What Are You So Afraid Of? [Harry Styles]

Chapter 18

“You know, Candice, you really didn’t have to go to all this trouble,” Jez said as she looked at herself in the mirror. She was dressed in black skinny jeans and a light pink sequined tank top; her eye make-up was dark and her hair hung in loose waves down her shoulders.

“I kinda did,” Candice said as she tried to pick a pair of shoes. “I mean, you are going out with some of the biggest stars in the world. The paparazzi will be everywhere, so you have to look your best. Now, put these shoes on,” she held out a pair of black heels.

“Do I really have to wear heels?” Jez whined.

“Yes, now put them on,” Candice pushed the shoes into Jez’s arms. Just then, Haz came walking out of the bathroom.

“Okay, so how do I look?” she asked and twirled around. She was wearing a dark dress with purple and blue floral detailing stitched on all over.

“It’s a little short,” Jez noted that the dress barely came down to her mid-thigh.

Haz rolled her eyes, “Look, I’m sure it’s much better than what most people will be wearing,” she pulled her red hair up into a bun.

“It’s pretty,” Candice complimented. “You know, I would’ve helped you get ready, too.”

“No thanks, Candy,” Haz bent down to put her beige heels on, “I don’t need any help. Besides, you had your hands full,” she winked and turned to fetch something from the bathroom.

“What is that supposed to mean?” Jez asked as she sat down on the edge of the bed to put her shoes on.

“Oh, nothing,” Haz called out from the bathroom.

Jez rolled her eyes, “I can’t believe I’m going out with you to a club again. Do you remember what happened last time?”

“Of course, how could I forget? Best damn time of my life,” Haz replied.

“Yeah, and the worst time of mine. Is Alex coming with?” Jez stood up and paced a little, trying to get used to the shoes.

“Nope, said he was tired,” Haz walked out of the bathroom and walked over to her bag to fetch a jacket.

“I’m tired, too, but you’re forcing me to go,” Jez grumbled and sat back down on the bed.

“Are you guys ready yet?” Louis’ muffled voice called through the door.

“Yeah, hold on,” Jez stood up again and grabbed the black blazer that Candice laid out over the back of a chair for her.

She walked over to the door and pulled it open, but instead of meeting Louis she found herself standing directly in front of Harry. He blinked a few times before eyeing her outfit and smirking, “You look different,” he said, bringing his eyes back to hers.

Jez coughed awkwardly in an attempt to hide her embarrassment, but she could feel the blush creeping up her cheeks, “Uh, thanks.”

“Can we go now?” Haz called from behind Jez.

“Yeah, we’re waiting for you,” Jez said as she stepped out passed Harry. “Where are the others?” She asked as she faced Louis and Niall.

“They didn’t wanna come,” Louis said, pouting a little.

“So you let them stay behind but you won’t let me stay behind?” Jez asked, still surprised that the others were let off the hook so easily.

“Yeah, they’re no fun anyway. C’mon,” Niall said with a grin and started walking down the hallway.