If It's What You Want A Harry Styles Fanfiction || h. s.

Chapter 73

Who knew Ashley was so feisty?

"I was wondering whether you'd like to go to a small club to meet up with Colin and Kristen, Wil and a few other of my friends," he said once they were in the car leaving the restaurant.

"Sounds like fun," she said smiling. Perhaps a party and some dancing was what she needed.

In less than 10 minutes, they pulled up in front of the Toy Room. From across the street, several cameras were flashing as the valet opened the driver's door and Harry got out of the car. He walked around to open the door for Ashley and led her into the club. At best, the cameras would have caught nothing more than a partial profile, he thought.

"You planned all of this beforehand," she whispered loudly to him as they were momentarily caught in a crush of people. He smiled in response.

"We'll talk in a moment."

They finally reached an area he sometimes reserved for he and his friends. Ashley immediately spotted Kristen and released Harry's hand.

"Hi! This is amazing!" said Kristen.

"I've missed being out," said Ashley.

"Come say hi to Colin and Wil."

Harry saw several pairs of eyes follow Ashley as Kristen led her over to say hello to two of his closest friends. There was a hanger-on he particularly needed to keep in check. He made the rounds shaking hands and saying hello to the group before catching up with Ashley again.

"What do you think?"

"I think this is just what I needed," she said with excitement.

"Great! What can I get for you?"

"Maybe just some water. I had quite a bit of wine at the restaurant."

"Jesus. Remind me to keep an eye on you," he said shaking his head. Ashley began to laugh.

She felt an arm on her elbow and turned to see Kristen trying to get her attention. "Time for the dance floor!"

"Maybe in a . . ."

"Nope. It has to be now. Let's go," said Kristen dragging her along.

As their feet hit the dance floor "Closer" by The Chainsmokers began to play. "You should be able to keep up with this one," called out Kristen.

Being out, dancing, laughing . . . god this was fun. What happened the last couple of weeks, she wondered?

"You look great," said Kristen when she leaned close to Ashley.

"Thanks!" said Ashley with a smile.

Harry tried to keep an eye out for Ashley, but it was difficult with the crowd of people.

"How have you been?" Wil asked Harry. "I've barely heard from you in a month."

"I'm doing really well and I'm sorry. This thing with Ashley has been a handful."

"Told you," said Wil.

"I don't believe you really understand."

"All I can tell you is that there are two or three guys that could tell you some horror stories about their short-lived relationships with her."

"And yet, here I am," laughed Harry.

"Cheers to you, mate," said Wil lifting his glass.

"Harry," purred a voice from somewhere behind him. As he turned, Nadia wrapped her arms around him and kissed him on the mouth. "It's really good to see you."