You're Mine

25

I stay in my room for the rest of the afternoon , I head downstairs dressed in my black skinny jeans and white sweater and vans when it's 6:30. Harry and Edward are dressed and ready to leave when they see me.

I look towards them, feeling guilty for pushing them away.

"Are you sure you're up for this?" Edward asks as he comes towards me and kisses me on the forehead.

I nod.

"If...if you still want me there" I say.

"Of course we do" Harry says smiling.

The boys wish us good luck and let us know they will be watching the conference on TV.

When we're on our way to the station, Harry speaks up from the drivers seat.

"Usually you both would stand next to me at the podium, are you both okay with that?" Harry asks Edward and I

"Wherever you are comfortable with Lou" Edward says.

"That's fine, I'd rather be close to you" I say and I see Harry and Edward smile at each other.

"Do you want to answer questions or me and Edward on your behalf?" Harry asks then.

"Um....I'm not sure, it depends on the question, I don't know" I say getting a bit flustered.

"It's okay baby, don't worry about it, we will play it by ear, it's okay" Edward reassures me.

"At any point you are uncomfortable or want to leave, just let Edward know and he can bring you into another room okay" Harry tells me.

I nod in understanding.

When we pull up to headquarters it's packed with media and people.

"Oh my god" I panic.

"Harry, is this normal?" Edward asks.

Harry looks worriedly at Edward and shakes his head slightly.

Harry has underground access so we don't have to worry about getting mobbed again. I try and prepare myself for an onslaught of insults from the public, it's hard though, when I already feel so guilty over everything that's happened.

We are greeted by Andy and Scotts squad and they take us through to the doors outside the room the conference will be held in, there is so many people outside and inside this room there is even more.

My palms are sweaty and I don't listen to the conversations going on with Edward, Harry and the other offices. I just want this over with.

"Okay Lou, ready?" Harry asks, he smiles to reassure me.

"You.....you and Edward won't leave me?" I make sure.

"Not a chance, we are both here to support you and any sign of anything happening you aren't comfortable with, the boys will step in okay, we're here to protect you" Harry tells me.

I nod and we're led inside the room, cameras snapping as soon as we're seen. Harry is in front and Edward is behind me and we are flanked by the squad. It's quiet apart from the cameras and the room is huge with the podium up on a stage. There is at least 200 people inside here.

We reach the stage and Edward stands protectively behind me, his hands on my waist as Harry takes the stand. The police squad surrounding us on the stage. Harry is cold and hard as he begins to talk, I'm so glad I get his soft side.

"I'm detective Harry Edward Styles and this press conference is in relation to the events surrounding the Green case, I will allow questions at the end" Harry starts.