A life changing trip - wroetoshaw/Miniminter

First Time

Today would be the first time Chloe saw Harry, it had been almost two months since the night he ended everything between them, amounting to more apart than they spent together. Chloe and Simon had been going strong as an official couple for a month now, skipping the celebrations unlike what Chloe and Harry did.

The words "I love you." Had almost slipped out of Simons mouth on a few occasions but he held back, knowing she wasn't ready. Chloe finally convinced herself she no longer cared for Harry, two months without contact was more than enough to get him out her mind, especially with Simon now taking over her every thought. However Chloe was still vulnerable from her last experience with love, so much so that she felt no where near ready to expose herself like that, not even to her best friend.

Simon and Chloe were no secret to friends, however only JJ knew the official label they'd given themselves. They agreed it wasn't a big deal to shout about, not until they were sure it would last.

But today was the day, one month in and ready to tell the friends...well Simons was but Chloe couldn't tell him why she wasn't. It wasn't the easiest topic to discuss.

Simon was in the studio for a Simon Sunday filming session, meeting with the rest of the boys while Chloe planned on standing on the sidelines, supporting the boys with the other behind the scene members. It wasn't the most ideal of situations but Chloe had been at work nonstop, trying to squeeze in any time with her boyfriend before she was back in for work. Unfortunately the day she's off work he's at work.

After a hefty taxi journey Simon, jj, and Chloe climbed out the taxi and made their way into the building walking through hallways and doors until they entered a large room, surrounded by black curtains. A rip off of the game catchphrase had already set up ready for them to start filming.

"We're all here. Finally. Hey Chloe." Vik smiled, a little impatience in his voice.

"Hey guys, sorry I think I made them late." Chloe smiled back, full well knowing they were late due to JJ. "Your welcome." She whispered as she nudged JJ.

As the boys started to position themselves on set, Harry caught chloes eyes just as he was walking away. Chloe couldn't deny the catch in her breath as she finally caught sight of him. She didn't feel like crying, she didn't even feel sad, she just felt numb.

Just as she began to look away she saw him mouth the following words, even lightly whispering them. "Talk later?" Chloe nodded before she could even think about what that would entail, bringing up the old memories of their time together.

Chloe sat nervously the entire time they were filming, unable to concentrate on the funny moments laid out in front of her. She could only make up conversations in her head and play out a response. Trying to figure out a way to stay calm and keep her emotions in line, not to let him see her weak.

As the filming came to an end Simon brought Chloe out of her trance. "Hey, you ready to go?" He asked.

"Wait you're done?" Chloe asked confused.

"For a lunch break yeah, we'll be back for filming in a bit. Me and you are collecting lunch for everyone and bringing it back here. I was hoping we could pop into and empty room around here and eat together."

"Yeah that sounds lovely." Chloe smiled.

"Don't worry, I got it." Harry said jumping into conversation as he grabbed Simons shoulders from behind. "You coming?" He hinted as he looked at Chloe. It almost infuriated Chloe how relaxed he was around her while she felt on the verge of a mental breakdown.