My Sister is Harry Styles's 'Girlfriend'

Chapter 44

(Hannah's POV)

Three...that's how many days left till Maria's birthday. It's also how many weeks it's been since the party. Danny and I went on at least fifteen dates since then. Honestly, it's amazing, and it's so easy with him. A lot has happened in those three weeks though.

Firstly, Maria told me about what Louis did with the video. It wasn't himself at all. They then went on a double date and Louis apologized to her and Louis millions of times. Also, Brianna had a labor scare. So, now, she's on bed rest. And Maria and James have grown closer than ever. James is practically her male version of me. Harry and I, on the other hand, have been fighting... a lot.

I sigh as the car stops and I get out, rushing in to avoid another fight. Danny smiles when he sees me and I sit down next to him.

"Hey baby." He says.

"Hey." I smile and he kisses me.

We're almost all here. Louis, Liam, Niall, Harry, Danny, and I. Only James left. Just as I order coffee, James enters and sits with us, a strong smell of cologne following him.

"So... three days, huh?" James asks.

"Yup." Louis smiles.

There's something weird about James, though. His eyes are watery, like he's been crying or something. Danny places his hand on my thigh and leans into my ear.

"Could you casually check James's pulse? Like, pretend to be deep and hold his hand or something?" I smile and lean into him as he kisses my cheek.

"So, what will we do?" Niall asks.

Everyone throws in ideas, but I don't really listen. I'm trying to find an excuse to hold James's wrist for fifteen seconds.

"Does the laser hurt, James?" I ask as everyone is engaged in conversation.

"Huh?" He asks.

I hold his hand and caress his blank wrist, which used to have a tattoo. I rest my finger on the artery and count in my head as he looks at me. His heart is racing. I glance at my watch, 13:56:30.

"Well, it's very painful, but I think it's worth it. Maria likes me without tattoos more." He laughs.

"She's going to support you either way you do know that, right?" I say.

It's been eight seconds. Just seven more.

"Why do you do it though?" I ask.

"Well..." He withdraws his hand.

Shit. I only got ten seconds. Twenty five beats in ten seconds. That's one fifty beats per minute. Why is his heart beating so fast?

"...you know what I mean?" I forgot he was talking.

"Yeah. Perfectly." I smile.

I take out my phone and text Danny.

Me: 150 bpm

I feel his phone vibrate next to me and he checks it.

"I can take her shopping while you guys set up." I say.

"She has an OB appointment. She wants to hear the heartbeat and get a picture as a present from herself to herself. So, I'll be with her, then we'll swing by a cafeteria to give you guys time and then when we get home, boom! Surprise!" Louis says.

He's excited. My phone then vibrates in my hand.

Danny: He's high. I'm sure of it.

I lean in and lay my head on Danny's shoulder, to get close to his ear.