The Only Exception (H. Styles/ Bwwm)

Chapter Seventeen

"You know, Law and Order has never been the same since Detective Stabler left" I frowned sipping my tea as he chuckled beside me shaking his head. "It's been good but, I get what you mean by not being the same. Bad ass duo" he stated as I nodded agreeing. Good episodes but, I just preferred those two.

"What I don't get is your obsession with Stabler" he muttered and I rolled my eyes ignoring his comment. He always teased me for have a little crush on him. I don't know though, I just had a little thing for him couldn't help it.

Who cares though? Not me.

I was going to enjoy this silence, tea and day of relaxation. We needed it especially me after Harry tried to kill me in the gym. He decided to take it up a notch which led to me being couch-bound at his house.

Bonnie took Lexi and Gabby for the day so we could just have a day to ourselves and I was thankful. Nothing wrong with a day to yourself to do absolutely nothing but lay on a couch and not have to get up and check whats going with her or what she's doing.

"So how has work been?" he asked looking over to me serious and I sighed already knowing what he meant instantly. He knew my job was the same as always but due to recent issues, he kept asking how I was, what's been going on. I didn't have an issue with it, it was nice to know he cared so much but, I didn't want him dragged into my issues any more than he already was.

"You mean Tyler?" I asked and he shrugged waiting for me to answer. I sighed looking away thinking about that day. I just wish it could have gone better for everyone's sake but, I couldn't take it back now.

"Has he been bothering you? Le-" "No, he hasn't even came to my desk to bother me. Finally think he got it" I stated quickly watching his expression go from angry, to relief, to happy. He smirked looking back to the television.

"Good thing?"I asked shaking my head as he laughed nodding. "Yes, he wasn't getting it and now he does. You have more to deal with than, some little kid trying to get in your pants. You deserve more than that Ren" he smiled looking over at me as I tried fighting myself from asking about her.

I didn't want to be in his business but, I needed to know where they stood. He hasn't spoken to her which I'm pretty sure confirmed it but, maybe they were taking things slow. Really slow or something, I had hope though.

"What?" he asked and I shifted in my spot a bit facing him as he waited for me to speak up. "What about Amber?" Once that named left my mouth he looked away taking a deep breath. Maybe I should have kept my mouth closed but, he wanted to know about my life and Tyler. Couldn't I do the same too? He wanted to make sure he wasn't bothering me and I wanted to make sure they were fine or talking at least.

"I think it's over- No, I'm pretty sure it's over" he shrugged as I frowned looking down. I played with my fingers hoping it was the exact opposite. They were fine but that whole situation messed it up. No way she was going to keep going through this with us two.

It obviously wasn't true but, I don't blame her for needing to take a step back.

"Have you guys spoke?" "No, she hasn't answered any of my calls and text" "Maybe she just needs some more time. I would be a bit confused about my feelings after everything she heard that day" I whispered shrugging. I didn't want him to give up on her, maybe just give her some space right now.

"I mean... what Tyler said and how you reacted to him was a-" "What Protective? Of course, I would be, I've always been protective of you Renny. He didn't seem to want to take your answer so I stepped in and I would do it again" he stated simply smiling at me and I couldn't help but return it.

This wasn't new to me, this is how he's always been and in vice versa.

"I know that Harry it's just... whatever, he's not in the picture anymore. He had no chance anyway but you and Amber-" "There's nothing to say, it's over-" "Oh well. She's not the one anyway Papi" Eve stated cutting him off as she walked into the room holding three bowls on a bigger plate with bread and cheese.