Two Ghosts// Harry Styles

5

"So, we're going to be in the studio all week and then you can help start whatever it is that tour managers do." Jeff said to me, crossing his arms.

"You're still in studio?" I asked him. "The album's not done?"

"Not yet," Harry said, not looking at me. "We've been in a hole recently."

"You could come to the studio if you'd like." Mitch said to me.

I glanced at Harry, seeing the sheer panic in his eyes as he looked between us. "Nah, I think I'll start the paper work, I'll let you all get to it."

"You can come," Harry said, surprising me. "The album's a lot different than One Direction."

"I'll let you all do it," I said to him. "Maybe tomorrow."

He nodded, not keeping eye contact. "Yeah."

***

"How was your first day?" Ben asked, pressing his lips against the side of my neck as I looked through the different forms.

"It was okay."

"That's it?" he chuckled, sitting beside me. "You meet one of the biggest celebrities ever and it was okay?"

"I've already met him, you know that." I said, scribbling my signature on something.

"Well, what's he like?" He smiled, leaning forward on his elbows. 

I rolled my eyes, not paying attention to him. "He's everything you would think he would be."

"I don't believe that."

I huffed, meeting his brown eyes. "Fine, he's actually a really genuine guy."

He nodded, leaning closer to absorb each word. "Uh, huh."

"He cares about everyone and not him, like he makes sure that everyone is having a good time even if he's not, that's his way of having a good time," I smiled, starting to get lost in the words. "He's so funny, and charismatic, and you never get tired of his voice, I could listen to him talk for hours. And when he sings, it's like I could fall asleep to his voice, but I can't, I just sit there and watch him get lost in the music, it's-it's just magical."

I realize what I've done and turn to meet Ben's eyes as he had shock written on his face. "You're in love with him."

"No, I'm not," I chuckled, turning away. "He's Harry Styles, everyone is magically induced by his everything."

He squinted at me as he leaned closer, meeting my eyes. "That's why you were panicking so hard about his new tour, you're afraid."

"Benjamin, you're being insane." I shook my head, standing up.

"Oh my god, I'm totally right!" He grinned, pointing at me.

I turned around and pulled my shirt off. "Do you want to talk about how much I'm into another guy or do you want to fuck me?"

***

"Madeline, I'm glad you could join us." Lily, a producer, smiled at me.

"Please, call me Ellie." I returned her smile.

I turned around, searching the place for any sign of Harry, assuming that he wasn't here until I saw the movement within the studio. I made my way over, Jeff pulling me into a hug, shocking me.

"It's great to have you here!" He smiled, turning around back to the board.

Harry and the band stood around in a semi-circle, a camera circling them. I hadn't realized that he was doing a 'Behind the Album' until now. 

"What's he singing?" I asked, stepping beside him, overlooking the massive soundboard.

"It's called Kiwi," Jeff smiled before glancing at me. "He's amazing."

"I'm aware." I chuckled as they started to play.

I watched as Harry played the guitar, which I hadn't known he'd picked up on. He started to sing and I stood in utter shock. He'd always had one of the best voice I've ever heard, but hearing it now, two years later and in full blast in front of me, it was nearly mind blowing. His voice had matured so much.

"Holy shit." I muttered to myself, leaning on the soundboard.

Jeff nudged me, chuckling. "I know, right."

I watched as he got lost in the music, making those faces that I missed so much. Where he would scrunch his face up to hit a note, it was absolutely beautiful. His hair was shorter and pieces were falling in his face as he nodded his head to the music. Sweat glistened across his forehead as his lips pressed against the mic.

He came out of the studio, lifting the bottom of his shirt to wipe his brow, his abdomen coming in full view as I quickly turned around, running a hand through my hair.

"Madeline," he said, my full name sounding weird in his mouth. "I didn't realize that you were coming today."

"It was a last minute decision," I lied. "You were amazing out there, that was awesome."

He pulled a tight smile before grabbing a bottle of water. "Thanks."

I was opening my mouth to say something to him when my phone rang, pulling me from the conversation. 

I pulled it from my pocket before pressing it to my ear. "Hello?"

"Babe!" Ben said on the other end. "How are you, my beautiful girlfriend?"

"Ben," I said, turning away from Harry. "What are you doing calling me in the middle of the day?"

"I just missed my beautiful baby, I miss youu.." He sang into my ear.

"Are you drunk?" I whispered, meeting Harry's eyes as fury pulsed through me.

"Why are you whispering?" he asked. "Are you with Harry? Awe, you're with the love of your life, Harry!!"

I cringed as I pulled the phone from my ear, turning away. "Ben, stop it, you need to go home."

"No, I'm having a good time." He laughed.

"Go home and call me when you sober up." I said.

"Baby-"

I hung up, rolling my eyes as I ran a hand through my hair.

"That your boyfriend?" Harry asked as I passed him.

"He's not my boyfriend." I replied quickly, meeting his green eyes.

He squinted his eyes as he hovered over me. "You're lying."

"Excuse me?" 

"You get a crease, right there, when you lie," he mumbled, softly touching the middle of my forehead before pulling his hand away. "You always have."