Lies & Deceit (H.S)

9

It's been a few hours since Harry left. We finished watching the movies and ate half of the pizza. I can honestly say that being alone in my apartment after watching two horror movies was freaking me out. Every small movement would make me flinch or jump. I mumble profanities as my eyes catch the wind blowing my curtain. I clutch my chest in an attempt to calm my heart and let out a low chuckle as I realize how silly I seem. I swipe my phone off the dining room table and lay down on the sofa.

18:30 PM To Harry- There's no way I'm ever watching scary movies again!

I press send and let the phone fall to my chest. My eyes flutter as fatigue consumes my body. I hadn't realized how tired I was. Last night's partying certainly took a toll on me. A sudden crash causes me to bolt upright with my eyes almost bulging out of my eye sockets. I slowly turn my head to where the sound came from and let out a relieved breath. Suddenly irritation courses through my veins at my irrational thinking. It was just a damn movie Ashley. I frown and get up to pick up the candle the curtain knocked over. I gently close the window. A shiver runs down my spine as the cold air brushes against my skin. I vigorously wipe my arms as I pick up my phone from the sofa. It practically went flying when I shot up from my lying position. I smile when I notice the text message notification on my phone. I realize I have two message. I furrow my brows and unlock my phone. A frown settles on my face as one message is from my brother. I sigh and decide to read it.

18:35 PM From Stephen- I'm sorry for how things ended between us Ash, but you can't ignore us forever.

I frown as I remember the way my brother treated me before I decided to leave. Anger fills me and I grit my teeth.

"Watch me." I mumble and delete the message before moving onto the message from Harry.

18:37 PM From Harry- Yeah, I figured. You ducked behind my shoulder most of the time.

I wipe a hand over my face as a blush creeps onto it.

18:40 PM To Harry- I was admiring your back!

I lamely defend myself and walk toward my bedroom. The sun had already begun to go down but it was still fairly bright outside so I did not need to turn on any lights. It wasn't that bright that it wasn't dark-ish inside though. I hastily enter my bedroom and turn on the bedside light. I blow out a breath of air as I lazily walk over to my bathroom to take a shower. Halfway into the first movie I excused myself to dress into comfier clothes, but I had yet to shower. I halfheartedly strip down and get into the shower, not really in the mood for anything. My fatigue had returned in full force as soon as I entered my bedroom. I open the water and hiss as the cold water hits my skin. I dodge the water and dip my toes into the stream to make sure the water turns warm. I hate that the water can't always be instantly warm. As soon as I set the water temperature the way I like it I step into the stream and feel the hot water instantly work at my tense muscles. I relax and lean back into the wall, allowing my mind to drift. Images of Harry's face cloud my mind as I think about today. He laughed countless times at the way I reacted toward the movies. A few times I would scream and cover my face and Harry would just rub my back while he lets out a small chuckle. I smile as I remember the few times that he too cringed at shut his eyes. I yawn and figure that I should finish up before falling asleep in the shower. I open my eyes with some difficulty and have to blink a few times to clear the haze. I definitely should go to bed. A rush of excitement courses through my veins as I remember that I start y first day of actual work tomorrow. I rush to finish my shower and hastily dry myself before stepping into some clean underwear and pulling my comfortable short and T-shirt back on. I drag myself to my bed, my previous excitement slacking as my body's energy starts to vanish. I jump on my bed, picking up my phone and checking my messages.