As we enter the restaurant, Harry's hand has been placed on my lower back and would not remove it even after the amount of times I've tried to move away from him. Even trying to removing his hand from the area would just make him place it more firmly. He held out my chair for me and waited for me to be sit down to push it in. As we began to look through the menu, he whispered in my ear,
"Drea, baby, don't order any alcohol." Sure this was normal for him to call me baby since he had been calling me that since college and saying not to drink because it was a business lunch. Of course there was also drinking wouldn't be such a good idea since I am a lightweight. However, what was unusual was his comment earlier when we were leaving the office and being very close to me.
"So, Andrea, what did was your major in college?" Calum asked with a small smile after staring at the menu.
"I majored in business administration, but my first choice was biology." I answer while putting my phone into my purse.
"Wow, what made you--" He began to ask as the waiter came over to ask if we wanted any drinks and to ask what we wanted.
After we had finished ordering I had excused myself from the table and walked over to the restroom. I take my phone out my purse and I see Michael had texted me 5 times since I had left the office.
Mikey: Drea?
Mikey: Helloo?
Mikey: Where are you going?
Mikey: Oh so you rather go to lunch with those boring people instead of me, your best friend?
Mikey: ANSWER ME!!! IM LONELY :(
Me: CHILL.. I'm at a restaurant for a business lunch okay? I'll be back before the time we're supposed to go home alright? Also, we need to go to target, I need to pick up a few things. HAVE FUN & DONT DIE, LOVE YOU!
I send the message and continue to use the bathroom. As I finished washing my hands, my phone alerts me that I have a text message, and this time from Harry.
Harry: Andrea, where are you? I need to speak with you. I'm waiting outside the bathroom.
As I open the door I see Harry leaning against the wall away from the door and texting on his phone. I walk up behind him and put both my hands on his shoulders and begin to speak.
"Hey, you need to speak with me?" I say as he turns around, facing me and putting his phone in his pocket.
"I need your help tonight with a project." He answers biting his lip
"Uhh, what kind of project?" I reply as he sighs
"It's better if I show it you, but all you gotta know it involves you spending the night."
"Harry, honey, you know you're one of my closest friends right? I would do anything okay, but I'm sort of busy tonight"
"Oh, okay then." He says and looks to the waiter passing by and back at me, "So what are you doing tonight?"
"I'm grocery shopping and going out to the bar or something with Michael after."
"He's not good for you." He mumbles looking down at his feet.
"What do you mean? He's been my best friend since freshman year." I question
"He's just not a person I want you to be involved with." He states
"It's not your call alright, but thank you for looking out for me. He's a good guy okay? Now let's get back to the table before Ashton freaks out." I say ending the conversation and walking beside him to the table.
During our meal, Ashton, Calum, and Harry were have a conversation about their college days, as I just listened and laughed along when necessary. It came to the point where the conversation was about me.
"Don't you ever see yourself working as a different position?" Calum asks me
"I mean sure, but I like working with Ashton. I keep him sane and he does the same." I reply as Ashton smiles
"Harry, Ashton, and you are close I see." He says being observant.
"Why yes, we all quite are. Ashton's her older cousin who took care of her, while I also was there caring for her." Harry replies as I was about to speak
"Okay, I think now is a good time to head back." Ashton says.
"Cal, it was nice seeing you. I hope you drop by tomorrow." Harry turns to Calum and does the guy handshake.
"It was really nice to meet you, Calum. I hope to see you soon." I say as I held out my hand, but was denied with a side hug. As I was unwrapping my arm around him, he whispers,
"I left my number on Ashton's desk on the couch, I hope we can hang out sometime." and releases me from the hug, smiling.
As we walk to the front of the restaurant to hand the bill to the cashier to pay, Harry pulls me to side with an annoyed expression.
"So, I see you're getting fond of Calum?" He asks.
"I mean sure, we just met today." I reply
"I'm not gonna let you see him." He states
"It's not your choice. Let's go." I say annoyed and walk out of the restaurant seeing Ashton was on the phone. I walk out to stand next to Ashton and motions for me to get his keys in his hand and go to car and wait for him. I grab his keys and sit in the passenger seat waiting for him to return.
As I began to look through my bag, I see a text message from Harry once again.
Harry: We are not done with this conversation. I'm coming over tonight or you're coming over. Your choice.
I look from my phone to see Harry looking straight at me with a smirk. I lean back against my seat and begin to contemplate on what's exactly happening.
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Hey everyone! Thank you for reading my story. This is the first time I've written in this way and I am enjoying it so far. Yes, errors may appear. I am not perfect, but a bit more writing/experience will make it better! So please bare with me!
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Fanfiction"You know we could still be friends" "If that's the case, don't let me do this" "Even it was my choice, I couldn't imagine you doing it. I would help you, even if it hurts me."
