S T A R B O U N D

Nerves

I forgot to put it in the first part but in this story you are 26 as well as Cole and all your friends. Harry is 27 and you live in an apartment in Vancouver Canada. Enjoy!

The man had a dark coat on with short blonde hair. His eyes were covered by the shadow of his hood. He stepped towards me his boots clicking on the hard concrete of the alley. He backed me into a wall and loomed over my head. Standing about 6 inches taller than me. His eyes met mine, they looked creepy. I was terrified, he ran his hands through my hair making a trail of shivers run down my spine. "Hey there little lady, what are you doing out here all alone?" he asked. His voice was deep and raspy. I could smell faint hints of alcohol on his breathe. I said nothing and turned my head away in disgust. Then he grabbed my chin and turned my face back towards him.

"Don't turn away. I'm just trying to help. How about you come back to my place and....play." He Spoke. I started to tear up as his hands moved from my face to the bottom of my back. Just as I was about to breakdown a voice immerged from the depths of the alley.

"Leave her alone." he yelled. This voice was softer and seemed more trustworthy.

The man turned around glaring at the voice and growled "This doesn't concern you."

He got closer and looked towards me "Do you know this man is he bothering you?" I nodded no to his first question and yes to his second. "Well then I guess this does concern me." I could barely see through the tears which clouded my vision. But I heard the voice punch the man slamming him into the wall. He ran away and the voice wiped away the tears in my eyes.

"Thank you." I said looking up at him. My face went white, which he noticed.

"No problem darling, oh what's wrong." 

"Your, Your...H..H." I babbled tripping over my words.

"Harry Styles, yes." He chuckled and backed away from me a little. Assuring we were far enough apart so I didn't feel uncomfortable.

I couldn't believe it I looked at his clothing and that's when I realized. The familiar face I had thought I'd seen before I went into the store was him. I thought I knew him from somewhere. "Sorry this is so weird, I was just listening to your song on the way here. I must repay you."

"No that won't be necessary love, let me take you somewhere after the encounter you had it seems like you need it. You like coffee? There's a Tim Horton's right around the corner."

I smiled and agreed to go with him. We started talking about his music and my writing. I was an author who also wrote music sometimes on the side. After a few minutes of walking we finally arrived at Tim's. He opened the door for me and let me inside. A few people stared as we walked in which I guess is to be expected when your with Harry fricking Styles. 

He ordered an ice cap which reminded me why I went out in the first place. I laughed under my breathe thinking of how ironic this was. He payed for my drink as well even though I insisted for him to let me pay. But hey free drink I thought. We sat down outside taking advantage that the weather wasn't freezing for once. 

"So what are you doing in Vancouver?" I asked with curiosity in my voice.

"I'm actually here to visit my brother and do a concert." He answered. He put his hand in his pocket and pulled out two tickets. "Take these and bring a friend too."

I was shocked, I had just scored two FREE tickets to my favorite artist from Harry Styles himself. I pinched myself under the table to make sure I wasn't dreaming. Yep this was real. I tried to make conversation despite my star struck. I'm sure my face was beet red at this point. I don't understand I'm literally dating a well known celebrity. Yet when I meet my favorite singer in the entire world I'm suddenly shy. Which reminded me...Cole

My mind wondered to the first time we met. I was walking around school aimlessly trying to find the literature building when I bumped into the most handsome man I had ever seen. I didn't recognize him at first so I thought he was just a normal college student. 

"You seem lost." He sympathized his voice calmed me down and I was immediately entranced by the way he was speaking. 

I nervously managed to get out a "I am can you help me find the literature building?"

"Of course! That's right by the archaeology building where I study. I can walk you there if you like."

I accepted and we pranced around campus. My nerves turned into excitement as he started to tell me more about himself. I asked his name and then it hit me. I was talking to Cole. Cole Sprouse was walking me to my class. I tried to keep it cool but the nerves flooded back again. I still don't know if it was because I thought he was cute or because he was my celebrity crush on Zack and Cody. Either way I wanted to get to know this man.

From that day forward we talked non stop. Eventually he asked me out and we moved in together which brings me to today. My thoughts finally brought me back to reality. Harry had asked a question which I had no idea what he had asked. So I laughed and bobbed my head up and down hoping he didn't ask if my cat had died or something. Luckily my reaction was well fit for whatever the heck he said and we continued to talk.

We had both finished our drinks and I had a chance to look at the time. 2pm. "Oh my goodness." I jumped up from my chair which seemed to startle Harry. "I'm so sorry I have to go." Cole must be so worried. I had left to get some ice cream and I've been gone for 4 hours. 

He seemed to understand the urgency in the way I was acting so he didn't pry with any questions. He grabbed my bag and handed it to me. Helping me put on my coat. I smiled and felt those butterflies in my stomach. The nervousness I had felt that day I met Cole. Was I starting to like him? No I can't I have a boyfriend who loves me very much and I love him. I shook my thoughts away and let Harry walk me to my car.

As I was about to open my door and drive home when he put his hand in mine and spun me around. "Layne I've never felt this way before I need to do something."

I looked at him confused as he put his hands on my face. He pressed his lips against mine. It all happened so fast I couldn't comprehend was was going on. But he felt so good. I kissed him back and pulled away feeling so guilty. I can't do this to Cole. "I have to go Harry I'm sorry. I'll see you at your concert."

I rushed into my car and drove away. My heart was pounding in my chest and I felt as if I was going to throw up. I walked up to my doorstep awaiting the worried boy that was inside waiting for me.