I'll Protect Her |H.S| *On Hold*

Chapter 23

Harry and I sat in silence for a few moments. It wasn't an awkward silence though, it was comfortable.

I took in the beautiful scene before me and turned to look at the beautiful boy beside me.

When my eyes found his, his were already staring back.

Harry quickly snapped his head in the other direction.

Haha, you caught him staring! Maybe he likes you! My inner goddess encouraged me.

Before my bitch of a subconscious had a chance to protest, Harry spoke.

"I lied." He whispered.

"Lied about what?" I asked, my voice slightly higher than usual.

"We're all protectors." He said, turning to properly face me.

I stared into his eyes, which were beautifully lit up by the moonlight.

"When I said the guys were bringing their girlfriends to dinner, I lied. They protect the girls." Harry explained.

I sat in silence for a moment, trying to understand.

"But, they all acted like couples?" I pointed out.

"That's were it gets messy." Harry sighed. "You see Jess, protecting someone, it's a dangerous job. You're not supposed to get emotionally involved with each other, it's not healthy, however, it sometimes happens, very easily."

"So Liam and Savannah..." I trailed off in question.

"Yep, it happened to them." Harry answered.

"Louis and Ashlyn?" I asked.

"Yeah, they fell for each other too." Harry said while nodding slowly.

"Niall and Tammy?"

"Yup, them too."

"And Zayn and Brooke?" I asked about the last 'couple'.

"Nope." Harry said with a small smile.

"Really?" I questioned, intrigued by the only No.

"Yeah, they're polar opposites." Harry chuckled.

"But opposites attract." I stated, lying down on my back. Gazing up at the moon and stars.

"Not Zayn and Brooke." Harry chuckled again, laying down beside me in the same position.

We lay there and admired the night sky. The sound of a soft breeze ruffling the trees close by was extremely relaxing.

"What did Zayn want earlier?" I asked Harry, breaking the silence.

"You don't want to know." Harry sighed, sounding exasperated.

"Yes I do, I just asked you." I smartly retorted.

"Well how about this, you're not getting to know. Because I'm not telling you." He concluded.

Jeez someone's touchy. It must be his time of month or something. I thought to myself.

Silence filled the air, once again. And this time it was slightly awkward. I needed to break it and unfortunately I said the first thing that came to mind, which is never good.

"Will I ever see my Aunt Em again?" I asked nervously, changing the subject completely.

"Probably not." Harry sighed.

"Why?" I asked frantically, sitting up.

"Because it's not safe." Harry answered, mimicking my actions and sitting up too.