In The Dark

Chapter 23

Author's Note: this video kills me 😩

* 2 days earlier *

~ Harry's P.O.V. ~

I walk into Jocelyn's room to talk to her about Louis. I need a girl's perspective.

"Hey Jocelyn, can I talk to you about something?" I ask her.

"Of course. Anything, come sit."

"Okay, so there's something I really need to tell you. I really like the guy." I stutter.

"Louis. You like Louis," she says with a straight face.

I look up to her shocked. "What? How-"

"How do I know that?" she asks and then laughs, "You think you got everybody fooled don't you?"

I take a deep, shaky breath as she continues. "And no matter how hard you try to deny it. I can tell you care as much about him as he cares about you."

"Admit that you love him, and I know that you do. Admit the truth."

She grabs my hand, "You love him don't you?" I shake my head in response.

"Then tell him." She smiles and kisses my hand. "He deserves to know."

Tears fall from my eyes as I smile. "Thank you so much. I love you Jocelyn," I whisper.

"I love you too buddy," she answers and laughs.

"I just need a little bit more time." I tell her.

"I understand. You're very brave Harry and I'm very proud of you."

"Thank you," I answer as I walk out.

* back to present time *

~ Jocelyn's P.O.V. ~

We were all downstairs eating breakfast, except for Louis and Harry. Except I'm pretty sure most of us knew what was going on up there.

"So, how's Perrie? You guys are still together, right?" I ask Zayn nonchalantly.

"Yeah of course we are. Hopefully she'll stop by soon." he answers with toast stuffed in his mouth. I laugh and agree.

I stand up and take my dishes over to the sink, just as Harry and Louis walk around the corner into the kitchen, holding hands.

"Yay!" I scream, "I knew this was going to happen!" I jump up and down as Harry blushes. I run over to the both of them and hug them.

"Jocelyn, you're squeezing me too hard," Louis says laughing. I quickly let go and make sure he's okay, but I end up laughing with him.

The rest of the boys walk over and congratulate the two love birds. As most of the boys start in conversation Niall walks over to me and quickly kisses my nose before kissing my lips.

"This is so crazy isn't it?" he asks me.

"Totally," I laugh and kiss him. "I can't believe I met you, but not only that, I've made 5 new best friends and it's totally crazy to me that I'm starting to find true happiness. I haven't been this happy since before my dad left. So thank you for everything." I say trying not to get emotional.

"Hey you know what?" Niall says to me.

"Huh?" I ask with a smile.

"GUYS!" he yells so everyone can hear. "I SAY IT'S A GOOD DAY TO THROW A PARTY!!"

"Umm.." I start. "I don't know if I'm comfortable doing that, and I have school tomorrow."

Niall looks a little disappointed, "Pleaseeee?" he asks with puppy dog eyes.

I can never resist those eyes, "Okay let's do it." I take a deep breath and force a smile. The boys all cheer.

Parties have always been something I'm afraid of. I've never been to one, considering my mother wouldn't have let me go anyway.

"So, who are we gonna invite?" Louis asks.

"I was thinking a few of our childhood friends, and some celebrities who are available. What do you guys think?" Liam asks everyone.

"Sounds great," all the other boys said. I stood there in silence.

"Jocelyn, is there anyone you want to invite?" Niall asks. I nod my head yes. I have two friends in mind. They're the only two I've got other than the boys and Alyssa.

One friend I haven't seen in years. She knows about my mom and she's always hated her. It'd be fun to have a little reunion tonight.