My best friend... h.s

10

The Chain - Fleetwood Mac

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"Are you really happy with Luke?"

"I love him, Harry."

"Baby, that's not what I asked."

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My breathing hitched as his lips moved from my cheeks down to my jaw and neck, leaving butterfly kisses in their wake. His lips felt like fire against my neck, burning holes into my skin, but soothing me each time he found an unkissed spot. His hand travelled further up my thigh, lightly squeezing every so often. Subconsciously, I clamped my legs shut, squeezing so I could try and stop the heat that was building up low in my stomach. His lips were now at my collar bone, and my head rolled back when he started to suck and nibble at the sensitive skin there. When I realised he was trying to leave a hickey, I brought my head back up and pulled away sharply, the realities of whatever that just was dawning on me. Luke. Shit. I pulled away too quickly, Harry was in the middle of sucking my skin and his teeth dragged over the area and the rest of my shoulder when I pulled away, making me hiss and see the red lines he had left behind like scratch marks.

I looked away from Harry, avoiding his eyes. I could feel his gaze on me and I couldn't feel any chance of him looking away soon. I kept my eyes on the floor but turned my head in his direction. When I was fully facing him I allowed my eyes to slowly rake up his body to finally meet his eyes. Fuck. He's gotten fit over the last few months. Like, really fit. His legs were firm and toned, visibly so under his skin tight jeans. I couldn't not notice his bulge in his pants, trying not to delay my eyes on the point, but not failing to notice his slight arousal. His torso was more toned and his subtle abs were visible under his taught tshirt, due to the way he was sitting. I saw the veins in his neck, prominent against his tanned skin. His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed, to which I found my self copying his actions. His lips were arched and pink, and slightly swollen from his attack on my neck. His nose was the same, probably the only thing of him that will never change. His eyes. His eyes. Holy shit his eyes. They were staring deep into my own, as if they were looking past the dark brown colour and right down inside me. His green irises were little in comparison to his dark blown pupils. The little streaks of yellow darted around his eyes when the light hit them just right. I was wrong. His nose wasn't the only thing that would never change. His eyes.

His beautiful eyes will never change.

I drew back, realising that he and I were very close to each other. He smirked, looking at my lips and then back up to my eyes. His hand was now on my hip, and he used this to his advantage, keeping me still whilst he leant in again. I stood up sharply, classing him to clumsily fall forward slightly.

"H-H-Harry, I-I I can't do this, we can't do this. Luke, what about Luke? Oh shit, how can I explain? He's going to blow up at me. Shi-" Harry cut my rambling off with his lips. I pushed his chest hard as soon as I comprehended what was happening. How had he stood up without me noticing? He stumbled back, as I put more force into my push than I expected.

"Harry! What the fuck?" I shouted at him, before worryingly looking at the door, hoping for my life that Anne hasn't heard us. I listened for any footsteps but heard nothing.

"Baby, plea-"

"No! Don't call me that! Don't Harry! I swear to God, don't call me that! I'm with Luke. What is with you? Why did you do that?"

"Florence, shit. I-uh I'm sorry. I don't really know why I did that." He said, looking at the floor and scratching the back of his neck. "No." He looked up again. "I do know why I did that. I did that because I haven't stopped thinking about you Florence." I shook my head at him. What a pathetic excuse. "No, Florence. I meant it." Shit, I hadn't meant to say that out loud. "While I've been away, and you've been here, I haven't stopped thinking about what you've been up to, or who you've been spending your time with. I've missed you Florence, more than you'll probably ever know. But, I promise you, it's not an excuse. I lo-" he stopped, mid sentence. What? He looked down again. "I'm just sorry Okay? It won't happen again." I smiled at him, finding his apology sweet and endearing. It didn't help with the mark on your neck though.

"It's okay. I guess I will just have to figure something out with Luke." I saw Hope glimmer in his eyes.

"You could always use makeup to cover them up." He said, smirking once again. Wait, them? I ran to his mirror to see my neck. Three purple, oddly shaped circles sat prominently on my neck.

"Shit, Harry!" I exclaimed, looking at him in disbelief.

"I'm sorry, I can't help what my hormones tell me to do." He smirked again, this time not looking sorry at all.

"I think I should go, Harry. I need to talk to Luke." His smirk fell and he nodded, moving to open the door and go back downstairs with me in tow. We made it to the front door with no words. He opened it for my and stood to the side, signalling for me to go. I turned however, and gave him a tight hug, catching him off guard before he slowly wrapped his arms around me too.

"I'm so glad I've got you as my friend." I admitted. "I never want to lose you Harry." I felt him sigh against me.

"Me too, Florence. Me too."

*

Once I was home, I made it upstairs without seeing anyone. I quickly covered my neck 'blemishes' before going back downstairs.

"Florence, come in here please." My mother called for me. I internally groaned and went to join her in the kitchen.

"Yeah?" I said, waiting for her to give me an instruction.

"I don't want you heading out tonight, please. I want to have a family meal with you and your brother." I sighed, knowing when she used this gone there was no room for arguments. Also, how could I persuade her to let me go and meet Luke without explaining everything that's happened today?

"Okay, shout me when dinners ready." I said, already heading to go back up the stairs.

"Okay, love. Try and get some work done whilst you're up there." I nodded and then headed up the two sets of stairs to my room. Once there, I flopped on the bed and planned out what I could possibly string together for when I saw Luke. For the moment, I decided not to tell him about what happened between me and Harry, knowing it would only cause problems. I would just explain to him who Harry is to me and that he isn't 'Harry styles' but just my friend Harry. I didn't like the way he described him, calling him by his full name, it's weird. I also need to find out who told him that we were a thing, which we weren't. Fucking hell, why is this so complicated? I sat at my desk and plugged my phone into my speaker, turning on my playlist and trying to forget about today and concentrate on my essay.

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About half way through the essay, Mum called me for tea. My stomach growled, forcing me to race down the stairs. I quickly got the cutlery and drinks for Mum, Jason and I and sat in my place, waiting for my dinner. Mum chuckled at me.

"Hungry, love?" I gave her a look.

"Very, it's been a long day." I sighed and she gave me a funny look.

"Everything alright, Florence?" She questioned, the look in her face telling me she was pressing for deep answers. I nodded quickly, just as Jason entered the room. He nodded awkwardly, knowing he was interrupting something. He gave me a funny look. I
mouthed 'What?'. He shook his head smiling whilst Mum put our dinner on the table in front of us. Pasta, yum. I tucked in, my stomach telling me not to wait. After my third bite I noticed my brother sat quietly laughing in his seat, not yet touching his food, and my mum upright on her chair, not eating either. I gave them both funny looks.

"What?" I said, feeling self conscious. Jason laughed even more, tears forming in his eyes. My mother just stared at my face, looking angrily at me.

"Florence, what are those things on your neck?"

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Hello! Sorry for not updating yesterday! Sorry if this was boring, it was more of a filler chapter before Florence goes to see Luke. I'm also really stuck for inspiration at the moment so I'm sorry if these chapters aren't as long as previous ones. Anyway, keeping reading and thank you for being patient with me! Vote and comment!! Love always xo