Harry

I sat on the edge of my bed, staring absent-minded through my window, towards Beth's. I was hoping to be able to see her tonight, even if it was only to watch her read. My mum still doesn't know about me and Beth, not yet anyhow. The fact that she adores Beth is rather obvious, the way she talks about her during the ballet classes. I'd never tell a soul that I was only there for Beth, if my friends found out they'd think that I've gone all soft, just for this one girl.

I was distracted from my task when my cellphone started beeping. Who could be calling me at 10:00pm? Beats me.

"Hello?" 

"Harry" Oh god, it was Taylor's annoying, flirty voice "Long time, no fuck"

"What do you want Taylor?" I asked impatiently.

"That's easy; I want another round in the bedroom, for old time's sake"

"Well you're not getting one! I thought you would've realized by now that once I marked somebody, she is mine. No more quick shags or public make-out sessions"

"Come on baby" she whined "I'm bored, and I need somebody to entertain me, please?" 

"No Taylor!" I said firmly "I don't need a skank to mess around with anymore, I've got the real deal"

"That ginger bitch?! You can't be serious! What could she have that I don't?"

"A heart" I said.

"That's all you see in her?! Who would've thought we'd see the day; Harry Styles, screwing some goody-good, ginger cow"

"Shut the fuck up Taylor!" I growled "If you, or your friends go near her, you'll get the exact same treatment"

"You wouldn't dare" she sneered "Harry Styles beating up an innocent girl? That could permanently fuck with your reputation"

"Then I'll just have to fuck with your reputation" I sneered back "Because if you, or any of your bitch friends lay a finger on her, I'll do what ever it takes to have the entire school hate your guts"

And with that, I hung up the phone. 

As much as I try, I can't stop thinking about Taylor's threat. She may be just one girl but she knows a lot of dangerous people. If any of them got their hands on Beth I wouldn't forgive myself for it. I've told Beth things I'd never tell any other girl. She's seen a whole different side to me, and she likes it. She doesn't want the player that every other girl does, she wants me, the real me. I still own her, but I want her to be want me to. I want her to want to be with me willingly, not because I've threatened her to do it.

I like her. I really like her. I don't want to lose her, especially not to one of Taylor's minions. I will protect her, at all costs.

Beth

"Pregnant?" I said in disbelief, my mouth gaping.

"It all explains how I've been feeling" Meg said "I've been sick every morning, my breasts are swollen, and sometimes I just want to curl up and cry for no reason"

"You have to know for sure" I said "No pregnancy kits! You have to make an appointment at the doctors office, they can tell you for a fact"

"But mum won't go with me! She's ashamed enough as it is"

"I'll go with you then" I said "Somebody has to"

"Will you really?" a look of hope glimmered in her eyes.

"Of course" she threw her arms around me again, tackling me to her bed.

"Thank you Bethy, thank you" she cried into my shoulder.

"You're welcome" I hugged her back.

"And thank you for not being mad at me" she said "When mum and dad found out they just started yelling, like they'd never stop. I just got so pissed at them so I pretended that I didn't care but I do! I do care about being pregnant, it's the biggest trouble I've ever been in"

"I know" I said "And I'm not mad at you because you're my sister, and you're still my best friend"

"You're not disappointed?"

"Of course I'm not, you could never disappoint me" she just hugged me tighter.

"I love you Beth" she said.

"I love you too"

                                                                            ***

Harry and I sat side by side, on the swing-set in Harry's secret park. I spent the night consoling Meg, and I was tired. She kept me up all night; sobbing and groveling, which was apparently caused by her hormones. I'll believed that if Meg is actually pregnant. We booked an appointment at the doctors office, all we have to do now is wait until Monday.

"Are you okay?"  Harry asked "You look like you're somewhere else"

"I wish I was" I said "I wish I was anywhere except for Holmes Chapel"

"What's wrong?" he asked me.

"Family troubles" I said "It's my parents against my sister"

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"I want to, but I can't" I sighed "I've been sworn to secrecy, even by my parents"

"I know what will cheer you up" he said, standing up, then reaching for my hand "Come with me"

"Where are we going?" I said as our hands clung together.

"You'll see" He gave me his adorable, cheeky grin, pulling me into a walk.

He guided me through the forestry area until we found what had appeared to be a lake. It was big, crystal-like, and had the tiniest of trickles flowing down this big, rocky area attached to the lake. Like a fun-sized water-fall.

"It's beautiful" I breathed.

"You know what I like to do when I'm here?" he asked.

"What?"

"Swim"

"We can't swim! We don't have any bathing suits"

"Who said we need them?" he winked at me, before letting go of my hand and diving behind a tree.

"What are you doing?" I giggled, watching him fling his jeans to the ground.

"Come on!" he said "Haven't you heard of swimming in your underwear?!"

"I am not going to swim in my underwear!" I said.

"Well I am, and if you don't then I'll have to drag you in. Clothes and all" he threw his shirt onto the pile as well. He was stubborn, I'll give him that. And the most annoying thing about him is that I would eventually have to obey his request.

"I can't believe you're making me do this" I huffed, unbuttoning my blouse.

"Well believe it, because you're coming with me, with or without the clothes"

I yanked off my skirt so I was standing, clad in only my underwear. I made my way towards the edge of the lake, where Harry was already wading in the water. I sat at the edge, where the grass still cushioned the dirt. Harry wades over to me; my knees are drawn to my chest, my arms hugged my body to keep it warm in the cool, but sunny atmosphere.

"I bet you've never done anything like this before" Harry grinned.

"Nothing has happened yet" I said, grinning back at him.

"Want a bet?" He grasps my ankle, yanking me down so I slid into the icy-cold water.

I slide down his body, giving him the perfect oppertunity to hold my body to his. I stay close to him; his body was the only source of warmth I could find while standing in this freezing lake.

"You're crazy" I said, playfully slapping his shoulder.

"Crazy about you" he leans in close, his lips brushing over my nose. He's about to lean in further for a kiss, but I decide to tease him. Pulling back.

"Catch me if you can" I said, slipping away from him and breaking into a swim.

"You're so dead" he grinned as he started to swim after me.

After he chased me in circles around the lake, he finally caught me. We were both underwater, me trying to dive deeper and deeper towards the bottom of the lake. I felt his arms snake around my waist, tugging me with him towards the surface. Once I felt the fresh air on my face I broke into giggles; Harry's arms around my body, his curls flattened against his forehead and heavy with water. All of this would be something I'd never forget. Something that I'd never want to forget.

He draws me to him and kisses me softly; his lips taste cool and salty as they had taken over mine. I kissed him back; tangling my fingers into his soaked hair, holding him close to me as his kiss rendered me breathless.

After he breaks the kiss he nuzzles his face into the crook of my neck, giving me a gentle kiss there before going for my ear.

"I never want to forget this" he murmured "Or you"

"Neither do I" I said breathlessly "Thank you for making me forget my family dilemma"

"Anytime" he said.

Aww, so they had another tender moment! How do you like it? I wanted something nice to happen, after all the pregnancy drama and Taylor's bitchiness. So you guys know the drill, please read and if you like it, keep reading. That's it for now! Julz xox