Seeing all the stories online about what had happened the other night at the bar with Harry was starting to get to me.

As I read rumor by rumor, they only got worse. One talked about how I was the one who came on to those guys and Harry was just protecting me. Another talked about how Harry was so drunk he started punching everyone around him. The most ridiculous one said that he was trying t punch me but those guys protected me.

Of course Carter got furious with me for even being at the bar with Harry and didn't understand why I was even there. I didn't want to have to explain it but I knew I owed him an answer.

But the worst rumor was one that was pretty close to the truth.

" Cailin Reed, possible cause for Harry Styles and Lia James' break-up?!" -TMZ

When I first read that title, I just about had a heart attack. I called Liam and just cried over the phone with him. I knew Ronny was around but i just didn't care. I had never talked to Ronny about it but I knew she had already figured the whole thing out by now.

James didn't want anymore drama surrounding Harry so he put Harry on lock down. which pretty much meant that Harry had to be watched at all times.

" do you think people will actually buy this story?" I asked Jess as I showed her my computer screen.

" why do you even read that crap?" she rolled her eyes.

" because sometimes it isn't crap..." i whispered.

Jess noticed how upset I was and closed my laptop before I could read anything else.

" look, soon those rumors will die out everything will go back to normal" Jess nodded.

" what's normal anymore? " I asked.

I looked at my phone and saw several missed calls from Carter. After all the crazy rumors began, Carter became more and more attached. He was call and text more often, and not in an affectionate way either. He would call interrogating me about the rumors. I would try my best to answer but of course it would sometimes get a bit overwhelming.

"is everything okay with you and Carter?" Jess asked.

" I don't even know anymore" I shrugged.

" what's going on?" she asked.

" he was supposed to come to this show but he said he got busy and we all know that's an excuse" I pouted.

" you never know Cai" Jess tried to console me but I knew I was right.

" with all the rumors going on, he's been a lot more interrogating and stuff. He might break up with me" I confessed before putting my hands in front of my face.

It was true. That was my fear was that he was going to break up with me because of all the rumors. He was never really the type of celebrity to be involved in scandals. All the past girlfriends he had were never really well known so they would almost never show up on TMZ. They were lucky.

For now, Carter wasn't involved in the scandals but I was, and I was his girlfriend. What if it messed everything up for me?

" and what are you sad about now?" I heard a familiar voice say from behind me.

I looked over and saw Ronny standing by the doorway.

" Ronny!" i screamed before running up to her. I jumped on her and hugged her as tight as I could have.

With both of us being on tour, we hadn't been able to see each other. But now her tour was over which made me really happy.

" I have a long night planned for us all" Ronny smirked.

*

Truly Ronny did have a long night planned for us. She had decided to take us to one of the Miami clubs that I was somehow allowed in. She took the boys and I, with the additional to Liam and Jess

Even though Ronny and Liam would never admit they were together, it was clear just by the way they looked at each other.

I tried asking ronny about it but she quickly brushed it off and changed the subject.

Being that I hadn't been in a club in a couple of months, I wanted to go all out tonight. But I knew that would only cause bigger issues. I didn't need my name even more on the tabloids.

I looked around our VIP booth and saw two things that I didn't like. Harry was no where to be seen and Willow attached to Zayn.

I hadn't even seen Willow arrive which caught me completely off guard. She took a glance at me but quickly turned away as soon as she caught my eyes.

Obviously I didn't want Zayn for myself but I surely didn't want Willow to have him. I didn't trust her anymore. I still couldn't wrap my head around how Zayn and Willow ended up together.

" let's go to the dance floor" Jess demanded she got a hold of my hand and tried to drag me to the middle of the club.

" I'll meet you later there" I said in a distant tone as I watched Willow head towards the restroom.

Immediately I headed in after her. I hadn't talked to her in months and maybe this was my opportunity since she had been avoiding me all night.

I walked into the restroom to find a semi full bathroom. I watched Willow walked into the stalls and waited for her to come out. The girls beside me were either touching up her makeup or snorting a line of coke.

One of the girls caught me staring at the line for coke and offered me a sniff. Immediately I shook my head. The girl shrugged and went back to sniffing up her line.

I looked back at the stall that Willow was in and saw her come out. she looked up and locked eyes with me. She seemed surprised to see me there waiting for her.

" we need to talk" I said to her as she passed by me towards the sink.

" you really want to do this now?" she asked as she finished washing her hands.

" outside" I said indicating for her to follow me. Luckly her did. I lead her out to a door where no one was around.

The alley outside the club was creepy but quiet enough for us to have an actual conversation. Through everything, what I wanted most was to hug her. I missed her friendship. I missed her comfort. But all those opportunities were gone and now I had to protect myself against her.

" why did you go after Zayn?" I glared.

" I didn't go after anyone. It just happened" she shrugged.

" I know exactly what you're doing" I shook my head.

" and what is that?" she crossed her arms.

" you're going to try to hurt Zayn to get to me cause you know how much he means to me" I said pacing back and forth.

" like I used to mean to you?" Willow asked causing me to stop in my tracks.

" you're the one who ruined everything" I stated making Willow scoff in disgust.

I was rught and I knew it. All the vlues were there, Willow started using me. I had to end the friendship just like James had advised me.

But now Zayn was dating Willow and was ruining everything. Did James even know what Zayn was doing?

" maybe you should stop being so paranoid, not everything is about you" Willow glared at me before leaving to go back into the club.

I stood there watching her in utter shock. This had nothing to do with me. I was thinking about Zayn. I wanted to protect him.

I needed Willow away from Zayn. Zayn needed to see that.

" alleys more fun nowadaysm" I heard a soft voice come from the door.

I looked up to see Harry coming from the door. He looked sober for once. It surprised me.

" what are you doing out here?" I asked.

" I was just about to ask you the same thing" he responded.

Harry continued walking but stopped a couple feet away from me.

" I saw blondie come in from here and figured you were here" Harry said.

" blondie has a name, Willow" I said mot realizing I was actually defending Willow for a second.

" I thought you were mad at at her.." Harrt said.

" I was, I am. It's complicated" I shook my head.

Harry chuckled at my frustration and put his hands in his pockets. I looked at him and saw an opportunity to actually have a conversation with him without ending in a fight.

" so why did you come looking for me?" I asked.

His gaze met mine surprised by my direct question. I could see it in his eyes he wanted to say sonething and was trying to build up the courage to finally say it.

" I came to try to appoligize" he shrugged.

" you appoligize? Ha! nice joke" I smiled.

"I know I've been an ass lately and only making the wrong decisions. ." He began to say but I quickly interupted him.

" you've been making wrong decision since before I met you Harry" I said raising one of my eyebrows.

" can you let me finish?" He rolled his eyes.

I ciuld see his frustration. I shut up before he gave up on apoligizing. I had never really witnessed Harry doing anything like this.

" I've seen and heard all of the rumors and I'm sorry that they've decided to involve you in it" he said.

" good thing they don't have any proof right" I shrugged with a smile.

" I thought you'd be a lot more freaked out than you are now" Harry looked at me confused.

" Believe me, I am. But there's no point in moping around about it right? Hopefully by tomorrow they'll have a new rumor going around, maybe one about Kim Kardashian" I smirked.

Harry chuckled at the mention of Kim Kardashian. He knew about my love/hate relationship with them. I had never met the Kardashians but was addicted to their reality show. The boys had sometimes even been forced to watch it with me.

" do you think we'll ever be friends again?" I asked.

Even with Harry doing everything that I hated and pissing me off all the time, I didn't want to have the kind of relationship I was having with him now. As if we actually hated each other. I cared about him and wanted the best for him.

" how about now Reed?" he said in a soft tone.

The sincerity in his voice made me looked up at him surprised. I couldn't believe my question anymore than his answer.

" sounds great Styles" I smiled.

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Short chapter I know :/

But it was a chapter that needed to be written for a couple of reasons. I promise that the next chapter will knock you socks off.

Clue? It's the night of the VMA's and a lot of stuff will go on.

what do you think of Harry and Cailin trying to be friends again?

What do think will happen between Cailin and Willow?

What about Carter's jealousy?

I want to thank my amazing follwers on instagram for so much inspiration and help with pictures. If you want to send my pics or videos go ahead i love them! I always credit!

Other than that , A lot of exciting stuff happened this past week. I took part of the production crew for two fashion shows for Boston Fashion Week which was soooo fun! I was so nervous because it was my first time but the hype was so fun and I can't wait to do it again ♡

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