A Year In The Breaking (On Hold)

Chapter 3- A Letter From Amber And Megan

*Steph's POV*

I throw my bag on one of the beds and flop down next to it, smiling at the old dirty white roof with pure happiness. I look at the dirty carpet flooring and beat up lamp and still keep smiling. I don't even care that our room is unbearably cheap because we are going to have an amazing time. 

The other boys shove through the door and look around. "This is... nice..." One of the boys cringes.

I gasp in exasperation. "Come on guys, it's just to sleep. During the day we can be roaming the city and at night, in the clubs enjoying what an amazing opportunity this is!"

Harry steps forward and tosses his bag next to mine and looks at the boys. "Shes right. We should enjoy this. Lets go get something to eat guys!"

Everyone shrugs in agreement and they start to lay their bags down when they realize theres an issue. Will looks at me and Harry. "Guys, hate to rain on your parade, but there are only 2 beds..."

Harry looks at the room  thinking and says, "2 can take that bed." He points to the bed across the room. "One can take the couch, and Will, you can sleep on the pull out bed."

They consider the idea and nod. "What about you, Harry?" Nick asks.

He looks at me, back at them, then back at me. "Well, if it is okay with Steph, I'm fine with sleeping in this bed with her."

Everyone looks at me and I resist the urge to look down because I can feel my cheeks burning like a fire has been set to them. 

I quickly try to relax and nod. "Uh, yeah. Sure, that would be fine." 

Everything is kind of silent for a second and I feel like I might break down crying from embarrasment. Luckly, Will looks towards the door and grabs his coat. "Lets go! I'm starving!"

 When we get downstairs I tell the boys I will catch up and I go to the front desk. I had asked my mother to forward my mail from Megan and Amber to here and I just wanted to make sure she told the manager about it.

"Excuse me?" I say smiling sweetly at the man and he looks up expressionless. "I was just wondering if a Mrs. Howe had called you about my mail being sent here."

He looks me up and down and reaches under the desk to grab something. He comes back up with an envelope. "This got here about a half hour ago." He says and turns back to his work.

I mumble thanks and open the envelope as I walk out to meet the boys. I wonder why they would send me a letter so soon. I start reading the letter and it starts off normal. The usual, "Schools been good but boring", "The family is doing good". You know, usual friendly stuff. Then I get to the last bit just as I catch up to Harry. 

He turns around and says, "Hey Steph, where do you think we should-"

I squeal a little and do a little jump in the air. Harry jumps back in surprise. "What was that all about?" He laughs.

I show him the letter and he smiles. "Cool, so we better find a bus stop I guess then?"

I smile and hug him. "Thank you!"

I fold up the letter and tuck it away. The letter had ended saying how they were too nervous to tell me before, but they were going to be dancing as back up dancers for The X Factor. I knew they were amazing dancers but I just didn't expect that. 

we run to the nearest bus stop and catch it just as it is leaving. There are a few seats in the back so the boys run to fight for them. Harry stays back with me and we stay standing. Him holding the bar overhead and me holding a pole next to him.

"Who are these girls anyway?" Harry asks looking at me suspiciously.

I decide there is no reason to hide it so I smile sheepishly at him and reply, "They are friends of mine. We met through Girl Scouts a few years ago and have just kept in touch ever since."

He suprisingly smiles and pulls me closer. "That sounds awesome Steph." I blush and look down . As I bring my head down I swear I see him do a small wink at me as he puts his free arm around my waist and my cheeks burn like coals.