Belles

Chapter7

Chapter 7

Belle's POV

Louis's drunk laughter roared from the opposite edge of the round table and the rest of us laughed with him. This group of boys certainly did not shy away from alcohol, although I did notice that Lucy and Perrie didn't drink any of the fancy champagne that waiters kept bringing to the table.

Admittedly, I myself had a light buzz but no more than that, this was a classy dinner and I didn't want to make a fool of myself. Harry too had a light buzz, and it had the craziest affect on him, he got incredibly giddy and childish because of this.

So he'd be a giggly drunk?

He laughed at Louis dropping a grape on the ground.

Yes most definitely a giggly drunk.

I turned my attention to the stage where some uptight fundraiser person was announcing the last song. Harry didn't say a word, just lightly tugged me over to the dance floor before closing the space between us. We swayed slowly and he hummed into to my ear softly, putting all of my muscles at ease with his smooth voice.

"Stay with me tonight. I don't want to do anything, I just want you to be there."

His hot breath tickled my ear and his soft cologne enticed me. Everything about him was intriguing.

"Alright." I whispered back as he twirled me around pulled me back into his chest.

"Good let's go." The song ended and he playfully tugged me toward the exit, with the rest of the gang in tow behind us.

Everyone climbed back into the limo, with Harry and I wedged into a corner. In a matter of minutes, both Lucy and Eleanor had fallen asleep on Liam and Louis's shoulders, and my eyes began to slowly drift closed.

"It's alright you can fall asleep." Harry shifted his arm so it went over my shoulders and my head rested on his chest. Despite the loud chatter of the car I was beginning to fall asleep until I realized what was happening and jerked my head up.

Stupid Belle, you're smarter than this. He's a distraction you can't fall for him right now.

Harry looked at me funny as I jerked my body into a rigid upright position.

"Everything alright Belle?" He whispered softly into my ear. His hot breath on my neck melted my posture and softened my facial features.

No.

"I actually think I need to go back to the dorm tonight, I uh have a big term paper due that I forgot and I haven't started it yet." Harry nodded his head slowly, disappointment laced clearly in his features.

"Oh. Alright then." Harry scooted up to the driver and gave him directions to my dorms. He sat down again rather grumpily and I shrunk down into my seat.

"I'm really sorry but I need to do this paper." Harry just nodded and pulled out his phone, sifting through his timeline of mentions.

I sighed and looked up to see a confused Zayn staring at me. He took out his phone and I heard a ping come from my purse.

Zayn (:

What's up with you and Harry?

Me

It's complicated?

Zayn (:

Uncomplicate it?

Me

He asked me to stay over, purely just to stay but I said no.

Zayn (:

Why?

Me

I don't know, I'm scared I guess. And I made a promise to myself to not get involved with anyone until I was published.

Zayn (:

Ahhhhh he's a distraction...so you do like him then?

Zayn looked up at me and sent me a wink, causing me to blush.

Me

Honestly?

Zayn (:

Yep

Me

Yes.

I looked up to meet Zayn's eyes and he smirked at me with an "I told you so" look on his face so naturally I stuck out my tongue.

Me

I just feel bad he seems so sad right now.

Zayn (:

Don't be it's fine, he's just not used to girls saying no to him. Take all the time you need, I can guarantee he'll still be waiting for you.

Me

Thanks

I sent Zayn a smile and he returned it before I put my phone back in my purse.

The limo pulled to a stop and I started climbing out of the car, uttering soft goodbyes to the sleepy people around me. As soon as I got out and had almost made it to the door I felt a soft tug on my wrist and I spun around to look up at Harry.

"You didn't think you'd get away without a proper goodbye did you?" He smirked and pulled me in for a hug, leaving a kiss on the top of my head.

"Belle I get it." I frowned.

"Get what?"

"That you don't want anything to happen right now. I'm sorry for pushing you in any way." Harry scratched the back of his head nervously.

"No you didn't it's fine I-"

"No I really did and I'm sorry. If you want to just be friends that's fine with me."

That's not really what I want, not at all.

"So, friends?" His face held a smile but his eyes looked pained showing his true feelings, I'm sure I looked the same as him as I stuck my hand out and shook on being friends.

"Friends."

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AUTHOR'S NOTE DARLINGS

Ha these updates are so irregular I'm sorry babes.

I wish I had a good excuse but the only ones are writer's block and lack of time due to cross country and school and traveling in the summer I'm sorry!

This is a filler but kind of not and it's really short but I hope you like it!

xx

Meri