks around slowly, taking in everything.

His eyes trail over my walls, which are painted in a light purple color, lights strung across the upper wall. He goes near my dresser, chuckling at awkward picture of me and Liam from when we were younger. There's pictures of me an Eleanor there too, along with some of Harry and I and more of the guys. When he goes near my shelfs, he finally speaks.

"This is what I pictured it to look like. It fits your personality. Just this innocence with a large dose of maturity. Very Bri. And pretty girly."

I smile a little.

"Thanks. I picked out everything in here. I wanted to reflect me, but still be livable. And I hope most of its easy to pack."

He turns from where he took place at my desk, looking at my screen saver on my MacBook Pro, which is of me and Loki, Liam's adorable puppy.

"Oh yea. Your moving in with Liam soon."

He walks over and sits next to me on my bed, where I'm turning my phone in my hands. I look up at him, his green eyes stunning as ever.

"Yup! I can't wait! I feel good that I'm getting out of El and Lou's hair."

He chuckles, his eyes twinkling as he does so.

"I bet it gets loud sometimes... if you know what I mean."

He says with a smirk.

My eyes widen and I smack him in the chest. A very toned chest might I add.

"Shut up!"

He only starts laughing harder.

"I bet they don't!"

I start shaking my head back and forth quickly.

"Your gross! Like, I'm just scared. Ewwwww."

He laughs and I start to notice just how close we are sitting. I could lean a little to my left and my head would be resting on his shoulder. I sit back a little, and pull my legs into a pretzel, Harry soon mimicking my actions. We sit in a comfortable silence, just taking each other in after such a long time of not being together. After sitting for a couple more moments, Harry breaks the quiet.

"So, you excited for tonight?"

I nod and smile.

"I know exactly what I'm wearing, thankfully El drags me out to go shopping like, every day."

Harry nods, knowing exactly what I'm talking about.

"I bet your gonna get all the guys there."

I can't help but notice that he says this with a tone of bitterness.

"Oh well, you probably have some girl you can bring or meet there or something."

I respond, annoyed and knowing I'm right.

Harry's eyes flash a little, obviously realizing the dig I made.

"No there's only one girl I wanna bring, hang out with, and really just date, honestly"

I mentally sigh. I knew there was some model and I was wasting my time.

"And who would that be?"

He takes a breath, then looks directly into my eyes.

"You."