The Boy Next Door ✑(h.s.)

five

Chapter 5

We pulled away, both breathless and confused. We laid there on the hood of Harry's parents' car starting into each other's eyes. Looking for some sort of emotion, a gateway to the reason behind our intimate moment that just took place. We just stayed there, trying to find the slightest answer, but there was nothing. Our eyes mirrored each other's, filled with confusion and...lust? I wasn't sure what would become of this situation, but I couldn't take the silence between us any longer. I wasn't exactly sure what to break the silence with, but anything is better than this.

"Well, that was certainly.. interesting." I gulped in between words.

"Uhm, yeah. It was." Harry said while getting up. He stood up off of the car and walked further into the field. His hand went behind his neck in a nervous manner. It was almost as if he felt guilty for what happened.

I followed his actions and stood up from the hood, but I remained in front of the car. I watched as Harry paced throughout the field, looking up at the night sky every so often. A cool breeze shot through the air, causing me shiver. I wondered what time it was. It had felt like hours ago since we had arrived. I held my arms across my chest, moving my hands up and down attempting to create some warmth. Harry had taken notice of my discomfort and headed towards me.

"I guess I should take you home now, yeah?" Harry said leading the way towards the car. I got in and shut the door behind me. Harry started the engine, and we made our way back home. The car ride was silent and very, very awkward. I didn't know what to say. I had no idea why he kissed me, or why I decided to kiss him back, but it was too late to try and make sense of any of it. I leaned my head on the window, and looked out as the streetlamps cast a warm glow over the streets. It was now 12:30ish, and the last thing on my mind was if my parents found out. Granted it probably should, but I have a certain pair of pink lips on my mind, and I have a feeling they'll be there for quite some time. We finally made our way to our street, Harry parking in front of his house. He turned off the car and turned towards me. We just started for a couple of seconds. Uncertainty still the only emotion being shown.

"So, I guess I'll see you later?" I said moving my hand to the handle of the door. Just as I was about to exit the car, I felt Harry's hand on my forearm.

"Wait, Poppy." Harry started. I turned to look at him, he was trying to say something, but it looked like he didn't exactly know how to say it. He sighed and removed his hand from my arm. "Nevermind. I'll see you later."

I nodded and got out of the car, Harry doing the same. I made my way across the street towards my house. Luckily the lights were off, signaling my midnight escapade was gone unnoticed. As I reached my sidewalk I took a glance back at Harry. He had done the same. I gave him a small wave which he returned, and with that I made my way up the vine leading me to my bedroom window. Once inside I plopped down, face first, on my bed. I was so mentally exhausted from what happened, but my heart was still racing at the speed of light. Just thinking about the kiss made an eruption of butterflies occur in my stomach. I still didn't know what to think, but I couldn't get my brain to piece together a coherent thought at the moment.

I got up off my bed, and headed over to the lamp near the corner of my room. On my way over I glanced out my window to see Harry in his bedroom, well more specifically in his window. He sat sill of the bay window, his back against the wall, and his knees pulled up, elbows resting on them. His hands were running though his mess of curls, obviously out of frustration and confusion. At least we were at the same level. Neither of us knew what to make out of the situation, no pun intended. I stood there and realized that it probably wouldn't be the best if Harry saw me staring at him though my window. I reached for my lamp Justas Harry turned his head looking right at me. I froze as Harry's eyes, although far away, were boring into mine. I nervously smiled at him while I attempted to turn off my light yet again.

Just as I was about to turn away, Harry held up a finger, signifying for me to wait a second. I did as I was told and watched as Harry ran around his room in search of something. He came back to the window with a notebook and a fat marker. I saw him write something on the notebook before holding it up against the window. I squinted my eyes as I tried to make out the message Harry wrote.

I was finally able to make out the letters on the notebook. It was just a sweet and simple 'Goodnight'. I sent back an actual genuine smile and finally turned off my light. I saw Harry still throughout my window, but now he couldn't see me. I watched as he smiled down at the notebook he held in his hands, and soon disappear in a sea of black.

I laid down on my bed and closed my eyes. Letting slumber take me into dreams filled with pink, plump lips that belonged to no other than one Mr. Harry Styles.

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I awoke the next morning due to a light beam coming through my window. The beam shone right on my face, causing me to awake from my deep sleep. I groaned as I rolled over to check the time; 11:25. My eyes widened in disbelief at the time. This wasn't like me. I woke up every morning at 9:30. That's the schedule I had for myself, my routine. I was never one to disrupt my routine. A well-kept routine meant a well-kept life. But my life was anything but well-kept the past few weeks. With Angie's move, and Harry's sudden appearance in my life, let's just say things have been out of hand for a while now. Even after Angie's move I tried to maintain my routine, just minus all the things that involved Angie (which were quite a lot).

I got up out of bed and slowly made my way to my bathroom. I didn't have to worry about there not being enough hot water due to the fact that my parents had already left for work more than three hours ago.

I turned the faucet and made the temperature as hot as I could. As I let the shower warm up, I removed my clothes, realizing I hadn't changed out of the outfit I wore on my little adventure last night. I took my hair out of its lopsided bun and stepped in the shower.

The water was scorching as it made contact with my skin, making sure to leave my skin with a red tint. The heat was quite unbearable, but I remained underneath the water until my body grew numb from the water. My whole body was now in a state of numbness. I couldn't feel a single muscle. It might seem a little concerning, causing yourself pain to feel numb, but it soothed me. It always has.

After all the heat ran out, I washed myself quickly and got out. I dried myself off and wrapped a towel around my body. I made my way to my bedroom and threw my dirty clothes in my hamper. I then made my way to my dresser, picking out todays outfit.

Once my outfit was picked out I laid it out on my bed. I stripped of my towel and put on my underwear. I slid my panties up my thighs and put them securely in place. Next, I placed my bra on backwards, strapping it together in the front of my body. I turned it around, as well as myself. I pulled up the straps, successfully putting on my underwear. I looked up from my bra, and across the street. It was then when I realize I just changed with my bedroom window wide open. And who should happen to be the person who lives across the street.

Harry's eyes were wide, knowing that he had just been caught being a hormonal pervert. I scoffed and quickly moved my curtains to disrupt his free show. I have never felt so violated in my life. The fact that Harry out of all people had practically seen me naked made me run my fingers through my damp hair and yell out of frustration. How could I not remember my window was open? Am I really that dumb?

But I knew deep down, part of me knew that window was open. Part of me knew Harry would be there. Part of me wanted him to see me. But that part of me was something I certainly did not want around.

But it certainly doesn't look like she's going anywhere any time soon.

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A/N:

Sorry for the short chapter, I just wanted to update tonight! Hope yall enjoy and have a great week! (ew mondays)

xo Julia