I couldn't believe that he had set this up! I looked at the dress. It was super cute but it was fitted and short, of course Harry picked it. I had plenty of time to get ready so I finished my homework before I started getting ready. I was working on my eye shadow when I heard my phone ringing. I didn't recognize the number.
Me: Hello?
Voice: Hi Shay! This is Liam. Niall gave me your number.
Me: Oh hey Liam! What's up?
Liam: Well the boys and I are going bowling and I was wondering if you would like to join us.
I remembered Harry saying not to tell the boys just in time.
Me: Oh that sounds like fun, but I'm afraid I will have to pass. I've got a lot of studying to do before my test, or I would love to go!
Liam: It's ok. I understand. It stinks that you have to do that in the summer.
Me: Tell me about it. It's alright, though, or else I wouldn't be here with all of you.
He gave a light laugh.
Liam: That's true. I'm so glad you are here.
He paused for a moment, as if he was lost in thought, before continuing.
Liam: Well anyways we are getting ready to leave so good luck with your studying and I shall see you tomorrow.
Me: Ok bye Liam!
I hung up. He was so sweet! I felt bad lying to him, but Harry didn't want them to know so I guess I kind of had to. I finished my makeup and moved on to my hair. I curled it and started putting bobby-pins in it so that it would all fall to one side. I was almost ready. I glanced at the clock. 7:57 Perfect timing. I put on my ruby red lipstick, put on my shoes, and grabbed my purse just as the doorbell rang. I was still the only one in the house because Mr. and Mrs. Horan had gone out to dinner and I told her that I was going out to eat with friends. I opened the door to find Harry all dressed up as well. His eyes got wide.
Harry: You look gorgeous!
I smiled.
Me: Thank you. You look quite handsome yourself.
He shrugged.
Harry: I try.
I laughed.
Me: Seriously, though, thank you for the dress and shoes. They are beautiful.
His eyes met mine.
Harry: Just like you.
I looked down and shifted nervously. I cleared my throat to look back at him.
Me: So shall we go?
Harry: We shall.
We got in his car and he pulled out of the driveway.
Me: So where are we going?
Harry: It's a surprise.
We talked about random things the whole way there and then he pulled into this very fancy looking restaurant. It looked really expensive too, but I guess this is where the rich and famous eat. We walked in and Harry talked to a man who led us to a quaint little table for two.
Me: Harry you really shouldn't have. This is a lot of money for one night.
Harry: And worth every penny.
I felt myself blush. I didn't know what to get so he ordered for both of us. We ate and talked and laughed for quite some time. I said something about the food, but when I looked up, Harry seemed to be in a trance.
Me: Harry?
He breathed the words, almost like a whisper.
Harry: You are so beautiful.
Me: Oh hush. I am not.
I smiled and looked down at my plate.
Harry: That's sad.
Me: What is?
Harry: You don't even see it.
I tucked a stray hair behind my ear.
Me: We should probably go.
Harry: Yeah but I want to show you something first.
He grabbed the waiter, paid in cash, and took me by the hand past a curtain onto a large, open balcony overlooking the ocean. The view was breathtaking.
Me: Wow. Amazing!
Harry didn't say a word but just looked into my eyes and took my hands. I searched his eyes, slowly losing control. He pulled me closer by my hands and put them around his neck before wrapping his arms around my waist. Soon only centimeters separated our faces and I could feel his breath. My eyes slid shut as his lips pressed against mine. It didn't take me long to start kissing him back. His arms pulled my body up against his and my fingers got tangled in his hair. We must have been out there for several minutes. We finally broke apart, breathing heavily into each other's faces. I looked at him and laughed, my arms still around his neck.
Harry: What?
I pulled one of my hands back and touched his lips.
Me: My lipstick is all over your face.
He laughed with me and I grabbed a napkin to take it off with.
Me: There you go.
Harry: Thank you
He leaned in to kiss me again, but I broke it off fairly quickly. I smiled and wiped his face again before grabbing his hand.
Me: Come on. I need to get back.
Harry: Do you have to? I know! You could stay at my place!
Me: No! Just because we made out doesn't mean I will sleep with you.
Harry: I didn't mean that.
I smiled and pulled him back towards the rest of the restaurant.
Me: Sure you didn't.
We drove back and he took me back to Niall's. The guys were still out but his parents were home. Harry tried to kiss me goodnight at his car, but I leaned back.
Me: Not if you don't want them to know.
He sighed.
Harry: You're right. I had a great time tonight.
Me: Me too. See you tomorrow.
I smiled and waved as I slipped in the door and hurried up to the guest room. I fell onto the bed and kicked my shoes off. I kept thinking about the kiss, and ended up falling asleep...still in my dress, dreaming about Harry.