Bad Publicity - A Harry Styles / One Direction Fan Fiction

Bad Publicity # 21 - You're Better Off Without Me.

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KATY's POV

- One Week Later -

"I miss Hayley." I told Zayn as we were resting during our break from rehearsals. We were sitting in the middle of stage, staring at the entrance of O2 Arena. Everyone else was beckstage.

"You haven't told me what happened. What did Anne say?" He asked.

The boys and I were rehearsing for a benefit concert our management produced. It was for the benefit of homeless kids and a way to show everyone that rumors about me and the boys fighting aren't true..

**Flashback**

Mom was helping Hayley pack her things for her trip to his Dad's hometown with her other Grandmother while Anne and I were sitting on the lounge.

"I'm sorry." I whispered. "I'm sorry I kept Hayley from you.."

"Is this why you left?" she asked, I knew she was trying to stay calm about things. "You left because you were pregnant?"

"I left Harry because he snogged Caroline Flack when we were still together." I said bitterly. "But I decided to leave London for a while because I needed time away from everything while figuring out what I should do with the kid I was bearing.."

"You could have told Harry! He would help you!"

I shook my head no.. "Harry has a lot in his mind, he was new to everything and he's already breaking down.. I don't want to add up to his problems.. He needed time for himself.."

"Are you saying, you left to protect Harry?"

I nodded. "Him and Hayley.. I'm fine with the MORE complicated life, they don't need to be part of it.."

"Oh god.." She sighed. "You loved Harry that much.."

Tears escaped my eyes and I gave Anne a small sad smile.. "I still love him that much.."

**PRESENT**

"We can talk about it later." I said, knowing he would forget about it by the time 'later' comes.. I really just don't want to talk about it.. I felt like it should stay between me and Anne.

"I know what you're trying to do.." Zayn said. "When will you realize I know you well enough, Katy?"

I rolled my eyes. "You always go all psychiatrist on me.."

He laughed. "You're acting like a psychotic, I'm just doing my part."

"Shut up." I muttered.

We were interrupted by Harry who entered the stage and sat quietly on the left side. Zayn gave me a small smile and stood, going backstage, leaving just me and Harry alone. Well, this was awkward..

I stood up and headed for the backstage but Harry said "Don't leave. They wanted us to talk."

I turned back, he was standing behind me, his expression unreadable. "Honestly Harry, there's nothing to talk about."

"Three years, Katy. What changed?"

"Everything.." except the way I feel for you..

"Why did you leave me?" he asked.

Wow, that was straightforward. "You expected me to stay after everything?"

"No.. But I expected you to come back.."

I laughed bitterly. "That's why you didn't go looking for me? Because you thought I would just come running back to you?!"

"I did not look for you because I knew you needed time away from me.. You're talking like what happened to our relationship was my fault!" he was shouting.

"Well, who's fault is it? Mine!?" I shouted back. We were full-on fighting.

"You're the one who gave up and left!"

I started crying. "I left because you cheated-"

"I did not cheated! It was just a kiss!"

"Just a kiss!? How would you feel if I kiss one of the boys while we were still together and i'll tell you we were just friends and we kissed because it was a heat of the moment!?"

He fell silent, like a pail of iced water was poured over his whole body.

"You have no idea what I've been through, Harry." I said quietly. "I wanted you back, but things got more and more complicated. Trust me, if I tell you everything, you yourself might say life is easier without me.."

"But Katy-"

"Go on with Caroline." I said before I can even stop myself. "She'll give you an easier relationship, a lot less complicated life.. You don't need me, Harry."

I turned to walk away but Harry quietly. "I still love you, so much."

More tears poured as his words hit my heart like a hammer. "Stop yourself. Trust me, you're better off without me."

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I left rehearsals and went back to the confines of my own room in my apartment. The room that was still full of pictures of me and Harry, reminding me of everything we've been through together.. I don't know what I've done, but it's the right thing to say, he'll be happier without me.. All I did was give him problems and hates to deal with.. He can find someone else and be happy with her.. It was not a pleasant thought but atleast he'll stay the same happy and carefree Harry I loved..

"Katy! Katy, we have to talk!" my Mom called, frantically knocking on my room's door.

"Not now Mom, I need time alone." I shouted.

"It's important, Katy."

I sighed and jumped off the bed, opening my room's door.

"We need to go to Cheshire now." she immediately said. She was worried, I can see it in her eyes.

Cheshire? Wait, my daughter's there. "Why!? What happened!?"

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