The Day I Met My Best Friend Again

I Can't Do This Anymore

Since management announced that Harry and me have to fake date things had been hectic. It seemed like there is never a dull moment. Between the jealousy from Niall and Lily, the planning for me and Harry to announce that we were dating, and trying to make it look like Harry and I were spending more time alone, I felt like I was ready to crack.

“Today is the day babe.” Harry said coming up and wrapping his arm around my waist.

“I can’t do this Harry. I can’t. The fans already are mad because they are speculating that we’re dating, when we announce that we really are they are going to go berserk.” I whispered, covering my face.

“Hey, it is going to be okay. We’re not going to let them do anything to you. And if they send you any hate, just let us know, okay?” He said. I nodded, and felt guilty as my phone beeped with another twitter alert. I didn’t wanna look at it. I knew it wouldn’t be too nice.

“@emma_talon you’re a whore. Who do you think you are treating Niall like that? Using him to get to Harry.”

“@emma_talon Poor Lily and Niall. Looks like you’ll throw anyone under the bus to get what you want. Back-stabbing slut.”

“@emma_talon Slut. Whore. Back-stabbing Bitch. That is all.”

Yupp, story of my life. I don’t know why I wasn’t telling anyone about this. I guess I just felt like if they all defended me, then it wouldn’t seem real, and that would make management mad. I don’t know.

“What does it say?” Harry asked, trying to peek at my phone. I quickly put it away.

“Oh nothing. Just an update from Cher.” I lied, forcing a smile. Harry nodded unconvinced.

“Alright then. Let’s go.” He whispered, grabbing my hand and squeezing it as we walked onto the stage. The crowd was silent as we entered.

“Harry, Emma it’s so nice to see you!” Katy exclaimed as we sat down.

“Its good to see you to Katy! I love what you did with your hair!” I said. And I really did.

I genuinely like Katy.

“Thanks. So I guess it’s time to get down to business.”

“Aww do we have to?” I whined, only half joking. Katy gave me a sympathetic look, as she was one of the few who knew the truth.

“I’m sorry, but yes we do.”  She said softly. I pouted. “So, I know you guys have heard the rumors. Are they true?”

I looked up to Harry, signaling for him to answer. “Yes, Katy they are. Over the...year? Wow has it only been a year? Anyway, we’ve gotten really close. She’s my best friend. She’s the person I tell everything to. I don’t know what I would do without her.” Good job Harry. Just like we practiced.

No response from the crowd. Okay…not a good sign.

“Aw that’s so sweet Harry. Anything you would like to add Emma?” I took a deep breath.

“Harry is my world. He’s been my rock throughout everything that has happened. I’m so lucky to have met him.” I answered, leaning into his side.

“Alright I guess we’ll take questions from the crowd now. Yes, you in the ‘I love 1D shirt.” Katy said, pointing to a blonde girl.

“What about Lily and Niall?” She asked.

“What about them? They are great friends. That’s all we ever were. I know sometimes it seemed like we were something more, but so do Harry and Louis.” I said with as much confidence that I could muster.