Keeping Hope

Emma made plans to sleep over at Jen's after homecoming, planning on having a girl's day with her and Eleanor the next day.
"Let me do your makeup" Jen tried pushing Emma's hands away so she could get some blush on her cheekbones.
"Why- what is the point? It's dark outside anyway- no one can see it" Emma exclaimed giggling.
"A girl puts her face on, for herself, not anyone else- you do it for yourself- now move your hands away"
Emma did as she was told, giving in, but secretly liking the fact she was up in her room with a friend playing makeup before going out, never really doing such a thing before today.
The light in Harry's room goes on and catches Jennifer's eye.
"Is that Harry's room?" Jen pulled away, pacing over to the window.
"I don't know.. never paid attention really" Emma shrugged. She got up and walked over to stand by Jen peering out at the room across of hers.
"It is Harry's room" Jen smiled, as they watched a tall figure with curly hair pull off its shirt tossing it onto the bed. Before Harry pulled on a fresh one he glanced out the window, stopping at the sight of the girls watching him. Jen waved at him as he took a step closer, saluting them with a wink and closing the blinds.


Emma's POV

"I can't believe he caught us" I said as Jen parked outside her house. We were walking to homecoming since Jen lives close by.
"Come on, it wasn't such a big deal- I think" She laughed
"Not a big deal- he's my neighbor and he closed the curtains" I swat her arm playfully.
"I said I think, not that I was sure" She got out of the car.
I roll up my sleeves thinking it was a bad Idea to listen to Jen and wear a short jean skirt and long sleeve shirt. I was hot for one, and uncomfortable in such a short skirt. I tuck my hair behind my ears as we walked up to Niall, Louis and Eleanor who were waiting for us at the entrance.
"Gosh Em- you look amazing!" Eleanor exclaimed holding my arms away so she could have a better look.
"Did your dad see the way you left the house?" Niall asked hugging me briefly.
"Shut up Ni, she looks great" Louis punches his shoulder.
"So are we going to have fun or just stand here?" Jen asked tugging on my arm and pulling us through the gates and into the carnival.
"I want to go on the Ferris wheel" Eleanor let us know giving Louis a cutting look, threatening him to say otherwise.
"I would love to see this" Niall chuckled tapping Louis's hair as Jennifer and Eleanor laughed.
"Are you afraid of heights?" I ask him. Louis glances over and it's enough for me to know he will not be going on that ride with us.
"So Jen, I saw Dylan he asked if you were here" El smirked
"That's nice" Jen waved the comment away.
"You know what- I like Dylan, he is really nice" I speak up. I really did like him, he seemed to be a much better person then Tyler was anyway.
"Well here is your chance to tell him love" Louis points over to a group of people. I look at the direction his finger went, spotting Dylan, Nick and Harry. Just as I was about to tell my friends that I might really go say hi, this girl with short blond hair walks over and gives Harry a big kiss on the lips.
"Wow, I see that flame is up and burning again" Jen giggles.
"Who's that?" I ask trying to sound as if I don’t care. But deep down I felt it. This little stab that made my heart flutter very slightly in a jealous manner. I didn't let my mind go to that place called Emma and Harry, knowing it was a bad idea, that it will never work, and he probably doesn't even see me as a girl kind of girl. But then earlier today he asked me to go with him to Homecoming, which made me allow myself wonder into the 'Emma and Harry' place just for a short moment pondering what it might be like.
"That my dear is Linda, Harry's old girlfriend before he was sent to juvie" Louis smiled.
As we pass them I glance over my shoulder sneaking a last look at Harry. Bad Idea. I was spotted.
"Hi Emma, I didn't know that when you said you were going to homecoming with someone you meant your cousin" He winked at me.
"Well Styles, you're full of class today" I reply sarcastically and continue on walking.
"Hi Emma- Jennifer" Dylan yelled out after us.
"What a douche" Niall shakes his head. Right then I see Sam striding our way waving both hands up at us. I wave back, hoping Harry is watching. Sam reaches us and gives me a hug, his hands lingering on my waist. Then I turn to stand by his side as he greeted my friends. That gave me the opportunity to glance swiftly at Harry. He did see that, turning away and putting an arm around that Linda girl. I smile to myself though I know it was no victory.
Harry's POV

I was really cross with Linda for just popping up and kissing me like that. We were long over and she knew it. But then Emma was there and I remembered her telling me she had a date for the carnival. So yeah I might be using Linda just a little, but then she fucking owes me after dumping me the way she did, with a letter a week after I was thrown in juvie.
We waited in line for one of the rides.Dylan and Nick were busy talking about the football team and how I should take back my position and become team captain instead of Zayn Malik.
"I think that would be a wonderful idea" Linda smiled running her hands up and down my arm she was clinging to.
"Wouldn't you love that" I say rolling my eyes
"Sure would, and then we could go back to be the power couple" She beams. I look down at her. She had a short pixie cut, brown eyes and dimples, her front teeth were straight and she was by definition hot- but she was no Emma. I shake of her hand and take a step away from her.
"Your dream come true" I scoff her.
"Our dream babe" She tries to grab my hand again but I pull away.
"No- I'm sorry Linda, but this is not going to happen" I shake my head at her.
Dylan and Nick stop their conversation to watch us.
"What are you talking about Harry? It's me… we were great together" Linda gasps at me.
"Yeah.. we were.. a few years ago.. But I'm not going back to that, I'm a different person now" I sigh
"What do you mean a different person? You're back on the team, you're hanging with Dylan, it's just like before" She was having a hard time excepting my turn down.
"I never stopped hanging with Dylan Linda! He was always my best friend- always by my side! Even when I was sent away- he came to visit, he sent books, he came looking for me when I got out.. where were you? Oh that's right.. you sent me a letter a week in… breaking up with me" I scold
"It wasn't like that Harry! I didn't know what else to do, people were talking, and my mum she was just.. things are different now, I am on your side" she pleads
"Damn right things are different.. I'm sure you're sorry Linn but, I can't.. I won't.. I moved on and so should you" I watch the shock and hurt wash over her. I watch as she turns and walks away, not even stopping to glance back at us.
I exhale and bring my hands up to my face.
"Well you handed that quite nicely" Dylan bumped his fist to my shoulder.
"Yeah well, let's get on this ride and forget what just happened" I say.
When we're done, we walk over to the food stands feeling slightly hungry. When we get in line I hear shouting. We turn to see where it is coming from.
"Is that Jen and Emma?" Dylan asks pointing
"It is- it seems like Jen just bitch slapped Tyler" Nick replied.


Emma's POV

After a few rides I really needed to use the bathroom, so Jen volunteered to go find them with me. We walked to where the food stands were since Jen said its right next to it.
"So Sam…" She started, a smile painted wide on her face.
"No.. Not really" I sigh tucking once again my hair behind of my ears, annoyed with myself for not bringing a rubber band with me.
"Why not, then we can go on double dates and stuff, it could be ace" She went on
I was trying hard to not pull a face at that suggestion. I would rather face a pool then spend my time with Tyler.
"That's nice, but I don't like Sam that way.. I mean he is really sweet and he is good looking and all but he isn't my type" I shrug.
"Then what is your type?" Jen asked
"I'm not sure, I don't really have one, as long as the guy is nice and respects me"
"Then why not like Sam? He's nice and respects you" Jen smirked.
She had me. I didn't have an answer to that, but how could I explain to her that the problem was- well it was two things.. One is that Sam is Tyler's brother, and sure, he is nothing like him, but it did scare me, and two was that I think I liked Harry.
After using the bathroom we start our way back to our friends when Jennifer stops in her place.
"You must be kidding me" She says. I scan the crowd trying to find the source she is referring to.
I don't search for too long, since Jen recollects herself and marches over straight to this couple who were getting off on the side.
"What the hell Tyler?!" She says holding his arm.
"Jen! Hi baby, it's not what you think! I promise I can explain" He takes hold of her arms. Jen pushes him away, her face red with anger and humiliation.
"Who is this?" The girl he was kissing asked
"Get the fuck out of here" Jen spits at her. The girl holds her hands up, and walks away mumbling to herself 'crazy bitch'.
"I can explain" Tyler repeats himself.
"Please do sugar, since When I asked you if you'll be joining me you said you are staying at school since you have loads of homework" Her voice was shaking and her eyes were turning moist.
"I did- but then I decided to come down and surprise you" he smiled wide.
"Sure was a surprise, finding your lips locked on this girl.
"It was a mistake babe I promise" Tyler tried to reach out and touch her.
"Stay the fuck away from me" Jen reached out and smacked him across the face.

Harry's POV

"You bitch! I said I was sorry" Tyler took one step towards Jennifer. I run up and stand myself between them.
"I think its better you go shit head" I sneer at him. Tyler narrows his eyes at me.
Jen walks off, Dylan had an arm around her shoulders as she started crying.
"Was it worth it?" It took me a moment to register Emma still standing by my side peering up at Tyler. By the look on his face it seems as if he was surprised too.
"Worth what?" He asked confused.
"Was her heart wroth breaking?" She asked quietly, then turned to catch up with Jennifer and Dylan. I was positive now that it was just him and me, he would strike out at me or something, but instead he just turns and walks away.
"I can't believe it! How stupid am I?" I hear Jen saying. She wipes at her tears seeming angry at herself.
"Jen, I'm sorry, do you want to leave? We can go somewhere else or back to your house" Emma leans down beside Jennifer to comfort her.
"I should have known better, he's a twat! Everyone kept telling me that and I was too stubborn to listen- it was right there in front of me! I mean look how he treated your sister" She pointed at me "I'm sorry- gosh he turned me into such a bitch" She buries her face in her hands again and lets out a sob.
"Come let me drive you home" Dylan speaks up.
"Yeah, why don't you let Dylan take you home, I'll just go say goodbye to Ni, and let him know I'm going and I'll meet you there" Emma tells her.
"No- I don't want to go back home- that will be the first place Tyler will go to so he can grovel at my feet again" Jen whispered
"Why don't you come hang out in my place for a while then? My parents our out of town" Dylan suggested.
"Sounds like a plan to me, what do you say Jen?" Emma asked. I watch as Jennifer nods.
"All right, where do you live Dylan?" Emma stands and asks.
"I live right next to Louis- the house on the right" He replies.
"All right, I'll see you in a bit" She waves and turns to find her cousin.
"You coming with us?" Dylan asked me as he helped Jennifer up to her feet.
"Yeah, I think I'll go get Emma first, drive her since I have this feeling she doesn't know her way, meet you there, and Jen, you'll be fine" I lean down to kiss her cheek. I felt bad for her. I've seen Tyler break Hope's heart over and over again, so I knew what she was going through.


Emma made her way to find Niall, Eleanor and Louis. She was heartbroken for Jen. What a way to break up with a boyfriend. She was happy to see the back of Tyler's head, knowing what he did to Hope Harry's sister, and not wanting her friend dating such a boy, but she never wanted her to get hurt either.
Emma took a turn and found herself in a middle of a fight. Nick was laying on the floor beat up, five guys standing around him yelling and laughing, while kicking at him and spilling their drinks on his head.
"Hey! Stop it!" She ran to the middle pushing one of them aside as she did. Emma kneeled beside Nick helping him up to his feet.
"What the hell is wrong with you?" She shouted at the group
"Look guys, the chief's daughter came out to play" A tall guy chuckled, a mean smile on his face. The five guys were closing in on them cracking knuckles and smiling at each other as if they just landed the lottery. Emma stood up as straight as she could, supporting Nick while promising herself she will put up a fight, not letting any boy hit her ever again.

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