Eighteen

About a week ago

SFTC- mgmt • kids (THROWBACK)

"Harry," I said through the phone.

"Aria, I really don't think it's a good idea."

"You told me to go out with my friends. That's what you are right now, a friend. Please just join us."

"I'll think about it."

"Thank you!"

"Anything for you," he mumbled under his breath.

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"I'll have a water, thanks." I said, smiling at the waiter.

He started to walk away, and Alex looked at me from across the table, smirking.

"Someone's got an admirer," he said, wiggling his eyebrows.

"That's BS." I said, turning my attention to the rest of the table.

Alex, Zayn, and Ari were on one side, and Harry, Scarlett, Casey and I were on the other side, me being between Casey and Scarlett with Harry on the end next to Scarlett.

"So, like, where are you from?" Scarlett asked, twirling her hair around her finger obviously flirting.

"England," Harry responded.

"Oh, really?"

"Yeah..." Harry said, looking at me with wide eyes. When Scarlett turned around, Harry mouthed help me. I just smiled.

"So how do you know Aria?" She asked using an extremely annoying flirtatious voice.

"She's my neighbor."

"That's really interesting."

Alex interrupted me from watching Scarlett's and Harry's conversation.

"So what's up with that Harry guy?"

"What do you mean?"

"Obviously something's going on between you two."

"We broke up about a week ago (a/n que song lyrics 'about a week ago')"

"Then... why is he here?"

"Because he broke it off and I'm trying to win him back," I said, sighing.

"Wow, you really are thirsty," he said, laughing.

I laughed with him and glanced over at Scarlett.

Oh hell no.

Scarletts hand was placed on Harry's hand, while Scarlett was laughing. Harry looked extremely uncomfortable. Before I could say something, the waiter came over. Harry took the chance to release his hand from Scarlett's and handing the menus to the waiter.

After our order was placed, the waiter came over behind me, and handing me a folded slip of paper. I opened the slip of paper, and it had his number. He winked at me. I looked at Harry for a quick second, and there was obviously anger in his eyes. So I got up, ever so flirtatiously to put on a show for Harry in my little black dress, and stood on my tip toes to whisper something into his ear.

"Fuck off." I whispered, trying to make it seem like I was whispering something sexual.

I then smiled at him and waved, sitting back down. By this point Harry's face was red, and I swear I could see smoke coming out of his ears. I then looked at Scarlett.

"Can you come to the bathroom with me please?" I said, trying to sound as innocent as ever.

"Sure Aria," Scarlett said, following me to the bathroom as she looked back at Harry.

We reached the woman's bathroom, me immediately freaking out.

"Keep your damn hands off my man."

"What?"

"Keep. your. hands. off. Harry," I said, pausing for effect after everyone word.

"I had no idea, I'm so sorry. I should just leave."

"Yeah, you should."

"Ok, well I'm sorry Aria," she said, walking out of the bathroom.

I followed behind her, and she walked towards the table. She picked up her purse and said her goodbyes.

I sat down, this time next to Harry.

"What the fuck was that?"

"What?" I asked.

"You flirting with waiter."

I couldn't help it, I bursted out laughing.

"This is funny to you? I'm done Aria." He took his napkin off of his lap and placed it on the table. With that he got up and walked out of the restaurant. I groaned and got up as well, running after him.

Thank God I wore flats.

I stepped outside in the cold night winter air of Georgia. Harry was sitting on the bench in front of Bahama Breeze. I walked over and sat next to him.

Oh my God, he was crying.

"Honestly Aria, I don't know what to do. I have really strong feelings for you, I think I might love you," he said, looking at me through the tears.

"Harry, do you want to know what I said to that waiter?"

"No."

"I think you do," I chuckled, contiuning. "I told him to fuck off."

He looked at me to see if I was being serious, and bursted out laughing.

"And here," I said, handing him the slip of paper from my purse. "Will you do the honors?"

He took the slip from me and ripped it up, the pieces of paper floating away in the winter wind.

"So where are we now?" I asked him.

He placed his hands on my cheeks and pulled my lips to his. It was short and sweet, but extremely passionate.

"Aria, I love you," he said, pulling away from the kiss. "I want to be with you."

"Really?" I asked, hope easily detected in my voice.

"Yes. I thought about what you said, and although it doesn't completely make sense, I believe you, and I love you. I know it's only been a month, but I'm in love with you."

"I-"

"You don't have to say it back. I know it's extremely early for this. Let's go back inside," he said, grabbing my hand and pulling me up.

We held hands and walked back inside. We all enjoyed our dinners, Harry and I exchanging smiles every once in a while.

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A/N Scarlett's not leaving ;)

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