Denial

Chapter 26

“Happy new year, Shaila” he says, and before I can even respond or process what is happening, Harry crashes his lips to mine.

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“What the hell!?” I yell, once I finally manage to pull away from Harry. 

I’m so angry, surprised, shocked, confused…all at the same time. He kissed me, he actually kissed me. The worst part is, I kissed him back for a while, and I actually liked it…again.

Harry’s brows are hold together in a frown, he looks confused. But there is something else showing in his features, but I can’t quiet read his expression….hurt? I don’t know, thats impossible. Why would he even get upset that I pulled away? 

“I don’t know why I did that” he finally speaks.

“Oh really!?” I laugh sarcastically. “Well you better explain yourself because i’m dating Niall and friendly reminder that he is actually your friend!”

“Does that even matter? Niall is not going to find out anyways” he says, crossing his arms over his chest.

“Excuse me?! Of course he is going to find out, because I’m going to tell him!”

Harry lets out an evil chuckle. “If i’d be you, I wouldn’t do that Shaila” he threatens.

“Oh really, and why is that?” I ask, not scared by his threat.

“Because you kissed me back, and he wouldn’t like to know that, would he?” he says. I don’t answer, because i know it is true. I did kiss him back, but then I realized I was committing a horrible mistake so I pulled away. Suddenly, Harry takes a step closer to me, his mouth just a few inches away from my ear. “Besides, we both know how much we’ve been waiting for that kiss to happen. You’d do it again if you could. You can’t deny it Shaila, you enjoy kissing me, as much as I enjoy kissing you” he whispers seductively, and I swear i feel a wave of electricity on my skin.

I push him away, though. He is so full of himself. 

“You’re an arrogant, selfish asshole!” I say. “I wouldn’t kiss you again, ever. How can you do this to your friend? You know we’re dating and you just kiss me to mess things up between us! I don’t know what game are you playing, but you should stop already.”

“Do you really think thats what I’m doing!? Playing games with you!?” he raises his voice now. I don’t know how his mood can change so quickly, but it always happens.

“Then what are you doing Harry!? You’re always trying to find new ways to ruin my life!” I yell.

“Oh please Shaila, you’re not that important!”

“Then why the hell do you always embarrass me in front of everyone!? Why do you kiss me!?” 

“I like messing around with you, because it is funny when you get mad, thats why! I don’t want to make your life miserable, at least not purposely” he yells, running his fingers through his hair. “And I’ve just kissed you once before, because I felt bad for you. You were crying and I just felt like you needed a distraction, I don’t know. We’ve talked about this before and we’ve both agreed it was a mistake”