Part of You

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Hailie's POV

"Yeah, I'm sleeping there." I explained to my father through the phone.

"Okay. Will you come and get your stuff?" He asked.

"Uh.. N-no. But I'll be fine, don't worry." I hurriedly said. No way I'm going back home with all the memories of Lily. Everything have a souvenirs glued on it about her. Avoiding the house is the least I can do to change my mind.

"You have work tomorrow, right?"

"Yes, I'm starting for lunchtime 'till super." I confirmed.

My father did not replied yet.

"Dad?" I said, making sure he was still there.

"I... I was wondering if I could... You're working as a waitress at Blue Heron Bistro, right?"

"Dad, if you want to eat there, you don't need my permission." I laughed.

"I said I was just wondering." He was a bit louder.

"Just chill out dad; it's just a joke."

"Don't talk like this with me Hailie." My father warned me.

"Let's not have a fight over the phone, shall we?" I rolled my eyes.

"Goodnight."

"'Night dad."

I moved away my phone from my ear. The screen illuminated the picture of my dad with different options I could use during the call. Just before I hit the red button that would end it, my dad said my name.

"What?" I said, putting back the phone to my ear.

"Be careful."

"Dad, I'm only three blocks awa-"

"You know what I mean." He cut me.

Seriously? Come on!

"God, I'm not that kind of girl!" I yelled.

My dad chuckled from my sudden burst of anger. No, it wasn't sudden. He provoked it.

"Just don't do anything stupid."

I sighed and we ended the call. Why does he always think I'm... I'm 'open' to every freaking guys?

Hailie, calm down. He's doing his father's job.

I placed my phone in my pocket and joined Harry in his basement. He was in an ultimate game of Modern Warfare 3 on the PS3. Just as I flopped back on the couch, my heart skipped a beat.

‘’GOD DAMN! STUPID GAME OF SHIT! I KILLED HIM! WHY AM I DEAD?!’’ Harry yelled, jumping off the couch.

‘’Jeez, Harry! It’s a game! Calm down or I’ll have a heart attack!’’ I replied, a hand resting on my chest and the other one on my forehead.

‘’Sorry, but I swear I killed him! My bullets touched his- hey! Give me back my controller!’’

I managed to turn off the PS3 while Harry chased me through the basement. Okay, I’m not a fan of gaming and all that kind of stuff, but I know how it works.

‘’Let’s do something that won’t exasperate you.’’ I said, laughing.

‘’Like what?’’

‘’I’m tired. So sleeping would be the best idea.’’

‘’Hailie, we just ate.’’ Harry chuckled.

‘’That doesn’t matter; the fatigue due from the party is kicking in.’’

‘’Why not watching a movie instead?’’ Harry proposed.

Hm… That could be a good alternative. I can still drift off into sleep. Even if we had watched movies all day, I was still into the idea. I agreed and Harry turned back on the PS3.

‘’There’s a box full of movies; we hadn’t unpacked that one yet. You can choose, I don’t mind.’'

He pointed me the big brown cardboard box he was referring to.

I walked to it and exposed its content. My fingers randomly picked DVDs. Reading the titles, I wished I could’ve been more lucky than that. ‘World War Z’, ‘Warm Bodies’ and ’28 Days Later’.

‘’Ouuh, we’ve got a lover of zombies here!’’ Harry joked.

‘’Not really.’’ I gulped and put the DvD’s back, but Harry took them from my hands.

‘’Uh, uh. No going back: one has to be chosen in those three. I go for ’28 Days Later’.’’

‘’Harry, please. I want to sleep tonight.’’ I pouted.

‘’Don’t worry, I’ve got a shotgun under my bed.’’

Seeing my expression of horror, Harry laughed and continued. ‘’Hailie, it’s a joke. I don’t own a shotgun.’’

I sighed, chuckling, but I wasn’t relief. If he had for real a gun, at least we would have been able to defend our self against the zom-

Hailie. Zombies do not exist.

‘’So?’’ Harry hold the DvDs next to his face, a big smile on his lips.

‘’Warm Bodies.’’

‘’Two against one. My choice wins.’’

‘’How do you count? Please, Harry! Come on, be a bit sensitive!’’

He put the DvD in the PS3 and switched the lights off. The icon of the movie appeared on the screen and Harry clicked on it with the controller. I let myself fall on the couch, astonish I’ll be obliged to watch it. Seriously, I hate zombies with a passion. I love good horror movies with strange plot, but zombies? NO. No, no, no.

I know what I’ll do! I’ll text Eleanor during the film! I’m not really update with her love situation, and that would be a great occasion to ask more about it.

As Harry adjusted the settings, I covered myself with the blue blanket folded just beside me and discreetly took out my phone from my pocket. If Harry caught me, I’m sure he’ll understand it’s a distraction so I wouldn’t shit on myself during the movie. He would surely take my phone away from me.

I unlocked my phone under cover and typed a message to Eleanor.

*Tell me everything. And don’t you play innocently; you know exactly what I’m referring to! ;)*

Harry sat next to me and I quickly locked my phone before I got out my hands under the blanket. The movie began with some animal activists breaking into a research lab in Cambridge. Monkeys were being tested with a disease called R.A.G.E. After not listening to the helpless doctor's plea to not release the monkeys, one of the activists unlocked one of the containers and was bit by a monkey. She began vomiting blood and everyone became infected.

Ew.

My phone vibrated, indicating me El had responded. Or maybe it’s someone else, but I preferred El. I carefully looked at Harry: he’s already into the movie. I leaned on the armrest, facing a bit Harry. In that position, he won’t be able to see what I’m doing. I lifted just enough the blanket so I could see my phone. I read the text El sent me.

*I can finally call him mine :3*

I chuckled, but swallowed my laugh when Harry turned his head towards me.

‘’Why are you laughing? There is nothing funny on screen.’’ Harry asked me.

Shit. What am I supposed to say now?

‘’I uh. I just remembered something, that’s all.’’ I smiled, trying to convince him.

He wasn’t convinced at all, but he just shrugged and got his attention back on the movie. Phew!
Reassuring myself he was no more concerned about me, I replied to Eleanor.

*Yeah! I can’t jump from excitement now, but I’m mentally making a note to do it later. I’m so happy for you guys! Finally! :D*

Just as I pressed ‘send’, Harry tugged the cover, revealing my phone.

‘’Come on, Hailie! It’s not even scary!’’ He laughed and took my phone, just like I expected to be if he caught me.

‘’Harry I don’t like zombies.’’ I defended.

‘’It’s not like you’re watching the movie alone. I’m here with you, don’t be scared.’’

‘’But it’s zom-‘’

‘’You can hold my hand if you’re that chicken.’’ He winked.

I rolled my eyes smiling at his offer, but it fade away when I realised he just called me chicken.

‘’I’m not a chicken! I just don’t like zombies! That’s all Harry!’’

‘’Pock, pock pock pock, pock! Hold my hand and everything will be fine.’’ He held up his hand, waiting for me to put mine on his.

I laughed at his imitation of a chicken and replaced myself next to him. Our fingers intertwined together and rested on his lap. He smiled lightly before returning to the movie. I swallowed my fear of zombies and decided to enjoy the two hours ahead of us.

‘’Is that more fun, now?’’ Harry asked.

I nodded, realizing I was calming myself due to our hands. Suddenly, a flashed of the party appeared in my head. I had attempted to wash Louis’ hair with beer, but I only got beer on his jeans. I ran away before he’s anger exploded on me and I saw Harry laughing. I didn’t know where I was; neither did I knew where Harry was standing. I was completely wasted. The next thing I saw, it’s me laying on him, leaning dangerously too close to his lips. Everything goes in super speed, or something like that, but I can’t see or understand what’s happening. I remembered being in the bathroom, puking.

‘’It’s not true, I do care about you. A lot, actually.’’

I just have this sentence replying in my head, trying to identify to whom that voice belongs to.
Harry. He was with me when I puked.

My sudden memory of the party ends up with Harry speaking, but I can’t get what he’s saying. The last thing I remembered, Harry was holding my hand, just like now.

I wondered what he told me. It must have something to do with the idea of introducing him to my sister. If I hadn’t drank that much, I would have known.

I looked at Harry. What in the Earth did he tried to tell me? My curiosity is definitely hungry!

‘’I know I’m hot, but stop glaring at me. That’s kind of creepy.’’ Harry smiled, not leaving his eyes from the TV.

I blushed and rolled my eyes. I reattached my attention on the movie just when I shouldn’t have.
They guy is standing in a church. The floor is covered by dead bodies, or so it seems to be. Two of them got up, staring at him with blank expression.

Zombies.

Then suddenly, the priest burst through the door. Him and the two infected chased the guy outside.

I stiffened and squeezed Harry’s hand. I hate zombies. God damn it, stupid Hollywood producer for inventing such horrible monsters.

‘’You are so easily frightened by fictional characters, it’s hilarious!’’ Harry chuckled.

‘’No, they are no more fictional! We have proofs now! They found one in Miami!’’

‘’He was on drug. Now shut up.’’ Harry laughed.

As the movie progress, I was literally disgusted. At half of the movie, my eyes decided it was time to close, and I was grateful to them. My head slowly tilted until I met Harry’s shoulder. I drifted into sleep along the scream blasting through the speaker and the security in Harry’s arms.
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Harry’s POV

I stared at Hailie while the credits scrolled across the screen. When the group finally arrived in the shelter in Manchester, Hailie fell asleep on my shoulder, and I decided to wrap my arms around her.

Call me a sick pervert if that’s what you think I am, but when you have the opportunity to snuggle with your crush, you take it, right?

I never thought she would accept holding my hand during the entire movie. It was just a joke, but I was still hoping she would. When our fingers tangled together, I was about to get a heart attack. This girl is driving me crazy with a simple touch. I don’t get it.

I was really stupid the other day thinking I was just craving for Isabella’s love through Hailie. What I’m feeling for her is deeper than what I ever felt for Isabella. I can’t deny it; I was madly in love with Isa. At a certain point in our relationship, I was sure I found the love of my life. I imagined myself getting married with her, having kids…

When I broke up with her, I was breaking a part in me. I was still in love with her. It took me every bit of courage and reasons in me to do it. Moving out did help. If my mother hadn’t been relocated for her job, I don’t think I would have broke up with Isabella. I would be anxious in my room, waiting for Isabella to respond to me hundreds of texts, not cuddling with Hailie. But how could you keep on going with only one giving and only one receiving? That’s not how it supposed to work. How could I have been in love with that kind of person, so self-centered? I guess that would be my ultimate question.

Kicking Isabella’s out of my mind, I let my attention fell back on Hailie. How gorgeous she is. I don’t have any evidence she has feelings for me, but I’ll do anything in my power to make her fall in love with me. She's mysterious and I want to pierce her secret. These walls surrounding her have to be destroy.

Her lips were slightly apart; she looked like a little kid. Not in the mean way, in the good. I mean, she’s cute when she’s sleeping. That’s what I mean.

Those lips…

I had to stop staring at them, or else I’ll do something I’ll regret. No, I won’t, because I’m dying to kiss her, but I don’t want to trouble things between us. Like Zayn said, I have to wait for the moment. Slowly, I stood up and sneaked my right arm under her knees. I lifted her up gently in my arms. Her ginger hair tickled my nose with his scent, a mix of green apples and pears. So that’s what I tried to identify at the party when we danced, but my nose was unable to. Alcohol’s fault.

I walked carefully through the basement and headed for the stairs. Once I placed my foot on the first floor, Hailie moaned, starting to wake up. I accelerated my pace and went up to my bedroom. I placed her on my bed and covered her with my bed’s blankets. I delicately removed her glasses and put them on the bedside table.

‘’Goodnight Hailie.’’ I stroked with my finger her temple, hesitating to kiss her forehead.

I have to wait.

But rules are made to be broken.

I planted a long kiss on her forehead, enjoying every seconds of this contact. I separated my lips from her soft skin, taking a good breath of her scent. I pictured one last time her face to make sure I’ll dream about her. Yes, I try to dream about her when counting sheep are not working. The first time, we were skydiving in an infinite sky of stars and galaxies. It was awesome.
I grabbed my jogging from my desk chair. Guess I’ll sleep in mum’s bed. Good thing she’s single –sorry mum.

‘’Hey, what are you doing?’’ I heard Hailie’s sleepy voice before I was out. I turned around to face her.

‘’Sorry, did I wake you?’’

‘’I was partly when you brought me here. So I guess yeah.’’ She chuckled. Oops. So she maybe witnessed my tender move.. Damn it Styles, listen to the rules next time!

‘’Well you’re obviously crashing in my bed, so I’ll sleep somewhere else.’’ I stated.

‘’Come on Harry. It’s a double bed. Why do you think they design a model like that? For one person?’’ She laughed, propping herself up with one elbow and rubbed her sleepy eyes.

Is she serious? She wants me to sleep with her? Keeping all the excitement inside me, I nodded and did a little dance in my head, screaming ‘SCOOOOORE’.

Yeah, I can be a child sometime. I wonder who gave me that gene.

‘’If you’ll excuse me, I’ll go back in dream land.’’ Hailie said before replacing herself comfortably on the mattress.

I exchanged my jeans with my jogging and removed my long black sleeve shirt. I kept my t-shirt on and slide underneath the warmth of the blankets. I stared at the beautiful red head girl laying in front of me.

‘’I know I’m hot, but stop glaring at me. That’s kind of creepy.’’ Hailie mimicked a British accent. I laughed, understanding she was imitating my accent and what I had said earlier during the movie.

‘’Guess I can’t change that.’’ I replied without thinking twice. What? She’s hot for real, I can’t deny it. My mind spoke by itself.

I reluctantly closed my eyes, breaking the sight of Hailie.

‘’Goodnight Hailie.’’

‘’Night Harry…’’

Hailie’s POV

‘’I’m sorry you won’t remember tomorrow, but I’ll give it a shot: I have this feeling growing in me since I talked to you. I know, that’s a bit silly and fast, but I guess I can’t change that. Tonight was hard to not jump on you, but I managed to calm myself. Okay, that was creepy. Forget that. Anyway, I care about you, and that’s why I pushed you away earlier, because I knew you would regret it. Believe me, it was painful to refuse you.’’

He paused, contemplating any reactions from me.

‘’To sum it up, I love you Hailie.’’

I stared at the ceiling, more awake than I ever was two minutes ago.

That’s what Harry told me.

Notes

LONG CHAPTER OMG!
Yeah, finally! I posted that one! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH <3
Well this chapter is filled up with many Hally moments, don't you think? ;)
I was supposed to cut when Hailie fall asleep, but I wanted to end up when she remember what Harry told her.
Oh. Now she knows.
Oops.
Good thing or bad thing? Does she feels the same way?
I don't even know yet... ;) no seriously, I don't know what I'll do XD
Sorry for this 8 days with no updates here. I just finish my second term... and dear god it was long! This second term was full of projects and bullshit like that. I fell like I just finished first term... god.
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