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··· HARRY'S POV···

A bang startled me awake, I rub my eyes as they sting from the little light coming in. At least it stopped raining. Kendall is standing by the door wearing one of my shirts, she thought it would be a great idea to wear it and post a picture on histogram. Fucking hell.

"Harry, where's the restroom?" She has a hand on her hip. She's caring a small flower print bag on her other hand.

"It's right next to the guest room Kendall" I say annoyed. I lay my head back on my pillow and whine.

"Alright Mr Grumpy" she says, I hear the door close.

I turn on my side and stare at the window. The past week has been an absolute nightmare; I lost count of how many flashing cameras we had in front of our faces in LA. I don't know how Kendall can actually like it, it was sad when she said it made her feel "important". Nevertheless I have to admit she isn't as shallow as I thought, she likes to help charities and is always nice to her fans. I don't like all the attention we're receiving as much as she does, her family gets views, she gets hate, I get rated as a man whore, and we get followed around by rude crazy men with cameras. The worst thing of all: I have to keep Piper waiting. Since our last conversation she doesn't answer my calls, there's a fear in me telling me that she won't wait anymore but I try to push it away. I wished she knew how much I care about her, I need her with me, I need her now.

I wasn't expecting Kendall to be here for Christmas, it never even phased me that it might happen, I thought I would just be spending some time with my family and not pretend to be dating Kendall. I protested to Fabian that it wasn't a good idea to have her come meet my family but he insisted and said that if I didn't they'd bring up the contract again. That stupid thing only ruins my life, when I was dating Taylor I just thought signing it would get management out of our sight, but I had no idea it was for a year. They can control who I date until February, just 'till then and this fucking nightmare is over and I can be with Piper.

I know Gemma is on to me, she reads the things the fans say and all their theories about Kendall and I being a publicity stunt. She specially likes to bring up things about Hiper Starris, like last night during dinner

*

"So Harry" Gemma starts as she takes a bite from the ham, I narrow my eyes at her, I know what she's up to, "I was on Twitter this morning"

"Gemma" mum warns, Robin and Charles chuckle.

"What? I just though I would mention an edit a fan made of Harry staring lovingly into Piper's eyes, I thought it was cute"

"Gemma!" mum said

"Don't be fucking rude Gem"

"Harry, language" scolds Robin

"Ohh you said a bad word" little Toby says beside me, I smile at him as I bring my finger up my lips.

I turn to Kendall, "I'm sorry about my sister" I eye Gemma who's smirking, "babe"

"It's okay" she smiles and turns to Gemma, "I love what you did to your hair"

"Thanks" Gemma says bluntly, "Piper thought it would be a nice color" I want to laugh but then I remember mum and Robin, and I scold her.

"Have to meet this Piper girl, she sounds interesting" Kendall says with an edge, what's up with her?

"She's lovely" says mum, "How are your parents Kendall? hopefully we can meet them soon."

"They're great" that's a lie, they're getting a divorce, she doesn't need to pretend to be someone else while we do this. This dinner is so awkward, but I'm afraid to get up and leave because I'm sure Gemma will follow and question me. She kept asking why Kendall was staying in a different room when I'm 19 and not a virgin, that was embarrassing.

"Man, they just don't stop with Hiper" Gemma raises her brow at me and I scowl at her.

"What?" Kendall asks.

"Hiper, it's-"

"Alright! Merry Christmas everyone, Kendall and I are going upstairs"

*

I am actually afraid to have Kendall leave today because that means I'll be alone to Gemma and her questions. I know that if she thinks we're fake she won't mention it to mum, I'd hate myself if she knew about it.

I get up and brush my teeth, once I'm back in my room I put on a shirt and jeans. I push my hair out of my face by wrapping my flannel around it and proceed to putting on my boots.

"Harry!" Gemma yells from downstairs, I stomp over to the door and step out

"What?" I hear footsteps coming upstairs, I hope she's not coming to bloody question me because I swear- PIPER!

My brunette smiles as she reaches the floor, before I know it my feet take me to her and my arms wrap around her as strong as I can. I find her neck and settle my head there.

"You haven't answered my calls baby" the fear I had has disappeared, it did as soon as her brown intense eyes locked with mine.

"Merry Christmas Harry" she says as I pull away, I take her beautiful face between my hands

"Piper, I'm so sorry" but I know that's not enough.

"It's not entirely your fault that you have to do this" I'm starting to believe you actually fell from the sky.

She surprises me by crashing her lips to mine, it takes me a second but I start kissing her back. It's glorious and nothing else matters. Her hands wrap around my torso, her small hands rubbing my lower back

"Harry- oh" Kendall says from behind. Oh shit, Kendall!

I look at Piper's blank face and find her eyes. She bends down and grabs something, she hands it to me and I take it without looking.

"Merry Christmas Kendall" she says flatly

"Merry Christmas? I'm guessing you're Pi-" Piper starts running downstairs.

"Piper!" I call out to her, I run behind her.

By the time I'm downstairs she's already out the door, I quickly set what I now realize is a present on the couch and head out. She's headed to a grey mini Cooper, did she get a car?

"Piper please stop!" I run and grab her arm, she turns to look at me and my heart almost stops; her eyes are red and her brows furrowed.

"What Harry?" her voice cracks.

"I didn't ask her to come okay, she's leaving today I promise"

"You promise?" She laughs and it makes my stomach hurt.

"Please, Pipes don't be mad" I pull her towards me by the waist, I lay my forehead on hers. I'm afraid she'll pull away but she surprises me by bringing her hands around my neck and laces her fingers through my hair.

I watch her chest go up and down for what seems like hours. I pull her closer until our bodies are against each other's. I want her to speak but I'm afraid she'll say something that will break me.

"I'm trying to understand," she finally whispers, "but I need you to stop keeping things from me Harry"

"I know baby," she whimpers, "please stay" she smiles a big smile but then it fades.

"I don't want to be around her" Shit Kendall, I look around and check for cameras

"We have to go inside before anyone sees us" I grab her hand and pull her inside. I walk past the living room, into the kitchen and open the sliding door to the backyard. We walk over to the trampoline and I help her up, we sit crossed legged facing each other.

"Can you tell me something?" She takes my hands in hers, I've just realized it's cold out here and I'm only wearing a shirt, it barely bothers me but she eyes my arms.

"I'm fine," I smile, "I'll answer anything you want baby" she smiles and looks down at our hands.

"Why? Why are you doing it?"

"When I started dating Taylor, our managements though it would be great to have us do things for the paps since both our new albums had come out" she furrows her brows, I love how defensive she gets when it comes to me, "they kept pestering and pestering us until we agreed to sign a contract that said we'd do what they asked for publicity"

"What does that have to do with Kendall and you?" There is no Kendall and I.

"I didn't realize the contract also said that they had control over who I dated for a year, it's one of those things you miss because you just want to get it over with" Taylor and I just signed it so they'd let us be alone.

"When does the contract end?" She stands and settles herself in my lap, I wrap my arms around her.

"February" she plays with the hem of my shirt, her nose comes up and graces over my jaw, it's cold but a lovely gesture nonetheless. She's just wearing a jumper so I hug her tighter to my chest.

"Please don't sign anything else they give you"

"I won't" I laugh and kiss her forehead, "There's something else Pipes"

"What is it?" She looks up at me, concerned visible in her face

"Mum and Robin don't know that it's a publicity stunt, neither does Gemma but she suspects"

"Harry, why don't you tell them?" she says soothingly

"No Piper" I bury my face in her neck, I hadn't noticed that cinnamon smell I love, "they'll hate me if they find out, neither does Charles and Toby by the way"

"Robin's son and grandson right?" her hands tangle into my hair again.

"Yeah"

"Maybe we should go inside before Gemma sees us" she pulls my hair so I come out of my soothing place.

"Okay" I whine.

··· PIPER'S POV ···

I stand up and try to balance myself on the trampoline, I help Harry up but he stumbles on top of me and we bounce as we land on the trampoline. He chuckles and I laugh, I've missed his laugh and I can't help but smile at his prominent dimples

"I'm sorry" he laughs,

I wrap my arms around his neck. He pulls me by my waist and rolls over, me on top of him. I press my lips against his. His tongue brushes over my lower lip and I grant him entrance faster than my heart beat, our tongues brush and clash against each other. My fingers go up to his hair and start tugging at his flannel. Next thing I know I my hips are grinding against him, I'm afraid he'll push me away but instead he gives me a groan from the back of his throat that makes me whimper. His hands go down to my hips, sadly stopping my movements.

"You're" he says into the kiss, "going to" I bite his lower lip, "kill me" I smile up at him, I kiss his nose and trail kisses down his cheek, against his dimple, his jaw and down his neck. I reach his collar bone and start nibbling, his hands run up my back, "We need to go inside babe"

"Fine" now I'm the one to whine.

Harry closes the sliding door behind us. I hear footsteps, seconds later Anne and Toby show up at the kitchen with a helicopter and controller in hand.

"Piper!" Anne walks over and pulls me into a hug, "Merry Christmas, how's your family?"

"Merry Christmas Anne and they're fine, thank you"

"Hey ba- Piper," Harry caught himself before Anne noticed, I stifle a laugh, "this is Toby" he points to the little boy behind his mum.

"Hi Toby!" I lean down and stretch out my hand, he takes it and smiles a little dimpled smile, although Harry and him aren't related the smile is quite similar.

"Hi, I have a helicopter, do you want to fly it outside with Grannie?"

"He calls me Grannie" Anne beams

"I'd love to cutie" he blushes and eyes Harry

"Your friend is nice" he smiles and walks past us and out the door

"Can you bring out some refreshments and snacks love, thank you" Anne tells Harry as she follows Toby out.

I help Harry grab some chrisps and cookies from the cabinets. He opens the fridge as Gemma comes in

"Hey Gem, can you help taking some pops while I take the lemonade?"

"Sure" she grabs some cans, she smiles at me and winks then walks out.Weird, but she's adorable.

Harry walks past me and grabs some foam cups, we walk over to the door and he holds it open for me. Before stepping out I kiss his cheek and he smiles. We place the food and drinks on an outdoors table. Toby is flying his toy and keeps calling Anne to see how high it goes.

"Something's going to happen to that helicopter, just wait" Harry grins. I smile at his comment.

He gestures for me to join him at the table. I sit between him and Gemma, seconds later Robin joins us along with who I believe to be Charles. Harry introduces me and I smile and shake hands. Toby stops playing and walks over for some cookies while his dad starts flying the helicopter. I begin to wonder where Kendall is, and right on cue the sliding door opens and Kendall walks out. She doesn't look at anybody but my Harry and walks towards him

"Hey babe, can you take me to London now so I can catch my flight" she leans down and kisses him, she fucking kissed him in the mouth! I try not to jump out of my seat, I look down at my hands awkwardly. I try to fight back this ache because I know that he doesn't like her, but the jealousy is still there. Is he kissing her back?I look back up and notice that Harry is rigid, he pulls her away and I smile lightly.

"Erm, sure" he eyes me and stands up, I notice Kendall is smirking at me, what the fuck?" I'll be back tonight" he tells Anne who looks sad or upset.

"Can't you stay another day Kendall? Or have him drive you later" Anne says as she grabs her son's arm, it's sweet yet sad because I know she enjoys as much as she can of Harry, even just being in the same city as him.

"Or get a cab" Gemma says, Anne gives her a warning look

"No, I'm sorry Anne, my mom just won't stop crying" she says, I don't know if she's telling the truth or not.

"I understand Kendall," Anne stands up and hugs her, "have a nice flight honey, and it was nice to meet you" she hugs Harry, "Hurry back love"

"Yes mum," he looks over at me and smiles lightly. They walk back inside with Anne and Robin trailing behind.

"What a bitch," Gemma says beside me and I almost choke on my coke, "did you see the smirk she gave you?" She tells me

"Erm, yeah" I say shyly

"I know Harry likes you, I can tell. I know my little brother more than I know myself" she smiles, I reciprocate the gesture, "But I have no idea what he's doing with her" she takes a sip of her lemonade.

My phone vibrates in my pocket and I take it out. It's a text from Harry

Ponyboy: * Stay.*

I can't help but smile at the thought of him worrying about me leaving.

* Of course baby. *

Notes

C'com guys, don't be ghosts :( I had extra time today so I decided to update here.