"Maybe she just needed to take a few days away somewhere. Clear her head, you know?"

I shake my head at Harry's explanation. I still hadn't seen or heard from my mother since wednesday when I went to Harry's house. It was weird that she hadn't at least tried to call me or something, even for my mother. "Even for her it's strange that she wouldn't have at least texted me by now. Something's...off." I push my food around on my plate while Harry gently rubs my back. We're sitting at our usual lunch table. I look up and see Brooke and Eleanor setting their trays down next to me.

"Everything okay?" El asks, noting the worry that I am sure is written on my face. I smile at her and take a bite of my food.

"Yea, I'm fine."

"So, what did you two do last night?" Brooke asks, raising her eyebrows at me and smiling.

I smile and laugh a little as my mind goes to last night. Harry and I had agreed not to have sex yet, but that didn't mean there weren't other things we could do. Last night we basically explored all of those options. Thoroughly. It was one of the best nights of my life, to say the least.

"We just stayed in. Did some studying."

Brooke laughs and takes a bite of her food. "Studying, eh? Studying what kind of thing, Lan? Harry's?"

I smack her arm and Harry laughs beside me, putting his hand on my leg. I continue eating as Brooke and El talk about the party tonight. Josh, Kyle and Louis sit down while we all talk about the plans. They were all invited, even Josh. He and Harry still didn't like each other by any means, but they were at least able to be civil with each other.

When Harry and I are finished eating we both get up and dump our trays. Harry slings an arm over my shoulder as we walk towards my locker. "You're not good at coming up with things on the spot, are you?"

I look up at him. "What do you mean?"

"You said we were studying," he laughs.

"That could be a type of studying."

"Well, then, I hope you learned a lot," he says as we walk up to my locker. He spins me to face him and pushes me up against it. My breathing hitches. "Just so you know, that is definitely a test you would pass." He steps back slowly and leans against the locker beside me, watching me. I turn and open my locker, very aware of him watching me. I'm also a little bothered that he didn't kiss me a minute ago. My heart rate slowly returns to normal as I take out my books for biology and follow Harry to his locker. As he reaches to open it I slide myself between him and the metal.

"I think you forgot something, Styles."

"What's that, love?"

I grab the top of his shirt with both hands and pull his face down to mine. We kiss for a minute before I push him back and mimic the way he leaned against the lockers next to mine. He stares at me for a minute, smirking. I smile a little and look around the hall. There are a few girls down the hall, clearly watching. I roll my eyes and look back at Harry, who is now opening his locker. He's still smirking.

"What are you smiling about?" I ask, stepping a little closer to him. He chuckles and shuts the door to his locker.

"Just pleasantly surprised, that's all. Never thought you were a fan of PDA."

I shrug and stand up. "There's lots you don't know about me."

He laughs and takes my hand, leading me down the hall to sit on the bench across the hall from our biology classroom.. We sit down and I lean back against the wall.

"I don't know about that, but alright. Tell me something else I don't know."

I think for a moment. "Well," I say, leaning close to him and whispering, "this isn't something I don't like to tell people, but I have a secret addiction. It's quite scandalous."

He raises his eyebrows and brings his face lower towards me. "What would that be?"

"You have to promise not to tell anyone. I have a reputation to uphold, you know."

He smiles and nods his head, agreeing to keep it to himself. I look around to make sure no one is there for dramatic effect. Then I put my mouth to his ear. "Turtles."

He looks at me with wide eyes before bursting out into fits of luaghter. I smack his arm playfully. "I'm serious! They're ridiculously delicious." He laughs harder and leans back against the wall. When he finally stops he puts his arm around my shoulder and pulls me against him, I laugh and look up at him.

"If that's your biggest flaw we aren't going to have a problem. I have to agree, they are delicious." The hallway is pretty full of people by now. The bell rings for the start of class and we go into the biology lab. The seats are spread out, indicating we have a pop quiz. I groan and take a seat near the back. Harry slides into the one next to me.

"I'm going to fail this," I say, leaning my forehead against the desk.

"Lana, have you ever actually failed anything?"

"No, but I've been a little distracted as of late. I think you know why."

He laughs as more people file into the room. Mr. Davis starts to talk about the pop quiz and that we'll have one more before the end of the semester. He explains more about the structure of the quizzes and grading scheme. Harry keeps looking at me.

"Psst."

I ignore him, trying to pay attention.

"Lana!" He whispers. I keep looking at Mr. Davis. He already hates me, I don't want to make it worse.

"Babe!"

I look at Harry and hold my finger to my mouth, shushing him. Apparently it wasn't as stern as I wanted it to look because he starts laughing quietly.

"Harry, the teacher is going to hear you." I whisper, looking back to the front of the room.

"Psst." I roll my eyes and look at him. "You look sexy as hell today." I blush and laugh at his remark.

"Miss Forester, would you care to share with the rest of us what you find so amusing?" Mr. Davis says, folding his arms over his protruding stomach.

"Umm, no not really, sir." I hear Harry chuckle quietly beside me.

"Well, whatever it is is obviously more important than what I have to say. Please, tell us what's so funny."

Harry raises his hand slightly and leans back into his chair. "Sorry, sir. That would be my fault."

The teacher looks over to Harry and sighs. "Well, Harry, would you care to share?"

"Sure. I was just informing my beautiful girlfriend that I enjoy the way she looks on this fine day."
(Lana's outfit: http://www.polyvore.com/travel_light/set?id=77109685. wearing a leather jacket when outside)

I feel my face turn to a deep shade of red as the other students laugh quietly. Harry winks at me and I slouch into my chair. Mr. Davis glares at both of us and continues his speech. Harry chuckles and I glare at him.

I finish the quiz and exit the class. I wait by Harry's locker for him to come out, checking my phone to see if my mom has tried to call me. Nothing. I check my texts and emails as well, but she hasn't sent me anything. Where is she?

"Everything okay?" Harry asks, opening his locker. I put my phone away and turn to look at him, crossing my arms.

"Oh, just peachy." He laughs and takes his stuff out for stats.

"I was just trying to help, babe. Didn't want Davis getting pissed at you. He clearly already hates you." I laugh and agree as we go to our next class. "Plus, I meant what I said. Everyone was thinking it. I just said it out loud." I lean my head against his shoulder as we walk down the hall. The rest of the afternoon goes by quickly and without any more embarrassing moments, thank goodness.

Eleanor and I get let out of history early, so we get our stuff and wait outside the Range Rover for everyone else to come out. When people start exiting the building I see Brooke walk out and practically run to us.

"I'm so excited! Where are we getting ready? What's the plan?"

El and I laugh at her enthusiasm. "We can all get ready at Harry's house. Is Lou coming too?"

"I think so. I'll just text him to make sure. He said he was meeting someone after school quickly for a project," El says, taking out her phone.

"Okay, I have to go home first to get the stuff for our costumes. I finished the goggles last night and I have a bunch of alcohol I want to get. Also, I have some chips and other snacks that I'll bring. All Halloween themed, of course," Brooke says quickly. She waves and starts going to her car. "I'll meet you at Harry's house in like a half hour!"

She drives away and I turn back to Eleanor. "So, how's the big relationship going?"

She smiles and hugs my arm. "It's fantastic! Only been like 24 hours, but it's so good. I just feel so happy that it's finally happening. I'm so happy."

I smile as she gushes about Louis, telling me every text he's sent her since he left Harry's house yesterday. I'm paying attention to her, so I don't notice Harry come up behind Eleanor. She jumps when he speaks.

"Am I interrupting?"

I smile at him and Eleanor puts her hand on her chest, startled. He laughs and kisses my cheek quickly. "Let's go." I say, walking around to the passenger side. The three of us get in the car and Harry drives us home. El continues to gush and I'm impressed when Harry asks questions and acts completely interested in what she's saying. When we pull into the driveway I stop him from opening the door as El gets out and walks to the door.

"Thank you," I say, touching his arm.

"For what?"

"Acting so interested. It means a lot to me to see you be so good with my friends."

He smiles and opens his door. "I'm not acting, love. I'm happy for those two. They're my friends." I smile and get out of the car. Harry unlocks the door and I see him jump a little when he sees all the decorations. I laugh at him and he pokes my stomach playfully in response. I go upstairs and dump my bags in his room and go back down. I see the door is open and walk up to close it, but stop when I look on the porch to see El and Louis making out.

"Get a room, you two," I say, walking back into the house. They break apart and follow me into the house. Harry is in the kitchen trying to manoeuvre around all the decorations to get out some snacks for us. "So, Lou, what are you dressing up as?"

"I don't know yet."

I stare at him and Harry starts laughing. "You realize the party is in a couple of hours, right?"

He shrugs and sits down. "I've always been a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants kind of guy."

We all laugh and Eleanor sits down beside him. "What are you going to do? You won't be able to buy anything anymore."

He shrugs again. "Maybe I'll dress up as Harry. Throw on some lady's jeans and a beanie and I'm set."

Me and El start laughing. Harry shakes his head and narrows his eyes at Lou, trying not to smile. I wrap my arms around his waist. "I do not wear girl's pants, Lou," he says, putting an arm around my shoulder.

I look up at him. "Babe, your pants are pretty tight."

He looks down at me smirking. "Do you have a problem with my style choices?"

I shake my head and lean up to kiss his cheek. He smiles and looks back at Lou. "You couldn't pull it off anyway, mate. Takes a certain amount of sexy to make that look work." We all laugh again and Louis rolls his eyes. Suddenly the front door opens and Brooke comes into the kitchen. Harry looks surprised.

"Please, Brooke, come in," he says sarcastically. She rolls her eyes and sets her bags down on the floor. We all keep talking and laughing. Brooke is appalled when Louis says he doesn't have a costume. She picks up one of her bags.

"I had a feeling you would do that whole 'seat of your pants' thing again. Just like last year. And I will not have another last minute costume fiasco." She reaches into her bag and pulls out a black leather jacket. "This is my brothers. If you wreck it I will kill you because he doesn't know I took it. Borrow some converse type shoes from Harry and you can be Danny from Grease."

"Wow, Brooke, you really are prepared," I say, walking over to see what's in the rest of her bags. In the second one I find three yellow bralette type crop tops. I pull one out and stare at it.

"What is that?" Harry asks, taking it out of my hands. I look at Brooke, waiting for the explanation I know will come out of her mouth, one I also know don't want to hear.

"Well we were supposed to wear yellow tshirts for our costumes, but I decided to get these instead. Way sexier," she explains.

I shake my head. "Brooke, I am not wearing that. Minions are not supposed to be sexy!" (the minions from the movie Despicable Me)

She shrugs. "Too bad. I'm sure both of your boyfriends will appreciate seeing you in this, and it will help me to find one. It's a win-win."

"I would enjoy this, but I also know that every other guy here will as well. I don't like the thought of that," Harry states, still holding up the top. I take it out of his hands and set it on the table.

"I think it'll look awesome!" El interjects. I stare at her. "What? We're wearing high-waisted shorts, so it's not like our entire stomach will show." I don't bother to argue. I know I'll lose. Eleanor would choose now to agree with Brooke. Harry rubs my back.

"Babe, you'll look great. I'll just have to stay close so everyone knows you're mine." I look up at him to see him smiling. He's oddly relaxed about this. I can't help but smile when he calls me his.

"Fine! I need to go get my shorts from my house. Brooke you brought suspenders right?" She nods and I walk to the front door. Harry follows. "I'll be right back." I open the door but Harry puts his arms around my waist and pulls me back to him.

"Not so fast," he says, leaning down to kiss me. I put my hands on his arms and kiss him back. He pulls away and rubs his nose against mine. "I have a feeling we aren't going to get a lot of alone time tonight. After last night, that just drives me a little crazy, so I'm going to take every chance I get." I smile and back away before turning and walking across the street. I smile to myself when I walk in my house. My relationship with Harry could not be going better.

I go upstairs and get my shorts out of my closet, along with my black combat boots. I head back down, but I stop when I see an envelope with my name on it laying on the counter. I grab it but don't open it; I'm distracted when I hear a car pull up outside. I go out and lock the door behind me. I look across the street to see Josh's car parked outside Harry's house. He gets out and starts walking towards the door.

"Josh?" I yell, jogging across the street and approaching him. He turns to face me and smiles. I return it. "What are you doing here? The party isn't until later."

"I know. I was looking for you." He puts his hands in his pockets and looks down uncomfortably.

"Okay...what's up?"

"I just wanted to ask you something." He stops, still looking at the ground.

"Okay?" He takes a minute before looking up,but he doesn't meet my eyes.

"Would it be weird for you if I brought someone?"

I'm a little taken back at his question, but not because I'm surprised he has a date. Harry and I are together. He knows that. "What? Of course, Josh, that would be totally fine. I'm sure it'll be a little weird seeing you with someone else, but I'll be fine with it. I'm happy you're moving on." I smile at him and he finally meets my eyes. He smiles and looks relieved.

"Thanks, Lan. I really appreciate you guys inviting me."

I smile again and walk past him. I turn and wave before going inside.

"Why was Josh here?" Harry asks from the living room. He's looking out the window. I smile a little when I realize he was watching.

"Asking me if he could bring someone." I say, walking into the room and putting my stuff down on the couch. He's still staring out the window and I look where he is. Josh is just driving away now. I laugh and sit on the arm rest of the couch.

"Like a date?" I nod as he walks towards me. "Will that be weird for you?"

"I don't think so. I'm sure it will feel a little strange at first, but I'm glad he's moving on." Harry tucks a piece of hair behind my ear.

"You're amazing, you know that?" He looks down at me tenderly.

"Easy, you two. There are other people present," Louis says, sitting down on the couch behind me. "Brooke says she needs your help, Lan." I stand up and kiss Harry on the cheek before walking into the kitchen.

Harry's POV

I watch Lana walk into the kitchen before she disappears from my sightline. I hear Louis laugh.

"What?"

He lays down on his back and puts his hands behind his head. "Nothing. It's just that every time you look at her you undress her in your mind. You don't try and hide a thing."

I laugh and plop down on the recliner to my right. "Can you blame me?"

"Ew, mate, don't go there. Lana's like my little sister. Have you two...?"

I pull the lever on the side of the chair and put the seat back. I lace my fingers behind my head. "I don't believe that's any of our business."

"So that would be a no." I roll my eyes. "I have to say, I'm surprised. You two have a hard time keeping your hands off each other."

"Trust me, I know. We're...waiting." Louis raises his eyebrows questioningly. "I know it sounds weird, but it's a big deal to both of us. We clearly have bad luck with privacy. Plus she deserves something special. I'm hoping to take her to my grandmother's cabin. It's not too far from here."

"Wow, Styles. Well done," he says, sitting up. "She'll love that." I smile, but I want this conversation to be over. I like Lou, but we haven't known each other that long. He senses this and changes the subject. "What are you dressing up as?"

"A pirate. Lana made me get a costume."

He laughs and the girls come walking in. Lana stands next to me and I pull her down onto my lap. Louis was right, I did have a hard time controlling myself with her. Especially after last night. We agreed not to sleep together yet, but we basically did everything else. I smile as I watch her. She is completely herself with these people. I love that she has such amazing friends. I wrap an arm around her back and set the other one on her lap. She laces her fingers over mine. I can feel my heart start to race. I think back to last night, getting lost in thought. I replay every kiss, every touch. I slide my hand under her shirt and lightly trace shapes against her bare skin. She looks down at me and winks.

I finally decide to pay attention to the conversation while I continue my movements on Lana's skin.

"I think it's a bad idea," Brooke says flatly.

"What is?" I ask. Lana looks down at me and sighs.

"She thinks I should tell Josh not to bring a date."

"Or just to not come at all," Brooke adds. Lana sighs again. "Lana, you know how this is going to go. There's going to be drama. You know it, I know it, everyone else knows it. That's just how it works with you and Josh. I know you aren't together anymore, but that's not going to change. Especially since he's bringing a date. It'll probably be that slut Cassidy."

I look up at Lana to watch her reaction to the name. I feel her tense up and rub her back with my palm to try and relax her. She does slowly. I'm assuming that thought didn't occur to her. She looks down slightly, thinking. Fucking Josh. I only invited him to be nice. I didn't think he would actually show up. That kid has balls, that's for sure. I'll have no problem kicking him and his whore out if it's a problem for Lana. She's my only concern.

"If it becomes a problem, Louis and I will get him out. It'll be fine. If you feel uncomfortable, we'll just ask him to leave," I tell her, squeezing her fingers. She looks down at me and smiles. She still seems hesitant.

"Okay, ladies, time to get ready!" Brooke says, standing up and clapping her hands. Lana leans down and kisses me quickly before getting up and taking her stuff upstairs, Brooke and Eleanor carrying Brooke's bags and following behind her. I guess they'll be getting ready in my room.

"Lou, if Lana gets uncomfortable tonight-"

"Don't worry, mate. I'll help you get Josh out if we need to." I nod in thanks and see an envelope on the floor. Suddenly I hear Katy Perry start playing on my stereo upstairs. I get up and bend over to pick the envelope up off the floor. It has Lana's name on it. Weird.

"I'm just going to go give this to Lan. I'll be right back." I walk up the stairs and the music gets louder. The door is open and I stop when the girls come into view. I take a step towards the wall so they don't see me and smile to myself when I see them jumping and dancing around. Lana just has a bra on and she has changed into the pair of boxers she slept in the first time she stayed here. I smile at the ensemble. She really didn't make this whole waiting thing easy.

I take a few steps and lean against the doorframe, waiting for them to notice me. I throw the envelope on my desk. Brooke and El are also in more comfortable clothes, but they're fully dressed. Eleanor spins around and stops when she sees me. She runs into the bathroom giggling and the other two turn when they see her flee. I smile at them. Brooke wiggles her fingers at me and goes into the bathroom as well. Lana runs up to me and puts her hands on my stomach, pushing me backwards out of the room.

"You're not allowed in here until we're ready. Girls only."

I wrap my hands around her waist to keep her from going back in the room. "Are you kicking me out of my own bedroom?"

"I am." I chuckle and look down at her body. She pushes herself up against me. "See something you like, Styles?" she asks, seductively. I nod slowly and she laughs and puts her hands on the back of my neck. I lean down and kiss her, tracing her lips with my tongue. She opens her mouth and the kiss deepens.

"Seriously!" Brooke yells behind us. I pull back and look up at Brooke. Lana laughs and pulls away from me. She winks at me before going into my room and closing the door. I lean my head back against the wall and close my eyes. Fuck. How could I wait when I have a girlfriend like that? It really is torture.

I go back downstairs to find Louis watching a football game. I watch it with him, but my thoughts drift back to my night with Lana. I can feel myself falling in love with her. It scares the hell out of me, but I like it.

About an hour later the girls come out of my room and come downstairs in their costumes. They're dressed as minions and they're costumes are pretty good. I look Lana up and down. She looks incredible. They're wearing high shorts with black suspenders and the yellow tops that Brooke brought here. Lana is wearing her combat boots. She looks sexy as hell. Fuck.

"It's rude to stare, Harry," she says, waving a finger at me. I smile a little and walk over to her, running my finger under the strap of her suspenders. She watches my face carefully. "Is it too much?" she whispers.

"It's great. Don't worry. Just so you know, though, I'll be by your side the whole night. Don't want anyone trying anything with my girlfriend."

"I wouldn't have it any other way."

Notes

sorry that i havent done harrys perspective in so long. i totally forgot about it to be honest!
just cute stuff with harry and lana. hope you like it :)

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thanks for reading :)