The Reinvention of Harry Styles (Completed)

Chapter 5

Molly and Harry landed in New York the next day, before Harry headed off to London on his own. They had both slept on the plane, so there was no need to pretend just because Jeff was around. However, when it was time for the two to part, they both made eye contact as they realized it would be appropriate for them to kiss goodbye. Jeff, as always, was nearby, and even though he was on the phone, he kept a close eye on the couple's actions.

Molly leaned into Harry for a hug, and he rested his chin on her head. As she pulled away, she looked up at him, wide eyed, as she realized she was going to have to kiss Harry Styles. The many times her younger self had imagined this, it never played out like this. She was nervous, but they were both sleepy and still waking up after the long flight. Without thinking about it too much, they both leaned in and briefly touched lips, paused half a second, before pulling away.

"I'm going to miss you," Molly said as they pulled out of their hug.

"I already miss you, Molls." Harry smiled, and Molly nearly laughed at how cheesy that sounded.

"I'll see you tomorrow." Molly turned to leave, accidentally catching Jeff's eyes as he surreptitiously watched the pair.

"Don't forget your passport!" Harry called after her, knowing she actually needed that reminder. He watched her leave before turning to Jeff and seeing the same expression on his face he'd seen the other day when he told him he and Molly were dating. "What?" Harry asked.

"That was some kiss," Jeff said sarcastically. "Are you two practicing for the world record of shortest kiss?"

Harry rolled his eyes. "We're not really into PDA. Besides, you never know who could see us."

"Harry, I'm the only one here."

"We're just tired, okay?" Harry shrugged him off and walked back toward the plane. Honestly, he was tired. He and Molly had been up late talking about what they needed to do to fix his image. After watching 'Deadpool' Molly sobered up a bit and had a few ideas, so they spent the next few hours figuring out how to implement them.

One thing Molly brought up that Harry would need to look into was the legality behind some of the things Jeff had planned for Harry and whether or not he could get out of it. Specifically, his deal with Gucci and other designers to make the '70s rock star suits. As Molly pointed out, people do like them (most of them), but they were another part in his faux rock star image they were trying to fix. If he had to wear whatever they told him to, he would. But if he had a say in what he wore, he would try to suggest something more....appropriate? Molly kept reminding him 'what would 1D Harry do?' 1D Harry would not have worn nearly half of the suits Harry had worn the past few months. On the other hand, as Molly pointed out, his suits were the most exciting part of his solo career to some. But they were, after all, a costume more than anything.

However, he had a couple of 'Dunkirk' premieres to attend over the next week, and it was probably too late to change those outfits. He'd been fitted for dozens of different suits months ago, and couldn't remember what exactly he'd be wearing, but they were probably not as extravagant as the outfits he wore on the 'Late Late Show'.

His blood froze at the thought of the London premier. Why had he thought it was a good idea for Molly to come? She said she hadn't gotten to see the movie before interviewing he and Fionn in LA, because she was a last minute replacement. So without thinking, Harry said she could come to one of the premiers with him. Not with him, as in, a date, but as one of his guests, like his mom and Gemma. Or Jeff and his girlfriend, because they would be there too. They always were.

Harry sighed and looked out the window at the clouds below. He really hoped Molly and Gemma hit it off - he was really relying on it. It had been his 'bright' idea to suggest his sister be friends with his fake girlfriend, so if she was ever seen with them publicly it would explain her presence. So, publicly, Molly was Gemma's friend. Privately (ie, around his management), Molly was Harry's girlfriend. In reality, Molly was a former 1D fan with a degree in management, and Harry was in trouble.