Harry (1.11.21)

I remember the day Simon Cowell asked me whether I'd be ready to work in a group or not.

"It's for your own good. All five of you, are good in music-excelling in different fields. You should be in a group. It would set the music industry on fire. You'd be a star Harry. And you can trust me in decisions related to music."

Then I had wondered whether he had said the same things to the other four. Did he call of them a star? Did he ask all of them to trust him? Did they all trust him? Did they say yes?

I did. Not just because I trusted Simon's instincts- and let me tell you his instincts are on the spot- but because something compelled me to. When I met the boys, it wasn't something like an instant friendship. Nor did we act like long lost brothers. All of us were a bit hesitant. It wasn't our first encounter, but it was the first after Simon planted that idea in our minds.

But the interaction wasn't awkward. Noit after Niall said something.

"I'm the only Irish here! I can speak in my accent and no one shall know what I speak." He said excitedly ending with a fist bump. It took us a second to react. And then all of us, Niall too, were on the floor laughing.

Since then, we had progressed a lot. From a bunch of strangers to inseparable friends, we had come a long way. We had formed a band and were riding high on success.

But like every other good thing, our band to came to an end. Or break like our fans liked to call it.

In that break, we all chose different paths. Zayn went solo followed by Niall and Liam. Louis and I headed towards cinema. Louis had been to Britain's Got Talent and was in a daily serial on TV. I on the other hand was doing movies. Needless to say, we didn't lose contact with our fans. But there was something missing. Something just didn't feel right.

And soon I realized what that something was. Because soon all our paths mixed up. All our paths lead us in the same direction. One Direction

Yes, after a break of a few years, we realized that that's not where we belong. Though Music was our life, it was fruitless unless we were together.

And suddenly, one lazy afternoon I get a call from our ex-band's manager. All he said was a line. A line that had me jumping up and rushing to the record label's office.

"Can One Direction have Harry Styles back?"

That was some months ago. A lot has happened since then. We met, we planned, we thought, we discussed and then we finally came to a conclusion.

A tweet on Liam's birthday

A tweet on Niall's birthday

A song on Louis' birthday

A concert on Zayn's birthday

An album on Harry's birthday

Yepps! That was Niall's master plan with just some editing. He wanted a Nandos party on his day which we refused instantly. No, we love Nandos. Yes, Niall doesn't leave anything for us to eat.

The first two on the list were done and crossed out. Today, we were supposed to be working on the fourth one. Key word supposed.

Procastination rules the world.

So here we were, watching random Youtube videos, reading blogs and doing anything that we felt like doing.

Like Niall and Louis were currently dancing. On Can we Dance. By The Vamps. At around 10 in the night.

What can we say? Those boys, The Vamps that is, are talented. Some even called them our sequel. There have already been requests for us to collaborate by fans worldwide.

Who knows? We may come together for a song or two.

Anyways, as I was saying, we were trying to pass our time until she came.

Yes, she was on her way over here- to live with us for 2 months.

Naturally, we all are nervous and excited. Though the video showed us a glimpse of her personality, we are skeptic. Nowadays, people are not what they seem.

We've been anxiously waiting for her. How do I know? Well all of us have caught each other sneaking glances at the time. She didn't live too far- 3 hours at most. But the record decided that they'll go round and round to confuse her. That's stupid I think. I mean it won't be any use after she comes and lives here- now would it?

For some reason unkown to me, I am quite fidgety today. Overly excited too

And it's not just I, the boys pointed it out as well. Confused at first followed by what I could guess as a knowing smile.

Honestly, I too don't know what's going on with me. "It's the fifth time in 3 minutes that you have checked your appearance." Liam commented.

"And your hair is already styled up. You don't need to brush it again to make it look sexier." Niall said with a dreamy sigh and I gave him a look. Weird much?

He just made a kissy face which I replied with a lovey-dovey look.

"All hail Narry!" Zayn commented and we chuckled. Yes, we know about every ship that has sailed related to us.

A few seconds later, I heard a noise. I froze, is it what I think it is? I managed to look at the boys. All of them were showcasing excitement. Louis was to first to react.

"She's here!" And that did it. The other three boys followed him while they made a mad dash towards the window near the driveway.

I still couldn't move. Something engulfed me, and I don't know what. There was sudden fluttery feeling in my stomach. Was I the only one feeling these?

"The butterflies of excitement are alive." Niall said and I relaxed. That's when we heard a knock on the door. You see, we have a roundabout driveway. So the window closest to the main gate, from where we could see the car first, was farthest from the man door. And this was the exact moment that the adrenaline kicked in. I ran to the door followed by four excited and jumpy boys. I opened it and then stopped-my hands still resting on the edge of both the sides of the door. This made the boys behind me skid to a stop and Zayn got hurt by my elbow.

"Ouch! What as that for?" He said rubbing his head.

"We can't just jump at her like hooligans. It will scare her off."I said and others finally realized. We immediately tried to tame our hair and make sense of our disheveled appearance when the driver came out.

Involuntarily, all of us closed our eyes embracing for the ear-piercing scream every fan is gifted with when they meet their fandom's god. But, we were met with silence. I peek at others and we all were doing the same.

Talk about coordination!

And then I lo0ok forward to see the driver standing with a bemused expression.

"Hello sir!" He said.

"Hey Jack!" Liam hollers. We've known himfor quite some time you see.

"Where's she?" I ask unable to control myself. He looks at me grinning.

"Asleep in the backseat" He said and we all grin.

"That's cute." Zayn says and then we dash towards the car. Before we could enter, Jack stops us.

"Just a minute sir." He said and entered. Soon he came out with a big- and I mean big- cut-out. He sets it aside and motions us to go in. We pile in the seat opposite to her.

She was sleeping quite peacefully snuggled up to a life sixe teddy bear. Between them, there was another baby bear flushed against her cheeks. Her hair was a mess. We couldn't see her face as half of it was snuggled in the teddies and the other half was hidden behind a curtain of her hair.

"She looks so cute." Louis gushed.

"Sleeping beauty!" Liam said and I couldn't help but smile. Was it due to the name or Liam's childish antics? I'd never know.

"You know guys," Niall said slowly; "If she wakes up, she'd be scared. We are staring at her like creeps." I looked at Niall strangely. It's not always that eh says something which makes sense.

"So, what next?" Zayn asked.

"Carry her to her bedroom of course! It'd be a pity to wake her up or let her sleep here." Louis said.

"And who is gonna take her?" Liam asked. I was too busy looking at the girl in front of us to realize that all of them were staring at me.

"Harry?"

"Yeah?" I answered turning towards them.

"You are the chosen one." Zayn and his Potter references I swear. I love Harry Potter too though.

"For what?" I ask dumbly.

Next time, don't stare at a sleeping girl and pay attention to your friends' talks.

Thank you brain!

"Not to kiss her awake of course." Niall said wiggling his eyebrows. I could feel my cheeks getting heated but I shrugged it off nonchalantly.

"Carry her to her bed, will you?" Zayn said still sniggering from Niall's comment.

"Okay" I said without any hesitation. At least, that way I'd be able to see her face. No doubt I'd seen her photos and in that video too; but I wanted to see what it looked like in reality.

"But first, we take the teddies away." Liam said and that was all Niall needed to unleash the beast in him. He instantly grabbed it. Though the sleeping girl put up some sleepy protest, Niall did it. He then filed out and ran up the porch steps. Such ababy1

"If we take that one too, she'll wake up." I say and others nod.

"Well, not if she has another one to snuggle to." Zayn said smiling evilly.

"What do you mean?" Liam all but sang the words.

"Okay Harry. As soon as we snatch it, you pick her up. Clear?" I didn't understand how it would work but I agreed.

Seconds later, I was carrying her up the porch steps while Liam held the other Teddy. Louis slammed the door behind me.

What Zayn said then made some sense now because I now replaced the girl's life-size teddy. I looked down at her and sighed. Still no chance of seeing her face as those hairs of hers and my shirt were providing her a cover.

The boys stood back while I made my way up the staircase and the first door on the left. Soon I realized that there was a problem. You see, due to some sick reason, Zayn's house- which is where we are living right now as his family has lives in the other one, have some difficult to open doorknobs. And with the winner girl in my arms, it is impossible for me to open it. I turn around and walk few steps towards the stairs. I look down to find the boys huddled up in a heated discussion. I had to grab their attention in a way that won't wake her up. I rack my brain when an idea strikes me.

I give a slight kick to the stair railings. It doesn't make much noise but the resonating vibration catches their attention. They look at me questioningly. I mouth 'doorknob' to them but those thickheads don't get it. After two minutes of failed tries, I motion them to come up.

"Why are you mute?" Louis hollers and I glare at him.

"She's asleep moron." I say which makes him smile guility.

"So, what's the problem?" Liam asks.

"The doorknob" I say looking at Zayn.

"Hey! Don't look at me like that. I didn't choose them." We all laugh silently. Niall in the mean time unlocks the door. I walk in and place her on the bed where Niall has already kept her bear.

"So sweet of you Niall" I say pinching his cheeks and he scowls.

"So, what next?" I asked trying to act cool though I'm frustrated. Her face is still hidden- now behind the teddy and her hair. Damn those hairs!

"We could wait for her to wake up." Louis suggested.

"And come off like creeps?" Zayn said.

"Or we could act like gentlemen, turn the light off, close the door behind us, let her rest and catch some sleep too." Liam said sensibly.

"Good night winner!" Louis said placing a comforter over her and made his way towards the door.

"Sweet dreams teddy bear." Niall said softly while placing pillows around her.

"Don't let the bed bugs bite sleepyhead." Zayn said smirking as he switched on the bedside lamp on one side. That boy is smirking half the time. Though it suits him well

"Sleep tight." Liam says shaking his head at others and drawing the curtains. If not for him, she would've woken up to harsh sun rays. Then all of them leave. Did they not notice I was still here??

At the same time, I was glad they didn't. When they left, I did what I've been meaning to do since she arrived. I move to her side silently. Slowly and as softly as possible, I part her hair and tuck them beside her hair. I could see half of her face now.

A smile had crept on my face sometime before I retreated. I switched on the light and closed the door.

"Good night." I whispered. As the hallways were dimly lit, I realized everyone had retired to their bed. I too did the same.

All I dreamt of that night; was a girl snuggled with her teddy bear.

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