Whatever It Takes

Chapter 16, "What are we?"

Harry's POV

The next day...

I woke before any of the other boys, as usual, and took a quick shower. I texted Jayda the minute I got out. It was a bit early, so I could understand if she didn't text back.

To Jayda: 🥲

Harry: Hey, are you up??

It was about 10 minutes until she answered, so I was at least able to put some clothes on.

Jayda: hey, yeah sorry I was finishing up a paper. what ya doin??

Harry: Nothing, I just got out the shower. You wanna see each other today?

Jayda: yea of course. I'm actually done now, so whenever you're free, just come on.

Harry: I'm already on my way.

Louis was the only one up, so I told him bye and said I'll see him at rehearsal.

30 minutes later...

Jayda: The doors' open, so just come on in once you're here.

Luckily, I had just parked.

"Jayda?" I shouted.

"In here," she replied.

"Hey, you still doing work?"

"Nope, I just finished. And I'm caught up with all my internship stuff. I'm just sooo tired," she said pulling me into a hug. "I've missed you."

"I've missed you too," I smiled, while hugging her back.

I lost my footing and accidentally fell on top of her. Our eyes locked and I quickly jumped off of her.

"Uhhh...sorry," I said shyly.

"No, no it's fine. I guess I was holding on too tight," she chuckled awkwardly.

We both just looked at each other.

"Hey, why don't you come sit down with me, we could watch something or just talk," she suggested.

"Was there something you wanted to talk about?" I asked, laying next to her.

"Well I don't want to force anything on you, but Harry I just want to know..."

"Know what?" I questioned.

"I want to know what we are," she said, staring into my eyes, "I just feel so comfortable around you, so I don't want to do the wrong thing. I have so much love for you, and I don't want us to change."

She turned towards me and looked. I was overjoyed that we were on the same page, now I just had to figure out how to say it. All I could do was smile.

"What? What are you smiling at?"

"I just love when you take charge that's all. We are completely on the same page. I've been worried about making the wrong move towards you this entire time, especially since we've connected so quickly," I confessed, "I just don't want to pressure you into anything."

We both smiled hopelessly together, but everything I said was true. I want her to feel comfortable around me the way I do with her.

I moved in to kiss her, and she didn't hesitate to return the favor. I moved my hands from her cheeks to he her side.

"Wait," she said.

I quickly moved my hands from her. I hope I didn't just mess this up, I thought.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to-"

"No that's not it. I enjoyed it, I enjoyed it a lot actually because I've been thinking about this moment for a while," she blushed, "but there's something you need to know. I would completely understand if you change your mind about everything after this."

Change my mind? How could I ever change my mind?

"What is it?"

"I'm.... I'm a virgin..."

Oh.

Little did she know, this didn't change a thing.

"So..."

I smiled.

"Don't worry, I'm not going to pressure you into anything you don't want. Whenever you're ready. We'll take it slow."

Jayda's POV:

God this man is so heavenly. He's really making me want to risk it all right now. No, I reminded myself. Not yet. Not till I'm 100% sure.

"Can I just ask you something," he started.

"Yea anything."

"What made you decide to wait?"

I froze. I didn't want to sound sulky.

"Well um, my very few past relationships have always been the boys just trying to get something from me. That's why I wanted to move out here really. I needed a change of scenery."

He listened intently.

"So, I told myself that I didn't want to just give it away to anyone, I want it to be real when I decide to," I paused, "I hope this doesn't change anything."

He pulled me into his chest.

"Trust me. This changes nothing. Like I said, whenever you're ready."

I held my face up to kiss him again.

"Thank you," I said.

"No need to thank me. I want to prove to you this is real. I am real."

He held my face as we kissed passionately. If he didn't stop right now, everything I just said will be thrown out the window. Luckily, he knew my limit.

He snuggled up to me as we talked for the rest of that morning about life in general. He truly brings out the best in me. I guess my initial thoughts were wrong about him.

We laughed helplessly until he had rehearsal.

"I'll talk to you later," he said, and headed out the door.

I'm in love with this man.