Little White Lies (Harry Styles)

Chapter 26

Harry's POV:

I honestly felt like shit after that. I don't know what it was that possesed me to act affectionate around Marie, I guess it was the fact that I kind of like her aswell as Lola? But either way, I'm totally screwed. As much as I don't want to get on the wrong side of my friends, I can't just leave Lola alone. When I saw her cry, I honestly didn't want anything more than to run over to her and hug and kiss her. 

'What a baby' Marie Coos.

'I know' I laugh with no humour behind it. 'But I think i'm going to take off, I have to babysit Lux tonight and I can't be late' I say, grabbing my phone off the table.

'You're leaving so soon' Marie pouts. I nod, hugging her.

'See you tomorrow guys'

They all nod and give a slight wave before returning back to their conversations. Once I walk out the door, I run down the road in the direction I saw Lola go down. When I saw her dark hair swaying behind her as she speedily walked, I knew it was her. i thought about shouting her but then she'd possibly start running, and making a girl cry is one thing, but seeing them run away from you is something so much worse!

I quickly catch up to her. 

'Lola please, I am so sorry' I reach for her hand but she tugs it away before turning to me, I take a step back, shocked when I see a streaky face and smudged eye makeup. 'I know I made a mistake but I am honestly so sorry' I apologise, I don't know what I can do to make her forgive me but I like her and I don't want this to end barely 24 hours into this, whatever 'this' is!

'I feel like such an idiot Harry' She sighs, pushing the hair away from her face.

'Why?' I ask, stepping towards her. I feel an ounce of pleasure rush through me when i see that she doesn't step back.

'Why would you choose me over her!' She yells.

'What are you talking about?' I'm so totally clueless as to what her point is.

'Harry, look at her! She's pretty and skinny and she's a cheerleader for christs sake. She's popular, talented and has practically got all the boys drewling over her. Why was I stupid enough to think you would like me, the quiet emotionally fucked up one, over her, the blonde, head cheerleader. I'm not good enough for you I get it. But you didn't have to make such a fool out of me!' She shouts, I feel like I can barely hear her over the wind and slight rain.

I grab her face and gently pull it towards mine before pecking her forehead, the crease between her brows, the bridge of her nose, the tip of her nose, both cheeks, and finally her lips.

'Don't you ever ever think that you're not good enough for me, or anyone in that matter! Lola you're beautiful, you've got twice the personality she has, and it's funny because you should see the amount of boys in the school drewling of you! They all want you!' 

It hurts me to hear her talk about herself in that way because none of it is true.

'Then why don't you?' She whispers, closing her eyes and letting a tear fall.

'Nono don't ever think that. I was a dick back there, a complete knob-jockey' She laughs at that and my lips curve up into a smile. Not a smirk, but a genuine smile. 'I really really like you! And if I haven't ruined everything already, I would really like another chance?'

'But Harry, aren't you embarassed of me?'

'Shit no! The complete opposite actually! I would be the luckiest guy alive to be seen with you, but today I couldn't handle having to face my friends. I want to prove to you that i'm not embarassed though, so on monday morning, we shall walk into school hand in hand! if thats what you want'

Nothing i'm saying is a lie here. I will happily walk into school with her by my side on Monday morning.

'I want that too' She whispers. 'I've never grown attatched to someone so quickly as I have with you'

I kiss her hard on the lips.

'Lets go back to mine' I speak quietly, before grabbing her hand and walking her back towards school where my car is parked.