Blue orbs locked onto my reflection in the mirror. I knew what I was wearing wouldn’t exactly make Beth pleased. I mean sure me and her had different styles but she knew that I had way better clothes than what I was wearing. At least I had made an effort though right? At least my hair was brushed and I’d put on some mascara and eyeliner. It wasn’t like she could get completely angry at me. I still looked good.

Letting out a long sigh, I took one last glance in the mirror before I started limping out of my room and down the stairs. I got about half way when I heard voices. In fact I heard Beth and Harry’s voices. They were deep in conversation at the bottom of the stair case while I just stood there looking at them. Why the fuck was Harry here?

“There she is!” Beth said cheerfully as she finally noticed me. But her brows soon bent together as she frowned. See told ya. She wasn’t happy with what I was wearing. “Go get changed.” She ordered.

“Nope” I said as I popped the p. I wasn’t going to get changed just because I was wearing something I was comfortable in.

“Kimberly I’m not joking.” Beth warned, still frowning at me.

“Neither am I Bethany.” I calmly replied.

“I will tackle you to the ground if you don’t get changed.” Beth warned again but I wasn’t budging.

“For god’s sake Beth can you just get off my case! I’m still grieving over my boyfriends death and you said I needed to get out of my sweatpants and look good. Well I’ve done both of those things. So if you aren’t happy then I’m more than willing to go back to bed and let you and Harry do whatever you want.” I yelled at her. Leaving Beth rather shocked. Her eyes were wide as she absorbed everything I’d said.

“Kim…” She trailed off, not sure what to say. I just stood there staring at her with an eyebrow raised. What I did all depended on what Beth said next.

“Please Kim… Go put something nicer on.” She said softly.

“No. I mean you aren’t really wearing anything nice. So fuck you!” I yelled before I turned and limped back up the stairs. I knew getting out of bed was a bad idea.

I was just about at my bedroom door, when I was spun around by the wrist. Only to come face-to-face with Harry. My breath hitched in my throat as I felt sparks travel up through my arm.

“What do you want?” I growled at him. I wasn’t in the mood for this. Nor did I have the energy to deal with people’s crap.

“Your mother, Beth and I have something to talk to you about… I guess you could call it a proposition.” He told me honestly, his gorgeous green eyes searching my face.

“Well can’t we talk in my room? I’m really starting to get tired limping everywhere.” I told him, refusing to make direct eye contact.

Before I knew what was going on, Harry had picked me up bridal style and was making his way back down the stairs. This wasn’t what I had in mind. But at least it was nice being in his arms. Wait. What? I didn’t mean that. I swear I didn’t mean that.

Once we reached the living room, Harry placed me gently on the couch and then sat on the other side of the couch. My mom was sitting in her chair with Beth sitting on the ground, in between my mom’s legs. There was silence for a few seconds before my patience started running thin, so I decided to be the first one to speak.

“So is anyone going to tell me what the hell’s going on?” I asked looking at each of them, one at a time.

All three of them looked at each other as if they were trying to decide who should talk first. This only made me get more impatient since they hadn’t even planned this very well. They were wasting my time. I mean I could be in bed sleeping instead of down here with them.

“We want you to go on tour with one direction.” My mother finally said, once it was clear neither Harry or Beth were going to tell me.

Silence filled the room as three pairs of eyes watched me. Waiting for me to say something or do something. I knew I should probably give some sort of indication that I’d heard my mother but I was shocked. I didn’t know what to think or feel. I did know that if it had been any other girl in our neighborhood, they’d scream and agree instantly. I however wasn’t like the rest of the girls in the neighborhood. Seeing as I actually had a past with Harry and they didn’t.

“I’m going for a walk.” I announced as I stood up. I could see the disappointment on all of their faces but I didn’t care. I needed space to breath. I needed to feel less cornered.

I slowly made my way out of the living room and my house completely. I didn’t know where I was going but I didn’t really care. I just needed to get away from everything and everyone. But unfortunately we don’t get everything we want. It wasn’t long till I heard footsteps behind me and I knew who it was.

“Go away Harry.” I said as politely as I could but it probably still came off rude.

“No.” And with that I spun around to face him. I knew my face probably looked pouty but I didn’t care. I just wanted him to leave me alone. Why couldn’t he just go back to his perfect life and leave me be?

“Kim you really should come on tour wit-“

“No! I don’t want to go on tour with you. I don’t want to deal with your bloody psycho fans and I don’t want to leave the only place that reminds me of Lucas!” I yelled at him. My body leaning towards him slightly but I straightened up. I desperately wanted to fall into his arms and just cry. But that’s be weird and give him mixed messages.

“It would be good for you Kim… Please… just come on tour with us for the rest of the America and if you don’t like it then you can come back home. Just give it a chance.” He reasoned. Of course he was trying to be the mature one and in way what he said made sense. But I didn’t want to leave. I wanted to stay dead along with Lucas and I could only do that if I stayed home.

“He’s right Kim.” Beth said as she appeared from behind a bush.

I took a couple of steps backwards, suddenly feeling very cornered. I couldn’t help but feel like they were ganging up on me and I hated that feeling. By now Harry and Beth were standing side by side, watching me. I knew I wouldn’t be able to run very fast or far with my hurt ankle but I also didn’t want to stay here and listen to either of them. So I did the only other thing I could think of to get all my emotions out.

I screamed.

Notes

So I'm not quite sure if I like this chapter or not but oh well. Don't forget I'd love to know what you think.