What a Ride - Harry Styles

Chapter 4: Plans

"Oh my God" where the only words I could muster.
"I had to make sure you were ok."  Harry stood in front of me, face covered in blood, knuckles all cut up.
"W-What happened to you?" I stuttered in shock.
"Nothing, I'm fine" he said, turning to walk away.
"Wait" I reached for his arm. "Come inside, you look terrible"
"Thanks" he chuckled.

We both made our way to the upstairs bathroom where I, once again, took out the first aid box as he took a seat on the bench so I could clean his wounds. I started with a damp cloth, cleaning the blood from his face. As I washed away the blood, I came to realise how many cuts he actually had. There were so many! His bottom lip was split on the right side, he had a cut on his left cheekbone, one above his left eyebrow, one across his nose and another just next to his right eye.

He was a very good patient. I could tell that this was causing him pain, yet he didn't say anything, just the occasional sigh or groan.
However, the second I touched the cut above his left eyebrow, he groaned and pushed my hand away. Not letting go of my wrist, he looked into my eyes.
"Sorry" I said with an apologetic look.
"It's fine" he said with a small smile, loosening his grip of my wrist.
"Did Oscar do this?" I asked cautiously.
"It doesn't matter" he muttered, looking away.
"Harry" I said, cupping his face in my hand, bring his gaze back to me. "It does matter. I'm so sorry. I never meant for this to happen"
"Honestly, Sky, it's not your fault. Besides, you think I look bad? You should see the other guy" he laughed, pulling me towards him so that I was standing between his legs. I just looked at him, my eyes filling with tears.
"Sky" he said, wrapping his arms around my waist. "This is not your fault. Oscar made his decision and I made mine" he continued, leaning in close to my face. I stepped back, turning around so that he couldn't see the tears that were now streaming down my face. I quickly wipe the escaped as Harry jumped from the bench and walked over to where I was standing.
"Come here" he said wrapping his arms around my waist from behind me, placing his chin on my shoulder.
"I don't think that you are to blame for what happened tonight. You had every right to say something to Oscar. You were right, I should have done something earlier. He had no right to lay his hands on you and for that he needed to be taught a lesson" he whispered. I turned around, tears still escaping my eyes.
"Baby, don't cry" Harry consoled, wiping the tears from my cheeks and planting a kiss on my forehead. I wrapped my arms around the back of his neck and embraced him in a long hug.
"Ok" I said, pulling away from his embrace and wiping the tears from my face. "Back on the bench, I've still got some work to do" I announce as I picked up another damp cloth. Harry took his place on the bench with a chuckle and a smirk.

I finished dressing Harry's battle wounds and we made our way downstairs as Jesse and Tilly walked through the front door.
"Tilly!" I yelled as she ran and jumped into my arms. "How is my favourite human?" I asked
"Good" she giggled.
"Did you get some dinner?" I asked as we made our way to the lounge room. I took a seat on the couch, Tilly sitting on my lap, playing with my long hair.
"Yeah" she said with excitement. "I had pasta and Jesse had chicken and it was really yummyyyyy!" She rambled.
"But where's mine?" I asked, pretending to be upset.
"You don't get any because you weren't here" she explained in her adorable toddler voice.
"But I'm really hungry" I pouted.
Tilly paused. "Jesseeee" she yelled to Jesse who was in the kitchen.
"Yes, my lovely" Jesse answered.
"Sky is hungry and needs food or she'll waste away to nothing!" Tilly exclaimed.
"What about Harry?" I whispered, gesturing to Harry who had taken a seat next to me on the couch. "Do you think Harry is hungry too?"
"Hmmm" she thought for a second. "Nope" she declared.
"Do you want to ask him? I think he might be little bit" I prompt.
"Are you hungry" she asked sweetly, climbing from my lap to his.
"yeah, I could eat" Harry chuckled.
"Jesseeee" Tilly yelled once more. "Harry is hungry too"
"Harry?" Jesse questioned, coming around the corner to assess the situation. Here we go.
"What's he doing here?" Jesse asked, sounding agitated. "And why is he covered in blood?"
"He's just hanging out" I muttered. "And he's covered in blood because he beat up a guy who hit me" I defended. Jesse was stopped in his tracks. His face softened as he extended a hand to Harry.
"Thanks, mate" Jesse said.
"No thanks necessary" Harry replied, politely shaking Jesse's hand.
"Just don't get blood on my couch" Jesse grumbled.
"I'll do my best."

"Well, I had better get going" Harry announced, standing from the couch where we all sat. Without saying anything, I stood up and followed Harry to the door. I glanced at the clock, 11:45pm. No wonder Tilly is falling asleep on the couch.
"Will I see you tomorrow?" I asked as Harry opened the door.
"Maybe" he replied, a smirk plastered on his face as he turned to look at me. He leaned in. Without hesitation, I followed his lead. Our lips met, his hands on my lower back, mine tangled in his curly hair. Butterflies erupt in my stomach as the once innocent kiss became more intense.
I hear Jesse fake coughing from the lounge room. I pull away and look into Harry's eyes.
"Bye" I whispered.
"Bye."

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As I open my eyes, my mind diverts to the events of last night. A smile is brought to my face as I think about the kiss.
I'm broken from my thoughts when my phone beeped, indicating that I had an unread message.

Good morning Babe,
Some of the boys and I are going camping this weekend. You should come! Bring the girls too, I'm sure they'd enjoy it.
-H

I giggled at the thought of Kendall camping. But he's right, it'll be fun.
I send a group message to the girls to make plans for camping. After spending ten minutes trying to convincing Kendall, I had a received a 'yes' from everyone.
I get out of bed, rather energetically, and made my way down stairs. The house was extremely quiet. Jesse and Tilly must still be asleep. I quickly make a coffee in my favourite Joco cup and went back upstairs to get ready for school.

I go straight to my locker once I arrive at school, not seeing the girls anywhere. As I close my locker door, a pair of arms wrap around my waist.
"Hello, beautiful" he whispered.
"Harry. You scared me" I giggled, turning to face him, wrapping my arms around his neck.
"Well, hello" I hear Kendall say with much excitement. Both Harry and I turn our attention to Kendall who had the biggest smile plastered on her face.
"I'll see you later" Harry chuckled, giving me a quick kiss and a sweet smile before walking away.
"SPILL! Tell me EVERYTHING!!" Kendall screeched.