Chapter 29:

I woke up in Liam and Danielle's living room surrounded by sleeping bodies. I sat up, gently kissing Harry on the forehead before getting up and heading towards the kitchen. I saw Zayn stood by the toaster waiting for it to pop, he had his back to me so I saw this as an opportunity to scare him. I slowly creeped up behind him and stood on my tip-toes, reaching my mouth to his ear... "BOO!" He shot into the air and pushed me to the hard floor in the process. My wrist banged against the tiled floor and I yelped as a sharp pain shot up my hand.

"Shit! Sorry Emma! Are you okay?!" he rushed grabbing my other wrist and helping me to my feet. I held my left wrist as it throbbed every now and then.

"Yeah, I'm fine. It's my own fault, I shouldn't have scared you. Sorry Zayn." I apologised as I examined my sore wrist.

"It's fine. I'm sorry I pushed you, I did overreact a bit - its just I thought you were some sort of serial killer!" I chuckle at his assumption, "Is your wrist okay?!" before I could answer Harry came bursting through the kitchen door, sliding slightly on the tiles.

"Emma?! What's happened? Are you okay?" he asked as he came running towards me, examining my facial features before averting his eyes to my left wrist. "Is it your wrist?" I nodded slowly before explaining.

"I scared Zayn, and when he jumped he pushed me and I hit my wrist on the floor. It'll only be a bruise, I'll get a slight bump and that's it. Nothing to worry about." I smiled, attempting to calm him down which thankfully seemed to work. He nodded his head slowly and brought my wrist to his mouth, kissing it better. It was only now that I realised his appearance; his hair was a curly mess, his eyes squinting due to the harsh morning light and his voice sleepy and husky as he spoke. I pecked his cheek before going upstairs to change and get my bags together.

"What are you up to today Em?" Niall asked me as I walked down the stairs.

"I have an interview today about the new film and the premiere tomorrow." I replied, giving him a side hug as we walked into the living room. "What about you?"

"Well we have another meeting with Simon and management about the tour." he responded.

"Ohhh, say hi to Simon for me!" I exclaimed. Simon knew about me and Harry, he was one of the first people Niall rang - he seemed to support mine and Harry's relationship which I really appreciated.

"I will do!" he raised his voice as he walked further away and in Hayley's direction. I smiled at them - they're so cute together!

"Hey babe, what times your interview?" I looked at the time on my phone. 10:34am.

"It's at 11. I should really start heading over there now." I returned sadly, not wanting to leave everyone. He pouted at my answer and wrapped his arms around my shoulder allowing me to wrap my arms around his waist. "Oww." I muttered.

"Are you okay? Is it your wrist?" he asked curiously.

"Yeah, I'll be fine." he brought my hand up to his mouth again and kissed it. He smiled as his face rose up to meet mine, pecking my lips before I detatched myself from him. "Right everyone, I'm off! I'll see you all soon!" I shouted to everyone as I began walking to the door. The room filled with groans and negative murmurs.

"But we don't want you to go! Why don't you stay?" Louis whined voicing everyone's thoughts.

"Because I have work and so do all of you, so I need to get going. And I can't see any press outside so it would be better for me to go now than risk it later. Sorry guys." I tried to reason with them.

"Why don't you guys just go public? Then you can do what ever you want." Louis whined yet again, earning a light hit on the shoulder off Eleanor. I opened my mouth slightly to respond hearing no words come out of my mouth; me and Harry hadn't really discussed going public, I didn't know how he felt about it. I mean, I'm happy the way things are because there is no fuss with the press or rumours or hate. But at the same time I don't get to see them as much because we have to sneak around unnoticed - which is hard! I stuttered in the same position until Harry rescued me.

"Em's you need to get going or else you're going to be late for your interview." I looked at him forgivingly as I was not able to answer Louis' question, he nodded faintly in understanding making me feel more relaxed as he gave me one final hug and kiss before I walked out of the front door.

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I made my way into the studio having just finished in hair and make up. I walked and sat on the sofa opposite the interviewers; it had just reached 11am and I was about to go on air.

"Hello and Welcome back to today's show. We are joined by the beautiful Emma Raine. Hello Emma!" the female presenter, Sarah, welcomed.

"Hello, thank you for having me!" I said politely.

"It's our pleasure!" the male presenter, John, replied.

"So Emma, tell us a bit about "Blind"." sarah quizzed.

"Well 'Blind' is about a young woman who is involved in an accident that leaves her visually impaired. She struggles to cope with her new lifestyle and is forced to learn new ways of written communication. It follows her obstacles and really allows the audience to understand and empathise with the main character; it follows her battle and her journey - it is beautifully written and directed. It truly is a touching story." I finish, explained the basic outline of the story, not giving too much away. Both presenters nod taking in my words.

"And how did you feel when you found out you would be working alongside George Campbell?" she asked.

"I was very please. He is a talented actor and is very funny off camera as well - he never fails to make you smile." I admit thinking back to my co-star.

"And of course Josh Powell? He seem's like a great person to work with." John joins in with the conversation.

"Yes I spent a lot of my time with Josh, most of our scenes were together so we became good friends quite quickly. He is another talented actor and quite a big name so it was a pleasure." I smiled gracefully as I answered their questions.

"Did you know that you've been ranked number 2 in the Britain's most attractive women" John added as he glanced at his notes, making sure he got the statistic correct.

I raised my eyebrows in surprise, "Number 2?! Are you sure?" I chuckled not believing it for a second. Now way was I number 2!

"Yes you're number 2, just behind Emma Watson!" he exclaimed.

"Wow! Well I didn't know that," I chuckled nervously "I wouldn't have thought I'd be that high at all."

The presenters both scoffed playfully. "So Emma, what is next for you?" Sarah asked, changing the topic.

"Well, I have the premiere of Blind tomorrow. Then I am doing a few more interviews and a couple of charity sketches, and then I'm off to Africa for a few months. So I'm fairly busy these next few months." I told her, as I shifted myself on the sofa to get more comfortable.

"Gosh you are busy!" John chuckles, making me join in with him, soon followed by Sarah.

"Now you were photographed with a mystery man a couple of days ago coming out of the same house, can we know his identity or is it a secret?" she asked. A picture of me and Harry came up on the screen, the picture was of our backs but me looking over my shoulder; Harry's curls were hidden by a grey beanie so it was difficult to identify him.

"It's not a secret, we're good friends." I lied hoping to change the subject but they were persistent.

"Is he from Holmes Chapel?" John asked

"Erm... Yes he is. I've known him for a long time." I didn't exactly lie here, I have known Harry for a long time it must be coming up to about 7 months now. Wow how time flies!! Thinking about it we have been seeing each other for at least 3 months at the most. Gosh, time really does fly!

"Oh how lovely. Well Emma thank you very much for coming on the show, it has been a pleasure to meet you today and we wish you all the best with your career. Next up is..." I drowned her out as I took a sigh of relief, glad that the awkward questions were over. When they were off air, I quickly said my goodbyes and thank you's before running out of the studio and jumping in my car.

I answered my phone and put it on speaker phone while I drove:

"Hello?" I asked into the mic.

"Hey babe! I have some good news!" he chirped, this is just what I needed. Harry.

I smiled, "what is it?"

"We have been invited to the premiere of Blind!" he cheered enthusiastically. I grinned widely at this, I needed him there - its going to be a perfect night! "And Simon said it would be the perfect time to go public as well, just as an extra thought..." he added hesitantly, not knowing how I would react. After what Louis had said this morning I hadn't been able to get the subject off my mind, and after a lot of consideration I decided it was for the best. Both me and Harry (not to mention everyone else) wanted to go public and like he said, the premiere would be the perfect opportunity.

"Sounds good to me hun! I'm really excited for us. But it means you'll have to wait until the red carpet to see my dress!" I teased, knowing that he wanted to see it.

"Fine by me! At least I'll be able to kiss you and tell you how amazing you look!" I giggled at his cheekiness, slightly blushing at his remark.

"I'm looking forward to you doing that. I'll see you on the red carpet babe, I love you." I answered gently into the phone.

"I'll see you then, I love you too!" I giggled before hanging up and getting home.

I reached my house just in time to see Hayley before she left for her 3 hour long drive back to Holmes Chapel. She was packing her bags into the back of her car as I parked on the driveway; I made my way over to her and engulfed her in a hug, "I'm going to miss you so much Hayles." I took a deep breath, trying to prevent myself from crying.

"I'm gonna' miss you too! Thanks for having me Ems." she thanked me.

"Anytime. You know you're always welcome!" I hugged her tighter not wanting her to leave, she's my best friend. Basically a sister to me.

"Thanks. Can you tell the lads I said goodbye as well please?" tears brimming her eyes.

"Of course I will. What about Niall? Have you spoken to him?" They have grown close since they met and I wanted to make sure she was okay.

"Yeah, I went with the lads to the meeting this morning, I sat outside with El and Dani. Congrats on going public tomorrow; I'll be a phone call away if you need me, okay? Stay strong! Harry loves you Em, remember that, if you do, nothing else should matter." she spoke truthfully as she sat herself in the car.

"I love him too Hayles, more than I have with anyone before. And I don't care if I get hate, because I know he'll be there if I need him." I smiled thinking about the curly haired boy that has my emotions in the palm of his hand.

"That's the girl I know. You think with your heart more than with your head. It's your greatest blessing but your biggest curse." she said. I gave her a quick hug and a kiss on her cheek. "Bye sweetie, call me if you need me!" she shouted as she began to drive off.

"I will, don't worry! Bye!!" I shout back as I see her arm wave from the drivers window and her car become more distant as it finally turned the corner and disappeared. Looks like its just me and Zazu again...

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