Under The Spotlight

Chapter 10

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 I needed to tell someone about the article, but I knew Harry wasn't an option. Niall. He was my best bet. I pulled out my phone and texted him asking if we could talk. I got dressed while waiting for his response. I pulled on a loose open-backed gray top and black flowered shorts. I looked at my phone to see that Niall had texted me back an address and a smiley face. I decided to walk there to clear my mind. In about 15 minutes I knocked on Niall's apartment door.

"Hi Em, come on in!" Niall grinned at me.

"Niall, I'm so sorry!" I said honestly, "I didn't mean to-"

"Emily, don't worry about it!" He smiled casually.

"You still wanna be my friend?" I asked and he nodded, "Well you won't after this" I pulled the article up on his computer. To my suprise he started laughing.

"Oh Emily, this is silly press stuff, nothing to worry about!" He grinned and signed onto twitter.

"Guys, me and Emily are great friends, but nothing more. Rumors, rumors. Don't believe everything you hear xx" I read off the computer screen, "Thanks Niall, you're too sweet"

"See? Problem solved" He grinned.

"Well, only half the problem" I said sadly.

"Em, he'll come around!" Niall comforted me.

"Is he mad at you?" I asked guiltily.

"No" He said, "We're fine" The look in Niall's eyes said that Harry wasn't angry with anyone except me. I gave Niall a hug.

"Thanks for being here" I said tearing.

"Aw Em, everything's going to be fine!" He said putting his arm around me, "Come hang out with me and Liam later, the others are going out and we're having a movie marathon" 

"Well, I was planning on laying in my bed listening to sad music, but I guess I can find time to see you" I said sarcastically.

"That's the spirit!" He said laughing, "I gotta be off to my interview, I'll see you Em" I hugged him good bye and walked out the door. I wandered home and turned on the radio. I couldn't resist putting on one direction's interview.

"Well, well!" The interviewer laughed, "So give me the scoop, what do you look for in a girl?"

"I think intelligence is really attractive" Zayn said and everyone laughed.

"So who's in a relationship here?" The interviewer asked.

"Me and Harry are" Liam said, "But not with each other!" and everyone laughed again.

"Oh yeah, I read an article this morning about Emily and Niall and you. Would either of you like to comment?" 

"Yes" Niall said, "It's ridiculous, I love Emily as a best friend. Since when does hugging mean love affair? I mean c'mon Harry was right next to us"

"Would you like to say anything Harry?" The interviewer asked.

"No" He said simply.

"Okaay" The interviewer said skeptically before moving on. I switched off the radio. The interview left me more confused then ever.

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 I took a nap after listening to the interview. I woke up to my phone buzzing.

"Hello?" I said groggily.

"Emily!" Niall said irritated, "I texted you like 40 times! Come over!"

"I'll be there as soon as I can" I said and hung up. I climbed out of bed and looked in my mirror. Make up all over my face, predictable. I washed it off and thought about reapplying, but decided against it. Who do I have to impress? It's just Niall and Liam. With the same thoughts in mind I slipped into a pair of sweats and a tank top and threw my hair into a messy bun. Then I left for Niall's apartment. As I drove I cranked up the radio. What Makes You Beautiful came on and I turned it off suddenly. I got to Niall's and walked up to his apartment. I knocked on the door loudly.

"woman, took you long enough to let me in" I said lightly when Niall opened the door.

"Emily!" Niall said pulling me into a hug.

"Hey where's Liam?" I asked.

"He's in the other room" He said and I started to walk in there, "But wait-"

I walked into the other room and couldn't believe my eyes. Sitting right there on Niall's couch next to Liam was a boy with curly brown hair and captivating green eyes. Harry. Emotions welled up at the sight of him. 

"Emily" Harry said gently. I felt tears threatening to fall. I did the only thing that seemed logical at the time. I ran. I ran out into the hallway and collapsed on the floor. I heard voices coming from inside the apartment but I couldn't care anymore.

"Emily" I looked up and saw Harry there. He sat next to me on the floor.

"I'm sorry I ran out" I said looking at my hands, "I didn't know what else to do, and I didn't think you wanted to see me"

"I went to Niall's to see you silly" He smiled, "Cause I'm really sorry"

"Harry you shouldn't be sorry" I said sadly, "It was me who got drunk and kissed Niall, I'm sorry. And I'll swear off drinking if it makes it better"

"No need love, maybe we'll just drink a little less next time" He laughed and I smiled weakly. He wiped a tear off of my face and I fell into his arms comfortably. He leaned in and kissed me and I knew that all had been forgiven.

"I love you Emily" He said

"Love you too Harry" I said and leaned on his chest.

"Are you guys planning on coming in or just sitting in the hallway for the remainder of the evening?" Niall burst into the hallway suddenly.

Me and Harry looked at each other, and burst into laughter. He took my hand, helped me up and we followed Niall back into the apartment. All I could think about is how lucky I am that Harry forgave me.