*LIZZIE’S POV*


Niall and I had just sat down with our food at this cute outdoor café just a short drive away from the apartment building when we heard the screams.


At first, I thought it was just more girls for Niall, even though he had stopped and already taken pictures with pretty much everyone in the general vicinity… most even asked to include me in the pictures.


But then I felt the hand on my shoulder. Turning to see who it was, I was greeted by a quick kiss on the cheek and a very fake-happy Harry.


“Hii! Mind if I join?” He asked, pulling up a chair. I quickly glanced at Niall who seemed just as skeptical as I was.


“Harry, why are you here?” I asked, trying to control my temper. His evident lack of trust made me sick.


“Oh just wanted to grab some food with my girlfriend and my band-mate! Why, is there a problem, love?” Harry said- his voice sugar coated.


“I’m going to run to the restroom. I’ll be right back...” Niall said awkwardly after a moment, scooting out of his chair and walking back into the café.


“What the fuck are you doing, Harry?” I asked, leaning close to him so no one would overhear our heated exchange.


“Why? Is there a reason you don’t want me here?” He shot back as his voice deepened.


“Fine, Harry. If you want to play games, we can play games.” I said, not acknowledging him until Niall came back out of the bathroom, seemingly determined to piece this train-wreck of a lunch back together.


The rest of our lunch was spent with Harry seemingly analyzing my and Niall’s every exchange. His reactions were subtle, but I picked up on every single one. I noticed every time Harry narrowed his gaze or bit his lip out of frustration or ran his fingers through his already messy hair. I could read him like a book, and frankly, if it was involving anyone but Niall, this new jealous Harry would be quite sexy.


“Well I think we should go next door and get some ice cream!” I said after we had finished eating and had sat in silence for a good three minutes.


“Uhm, I’m actually pretty full, but you two go ahead… and I’ll, uh, see you back at the flat later..” Niall stammered, obviously eager to get out of the awkward situation.


“All right. See ya later,” Harry said, standing up as I gave Niall a hug goodbye. “Let’s go, Lizzie.” He said, reaching for my hand as I pulled away from Niall.


“Don’t talk to me, Harry.” I said quietly, as soon as we had begun to walk. “I’m so mad at you.” Obviously he seemed to be quite amused by this, because his trademarked smirk slowly grew on his face, but it only pissed me off more. The small group of fans that was growing around us didn’t help either.


“Welcome to Pinkberry! I’m Josh, how can I help you today?” A very attractive guy behind the counter quickly snapped me out of my bad mood and gave me a brand-new idea.


“Hi Josh,” I said, enunciating each sound and making sure Harry was watching me as I bit my lip, causing Josh to smile even wider. Almost exactly according to my plan, Harry wrapped his predictable arm tightly around my shoulders. Slightly laughing, I stepped out of his grip, feigning interest in the toppings that they had on display on the counter.


“Have you been to Pinkberry before?” Josh asked, his full attention obviously directed to me as my eyes scanned up his body to meet his.


“Once or twice,” I said with a smile, “I’m still kinda new to this, so I think I’m going to need your help.”


“Well, how can I help you…?” He asked, falling exactly in place in my plan.


“Liz.” I said, filling in the last part of his question. “Tell me, Josh, what’s you favorite?”


“Uhm,” he said, flustered as he cleared his throat, “You can’t go wrong with chocolate and strawberries on top.” Josh smiled at me, and I heard Harry cough to my right.


“That sounds divine. I’ll have that.” I said, biting down on my lip again as some color rose in Josh’s cheeks.


“I’m not having anything, thanks.” Harry said suddenly, reminding us of his presence though Josh didn’t ask. Turning back around as Josh got my ice cream, I flashed Harry an innocent look though he didn’t exactly return my smile.


“Here you go, Liz.” Josh said, reaching over the counter to hand me my ice cream.


“Thanks, Josh.” I said as I decided to up my game a bit. Taking the spoon, I took a small bit of ice cream off the top and put it in my mouth, sucking it as I pulled the spoon out slowly. “This tastes like perfection. Nice choice; I’ll have to come back here more often.” I winked, and Josh and Harry simultaneously seemed like they just lost it.


“How much. We’ve got to go.” Harry said gruffly, stepping almost between me and Josh.
“On the house. Come back and visit me soon.” Josh told me. Smiling one last time, I turned and walked out the door with Harry hot on my heels. I acted completely carefree, just as Harry did when he approached me and Niall. Finally, after I had thrown away my ice cream on the way, we were back at Harry’s car. He still opened my door for me, but aside from that, he didn’t acknowledge me in the car.


“What is you problem??” I finally asked, breaking the silence as Harry pulled into his parking spot in the private garage.


“What’s MY problem? My girlfriend’s flirting with just about every guy in town! That’s my problem!” He shot back at me, his voice deepening as he got even angrier.


“You’re the one who wanted to play games, Harry.” I said as my face got closer to his, my tone icy. “Oh just wanted to grab some food with my girlfriend and band-mate!” I screamed, impersonating Harry as I recited his line from lunch. “You don’t trust me AT ALL.”


“You don’t know what you’re talking about.” Harry whispered his voice slow and deep as he leaned towards me. “I-I’m just terrified that any day you’ll leave me for a better guy.” As I opened my mouth to respond, to tell him how stupid that was, Harry closed the small amount of space between us and pressed his lips to mine as I automatically reacted. My reaction, my anger, my everything got lost in that kiss as his tongue explored into my mouth. He was kissing me slowly, passionately, but I wanted more. Reaching up, I placed both of my hands on the sides of his face, pulling him closer to me, kissing him harder, faster. Harry definitely picked up on it, because suddenly his hand was in my hair, tugging as he wrapped it around his long fingers. I began to trail my kisses down his jawbone, one of my favorite parts of Harry. I could feel him breathing heavily, his breath hitting my hair as I kissed down his neck. Using the hand that was in my hair, Harry pulled me back up to his mouth, kissing me once before pulling away- his bright green eyes darkened and almost consumed by his pupils as he looked up at me.
“Upstairs.” He commanded, and I quickly obliged. As we raced to get unbuckled, out of the car and over to the elevators, I had already forgotten about any reason I was mad at Harry.


*HARRY’S POV*


As I looked over to where Liz stood in front of me, I could barely wait for the short time that it took the elevator doors to close before I wrapped her into my arms again. Reaching over, I grabbed my hand around her wrist and pulled her towards me until her body was pressed to mine before I wrapped my arms low around her waist. Deciding to tease her a bit, I leaned forward, pressing my forehead to hers as she bit her lip- obviously wanting to feel my lips as much as I wanted to feel hers. I leaned forward, but instead I slowly teased her and brushed my lips against hers before lightly moving them down her neck. I could hear her breath catch as she wrapped her arms around me, pulling me impossibly closer to her before she moved her arms up and cupped my face to meet my lips with hers.


Taking control of the kiss again, I backed up until I had her pressed between me and the side of the elevator as her tongue fought mine and her fingers entangled in my hair. We both became so wrapped up in each other, that we didn’t even notice the elevator doors open…


“Look who we have here!” Louis’ voice suddenly echoed through the small space. Keeping Liz where she was, I pulled back from the kiss just enough to see Louis, Zayn, Liam, and finally Niall pile into the elevator.


“Guess you forgot about the phone interview we had with some Australian radio station in the conference room.” Zayn said, slightly smirking as Liz slowly slipped out of my grip. Well, that explained why they were all getting on the elevator from the fourth floor.


“Guess you two also made up since lunch?” Niall said, his eyes glancing at where I had wrapped my arm around Liz’s waist.


“Oh, I don’t know, Niall,” Louis said sarcastically. “They seem pretty mad at each other.” The rest of the guys laughed, but I couldn’t think of anything but Liz. Finally, seemingly forever later, the doors opened on our floor.


“Cock-blocks. Every single on of you.” I said, causing them to laugh harder as I flipped them off before following Liz out of the elevator. Wrapping my arms around her from behind, I fit my chin in the crook of her neck as we continued to half-walk together.


“I love you, Harry.” She said, turning halfway to better meet my lips for a quick kiss.


“You know I love you.” I whispered back, planting quick, ticklish kisses on her neck as she began to laugh.


“Get a room! You’re close enough!” Louis screamed down the hall. Giving him no other acknowledgment except for my middle finger once again, I reached forward and unlocked the door… happy to just finally be home.

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