Proving Our Love

Chapter 17 - I Cant Tell You

* Issys POV *

" Im Jordan, Issys ex boyfriend", he said, smirking while he shook Harrys hand. This literally could not get any worse. I looked at Harry, and turned away, not wanting to see his reaction to Jordan's immediate, upfront words. I didn't want him to find out this way, I wanted to tell him myself, but I guess that's just another thing Jordan had to take from me.

" Hi, I'm Harry", he said, returning the handshake.

" Nice to meet you, wow I can't believe I'm meeting the famous Harry Styles, I feel like I should bow down to you or -

" Jordan", I said, making him stop his sentence. " Please." He gave me a look, but trying to put on a smile since Harry was next to me.

" Sorry, I just thought it would be respectful. Since you know he's a celebrity and all", he said. I sighed, this was so embarrassing. He literally was trying to make him uncomfortable on purpose. And he needed to stop this right now. Harry looked between both of us, obviously noticing there was tension in this room.

" Jordan can I talk to you in the kitchen for a minute?", I asked him.

" Of course", he said, following behind me.

" What the hell are you doing!", I yelled at him, but with a hushed tone.

" Making your little famous friend feel at home."

" All your doing is being a douche, cut the crap and stop talking like that to him, you need to leave", I said.

" Why should I?", he said stepping closer to me. I shook my head. Was he really gonna try to do something when Harry was right in the next room?

" Because it's my house, and I said so. Quit getting closer, I don't want you anywhere near me. I asked you to stop and ive given you more than enough chances, so stop."

" Im still not comprehending what I did", he said. You have got to be fucking kidding me.

" Why don't you say that to my wrist, and back?", I asked, seeing if he would remember.

" Im sorry alright I had a little too much to drink -

" No, you know what I don't wanna hear it, get out now, and make sure you take your alcohol with you." He grinned, stepping right in front of me, the same position he put me in before, except he wasn't touching me, that's how I could tell the difference between him being sober, and him being drunk.

" Okay princess, you want me to leave, I'll leave, but I'm coming back whether you like it or not. I'm gonna be here for two more weeks and there's nothing you can do about it. So enjoy your free time", he said with a devious smirk.

" Enjoy your empty bottles of booze", I spit back. He didn't reply, walking back into the living room to leave.

* Harrys POV *

I watched as Jordan came out of the kitchen, walking towards the door. He stopped in his tracks, turning to me.

" Oh yea, and it was nice to see you Harry, I'm sure we'll be seeing more of eachother", he said. I nodded.

" Yea, I guess so", I replied. He laughed.

" See celebrity boy, I told you you'd figure it out soon enough", he said winking. With that said, he then closed the door behind him, leaving. I sat down, thinking where I have heard those strangely familiar words before. 'You'll figure it out soon enough.' It then hit me, realizing I have seen those words before. On a screen, that was on my phone, from a blocked caller ID. It then all made sense to me.

Jordan was the one sending me those texts.

Issy seemed really uneasy when he came, which made me start to think that she didn't want that guy here. And I could definitely understand why. I walked in the kitchen, and saw her taking the burgers off of the stove, putting them on a plate.

" Hey, come sit down lunch is ready", she said, while walking over to the kitchen table with the burgers. I walked up to her, preparing to speak.

" Iss, put the plate down please", I asked her, she sighed while setting it down, facing me.

" Is that guy bothering you?, is he the one who did that to your wrist?"

" It's okay, I can deal with him, and I told you, it was the hair tie", she responded, the last part sounding quiter. I decided to not bring it up, I knew she wasn't gonna tell me, well hopefully just not right now. I carefully touched the mark on her wrist, gently sliding my fingers over it.

" Does it hurt?", I asked her in a quiet manner. She shook her head, looking up at me, then slowly pulling her sleeve back down over hand.

" Lets eat", she said. I just nodded, leaving the question alone, for now.

The burger tasted delicious, and she made fries too, which made the whole dish better. She was a really great cook.

" Issy, this is so good, thanking you for making it", I said, looking at her as she played with a fry on her plate,she thanked me, now moving it around in ketchup. I wiped my mouth with a napkin, and took a sip of my water, before speaking.

" Is there something wrong with your food?", I asked, she looked up, stopping her current action.

" No, I'm just not that hungry", she said, setting the burger aside. I pushed my plate away from me, giving her my full attention.

" What's wrong Iss?", I asked, noticing she seemed upset. And I think I knew why.

" I just feel bad that you had to meet him like that, Im really sorry that he said what he did", she said. I shook my head.

" It's not your fault, don't apologize. I'm sorry he keeps showing up like that", I said.

" It's okay, I'm used to it by now." I nodded understandingly, but I couldn't help feeling there was more to it than that. I looked at my watch, realizing it was time for me to check in into my hotel.

" Hey Iss, I'll come back a little later, I have to go check in to my hotel, but I might come back tonight, and I'll come tomorrow for sure", I said, getting up from the stool. She got up as well, nodding as she followed behind me to walk me out. I stopped in front of the door, turning to face her.

" Thank you again for lunch, it tasted amazing", I said smiling. She smiled back.

" Anytime", she replied. But I needed to know the truth about her wrist, so I decided to try and bring it up one last time.

" Are you gonna tell me the reason why your wrist is bruised?", I asked.

" I did tell you", she said, clearly nervous, looking down at the hardwood floor.

" I mean the real reason." She sighed, not saying anything. I waited for her to speak, she looked like she wanted to tell me, but something was holding her back.

" You know what, it's okay, nevermind I better get to my hotel", I said giving up.

" No, no wait, Harry it's not that I don't -

" Issy, It's alright really, I'll be back soon", I said. She just stared at the ground, still looking upset. I smiled, kissing her on the cheek.

" I said it's okay love, don't worry about it", I whispered in her ear reassuringly. " And I heard the way he talks to you, you don't deserve that."

" Thank you", she said with a small smile. I nodded, before closing the door behind me. I stood outside, thinking for a moment. I already regretted not doing something once, and I didn't wanna regret not doing something again. I then turned back around, knocking on the door. She immediately opened it.

" Issy, I know it's kind of short notice, but would you like to go on a date with me tomorrow night?", I asked her. She smiled her beautiful smile and nodded, accepting my invitation.

A/N

I know, I know, borrring. It was kind of a filler so I do apologize. But it's only leading up for more to come:) I hope you are all doing well, and I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Please leave me comments and vote, it would mean alot to me! Love you guys xx

- Ari