S T A R B O U N D

Guilty

WARNING- This chapter has a little bit of sPiCy parts in it. It's not to extreme but if you don't like that kind of stuff beware. (there is also a swear word at the very end btw)

I walk into the apartment and Cole was sitting at the countertop with his head in his hands. He jumped up from the stool and gave me a big hug. "Layne your back I thought you had gotten lost or something!" He puts his hands around my waist and picks me up til I'm at his height. He kisses me like he hasn't seen me in years. It was kind of reassuring and cute knowing he cared this much.

I told him about the man in the dark coat and what he did. I explained how a man saved me and we went to go get coffee as a thank you. I seemed to "accidently" leave out the "Oh by the way the man was Harry Styles and he kissed me" part. My stomach started to turn and he could see I was feeling anxious. What he didn't know was that this wasn't trauma wasn't from the scary man. But guilt from making out with another. I couldn't bare to tell him the truth. So I just let him think whatever he wanted to.

"Do you want me to help you relieve some of your stress?" He smirked and I knew right away what he was referring to.

"What might you be suggesting Mr. Sprouse?"

"Oh I think you know."

He took my hand and brought me to the bedroom. His hands caressed my body as I let out a deep breathe. He could tell I was getting exited. I looked up at him with my dark blue eyes and put all my trust into him. He took off his shirt revealing his glistening abs. All my worries melted away in his arms. I kissed him until I couldn't breathe. It felt as if without him I wouldn't be able to. He is my air, my shelter, all my needs revolve around him. If he's happy I'm happy. A few moments passed and by that time we were exhausted. (For no particular reason ;) ) We decided to take a nap. I fell asleep in his arms and felt safe again.

I woke up with him by my side. Looking over I found him still asleep with his hair all messy. I layed on his chest and listened to him breathe. I could stay here forever. He woke up and kissed me on my forehead.

"Good morning bbs." he had the biggest smile on his face. 

"Morning honey." I grinned as well.

We both started laughing and just enjoyed being with each other. I couldn't help but wonder off to that moment with Harry. Did I enjoy that kiss? Or was I just in the moment idolizing him for his music and heroic gesture to save me. I need to tell Cole. This secret is burning me up inside and I can't take it anymore. 

We both got up and started to eat breakfast. My foot was tapping on the counter stool and I was getting antsy. The secret was about to escape my mouth when Cole Said. "My brother just came into town today. So he'll be stopping by. I think you'll like him." He had that stupid face on when he's hiding something. I decided to not question it and go hang out in the living room. I had to tell someone. I escaped to the bathroom to call Maggie. 

"Maggie, I need to tell you something." 

"What Layne what is it." She sounded worried to be fair so did I. Even over the phone I could tell she was aching to know what I was hiding. 

"I kissed someone." my voice was shaking. I explained the whole situation as to how this ended up happening. About the man and how Harry saved me.

"YOU KISSED HARRY STYLES!!" she screamed. I could almost hear her from the apartment across the hall. I calmed her down and she swore to keep it a secret until I was ready to tell Cole. A weight lifted off my shoulders as I finally got to tell someone. But the guilt of Cole not knowing was still eating at me.

The doorbell rang and I let Cole answer it. I heard him say "Hey big bro how ya been." through the wall. At least I don't have to worry about telling him now right? I can just let him hang out with his brother and break the news to him in a couple days when he leaves. 

I exited the bathroom and my jaw dropped. Standing there at the door was Harry fricking Styles.

"Shit."