I woke up and looked around me. I sat up and rubbed my eyes, trying to adjust to the light pouring in the window. I felt the couch beneath me and then I remembered that I was in Liam's living room. I looked around and saw his bedroom door open. He must have gone to his own bed. Thinking about last night I remembered falling asleep to the boys playing video games...and I was lying on Liam. That must have been awkward for him. I got up and poked my head in the open door. He was still asleep. Seeing his peaceful expression made me smile. He was only in his boxers and I must say that he looked quite attractive without a shirt covering up his muscles. I pulled myself out of his room and went into his kitchen. Breakfast would be nice. I found all sorts of things and decided to make pancakes. I texted the other boys and got to work. Once the first few were ready I pulled them off and onto a plate. I heard a voice behind me, deeper than usual since he just woke up.
Liam: Shay?
I turned around to see him rubbing his eye, dressed only in shorts. Wow.
Me: Morning sleepyhead. Do you want breakfast?
He nodded, walking up to me.
Liam: Sounds great!
He grabbed his plate and brushed against me as he went to sit down. I felt a small butterfly flutter its wings inside my stomach. I after more were done I pulled them onto a plate and started some more for the rest of the guys. While I waited for them I leaned across the counter, facing Liam, but standing up. We chatted a bit before the rest of the guys busted in through his door.
Louis: Yummy pancakes!
He jumped on the stool next to Liam and held out his arms. The other guys crowded around. Harry seemed like he was in a better mood. Zayn came up and put his arm around my shoulder.
Zayn: Did you do this all just for us?
Me: Yes I just love you guys
I poked his stomach and he laughed, pulling back. Harry smiled and came to give me a quick hug.
Harry: Good morning.
Me: Hello
Then Niall came and hugged me. Louis interrupted.
Louis: I. Want. Pancakes!
I laughed and separated from Niall.
Me: Fine. Here you go.
I handed him the plate and he was like a vacuum. Liam was still half-asleep and just observed, smiling at the goofy boys.
I pulled some more off the griddle and served all the guys before pulling some off for myself and turning it off. We sat around and talked about what we wanted to do. I sat between Liam and Harry. I was finally getting used to the idea of being friends with Harry. After a while, we were all nearly finished.
Niall: So what do you think we should do today?
Louis: I'm feeling a mean game of scrabble.
Zayn: Seriously.
Liam: How about bowling?
Me: That sounds like fun!
We made arrangements and soon we were off in the van. We pulled in and the guys hurried into the building with their hoods up to avoid fans. I thought it was ridiculous. If I saw five guys in hoodies with them pulled around their faces, I feel like I would know that it was them, but apparently it worked because nobody said anything to them. We walked in and Liam talked to the man at the counter before we were given shoes and 2 lanes. I was in a lane with Liam and Harry and the other 3 were beside us.
Harry: Gentlemen choose your weapons!
He commented while examining different ball weights.
Me: Hey!
He smiled at me sheepishly.
Harry: And lady.
I picked up the lightest one and set it in the queue. Niall and Zayn came over laughing.
Niall: Are you sure you don't want a heavier one? I don't think that one can knock anything over.
I rolled my eyes.
Me: This works just fine for me, thank you. Besides, I don't have big muscles like you boys.
I smiled as I squeezed Zayn's bicep. They laughed again and soon we were ready to start. It was so much fun! Liam and Niall were average. Louis was terrible, but just kept goofing off as he threw balls down the lane. Zayn and Harry were the best. I kept up with them for a short while and then I started doing poorly, but it was still loads of fun!
Zayn: Woo! Look at that Harry!
Harry pouted. I sat down next to him and placed a hand on his shoulder.
Me: Oh come on Hazza! You can't win everything.
He let a smile escape.
Louis: Since I've put all of you in your places, how about we go and get some ice cream?
Everybody agreed and we left for an ice cream parlor. We walked in and everybody started talking about what they wanted.
Me: I'm not really hungry. Anybody want to split?
Louis: You can't have any of mine unless you give me a smooch.
Me: Anybody else?
He acted hurt and the others just laughed.
Harry: You can have some of mine.
Harry and I always got the same thing so it was perfect, but going to be slightly awkward splitting with my ex. They all ordered and soon we were at a table, eating and laughing. Louis and Niall kept telling jokes. It was always fun with the guys. I turned to ask Harry for the ice cream, but apparently he had the same idea. His hand went forward as I turned and the ice cream collided with my shirt. At first we all looked shocked, and then we burst out laughing.
Me: That would be my luck.
Harry: I'm so sorry, Shay.
Me: It's fine. It's half my fault too. I'm just going to go clean up.
I stood up to go to the bathroom and he stood as well.
Harry: I'll help you.
I walked and he followed, the hallway to the bathroom was tight, but then there was a one-room restroom. After knocking, we went in. Harry got paper towels while I wet them and started wiping off the ice cream. In another odd and awkward chain of events, he reached to get paper towels and I held up one that had ice cream all over it at the wrong time. I got it all over my face. I laughed so hard and heard him laughing with me.
Me: It just doesn't want to leave me!
He quickly grabbed some more paper towels and started wiping my face. I held still and closed my eyes for a while, but when I opened them I just saw his crystalline eyes focused on my face and only inches away. My knees went weak and I saw his eyes lock on mine. I was in a trance. Before I knew what was happening he closed the space between us and kissed me. I felt the rush that I had missed and tasted the ice cream on his lips. I lost control, but just as soon as he had kissed me, he pulled away.
Harry: I-I'm sorry. I couldn't help it.
I bit my lip and looked at the floor. My head was screaming at me, telling me to leave and go back to the others but my heart longed for his embrace yet again.
Me: You just don't know how hard this is.
He looked confused.
Harry: What do you mean?
Me: Breaking up didn't mean I didn't have feelings for you anymore. It just meant that we couldn't be together. I miss those so much, but I know it can't happen.
Harry: Give me another chance?
I shook my head.
Me: I just can't. I know how you are with girls and I know that I will never be the only one in your life.
I wiped my face and threw the towel in the trash before returning to the guys.