That Summer

Chapter 11

“Niall--” I started.

He brought his fingers to my lips, silencing me. “Don’t,” He started. “You don’t need to say anything. I already know.”

“You’re my best friend, Niall.” I couldn’t help but let tears fall down my cheeks. He wrapped his arms around my waist and held me to his chest. “I don’t want to lose you.” I sobbed into his chest.

“You aren’t going to lose me.” He said rubbing my back. “Just forget I said anything, please.” He pressed his lips to the top of my head.

I fell asleep against Niall’s chest and woke up early the next morning. I smiled up at Niall, who was still asleep, and wiggled my way out of his arms, trying not to wake him. I kissed his head and left his room to go find Claire. I went to Zayn’s room first and sure enough she was there. “She’s still asleep.” Zayn whispered, letting me in.

“Sorry about disappearing and dumping her on you last night.” I whispered.

“It was no trouble at all. She’s a really great girl.” Zayn smiled, blushing.

“Aw, does Zayn have a bit of a crush?” I teased.

“Psh! No!” He blushed more.

“That is so cute!”

“Oh be quiet.” He nudged me playfully.

“Will you tell her to come to my room when she wakes up? I need to talk to her.”

Zayn’s face changed. “What’s wrong?”

“Don’t worry, Zayn. Everything is fine.”

“You’re going to fill me in later.” Zayn said hugging me quickly.

“I’ll see you later.” I laughed.

I got back to my room and found Harry waiting for me in my bed. “What are you doing here?” I asked lying next to him.

“Waiting for you. I saw Claire pass out at Zayn’s so I waited here for you last night bit you never came back.” He said snuggling to me.

“Sorry, I fell asleep at Niall’s.” I said closing my eyes, pretending to be tired but really hiding my guilt.

“Oh, you were at Niall’s?” He sounded jealous.

My eyes flew open. “That’s not a problem is it?”

He sighed. “No. I know you two are close.”

“Are we going to work?” I asked suddenly.

“What?” He asked, looking at me.

“I don’t want a summer fling, Harry but I also don’t want to hold you back.”

Harry kissed me sweetly. “You could never hold me back. We will work. If Liam and Louis can do it so can we.”

I buried my face into his neck and we just laid in each other’s arms in a comfortable silence. “Liz! Open up!” Claire yelled through the door. “I have so much to tell you!” I kissed Harry once more before he disappeared into his room and I opened the door. “Finally!” She said walking into the room.

“Well, good morning to you too!”

“Last night was possibly the best night of my life.” Claire smiled. “Zayn is sweet.”

“You two really hit it off, didn’t you?” I smiled.

She sat down next to me. “I think so.” She blushed. “He told me I was beautiful.”

“Aw! Clairebear!”

“Shut up!” She giggled.

“I love seeing you so happy!” I nudged her.