Little Expectations (Harry Styles Fanfiction)

Chapter 4

Harry's POV

It was so hard for me to leave Brooke. I had to be forced out of the house today. Brooke and I have never been separated like this before.

I can't fully trust anyone to be around her without me there as well. Not since Haley.

What if they leave her too?

I don't want her to get too attached to anyone that may leave in the future, because I don't want her to get hurt. She already grew up without a mother.

That's why I'm hesitant for Payton to come into her life. I don't want Brooke to be hurt after the tour is over if Payton decides to leave.

On the other hand, Payton could act as a mother figure for Brooke, and that could be a good thing for her.

I'm just really confused. And being away from Brooke is not helping my train of thought.

I need to get home.

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I finally get home right before 9:00. I basically sprint into the house. I hear the guys laughing behind me, but I don't care. I missed my daughter.

I walk to her doorway and see Payton tucking Brooke into bed.

"But Miss Payton I'm not tired!"

"I know I know, but Dad said you need to be in bed by 9:00! And for the twelfth time, just call me Payton." she laughs.

"Now, do you have Ducky?" Payton asks her.

Brooke nods, cuddling her stuffed animal closer, if possible. She has never slept one night without that duck. I got it for her the day she was born, and she's had it ever since.

"Alright, goodnight Brooke," she says, kissing her forehead.

Brooke mumbles something incoherent. I assumed she was too tired to respond fully.

Payton shuts off her light and walks out of the room, almost running right into me. She gasps, breath hitching in her throat as she sees me.

"Harry you almost gave me a heart attack!" She exclaims in a whisper as to not wake Brooke.

"Sorry," I shrug, "How did it go tonight?"

"Pretty good. She had spaghetti and we watched The Little Mermaid. She missed you alot." Payton tells me.

I sigh, wishing I could always be here for Brooke. I hope she knows I missed her too.

"Well thank you, Payton. I'll see you later."

"Bye, Harry."

As she walks out into the living room, the guys all say goodbye to her.

"I'll walk you out!" Niall almost shouts.

I shush him, telling him to quiet down. He mumbles a 'sorry' and walks Payton out the door.

He definitely has a crush on her.

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Payton's POV

Niall walks me out of the house. We get to the porch and he says something surprising.

"Hey Payton?"

"Yeah?"

"This may sound crazy but I was wondering if maybe you would wanna hang out? Just as friends of course. But would you?" He asks.

"Sure, that sounds great!" I say.

"Awesome," he smiles, "I'll text you later. Bye Payton!"

He gives me a hug and I leave, waving, saying goodbye as well.

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A/N sorry for the short chapter but I felt bad for not updating in a while! If you read this story and want to comment, vote, follow, etc. that would be amazing! I have twitter & instagram; @veronica_vannnn

I love you readers! Thank you for reading, and i hope you enjoy this story as much as I do. I'll probably update later this week!