Insecure [AU]

Chapter 3

(Harry's POV)

"I always knew she loved me. She never liked me,not even as a friend. She always waited for a day when I'll reply,**I love you too**",I told Cher and she freaked out. "Loves,you? (laughs) This is hilarious",she giggled. I frowned my face and she stopped giggling. "Ok. Seriously?",she asked. "If I'm kidding,then why does Jessica have a scar on her neck?",I growled. She paused and just stared at me. I looked into her pretty glittering brown eyes. They're so beautiful. "Harry...I'm scared",she mumbled. "Don't worry,I'll protect you,I promise",I placed my hand on hers. "Thanks Edward",she smiled. I rose my eyes in shock. "Harry Edward Styles. Sound like you came from a royal family",she giggled. "And what's yours?",I asked and her cheeks burned red. "I'm just Cher Lloyd",she shrugged. "Oh Really?",I smirked. Cher just started chuckling uncontrollably. I smirked and she suddenly stop. "I'm blushing right?",she asked. "As red as a tomato",I grinned.

(Cher's POV)

"Cher! Molly's gone missing again!",Becca yelled. "Who's Molly?",Harry asked. "Oh. That's her favourite doll. I got that for her on her 10th birthday",I replied. "My sister got me a guitar on my 13th birthday",he said. "You play the guitar?",I asked. "Yeah",he smiled. There was a knock on the door. I opened up and was greeted with a hug by my mum. "Hi mum",I smiled. "Hey sweety",she smiled too. "Yeah. Mum, meet Harry, the guy Becca was talking about",I introduced him to her. "Harry? Anne's son?",she asked and he nodded. Okay. This...is awkward. My mum knows Harry's mum? "You're all grown now",she chuckled. Boring Parents' joke. "Hahaha",I laughed nervously and they both gave me the 'what?' look. "Harry,can we talk for a sec?",I asked. " 'kay",he nodded and I dragged him up into my room. "Harry,what's with all the,'Anne's son' talk?",I scolded. "Your mum and mine were best friends in college,and since then. Also,she carried me in her arms when I was a baby. She and my mum thought of giving me the name 'Edward'. That's why",he explained. "Well,good thing she came up with a middle name for you. But 5 months later,she forgot to give me one",I sighed and played with my fingers. Harry sat down beside me and said,"I bet she didn't. She didn't give you any because no other name could suite a beautiful girl like you. Although I thought your name was Cheryl but,Cher sounds perfect". Did he just say that? I'm flattered. "Thanks Harry. That was sweet of you to say",I blushed. "No worries. Anytime you feel blue,just call on me,Harry",he smiled like an idiot. "You're such an idiot. Although that rhymed",I told him.

**LATER**

"So Harry,where do you live?",my mum asked. "Four blocks away south",he replied. "I cant wait to meet your mum again",she said as she put some cookies in a polyethylene bag and handed them to Harry. "Thanks ma'am",he thanked her. "No problem Ed. You're always welcome",she grinned. "Well,I gotta go. Bye Cher",he smiled at me. "Take care Haz",I waved and shut the door. "You like him don't you?",my mum asked. "Guess I do. His cute dimples that indent whenever he smiles,his beautiful emerald eyes,I mean,who can resist a kind of teenager like him? And the best part are his features. He's witty,kind,friendly..and sober",I said dreamily. "Teenagers",my mum smirked.

(Harry's POV)

"I just can't wait to meet Diane. So she lives where?",my mum asked. "Four blocks away north",I replied. "Great. Um,Gemma? You've gotta go to the grocery store and get the groceries,okay?",she announced. "Okay mum. Is Harry coming?",she asked. "Yup",she replied. We walked into the grocery store. I walked through the store and bumped into Cher. "Hi!",she gave me the 'OMG' look. "Hi. What are you doing here?",I asked completely shocked. "My mum forced Becca and I to get the groceries,you?",she asked. "Same here. Getting the groceries",I replied. Cher turned and watched Gemma pick some items. "Is that your sister?",she asked. "Yep. That's Gemma",I nodded. "She's pretty,and she's got a dimple,just like you",she poked my left dimple as I smiled. "Hi Harry",Becca interrupted. "Oh,hey Becky",I tapped her head. Then Gemma walked up to us,"Oh..is this Cher Lloyd?". "Yeah. Nice to meetcha",she replied. "Nice to meet you too. Now Harry,let's get going",she told Harry. "Okay Gemz. Um,Cher,I'll see ya tomorrow",I smiled. "Okay Haz. Take care",she waved and I waved. "Your little friend's really cute",Gemma said. "Yeah. Her big,beautiful brown eyes,her long brown hair,the way she giggles,her smiles,the way she plays with her fingers,she even gives me insultive nicknames",I explained. She looked at me with a smirk. "You've got a crush on her, eh?". "Me? Crush?! On her?! No no no. That's impossible. I can never ever have a crush on her! Where did you get that idea from? That's ridiculous! We just met yester---I'm talking too much ain't I?",I bite my lip stubbornly to shut up. "Yep. And your hands are all sweaty",she chuckled. "I HAVE A CRUSH ON CHER!!",I yelled.