When Harry Met Asia

A New Arrangement

"I'm listening." Asia said impatient.

Harry took a deep breath and sighed.

He needed to get her to understand.

To understand what he did.

Why he did it.

He sunk to the floor and crossed his legs.

Asia stood over him and crossed her arms.

He sighed and couldn't look at her.

He couldn't bring himself to look into her eyes.

"I know that you hate me right now and you have every reason to and I don't expect you to believe me; but I'm so sorry."

Asia laughed to herself trying to hold back tears.

"Sorry? About what exactly? About embarrassing me in front of your ex? About messing with my emotions? About almost kissing me twice?! What exactly are you sorry about?" Asia asked.

"All of it. Asia, please forgive me. I'm so sorry." He begged.

Asia walked away from him and kept her back to him as she spoke.

"I'm sorry too. I'm sorry I ever let myself think that someone like you would ever want someone like me."

Harry heard her muffle a cry and he tried to stand up to comfort her but decided against it.

He didn't want to get her even more upset.

Asia couldn't believe she was actually letting some guy hurt her like this.

She was always the one telling everyone to stand up for themselves and be independent.

She hated that she was the one feeling sorry for herself.

She needed to get out.

She couldn't stay with Harry and Louis anymore.

She had to find someone to stay with.

"I can't. I can't do this anymore." Asia said turning to face him.

He propped his head up.

He was confused.

"Do what?" He asked.

"Stay here. I need to leave." She said hiding her tears.

Harry stood up shocked.

Leave?

She can't leave.

"You can't leave." He said walking to her.

Backing away from him she walked past him and closer to the bedroom door.

"Why not? Why should I stay?" She asked angry.

He stepped closer to her.

He had to get her to understand.

"Look, you need a place to sleep until they get you a new room. If you would feel more comfortable with Louis instead of me, you can stay in his room. I'll keep my distance." Harry said practically pleading with her.

Asia looked at him and saw the sincerity in his eyes.

He really wanted her to stay.

But why?

"Here are the rules." Asia said walking to him.

"If I stay." She finished seeing the flicker of hope in his eyes.

"Rules. I can handle that. He said.

"You have no other choice. Either you follow the rules or I'm out." She said raising her eyebrow at him.

Harry nodded his head in agreement.

"Rules. Okay." He said.

Asia sat on the couch and folded her arms.

"Rule Number One: We don't spend anymore ALONE time together. We are either with the boys or not at all."

Harry nodded.

"Rule Number Two: Me and Sarah-Louise are NEVER in the room again. If I see that blonde ONE more time...I might..."

"Understood." Harry interrupted.

"And Rule Three: I'm staying in Louis's room, you stay in your room." She finished.

Harry nodded and she could tell he was upset.

"Deal?" She asked.

Harry walked up to her and put his hand out.

"Deal." he answered.

They shook hands.

Asia hated doing this.

She hated having to act like she didn't care about him or that she didn't like him.

He had to realize what he did.

She could handle this.

She could act like sh felt nothing for him.

Easy right?

Just under the same roof.

Right down the hall.

All the time.

At night.

Where he most likely slept naked.

Yup.

This will be a piece of cake.

A knock at the door interuppted their handshake and Harry walked to the door and opened it.

"Where's Asia!?" A booming voice asked.

"Who are you?" Harry asked.

"A friend. Is she here?" He asked again.

"I'm right here." Asia said walking to the door.

"What are you doing here?" She asked.

"We need to talk." he answered.

"About?" She asked getting irritated.

"Erin." He answered.

Hearing Erin's name, Louis came out of his room leaving the computer on his desk.

"Who are you?" Louis asked.

"A friend of Asia's. We need to talk."

Asia sat on the couch and put her head in her hands.