Put Your Heart On Your Sleeve

Chapter 8

Cristina moved a little closer to Harry. Zayn was a little confused why she wouldn’t pay much attention to him. He’s attracted to smaller, brown-eyed, blonde haired girls like Cristina. He could attract almost any girl but he couldn’t get Cristina’s attention, so he gave up and decided to play Foosball with Liam. “First to win 2 games doesn’t have to go to that cool smoothie place down the street to get smoothies for everyone.” Liam shouted.

“You mean Jamba Juice,” Cristina turned to look at Liam.

“Yeah, I think that’s what it’s called. I don’t know but I’m suddenly in the mood for smoothies.” he said. 

Cristina turned to Harry, looking at him. “Want to go get some smoothies?” she asked him. 

“Nah, let one of the boys get it. I like where I am right now,” he said smiling at her. He looked down at her, looking at her lips and then at her eyes. 

“Alright,” she said smiling looking at him. “Whoever loses better get me a smoothie that has bananas and strawberries in them!” she yelled back at the boys, still looking at Harry. She looked down at her lap, starting to blush.

“Don’t look down,” he said, almost in a whisper. He put his finger gently to her chin and lifted her head. “You look beautiful when you’re like that.” he said. She blushed even more, smiling, and looked into his eyes. She tried so hard not to look away. She was not used to this kind of tension and intimacy. Usually she sort of turned away when a guy would look at her for so long, but now that she was being forced to look into his eyes, she knew she couldn’t turn away. 

“Harry,” she said almost in a whisper. 

“Shhh,” he said softly. He traced his finger to her cheek, placing his whole palm on her cheek, gently. “Believe me when I say you’re beautiful.” he said. He placed his hand down onto her lap and grabbed her hand. 

She smiled, feeling her eyes water up. 

“Harry, you’re so kind and caring,” she said. They were back in their own little world again. 

Louis was just about to say something when he saw their eyes locked into each others. “You guys, sh sh. Be quiet.” he said, softly. 

“Oh yeah! I win!” Zayn yelled, not hearing Louis. Louis grabbed an M&M from the bowl they had on the table and threw it at Zayn. 

“Ow,” he said. 

“Sh,” Louis said in a whisper. All the boys had turned to Harry and Cristina. They weren’t sure what was going to happen. They hadn’t seen Harry ever look at a girl like that. They all walked out quietly, going to get some smoothies. 

“Cristina, you are so beautiful. You don’t even know it. Don’t let your cousin bother you or put you down,” he said.

She felt a tear fall down her cheek. She looked down, and lifted her hand to wipe her tear as she felt something grasp her wrist. 

“Don’t wipe it,” he said. He put his thumb to her cheek, wiping her tear off. 

“Why are you so kind to me, Harry,” she asked, looking at him. Her eyes were wet from trying not to cry, and had a soft tint of red. 

“You deserve to be treated special. Especially by me.” he said, smiling. 

“But, after this day, it’ll be over. You’ll be gone in England for who knows how long before you finally become big here and maybe by then you’ll meet someone or have forgotten about me.” she said. 

If two people are meant to be together, they’ll always find their ways back to each other.” he said flatly, looking into her eyes, leaning closer to her, so their lips could finally meet.