A Lost Object [h.s]

Chapter 31

Aurora

As the weeks passed on Harry and I have gotten closer. We've spent two weeks together almost everyday after my classes. I like to think I know more about him now then ever. I learned that he wasn't as heartless and emotionless as I made him out to be. He has many emotions actually. Happiness being my favorite. I liked seeing him happy. His smile was absolutely beautiful. He had taken me out a few times, without the help of my mother of course. It was nice. I haven't felt happy in a long while. I think it's safe to say that being around Harry made me happy.

Odyssey's voice sounded, pulling me away from my thoughts: "Why are you grinning so hard?" My head snapped in her direction. She stared at me with raised brows and a smirk.

"What? I'm not grinning" I snapped defensively.

"You're thinking about Harry Styles again aren't you?"

"Again? I d-"

She quickly cut me off, "Yes you do Aurora. No need to lie."

I sighed, accepting the fact that I had been caught. Odyssey stood up from her chair and laid down on the bed, taking a close look at me. I honestly am not going to lie, I have been thinking about Harry a lot lately. More than normal. I didn't know what it meant or if I even wanted it to mean something. I have to stop thinking about him, it wasn't healthy. I know for sure he does not give me a second thought. Although we have shared a few kisses here and there throughout our time together. I believe that is just because I told him he was allowed to kiss me when he pleased.  

"Tell me about it" Odyssey pleads. I looked down at her, she had her eyebrows raised and her eyes wide. I let out another sigh. I laid on my back and proceeded to stare up at the ceiling. I racked my brain to form words. How do I put into words to describe what I thought about Harry Styles?

"He's... different."

Odyssey hummed "How so?"

"I don't know. He isn't how we portrayed him out to be I guess. He's much more than that."

"We? It was all you my love." She laughs. I roll my eyes and nudge her.

"You had a lot to say also, but that's besides the point... Harry Styles, what can I possibly say? He's kind. Warm hearted. He tells these horrible jokes that aren't funny at all, but still manages to make me laugh. He is just down to earth really. He brings out the best in me. I like to think so at least." The words rolled off my tongue easily as if they weren't foreign. As if it was so normal to be saying them. Why was I feeling this way towards this stranger?

"Be carful now Aurora."

I looked over at Odyssey with a look of confusion. She had her palm resting on the side of her head. She had a small smile on her face as she looked down at me.

"What do you mean?" I questioned her.

"You're falling for him."

I scoffed at her words throwing myself back on the bed. "No I am not."

Odyssey hummed quietly with a nod. I turned my head once more to look at her again. She gave me a sly smile. My gazed turned to the ceiling once more as I thought about what Odyssey had just said. Could it be possible for me to be falling for him? It's impossible in such a short period of time. It's only been a month since I met Harry, I can't possibly be falling for him. Even if this accusation was true, I had to stop myself. I can't fall for him so easily and so quickly. It is too soon and it would not do me any good.  

"Don't overthink this Aurora."

"I have to Odyssey. This is not setting well with me. I can't let myself have feelings for this guy. It's too soon."

She shook her head in disagreement, "It's okay to let yourself love someone Aurora. I know you think it is too soon, but if you feel something for this guy, don't hold it back. Harry Styles is going to be your husband in less than 5 months. Eventually at some point in time you are going to act on your feelings, don't bottle it up for too long my love."

I gave a nod, trying to let her words sink in. They made sense in a way that I didn't understand. I didn't want Odyssey to be right about this. I can't let myself fall in love with a guy my parents arranged me to marry. It just isn't fair. It isn't fair to me and it isn't fair to him. I had to think about him, I had to consider what it is like for him, after all it's only being four months. Four months is not a long time. How could I do this to him?

"Why don't we forget about this for now and do something else?"

I agreed with Odyssey, that sounded like a good idea at the moment, "Something like what?"

"Well, I'm going out tonight with this guy I recently met and his friend, you should come with me, I want you to meet him."

I gave her a raised brow, surprised look, "This guy must be serious if you want me to meet him."

"I don't know yet. We have been talking for a month now and he says he doesn't want to sleep with me -not until he gets to know me first anyways- I don't know how to feel about that."

"That is a good thing Odyssey. You don't know how to feel because you are so used to meeting guys who only want one thing. This guy seems like he wants more than that from you. He sounds genuine and I would love to meet him." 

Odyssey looks away from me and lets out a sigh "I like sleeping with guys."

"I know you do sweetie, but you are worth so much more than that. This guy you've been talking with wants all of you. That is sweet, you shouldn't mess that up."

Odyssey and I had left her dorm room to meet up with the guy she had been mingling with recently at a bowling alley. Once we got there I stood next to Odyssey waiting for her to point out the guy.

"Oh, there he is" She grabbed my hand pulling me with her towards him. When he spotted us he let out a smile and met us half way to give Odyssey a hug.

"Hey beautiful, how are you doing?" I couldn't help but smile at how polite he was and seeing the big smile on Odyssey's face made me smile even more.

"I'm good. This is my best friend Aurora."

I waved at him, "Nice to meet you."

"It's nice to meet you too, Aurora. I'm Zayn and this is my best mate Niall."