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H A R R Y

 I thought Lucy maybe would be glad to meet my mother. I didn't expect her to jump, hold me and kiss me but she's now acting like weird. That's what the girls like right? Intrude into your personal world, I think know the family is a big step but she doesn't look excited.

I don't have a very good relationship with her and I still hate her for what she has done to my sister, but Gemma told me she has called her and they are slowly talking again. However the damage is done and the wounds are closed but the scar will be there.

Oh shit, what I am saying... That phrase reminds me of Lucinda, because that is what will happen to us. In the future I'll just be a bad scar on her life, but I guess it's okay. We are living in the present, in several years we might not even remember this. Lucy will be part of my past and she could say the same about me.

I pulled my phone from my pocket and checked the message I just receive.

How is everything? Bored as hell? I'm sorry for you haha. Today is pizza night! Will you join us?

I smiled at the message and replied:

Like you said Louis, boring as hell, I cannot wait to leave. Count on me, see you x

The words came naturally but I know deep down in my being that I'm lying. To be honest it wasn't so bad, Lucy always surprises me and makes me feel pleased with her company.

I keep the phone back in its place and I look up, when our eyes meet Lucy turns her face to the ground.

I know this is common her behavior but I cannot help feeling that something is not right.

"Is something wrong?" I asked and she just shook her head without looking. "Lucy, are you okay?"

"Yes, I am..." She spoke with her face hidden by her hair.

If she says it, I guess it's all good.

"We did it!" I said tearing the list and throwing like confetti.

"Great."

We walked toward the cash register and waited in line. I logged in and checked my Facebook notifications. She didn't speak and I got distracted with my phone. It was a relief when finally was our turn, I paid and we keep the bags in my car.

"Where did you get this car?" She asked as she closed the car door.

"My father bought it to me"I replied starting the engine.

"Oh, great, What does your father do?"

"He's a lawyer, what about your father?"

"Ahm,  he has a restaurant in London. Not a big restaurant but he is making money. "

"Have you ever thought about going back to London?" I asked trying to install a conversation between the two.

"All the time," she sighed. "Sometimes I feel like a stranger next to Mom, Madison and Mike"

"Really? Um...If you could leave this month...would you do it?"

"I don't know, the only prob-problem is I don't like my father's girlfriend" She sighed.

"Would you let me here?" I asked and looked out of the corner of my eye to see her reaction.

She held her breath with her eyes glued to the front, I guess she is thinking the answer but Lucy never responded, she sighs and looks through her window.

"Who knows."

Oh, that hurts. This is an open response, it could mean yes or no but it's okay. I was just checking her reaction; I'm trying to find out if she likes me or not because we have never said that and that fact makes me like Lucinda even more. Weird, right?

For being a lonely girl with no self-esteem she is not desperate for love. Most people with her profile crave for a relationship and those kinds of people are really insecure and unbearable. I appreciate that Lucy is not like that, makes this much easier to bear, but there is not too much to "bear" because I have fun with her but also I suffer for this.

I tried to keep my attention on the road, I stopped the car when the light was red. I looked at Lucinda and she has her eyes focused on her lap whilst she's playing with her fingers.

She looks like a little girl, in her own world, insecure and quiet ... and I like it.

"Harry," her eyes met mine. "The light changed" she pointed forward.

"I got distracted"

"With what?"

"With you"

"Oh ..." Lucy blushed. "That sounds...sounds so cliché Harry" She stifled a giggle.

"Are you making fun of me? Again?" I raised an eyebrow surprised by her boldness.

"Sorry I couldn't help it" She admitted.

"Next time there will be consequences," I say as I park my car outside her home.

"What? What are you talking about?" She looked at me, holding her breath.

"Um, well I don't know" I spoke leaning toward her. "But be careful," I whispered in her ear. I lowered my face and planted a kiss on her neck; her skin is warm against my cold lips. Lucy shuddered and I pulled away, trying to hide a grin.

"Ahm, I...I" She blinked a few times, trying to organize her thoughts" this was fun..." Lucinda unbuckled her belt and grabs her bag.

"See you tomorrow?" It was a stupid question but Lucy nods and then there was silence.

She tucked a lock behind her ear and bit her lip while she was looking at me. I guess she wants me to kiss her. I leaned toward her but Lucy dodged my lips and kissed me on the cheek. I don't know how but in two seconds she was already out of the car and closing the door and I was there, stood in my place with my lips stretched, basically waiting for nothing.

"See you Harry," She said before almost running toward her house.

What the fuck was that?

I let out a sigh frustrated.

What did I do now? I don't think it has been by my silly threat, she knows that I was bothering her. Well, she has been acting weird since we talked with my mother...

I drive listening to music and thinking...about Lucy. I'm curious to know what happened, or maybe this is her normal way of acting. But anyway I am also irritated for something stupid and irrelevant. I'm upset because I wanted to kiss her and that is such a childish idea.

My thoughts vanish when I spot a black Volvo in front of the house and is not Zayn's car.

I park while a tall man with black hair and gets out of the Volvo. Oh shit, I know who he is.

I got out and walked towards him.

"Hi Bob," I said, without smiling.

"Styles. You owe me something, don't you think?" He leaned against my car with one hand in his pocket. That is suspicious.

"I don't know what you mean Bob" I joked.

"I'm not in mood Styles!" He barked and approached me. I stepped back, fists clenched, ready to hit him on the face.

"When are you going to pay me?!" He asked through gritted teeth. He pulled his hand from his pocket, my eyes widened in surprise, he was holding a knife.

"Hey Bob calm down!" I heard the voice of Louis. I turned to see my friends walking towards us.

"Bob, it's one against five" Zayn spoke behind me.

"Relax Bob, we don't want to fight," Niall said kindly but in his hand he is holding a kitchen knife.

"He'll pay you, we will receive money for something we're doing," Liam said quietly.

"I bet you guys are lying" Bob frowned.

"Not this time Bob, I'll pay you as soon I have the money. Taylor will pay me."

"Taylor? You are in deep shit Harry. You better be sure this time Styles" Bob kept the knife in his pocket. "Or I'll have to do something...what do you prefer? You or your sister?"

My heart stopped beating at his words.

"Gemma Styles, right?" My body was shaking whilst the rage run through my veins.

"Son of a bitch!" I screamed and tried to rush towards him but the lads grabbed my arms "She has nothing to do with this, you fucking bastard!” Bob smiles as he watches my reaction.

"Harry stop, the neighbors will hear" Liam said, gripping me tighter but I ignored him.

"If you touch my sister, I swear I'll kill you!"

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L U C Y

"How was it with Harry yesterday?" Mandy asked as I sat next to her at lunch. It was becoming a habit and I like to sit with her, plus she was the only friend I had now.

"It was fine, I went to the supermarket because he had to buy some groceries," I said, stirring my lunch with my fork.

"I cannot imagine Harry with all those tattoos, looking like a bad boy and shopping in a supermarket" She bit her lower lip.

"Neither do I but he looks handsome doing it"

"Oooh, that's romantic!" Mandy threw me a piece of cucumber.

"You have a bad habit of throwing food" I said as I grabbed the cucumber between my fingers.

"Sorry...but tell me more! I am curious!"

"I have a problem," Mandy leaned her head a little bit, waiting for me to speak. "I'll meet his mother"

"But that's excell-wait what?" Her eyes widened and I nodded. "Wow, that's a big step"

"I know! I've seen it in movies”

"Don't you think it's too soon?"

"Of course it is! But ... I don't know what to do. His mother invited us and he agreed"

"If you don't want, don't go"

"But what should I say? What can be my excuse? "

"Pretend you're sick, pretend that you broke an ankle or as a last resort tell the truth" Mandy said while she was reading a book.

"Maybe..." I sighed.

"But if I were you, I would go. Besides, Harry was the one who accepted the invitation so he wants you to meet his mother, don't you think? "I nodded slowly listening carefully her words.

"Yes, sou-sounds like a great plan but I'm Lucy, I've never had a relationship, I don't know how to deal with people and if I going to meet his mother I just-"

"Future mother-in-law" Mandy pointed me with her fork.

"Whatever, the thing is... I...I don't know what to say, don't know how to act, nerves will eat me al-alive"

"The only advice I can give is just be yourself"

"I don't think that being myself would help me" I replied feeling anxious.

"Why not? I think you're a wonderful person besides Harry likes you and he knows you or at least he should know how nervous and anxious you act against basically...everything, so he obviously will help you in the conversation or whatever"

"Well, yes, you're right ..." I said in a low tone, looking at my plate. "But I don't know ..."

"Now what are you hesitating?"

"Don't be mad with me-"

"I can promise that, but tell me"

"Hm, do you think that Harry really likes me?"

"Hell yeah!  I don't think he is with you for the sex because you are not that kind of girl, so I don't have more explanation than that. Also you two have been through a lot, in my opinion that has given you the opportunity to meet each other a lot."

"I guess you're right"

"Yeah, I know. Now let's talk about something else...Team Edward or Team Jacob?"

"Team Jacob!" I jumped scared when I heard Ryan's voice behind me.

My friend sat next to me and put his tray on the table.

"Team Jacob? Really bitch?" Mandy raised an eyebrow.

"Team Edward is so mainstream, sorry"

"This is so weird, why are we talking about this?" I asked confused and then I turned to Ryan. "How are you?"

"I'm fine Lucy. What are you going to do this weekend?" He asked looking at both.

"Lucy will meet her--Ouch!" I kicked Mandy before she could say more. She knows that Ryan is my friend but still I don't want anyone to know about Harry and I.

"What was that?" Ryan looked at us confused. "What will you do Lucy?"

"Ahm…nothing int-interesting, I guess I'll stay home and you?"

"Um, I guess I'll study and go to a party, do you guys would like to go with me?"

"Sure," Mandy smiled.

"Of course not," I spoke after Mandy.

"I want to go"

"Really Mandy? Okay, we're going to party this Saturday. I'll tell you the details later, give me your number so I can call you"

I wasn't very happy while Mandy and Ryan talked.

I sighed and rested my cheek against my hand. I didn't pay attention to what they said, they didn't noticed my absence as they were fully engaged in the conversation. I looked around, trying to find Harry but there was no sign of him. Maybe he's outside in the parking lot or something.

I want to go because I feel like I'm bothering but I rather stay.

"Am I interrupting something?" My heart leaps when I hear the voice of Cassie. "Hi" She spoke when three pairs of eyes were on her.

"Hey, what are you doing here ...?" I asked, she should be with Matt right now.

"Ahm, I'm mad with Matt and I was wondering if I could sit here" She shrugged. I feel the urge to hug my best friend, her face looks sad and her eyes are lost.

"Sure you can" I smiled and patted the chair next to me.

"I'm sorry Lucy" is the first thing  Cassie says when she sits next to me. "I have set you aside and that is not right and I-"

"Cassie is okay, I forgive you" I rested my hand on hers. I'm not surprised because I know why she is saying all this.

"I know it makes no sense to say that out of nothing, but I just realized what I'm doing and I'm sorry" She told me and I could see the anguish in her eyes.

"Okay, just please...don't do it again" I smiled weakly.

"I lost the balance between friendship and love and I don't know how I didn't notice before"

"You didn't notice before because you've been ahm... surrounded by new friends but now that things are complicated with Matt and you don't have anyone to tell about it...you feel alone, right?" She nodded.

"And when you feel alone, you need your friends and who's your best? Lucy, and that is the reason why you are here, "Mandy ended the idea for me. Cassie turned to her and frowned.

I swallowed hard and waited for them not to discuss or something because they were both looking as if they were about to kill the other.

"What were you talking about before I got here?" Cassie asked looking away and smiling at me and Ryan.

"Ahm, I was talking about a party that will be on Saturday at the Jake's place, do you wanna go?"

"You don't have to ask, the answer is yes. What about you Lucy?"

"The answer is no..." I shook my head.

"Party pooper" I nodded proudly, that's what I am.

"Cassie did you see the video that Jake shared in Facebook?" Ryan asked, letting out a laugh.

"Oh my god, yes, I saw it" She laughed.

I listened as the two talked animatedly. This is really weird and was completely abrupt but I'm happy that my friends are here.

Mandy caught my attention when she stretched her hand to me with a paper between her fingers. I grabbed the paper, avoiding the sideways glance of Cassie and I opened it.

Really? Can't believe you forgave her. That was too easy Lucy, you're too good.

I sighed and looked in my backpack a pencil to write a response.

I know, I'm sorry but she's my best friend.

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We have a serious problem, Harry didn't call me and I did the same, as usual. But two hours ago I sent him a message asking where he was, because I'm worried, and he hasn't replied. So I decided to encourage myself and I called him but he didn't answer. My first attempt to do something and went wrong.

It was time for dinner, so as soon as my mom called me I went down.

"It's been a while since the last time we dined together" Mike said.

"So fun" Madison rolled her eyes with sarcasm reflected in her voice.

"How have you been at school?"

"Fine," Madison and I answer in unison.

"I'm glad, I hope your grades are well" Mom says.

"I expect the same" Mike said fixing his gaze on Madison and his daughter rolled her eyes in response.

"Lucy darling, what are you going to do with the money earned by math contest?"

"Ahm, I don't know, is n-not a lot of money but I guess I'll buy a sweater and the rest could be in cartoons or other Star Wars collectible sword."

"Lucindo" Madison whispered mocking me but Lily and Mike didn't listen.

"What are you going to do for Halloween?"

"Celebrate, what else would we do dad?" Madison looked as if it was an obvious answer. "I'm talking about me because I don't know what will make little Lucy"

"Ahm, I really don't know"

"You should go with Madison" Lily offered and Madison snorted in response.

"I don't think that's the environment that Lucy likes" and my stepsister was right.

Mike and Lily possibly will go to a party and Madison won't be here, it's a law. Definitely I would prefer to stay home and give candy to the children if they come here but what about Harry? I guess he'll also go to a party or something, is he going to invite me? Does he want me to go with him?

"We know, but we believe that the parties are a good opportunity to socialize Lucy" Mike smiled.

"I know, but I'm happy with the fri-friends I have" I shrugged.

"You should go with Cassie or do you prefer to stay home?" Mom looked at me and I decided to be honest.

"Stay home. I'll watch horror movies and eat. "

I was silent the rest of the dinner, Mike and Lily talked about the hospital and some anecdotes.

I was tired so I finished my food, washed my plate and went to my room. I studied biology until my eyes got tired. I checked my phone and there was no response from Harry.

I changed my clothes and I lay in my bed. I fell asleep as soon as my head touch the pillow.

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I woke up at 12.30 am to go for a glass of water. Everyone was sleeping and the house was dark. With heavy eyes I returned to my room with the cup. I lay on my bed but a noise caught my attention. Something tapped the glass in my room but I think it was my imagination.

I settled my head on the pillow and waited for sleep but again I hear the soft knock on the window glass. I looked at the window and watched almost in slow motion as a small stone hit the glass. What?

I startled when my phone rang on the bedside table, I grabbed the device and answered.

"Hello?" I whispered.

"Lucy! How are you?!"Harry spoke on the other side of the line. Another stone hit my window again.

"Harry are you okay?" I asked as I got up. I went to my window to see what was going on but my eyes met with a shadow, someone was outside. I tried to focus my vision but it was impossible, I grabbed my glasses and I put them. The shadow was Harry, he was standing outside my house. "Harry what are you doing here?" I said as I opened my window. I got chills, it was cold.

"I came to see you" He said and waved a hand to me.

"You should go Harry, it's...it's late"

"Lucy it's like 12 am, that is so early" He replied and he wobbles.

"Harry, are you drunk?"

"I thought you'd never guess, you're so clever ..." He chuckled.

"You were throwing those little stones?" I could tell he nodded. "Ho-How did you know it was my room?"

"I-I just assumed" He replied and bent slowly. I thought he would throw up but he didn't move.

"Are you okay?" I broke the silence.

"No, I feel like shit. Not even know how I haven't died, I-I came to see you with my car and-"

"What!?" I murmured and certainly his car was badly parked outside my house. "Harry that was dangerous"

"Shut up or I'll knock your door" He teases.

"No Harry, you could wake up my family and Mike would be pissed off"

"So come here, I'm waiting" He sued and sat on the floor with legs crossed.

I don't even questioned whether I should do it or not. I have to help Harry, I can't leave him out there, he is drunk and can barely walk properly, I am also sure he would dare to knock my door if I don't go.

"Lucinda I won't wait fo-forever" He spoke with a funny accent, he's really drunk. "Be a good girl and come here, okay? I want to kiss you" His voice is hoarse and his words cause chills all over my body.

"I bet you're blushing now" He chuckled and he is right, my cheeks are burning and it's all his fault.

"Give me a minute and I'll be down there, okay?"I don't stutter and is odd because nerves are eating me alive.

"I like that, I'll be here waiting" He speaks and his words are heaven on earth. He is waiting...for me.

I hung up and headed to my closet. I put on a bra and jeans. I stayed with my pajama blouse because it was warm and I dressed a jacket. I tied my hair and went to the bathroom. My face is horrible when I look myself in the mirror, oh god, I can't believe that maybe Harry likes me the way I am. I sigh before brushing my teeth almost violently and I wash my face.

I ran to my room when I heard a honk.

"Harry!" I screamed, not so high but enough for him to hear me. I quickly covered my mouth as I realized what I had done.

 Please my parents didn't wake up, please my parents did NOT wake up.

Harry raised his hands innocently and closed the door of his car. He walked around and leaned his back against the passenger door, I cannot observe his face but somehow I know he's watching me.

I don't hear anything and just this once I appreciate that Lily and Mike have sleep trouble, so they take pills to solve it and they sleep like a baby until the next day.

I don't have a plan and I don't know what to do with drunk Harry but I grabbed my keys, wallet and cell and I went downstairs on tiptoes.

I closed the door with exaggerated slowness and I turned to look at Harry, still leaning against his car. I sighed and tried to control my nerves. He starts walking towards me as I approached him. Harry stumbles but manages to maintain balance and I don't know if this should be funny but still I let out a small chuckle.

"You look beautiful" He said and gently pulled my ponytail. "And took you like 15 minutes"

"Why did you dri-drive here drunk?" I asked in a serious tone but with cheeks flushed for his comment.

"I told you I wanted-I wanted to see you" He answers wrapping my waist with his arms and I rest my head on his warm chest. "I swear to god you smell delicious, what is your shampoo?" He spoke with his face buried in my neck.

I laughed at his chance remark and Harry joined.

"Where are your friends?"

"In the bar, they think I'm still there. I said I was going to the bathroom and then I wanted to see you, so I-I come here" He shrugged. I want to hug him because honestly he looks like a child.

"Oh Harry, what I'm going to do with you?" I smiled.

His eyes widen in response to my words and a mischievous smile dancing on his lips.

"You know that sounded really hot" He said, biting his lower lip. I couldn't move when he leaned over to whisper in my ear: "You should stop because with alcohol I don't think rationally and I get turn on more easily and—"

"Ahm, okay Harry stop!" I managed to interrupt him.

The cold was gone from my body; Harry's confession caused a heat wave for all over my skin.

He laughed softly and planted a kiss on my neck before pulling away.

"So what do we do now?" He looked at me and I felt weak under his gaze.

"Ahm, you can come to my house. I-I could make you a coffee or something and y-you can wait—"

"No way, you're going to my house," he said and before I could reply Harry grabs me as if I were a doll and throws me over his shoulder.

"Wha-what? Harry no!" I complained pounding softly my fist against his back but he ignored me.

Harry walks infront of his car, as if he hadn't seen it and kept walking.

"Harry, your car is there," I said and he stopped.

"Shit, you're right" He turned and made ​​his way back.

"Harry, give me your keys, I'll drive" I said stretching out my hand.

"Just because I'm dru-drunk" He said before leaving his keys in the palm of my hand.

He opened the driver's door, let me in the seat and buckled my belt.

"You look like a baby" He said and I laughed for his comment.

15 minutes ago I was completely tired and now I feel alive and happy, but I am tense too because maybe Mom could discover me but I don't think so, but just in case I'll cross my fingers for that. I have to help Harry.

He heads to the other door walking around the car, his hands are resting on the hood while he's walking.

"Be ca-careful with my baby," He said as he climbed awkwardly in the car. "And I-I'm dizzy so don't go as fast and furious"

"Harry my mom is going to kill me," I said as I started the engine. It would be the bad luck if my mother wakes up in the middle of the night and goes to my room, even if she never does that.

"Don't worry she is not going to find out, it will be our secret" He stifles a laugh biting his lower lip.

"I'll leave you home and then have to come back" I spoke, our eyes meet and he frowns.

"What!? I'm drunk but I'm not crazy to let you go, it's dangerous "he growled. "Stay with me, please" He whispers and is almost a plea. My heart melts because he wants me to stay with him. "If you say no I'll lock you in my room so there is no escape" He said with a mischievous grin as he grabs my wrists with his hands like shackles.

I blush when I imagine Harry dragging against my will to his room, he would probably throw me on his arms and then on his bed before closing the door.

"You look like ... like…hm, I forgot the word...like a tomato!" Harry chuckled. "What are you thinking? What did I say?" I blush even more when our eyes meet, Harry's gaze is quite deep and intimidating tonight and he looks so attractive, although he's drunk.

 "Ahm...I'll... I'll take you home, okay?" He leans down to kiss my cheek and stares at me after a few seconds.

"Good girl" He said before licking lips and that reaction send chills through my body. I sighed, this is going to be a long night. "Now let's go, I want you in my bed"