Before (h.s fanfic)

hey guys! so this is my first fanfic so i hope you dont get too emotionally invested and have me disappoint you or anything. im sure that theres a harry fanfic just like this but i mean these are all my thoughts so yeeeee. -cate.

(ps when harry and her are in the bakery, hes older than he was when he actually worked there so dont freak out, Im just making everything happen a little later on haha.)

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I wake up to the sun shining into my eyes and I immediately glance at the clock on my bedside table. I give myself an inner high five when I see that it's only 7:34. I have work at nine today, so I have a little extra time to lay in bed.

As I try to go back to sleep I find myself glancing at my surroundings. See I live in a small on room, one bathroom apartment in Cheshire. Nothing too extravagant considering my salary at the small bakery I work at.

Deciding sleep wouldn't be coming back any time soon, I drag my small body out of bed. I pad across the old wood flooring into my bathroom where I grab a towel and turn on the shower. As I wait for the water to heat up I glance in the mirror at my appearance. I'm really just quite normal. Small, not too curvy figure. Chestnut brown hair that falls to the middle of my back and fairly clear skin. Not to forget the only somewhat intriguing thing about me, my eyes. They are a blueish green and probably one of the few things I will always enjoy about myself.

I quickly take my shower and brush through my straight hair and let it dry on its own, which ends up wavy. I apply concealer and mascara and fill in my eyebrows, not trying too hard for work. I walk out of my room to the kitchen in search for something to feed myself with because today I had a longer shift than usual and I dont tend to take lunch. I scarf down a granola bar and run to brush my teeth. I then put on a simple white v-neck with some dark blue skinnies that i rolled on the bottom and my white low top Converse. I check the clock and see that it's 8:20. Since it's nice out I decide to walk to work to kill some time.

I walk out of my apartment complex and find that the temperature is perfect. I start the somewhat short walk to work. I stop and look in the windows of a few stores and keep walking until I see a sign that says W Mandeville Bakery. The small bakery eminates a homey feel and I honestly enjoy working here. I work for just above minimum wage, but I dont mind. I walk behind the counter and grab my dirty red apron and put it on, just as I hear the jingling of the bells on the door ring.

"Good morning Ren" I hear a low and raspy voice say. I don't have to turn around to know that this is my favorite co-worker, Harry. I turn around and give him a quick once over. He is wearing a similar outfit to mine, white v-neck with tight black skinny jeans and his infamous brown boots. I really have never like those, but I just never tell Harry. I see that he has styled his shaggy brown curls the same as most days, slightly to the side but still organized in a way. I also see his tattoos peeking through his should nd on his forearm.

"Morning Haz." I happily respond to my tall friend.

He walks behind the counter and does the same routine, puts on his red apron and starts getting to work. We roll dough together every morning and I have grown quite fond of this boy. You would never expect this tattooed boy to be working in a bakery, but he's practically better than I am.

"So how was your date last night? Did you pull any Styles charm on her?" I say as I cheekily wink at him. He scoffs but I hear the humor behind it.

"I would never!" He explains with humor laced in his eyes. "No really though, she was quite awkward, I just took her back to her flat after. I don't think I'll be seeing much of her again." He says nonchalantly.

"Well, there's always next time."

After this we just keep the conversation light and friendly. I really do enjoy Harry's company and he keeps me on task. I've never thought of me and Harry going on to be much more than friends because he always seems to have a girl around. Never the same one,but I wouldn't want to mix myself in with his schedule or anything. Though I must admit that Harry is devilishly attractive. His eyes are intriguing, as well. A more forest green than mine, and they always seem to draw in your attention.

Harry probably hasn't thought much of me either. The way he describes his girls and dates hes been on, I really could never live up to those expectations. I'm just normal old Rennae Piper. I wear different variations of the same outfits and would rather be eating frozen pizza and watching Netflix instead of being out. I don't speak much unless I'm spoken to and express my feelings on Tumblr. Nothing Harry would ever want to invest his time in.

Before I know it, it's time for lunch break. Normally I just go on Tumblr. As I start to take off my apron, I hear Harry slightly cough behind me and I turn around.

"Two things, love. One, you should probably know you have flour on your bum-" I quickly start to swipe at my butt and blush slightly. Leave it to Haz to be looking there anyways.

"Also, I was just about to go grab a coffee. Would you like to come with me? I mean you don't have to if you don't want or anything but I just thought that-" I quickly cut him off before he goes any further.

"Haz calm down. Yes, I'll grab a coffee." Why was he so flustered about grabbing a drink?

"Okay, let's go." he says as we start towards the door. I'm happy he invited me for this. I mean, it was nothing big, but I'm still pleased nonetheless.

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I hope you guys liked the first chapter! -cate