Start It All Over Again (Harry Styles)

Chapter 20 (Harry)

As soon as I got into our flat, the lads are staring at me and they're grinning sheepishly. I wonder why, did I do something?

"What?" I asked them; having no idea what the fuss is all about.

"Harry's in love!" Niall announced and the others laughed. In love? They already know about me and Katie? How come? Louis is out of sight; maybe taking a rest since we're knackered. He didn't tell them. Did he?

"Let the man speak for himself." Zayn told them. I still don't know what to say.

"I don't know what you're talking about. Care to explain?" I demanded.

"So... you and Caitlyn?" Liam said. What happened to me and Caitlyn? Last time I know, she loathes me so much but I know that she likes me too. I know her too well.

"What's up with us?" I asked.

"Don't hide it from us, you dick. It's all over the news. The picture of you, holding hands." Holding hands? That was the time when we're in the airport. Cameras were flashing and I held her hand since there are too many people. I don't want her to get lost out of my sight.

"Oh fuck. Oh fuck. Oh fuck." Foul words are coming out from my mouth now. She will be in so much trouble. What have I done? And she'll hate me for sure now.

"Why didn't you tell us sooner? I know eventually that you two will be an item. With that love hate relationship. I just knew it. But it's a little bit early, don't you think?" Zayn said; hurt visible in his eyes. He thinks that I am hiding it from them. No way. I will never hide any secrets from these guys. Really?

"It's not what you think, you know." I sat with them since I know that this will be a very long talk. "We're not in a relationship. It's just that awhile ago, there were a lot of paparazzis and I'm scared that she might get hurt or get lost out of my sight." I explained to them.

"You still care for her though." Niall said. I do. I totally care for her. "Which means that you like her." he added and smiled mischievously.

I got quiet for a few minutes. Then Liam spoke, "Silence means yes. I am so proud of you, Harry. I thought you would never find someone after Taylor." So, they really thought that I am still not over with Taylor. I am so over with her. Yes, I have dated her but Katie is still the one for me.

"Seriously? I got over her already. So please just stop mentioning her. We're definitely not in good terms since our downfall was not that good but I do hope someday that we will somehow make amends." I said. I really do want a reconciliation with Taylor since that would be better rather than ignoring each other. I mean, we're in the same industry and the media kept on intriguing us even though it has been a long time.

They got quiet after I said those words to them. After a few minutes, Zayn was the first one to talk.

"I think you're knackered, man. Better get some rest. Louis is already upstairs by the way. The smile on his face doesn't seem to vanish." I nodded as a response and went upstairs.

I lay on my bed for a little while. I'm not that sleepy yet so I decided to text Katie. Maybe, she's still awake. So, I sent a text to her immediately to ask if she is still awake. And after a few seconds, she replied.

Katie: Yup. I can't sleep now. I'm filledwith rage! That boy. Ugh! Sorry for the outburst of emotions. How come you're still awake?

Is she referring to me? About the issues and such? God, it was really my fault. I should have known that there were paps all around. But all I could think of in that moment is to protect her; to never let her get out of my sight again.