I blew a strand of hair out my face in irritation. I sat on the couch with Lucy, a cup of coffee in my hands. The morning sunshine was coming in through the windows. I was frustrated because I couldn’t get ahold of Harry.

“Where do you think he could be?” I asked Lucy. I was concerned. He had said he was going to a band meeting, and Lucy had confirmed that Niall said the same thing, but when I heard the boys return and my door didn’t open, I became concerned.

“He probably just ran a few errands. I’m sure he’ll be home soon,” she replied.

“I know, but didn’t he leave with the rest of the boys? His car is still here.” As soon as the words left my lips a pair of headlines shined through my window. I jumped off the couch and ran to the window. My jaw dropped as I saw Harry climb out of the car. I narrowed my eyes. I felt tears prick as a blonde climbed out of the driver’s seat. She came around to the front of the car and kissed him. I turned away from the window, unable to watch the scene that was unfolding in front of me.

Lucy came over and looked out the window. I heard her swear but the words didn’t register in my brain. I fell onto the couch, unable to process what I had seen.

I heard the door open and close but I didn’t turn. I had no words for him.

I heard swearing outside and made myself go back to the window. Lucy was downstairs, and from her gestures, I guessed that she was currently cussing out my boyfriend. I saw the blonde step to Harry’s side, but he didn’t react. Her lips moved and her expression was furious. I couldn’t see Lucy’s face, but I assumed she was beyond pissed. My mouth dropped open and I had to restrain a crazed laugh when Lucy finally stepped up to the girl and bitch-slapped her. I saw the girl’s head whip to the side. Harry still hadn’t moved. His eyes moved to the window I was standing at and he tried to make a move to come up to the flat. Lucy stopped him and slapped him, too before turning and storming back up the stairs. My door flew open as she stormed inside, slamming the door behind her.

“That asshole! How dare he think that he could do this,” she managed to get out through clenched teeth. Her words brought me back to reality and the situation hit me hard. I gasped as the tears came pouring out. There hadn’t been any indication of this coming. My chest felt tight as I gasped for air. Lucy came over and hugged me. At her embrace, I completely lost it. I buried my face in her shoulder and sobbed.

“How? I don’t…When..?” I couldn’t form any complete sentences. Lucy rubbed my back, not saying a word. I could feel the fury still rolling off of her, but her comfort and gentle embrace were all I cared about. I heard the door open again and looked away from her, wiping at my eyes. Harry stood in the door. His eyes were pained and he looked defeated.

I stood stiffly as he walked to me. He went to hug me, but I took a tiny step back. His face fell and he stood where he was.

“Darcy. Please listen to me. It’s not what it looked like at all. Please give me a chance to explain,” he pleaded. His eyes were desperate for me to understand, but I couldn’t process any of his words. When I didn’t react or move, he continued.

“The lads and I went out for a drink after the meeting. Melissa, the girl, is an old friend of mine. I was delighted to see her. I got a ride home from her to catch up. I had assured the lads that nothing was going to happen and I was so sure it wouldn’t. I wasn’t going to let it because I knew you were here waiting for me.

When we got out of the car, I wasn’t expecting her to get out. I thought she was going to drop me off and leave. I was surprised when she got out, but thought that she just wanted to say goodbye or something. I pushed her off of me when she kissed me. Please, you have to believe me. She confessed her ‘love’ for me and said that she had loved me all along. I told her that was a load of bullshit and that I was already taken. Darcy, please,” he finished. His eyes were shining with unshed tears. He reached out to me, but I stepped away again.

“I just need some time to think.” I grabbed Lucy and ran upstairs, shutting the bedroom door behind me. I fell onto the bed as the tears came once more.

“I don’t know what to believe! How do I know that he’s telling the truth?” I sobbed. Lucy sat down next to me as I cried.

“I think he’s telling the truth Darce. Yeah I slapped him, but he deserved it for letting that girl kiss him. I could see it in his eyes that he wasn’t lying.”

I sighed. My brain couldn’t handle the past five minutes. I cried for a few more minutes before the tears dried out.

“I just don’t know. I need some time,” I mumbled to Lucy. My eyes were heavy. I was fading fast.

“I know. Give him a chance,” she said to me. I nodded as sleep claimed me. x

Notes

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I don't really like this chapter, but I needed some drama in here.