Part of You

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Thursday

‘’Table 12!’’

I rushed back at the counter in the kitchen. I took the three plates –one resting on my forearm and holding in my hands the two others- and quickly headed to table 12. I brought the plates to a mother and two children. I placed the services in front of them.

‘’Enjoy your meals!’’ I said.

Two of my tables were now occupied. I grabbed my notebook and reached the nearest table.

‘’Hello! Can I take your order?’’ I smiled politely.

‘’Hum… Not yet, but can you bring us two glasses of Coke, please?’’ asked a short brunette.

‘’Sure, no problem! Be right back!’'

Before I went picking up the glasses, I went to my other table. They were ready to order, since the menu was closed in front of them.

‘’I’ll take the seafood pasta, please.’’

I nodded. She had blue eyes and dark brown hair. She looked at me, a smirk playing on her lips.

I’ve seen her before… Where?

‘’And I’ll take the uh... Wiener Schnitzel?’’ a husky British accent added. I recognized the person when I met is green orbs.

‘’Don’t put poison in my meal, please.’’ Harry chuckled. ‘’This is my mother, Anne. Mum, this is Hailie.’’

‘’Why are you presenting me? Is that your girlfriend?’’

I blushed. Now, I replace her. The first time I saw her, she thought I was coming to do… things with Harry. My cheeks became pinker by this thought.

‘’Uh.. I.. Huh.. No.’’

Harry’s POV

Here we go again…

Hailie seemed really embarrassed by my mum’s comment. She excused herself and left, resuming her work.

I leaned on the table and whispered: ‘’Mum! Don’t you think you did enough the other day?’’

‘’Oh, stop it Harry. I love teasing people, especially when they are acting like Hailie! It’s so funny!’’

‘’That’s mean, mum.’’

‘’We tease who we love.’’

‘’You don’t even know her.’’

‘’Yet.’’

I sighed. My mum can act like a five years old anytime she wants. We chatted about fifteen minutes before my mum got up and went to the bathroom. I took my phone, gazing on Facebook.

‘’Why, hello sweetie.’’

I groaned in silence. High-pitched voice that could cause you intense headache: Emma.

‘’You like my outfit?’’ Emma said and twirled. I kept my eyes on my phone, not paying her attention.

‘’Huh… Anyway. I’m hosting a party this Friday. You’re coming.’’ I was happy I had already plans on this day.

‘’Can’t.’’

‘’It wasn’t a question, sweetheart.’’

She leaned forward, resting her left hand on the table and her right one on her hip, obviously showing off her two benefits. I blinked several time, trying not to stare; even if I don’t like her, I can’t denied she had a good appearance.

‘’Sooner or later, you’ll be mine.’’ Emma whispered.

‘’Dream on.’’

She stayed there, glaring at me with her dark blue eyes. She seemed offended that I pushed away all her ‘seductive’ comments. When will she realize I’m not interested? Come on, mum; come back! Rescue me from that annoying and tacky Princess Emma!

‘’Excuse me, I have to put these plates on the table, miss.’’

Emma sighed mechanically and rolled her eyes. She turned slightly her head to see who was interfering in her ‘let seduce Harry even if he doesn’t care’. My savior!

‘’Don’t you see I’m busy here?’’ Emma hissed.

‘’Don’t you see I’m trying to work here, but your fat ass blocks the way?’’ Hailie said sharply, matching Emma’s tone.

Wow, I never seen Hailie mad.

This time, Emma turned fully to face Hailie. Please, no cat fight.

‘’Excuse me? What did you say to me?’’ Emma yelled.

‘’I’ve said nothing. Why are you mad, Emma?’’ Hailie replied, an innocent smirk glued on her lips.

‘’I-I got better things to do than talking with a reject like you.’’

‘’Yeah, like stealing everyone’s boyfriends.’’

Emma’s only answer was to bump Hailie’s shoulder and leave. The two plates she was holding nearly ended on the floor, but Hailie quickly regained her balance.

‘’That save!’’ I said, trying to lighten the mood.

‘’I’m a ninja, duh.’’ She sighed in frustration. ‘’God, I hate her sooo much!’’

‘’Well, we have this in common.’’

‘’So…’’ Hailie started, putting down the plates on the table. ‘’Are you kind of stalking me or anything?’’

I was about to replied, but my mum arrived. ‘’Yes, dear: I need to know who you truly are before letting you approach my little baby!’’

‘’Mum!’’

Again, Hailie froze to place. She excused herself and went back to work, trying to escape from my mother’s comment.

‘’Mum! Are you serious? Can I make friends alone, please?’’

‘’Girlfriend.’’ She corrected me. ‘’And no.’’

‘’She’s not my-‘’

‘’Eat.’’

I sighed and started to shuffle tenderloin in my mouth. I forgot how hungry I was! We barely chatted; I was a little pissed off at my mum. Why is she doing this to Hailie? I mean, the two times she saw her, my mum made awkward comments. And embarrassed me. I should catch up with Hailie. And that’s when I had an idea. I told my mum to give me some money so I could pay the bill and she could leave. She questioned me, intrigued. ‘’Why? How are you going back home if I have the car?’’

‘’I have legs, duh. I’ll walk Hailie home.’’

‘’Alright, be safe.’’ She said, leaving 40 bucks on the table. She put on her coat and left. I looked around for Hailie: she was serving a client, smiling. Her long ginger hair was straightened and pulled into a ponytail. Every time I laid my eyes on hers, they’re always… happy, sparkling. Cheesy here, Harry. I laughed at that thought. But still, it was only true. How she laughed with Niall, or talked with Louis or the girls, everything seemed real. She tucked a rebellious lock behind her ear, still smiling at the client. She walked away and looked over the tables, and caught my eyes. My smile grown even bigger and her tongue was out of her mouth, making a silly face. Her cheeks were a soft pink. Oh, how much I loved it when she’s blushing.

Uh… I mean. Anyway.

‘’You’re finished there?’’ Hailie asked, taking our empty plates.

‘’Yeah, thanks. And, uh… is it okay if I wait for you and walk you home? No, don’t worry, my mum already left.’’

She remained silent, clearly surprised of my request. She blinked a few times, like to let her brain processed what I just asked.

‘’If you don’t want, it’s fine. I’ll-‘’

‘’No-no! I would love to, thanks! My shift ends in about fifteen minutes, so would you like to take something while you wait?’’

I nodded and told her what I wanted, and then she left.

I finally let myself breath.

Hailie’s POV

Stupid Hailie, stupid Hailie, stupid Hailie, stupid Hailie…

When a guy asked you something, the least you can do it’s to answer. Not stare at him like a fool! Well… I’m… surprised he proposed to walk together.

It’s not a big deal and it doesn’t mean anything, but I never went out with a guy. Never. Well, with Niall, but it’s not the same thing: he’s my best friend!

Is it normal that someone you barely know can easily create goose bumps all over you skin, crept a smile on your lips or just steal all your words from your mouth? We are acquaintance. How could Harry make butterflies in my stomach? I can’t fall for him that doubtless.

Am I?

No, I don’t know him well enough to think about that. I saw how love can destroyed everything when you’re not sure of your feelings towards the person. Harry is really hot –I can’t be against that fact- and maybe that’s why I’m… ‘destabilized’.

‘’Hot chocolate with whipped cream!’’

I’ll found out at the party.

‘’Hot chocolate, reeeady!’’

I wonder who are the two guys Perrie invited.

‘’Yo, Hailie! It’s ready!’’

I jumped, realising I completely zoned out. I took the hot beverage and pushed the door that separated the kitchen and the client area and stopped.

Harry was gazing on his phone. And then, it hit me: I realized I really wanted to be his friend. He seemed like a good guy, not one of those who'd hurt me. When I was young, my mom taught me something really important. ''You will see; when you'll have to face the world, you'll be ready, because all the people around you will only be good for you.'' I remembered it clearly when she told me that. We were in my elementary school park. There was a tone of children. ''All different, but all searching for the same: friends.'' I analysed the playground and I pointed to a little boy. I looked to my mom to confirm my choice. ''He will give you goods, Hailie. Now go on and play with him.''

This is how I met Niall.

A lump formed in my throat, threatening a flood of tears. I managed to push the lump down. I’m getting good at it; it’s been five years I've been practicing.

Even if she just flew away, leaving no marks or letter or whatever, I missed my mom. Even if she wasn’t the best mom and ignoring me most of the time, she was my first best friend. Even when I just kept talking about meaningless things to her and she asked me to shut up, I missed my confident. Even though a peck on my forehead just before sleep time was barely the only affection she was giving, I missed her motherly love. And those rare moments where she taught me the way life played, I missed her advices.

I simply missed my mother.

''Hailie, you're blocking the way!''

I pulled myself together. Hailie, it’s not the moment for having thoughts for your mother. It’s time to work. And forget.

Notes

Yes, I'm back from school! And what is the first thing I do?
Eating, sorry guys xD
BUT AFTER THAT?!
Drumroll please!

POSTING!!!
Yes, today, I will post all my chapter! WITH CHAPTER 26! :D YEEEEAAAAAH
Alright, I'm sorry, I'm a bit excited 'cause I'm drinking a coffee. Yeah. Love coffee, this is my drug.
So, question time!
-Why did the author decided to create Emma?Lol no seriously, why Emma is still on Harry? What does she want from him? (SEX) No,no,no, please.
-Why Anne is making things awkward between Hailie and Harry?
- Could Harry possibly be feeling something stronger than friendship towards Hailie? (NUUUUH, YOU SERIOUS!?)
Okay. Shut up to myself.
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