Torn: A One Direction Fan Fiction

Chapter 15: Just One Big Show

Harry's Pov:

"I don't want to work things out," I complain as Louis and Liam carry me out the door. I don't resist though, knowing that if I did, I'd have Niall to deal with, and to be honest I hate fighting with him.

"You don't have a choice Haz," Louis mumbles as he sets me down outside the door.

"She hates me, she isn't going to want to work things out either," I mumble.

At this very moment Alexis chooses to casually walks into the room. Way to prove my point Alexis. She looks at me strangely. Not scared, not angry, just empty. Her eyes just look like eyes. Emotionless. It scares me.

"Well," Liam sighs. "Have fun you two." He grins, relishing in the awkwardness of the situation.

The door slams tight behind them, and we're alone. Just me and Alexis. Alone.

Normally i'd love this ... An opportunity to bully Alexis. But not now ... Now i have to try to be friendly with the one person in this world I'm sure i hate.

"So let's just make this clear," Alexis speaks so suddenly I don't hear the first thing she said.

"What?" I ask confused.

She narrows her eyes, "Stop doing that," she orders.

"Doing what?" I ask innocently.

"That intense stare thing that you do, it annoys me," she snaps.

Wow, she's being aggressive.

"Sorry, sometimes I just get lost in my thoughts," I smile.

"Yeah, I can't imagine what stupid things go on in your head," she mumbles.

"Look," I snap, getting fed up, "I'm trying to be friendly, but you're making it very hard to play nice."

"To play nice?" She laughs. Her eyes shine, "This isn't a game Harry."

I roll my eyes, "Okay, whatever, but we have to work things out now, for um, Niall," I try to say it earnestly, but my voice cracks when I say his name. I cover it up with a cough. Honestly I don't know how I feel about Niall. Not yet.

"You didn't expect me to come in here with open arms, waving a white flag, ready to forgive you? Did you?" She smirks.

In all honesty, I kind of did. Alexis seems like the type of girl who would accept the consequences, even though it's not what she wants, because it makes a situation easier. But I guess not. I guess she goes after what she wants. Like me.

"You heard Louis, we're not allowed to leave until we work things out," I slap my arms at my sides. "So here we are."

She rolls her blue eyes at me, "I would never become friends with you Harry. Never. But just because we're not friends doesn't mean we can't pretend to be friends."

I narrow my eyes, "What are you saying?"

She smiles, "How are your acting skills Harry?"

Alexis explains her plan to me. We don't have to like each other when we're alone, but when we're around any of the guys, we act like we're friends. It's brilliant really. This way I can taunt Alexis, but still keep my relationships with the guys.

"So are you in?" She asks me after she's done explaining.

I nod, "Genius."

"I'm aware, but it's not my idea though," she smiles a little.

"Whose idea is it?" I ask in disbelief. Mostly because I'm surprised she would tell anyone about our situation.

"My friend's, Leah," her smile widens. She must really like her friend.

"Well you can tell Leah that Harry approves," I make my signature half smile and give her two thumbs up.

She laughs and her blue eyes sparkle. Her laugh is the kind that can brighten up any room. It's amazing, even more so because it's directed at me.

We fall silent. "Do you miss her?" I ask.

"Who?" She asks, looking lost.

I laugh. Now she's the one getting lost in her thoughts.

"Your friend, Leah, do you miss her?" I repeat myself.

"Oh," she laughs lightly, "Yeah I do, a lot. She's my best friend. Since we met in 5th grade, I have never gone longer than a day without seeing her."

My eyes widen, "Seriously? Never? What if you're family went on vacation?"

She laughs again. Only it's more of a sad laugh this time.

"My father died when I was two, my family couldn't afford a vacation if we saved up for it our entire lives."

"Oh." I respond, not sure what to say. I didn't come from a rich family, but we had enough money to get on.

"I'm sorry," I whisper. "You know, about your dad."

My dad left when I was a young boy. I understand what it's like to grow up without a father figure. But I saw my father at least once a month. Alexis never even knew her father.

She shrugs, "It doesn't upset me," she echos my thoughts, "I never really knew him anyway."

I stay silent and listen to her talk, "It feels wrong," she laughs again. "Like, I feel mean, like I should be upset, he was my bloody father," her voice cracks.

I have a sudden, strong urge to pull her close ... to comfort her ... but I don't. I just stand there and listen.

"I try to be sorry, I try to convince myself that I'm sad, but..." she shakes her head.

"God, I shouldn't even be telling you this," she laughs and turns away.

I reach out to touch her, but I draw my hand back.

"I understand," I say quietly.

She looks up and her eyes meet mine. I see her eyes are red and puffy. I want to console her... but I don't.

She sniffs, "Well, we better start pretending now," she wipes her eyes with the back of her hand.

"Yeah," I mumble.

That kind of stung, but i'm not sure why. We go on hating each other, but in that moment, i felt closer to Alexis than anyone i've ever met.

For her to suggest that we were still hating each other and now we have to pretend ... like that moment meant nothing ... hurts.

A new thought hits me ... maybe that moment didn't mean anything to her. Maybe she pours her feelings out to everyone.

"There you go again," her laugh breaks my thoughts.

"I will never understand that stare of your's," she smirks.

I feel heat rise to my cheeks. I notice her eyes look normal now. A good sign.

"Well, we should go now, you know, rehearse..." I mumble.

"Right," She mumbles back.

She stands up, and swings open the door. Time to put on the best show of my life. But in that moment with Alexis ... it didn't just feel like one big show.

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Hay everyone(: so im sorry it's kind of late! Had some issues which involved my workspace being taken over by a tired sister :( long story short i had to write most of this on my phone, which takes a long time. Hope you guys all enjoy this little Halexis moment (: don't forget to vote, comment, and become a fan! Feel free to share this story with your other friends. Because we all love one direction! And we're all super gay and obsessed with all five of them so... -Tyler Okeley ❤ until next chapter! Byee ❤❤ xx- Chrissy