The Boy Next Door

Accidentally

He was beautiful. He had olive skin and a fantastic jawline. His brown eyes were guarded with long eyelashes. As I studied him, he looked at me in fascination. 

Harrys POV:

Okay. She looks like shes falling for Zayn. Can't be anything, right? I mean, they don't even know each other! Love at first sight? Pshh. Not with Zayn. And Bella doesn't seem the type.

My eyes narrowed as I took in him observing her. Zayn had clearly noticed her beautiful hair, and her great build. There was a possibilty that he had noticed her pretty eyes, and her carefree vibe.

Zayns POV:

Wow. I did NOT expect Bella to be so pretty. Of course, I knew that Harry thought she was beautiful, but I didn't believe him THAT far! She had beautiful, long blonde hair. It looked super soft, even under the beanie. She had stunning eyes, too. I looked at Harry, just a quick glance. He was tense and rigid. 

Bellas POV:

Harry looked like the boy in front of me had killed a kitten or something. As three more boys walked in though, he seemed to relax. "Whats wrong?" I mouthed. He shook his head slightly, but looked more serious than anytime I had ever seen him. Well, except for that one time...

FLASHBACK:

"So, do you have any crushes on anyone? Any fit boys from back home?" He had asked jokingly at our first sleepover. "Depends." I shot back. "Do YOU?" 

"Well, there is this one girl, but I don't think she likes me back. She's pretty and sweet, and is completely sporty. She kicks ass in football (British football), and is the funniest girl I've ever met." In those last few words, he had become completely serious, and seemed deep in thought. 

"She sounds great. Now I have to go, right?" He nodded. "Okay, so he's funny and sweet, and treats me like a friends instead of a princess. Thank the lord for that! I don't need someone wating on me hand and foot, and never critisizing me. I like him because we can banter, joke around a bit, and generally have fun. He's also really hot, but I don't think he likes me either." His face had been kind of grim when I finished, and again, he looked deep in thought. 

FLASHBACK OVER:

I had been describing him, of course, but he didn't like me. And I doubt anything had changed, so I don't think anything was wrong with me being attracted to this mystery boy. Harry introduced me to everyone, and everyone to me. The mystery boy's name was Zayn, and I think it suited him. He deserved a different name. He could never be a Jack or a Charlie. 

After the introductions, Haz suggested swimming. I grinned.

"Oh Haz, I don't think that's a good idea. I don't want to embarass you infront of your friends when I kick your ass in our usual swimming race." I joked.

All the boys laughed, and said they were absolutely fine with Haz being embarassed. "After all," Lous said. "He's used to it by now. He lives with us, remember?"

When did Harry ever mention living with his friends? Did they go to camp together or something? Harry shot Lou a quick glance, and that's when I realized they were keeoing something from me. All of them. Even Harry. 

As I left for my house to go change, I heard a voice say," Sorry, Haz, I forgot." Harry muttered something, and then a different voice spoke up.

"Wait, she doesn't know about the band?" 

Yes, they were keeping something from me. I decided to forget it for the time being, and just enjoy myself. They were all nice guys.

I decided on a cherry red halter top bikini with matching bottoms. I put on jean shorts and a flowy grey crop top over my bathing suit, and skipped over. They all had changed out of their shorts and were in swim trunks. Damn. They all had mouth watering abs, and just- wow. There was not a single unhot boy in the room. I probably looked like a fatass compared to them. They were sitting there, watching TV. From what I saw, they were watcing Jersey Shore. "Party's here," I called, mocking Snooki. They all laughed. I exchanged glances with Harry.

One, two, three. We nodded simultaneously. On the third nod, Harry and I pushed everyone out of our way and raced to the pool, as fast as we could. While we ran through his house, I shouted, "The usual?" He just nodded in response. Still running like madmen, I threw off my top and shrugged out of my shorts just in case I lost. Whoever lost had to keep running, and was pushed in by the loser. 

We actualy TIED. That was a first. Louis came rushing out, looking worried. He was carrying my clothes. "What happened?!" He shrieked. "Harry! What did you do! You can't go around taking girls' clothes off!"

I laughed, ran to Louis, pretended to thank him, and pushed him in the pool. Zayn came out next.

"VAS APPENING?! Bella, we found your clothes- damn." I heard him whisper.

"Err, hi?" I said, quite confused. We were saved from an awkward conversation by Niall, who ran by screaming CANNONBALL at the top of his lungs. Oh, Niall.