ALANAS POV

As soon as I walked out of the room I heard faint voices. I think they were coming from the kitchen. I turned the corner to see who was all here. Niall and Louis were leaning against the island discussing sports. Grant and Liam were at the table. And Harry...he was leaning against the window just looking out with his hands folded across his chest.

"Morning." I smiled at them. All their heads spun to me. I got a mix of 'morning' , 'hey!' and 'good mornings' from them. Zayn cleared his throat and put his hand on my shoulder.

"Are you sure you alright love?" concern all over his face. I really do appreciate Zayn. He's been so good to me. So considerate. I gave him a smile.

"Yes." Still, the boys stayed put and didn't make any efforts towards me. "Ok if I don't get a hug from one of you in the next 2 seconds I'll start swinging." I playfully scolded them. Just like that Grant reached me first. My brother bear held me in the tightest hug. "Bro...can't...breathe!" I squeaked. He let out a laugh and let go.

"Sorry Lanz. Just missed you that's all." he smiled at me warmly. Grant and I have always been close. We've been each others best friend since I can remember. We didn't have the usual sibling relationship, no constant fights and thinking the other was annoying. Always supported each other. Of course we argued, but always made up within the hour. Everyone told our parents how lucky they were to not have to deal with sibling rivalry.

Surprisingly Louis was next. Although he and I haven't exactly held a full conversation he still managed to have some type of effect on me. He looks so sweet, then the second he opens his mouth he's a demanding, playful little shit. I mean that in the best way of course. He's just so full of sass.

"Hello love! how were the pillows? Perfect right? I tested them all out myself." He said so proudly. I couldn't help but roll my eyes and giggle.

"Yes Lou, thank you. They were perfect. My head thanks you." I grin at him. Niall pushes his way past Liam and picks me up.

"Good morning!!" I swear he and Grant aren't to far off with the strength of hugs.

"Morning Ni!" I'm sure only Niall heard me due to my lack of oxygen. Zayn tensed up and I feel his hand on my back.

"Niall ease up will ya!" he scolded. Niall paid him no mind and let me down. "Mate what you fail to realize is that Alana here, she has Irish blood in her." I really don't. "Look at her, perfectly fine!" he had a satisfied look on his face. I just shook my head swatted his arm while he and Zayn bantered back and forth.

Liam made his way to me. My brother from another mother. I giggled at myself and opened my arms for another brother bear hug. He was gentle, like he thought I was glass.

"Liam, I'm not going to break ya know." Teasing him.

"Better safe then sorry love. How are you feeling?" such the serious one.

"Not bad, a little sore but that's it." I shrugged.

"Well you should take it easy today alright? nothing strenuous, if you need anything just ask us ok?". Definitely the most mature of the group.

"Thank you Liam, maybe you should get some rest too. You look exhausted." My face fell a little bit. All of them looked tired, and I'm the reason.

"Dealing with these bunch of knuckleheads will do that to you." He chuckled and went over to Grant.

My eyes moved over to Harry. He was leaning against the wall and his eyes were on me. He still looked handsome even with tired eyes and a bruised chin. I walked over to him and his hands dropped.

"So where is my hug Mr. Styles?" I smiled at him hoping to get some type of emotion out of him. He studies my face for a moment then gives me his signature grin.

"Come here." The raspiness in his voice sent goosebumps all over my body. He pulled me into him and that fire that I had been aching for was finally lit again. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him tightly. I haven't felt his touch in what seems like forever. He responds by snaking his arms around my waist and dropping his head in the crook of my neck and let's out a sigh.

"Are you feeling better?" he says against my neck. As much as I want to stay in this embrace, I know it must be a little awkward for everyone else in the room. I let go of his neck and start to lean back but he holds on to my waist.

"Much better. Harry, I wanted-" I began to speak but a voice startled me.

"Lanz! How you feeling babe?" Bridgette's loud voice filled the room. She ran over to me shooing Harry away and pulled me into a hug. I apologetically glanced at Harry and he just nodded and smiled.

"Good, I feel fine Bridge." She let go of our hug and grabbed my hand.

"Ok, you and I have a date so we kinda have to leave like now." I sighed forgetting how much of a morning person she was.

"Uh Bridgette, Alana really shouldn't be doing too much activities today. She needs to relax." Liam came to my rescue.

"Oh we're just going to the spa. What better way to relax than that?" She had him there. Liam looked a little unsure about it but let out a sigh in defeat.

"Yeah that sounds good. I could use a massage anyways." Being one hundred percent truthful.

"Love if that was all you wanted I could have given you one." Louis cheekily said. I rolled my eyes and giggled.

"How about a rain check Lou?" I said walking out of the kitchen. And with that Bridgette pulled me towards the room that I had slept in. She went straight to the suitcase with my close in it. Pulling out a pair of my shorts and a tank top.

"Lanz take a quick shower, I'll have all your stuff ready and then we'll go ok?" She seemed different. Not the usual 'Bridgette' I know.

"Bridge? what's wrong?" I placed my hand on her shoulder. She turned to look at me and her eyes were full of tears. "Bridge talk to me." I begged.

"Lanz I'm sorry. I saw him earlier in the night, I went to go find him to tell him to fuck off and leave you alone." I could see the regret in her eyes. "I tried to keep him away from you I swear. I don't even know how he found you. It was such a big club and I figured if I could keep him on the other side he wouldn't even see you." She was crying and pissed off.

"Bridge, don't worry about it. I'm perfectly fine. I promise. Zayn told me what happened and if anything he got what was coming to him. Apparently Harry and Grant both gave him a pretty decent beating. Well, more Harry than Grant." I let out a laugh. "Don't beat yourself up about it ok? I'm going to shower, get dressed then we can go get pampered." I smiled at my friend that has had my back since we met. I knew if she had her way she would have thrown Dean off a balcony or something. She was wiping her face and smiled.

"Some pampering sounds amazing right now doesn't it? I mean who wouldn't want to touch all of this." She outlined her body. We both laughed and hugged. Oh yeah, she's back.


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After getting dressed we came outside to find the room empty. I walked in the kitchen to see if anyone was there. Nobody. Where did these guys go? Just then we heard laughter outside. Bridgette and I opened the sliding doors to deck and saw the boys playing basketball. Wow. They have a basketball court up here? I glanced back at Bridgette only to find her drooling over Niall. All of them had their shirts off and were playing three on three. Niall, Zayn and Grant against Liam, Louis and Harry. The game looked pretty intense I really didn't want to interrupt them but I knew they'd throw a fit if we left not saying anything.

"Hey! we're heading out ok?" I shouted. Bridgette and I began walking back inside when a mix of 'hey! wait! hold on!' was said. We turned to see all six walking towards us.

"So just to the spa and back correct?" Liam didn't really ask, more like told us.

"We'll probably grab lunch after." Bridgette said.

"Well then we'll join you for lunch love." Louis chirped in. "Just let us know when you two are done and we'll meet you."

"Ok. See you guys later!" I smiled at them. Bridgette and I walked out the front door and was greeted by Will.

"Where to Ms. Slate?" The security guard asked.

"Just to the spa Will. See you later." I waved and went towards the elevators. the doors opened and we stepped in, along with Will. I raised my eyebrow and tilted my head. "Never took you as the 'spa' type Will." I giggled. He smiled and shook his head.

"Boss's orders." he said.

"Ah yes. Of course." Of course the boys would have security escort us. Surely he would only walk us there and back.

By the time we reach the spa it's nine o'clock, so we should finish just in time for lunch. I was completely relaxed during the massage. Turning into putty at the magic fingers of the woman digging into my back. All of the stress that lingered in my body had vanished. The facial was divine, the splitting headache that I had was nothing but a memory. Bridgette was doing most of the talking on the bed next to me but I did my best to tune her out. It went by in a blink of an eye and I would be lying if I said I didn't want to do this all day. We changed and got ready to leave but I wanted to find my masseuse, she deserved a handsome tip for the wonders she did on me. I asked the receptionist for her and she pointed me in the direction of the salon. I was met by a woman yelling.

"You are beyond incompetent! How do you even know how to wipe your own ass if you can't restock the products. I hope you know this will be your last day here so I suggest you get your things and get out!" she must be the manager. I looked at the poor girl that she was shouting at...my masseuse. The poor girl just nodded her head and began to walk away. "Stupid girl!" the manager spat. She didn't deserve that. This lady was rude and completely unprofessional. There were clients in the waiting area and being serviced.

"Excuse me, may I speak to the manager." I calmly asked. The same woman who yelled at the poor girl looked at me and put on a fake smile.

"Hello, my name is Jackie I am the manager. How may I help you?" Her high pitched voice irritated my ears.

"I'm looking for Lydia. She was the one who did my massage. It was phenomenal!" I gushed.

"Excuse me." One of the stylist interrupted us. The manager side eyed her while I have her a smile. "Are you Alana Slate?" the managers eyes widened.

"I am." I held out my hand to shake hers.

"Oh my gosh! My name is Christina it's so nice to meet you!" she squealed.

"Christina, the pleasure is mine." I smiled. Lydia turned the corner to walk out with her things.

"Lydia come here." The manager barked.

"Don't worry I'm leaving Jackie." She said. Her eyes were puffy and red like she had been crying. She turned her attention to me. "Oh Ms. Slate, is something wrong?" she looked nervous.

"No, no, no. Actually you left before I could give you this." I handed her a stack of bills and my business card. "You deserve every single cent." Her mouth dropped.

"You are too kind Ms. Slate. I couldn't possibly..."

"Nonsense." I pulled her into a hug and whispered in her ear "If you need anything, anything at all you call me. If she gives you anymore problems you call me. You deserve this and so much more." I pulled away and faced the manager who looked quite irritated. "Someone would have to be the village idiot to ever let go of a gem like Lydia here. Don't you agree Jackie?" giving her a toothy smile. She plastered on a fake smile.

"Of course." She said through her teeth. Her eyes widened even more when someone walked through the doors.

"Love are you ready for lunch?" I know that voice and smiled instantly. His arm snaked around my waist.

"Harry I thought we were meeting you there?" I playfully asked.

"I wanted to surprise you." He kissed my cheek. By now Jackie's face was white full of shock.

"Yes I'm ready. I was just telling Jackie here how lucky she is to have Lydia. She's absolutely perfect." He looked to Lydia and smiled. "Oh I'm sorry this is Lydia, Christina and Jackie." Harry took out his hand to shake theirs. "And this is..."

"Mr. Styles." Christina giggled. "of course we know who our boss is." This made it even better. Jackie looked like she could shit herself. Priceless.

"Nice to meet you all. Alana we should get going. Everyone is waiting." I nodded.

"Alright, nice meeting you all!" I waved and walked out with Harry. He said that Bridgette and the rest of the guys already made their way to the restaurant. "She was a complete bitch to that poor girl." I ranted as we walked towards the car.

"Should I fire her?" his tone was serious.

"What? no! I mean. Well I just didn't agree with how she treated her for something so minuscule. And then to embarrass her in front of clients?! that's completely unprofessional." Harry nodded in agreement. "I'm sure a warning would suffice."

"Then a warning it is." He put on his sunglasses and we got in the car. By the time we arrived at the restaurant everyone had ordered big family sized portions since they couldn't figure out what to eat. There were two empty chairs between Zayn and Grant and one between Louis and Niall. Naturally I sit by Grant. Lunch was brought out and our conversations bounce from London to cake to dogs to Grant and Jens wedding. Which led to Grant inviting the guys, they all agreed saying they needed a real vacation anyways. I would catch Harry stealing glances at me every now and again and I would return it with a grin. Zayn and I had our own conversations while everyone else spoke to each other.

"Don't forget we have to meet up with Charlie tonight." Louis announced. The guys nodded and I slightly frowned. The doctor had said that I should stay in tonight and rest. It didn't really help that Liam was really enforcing that rule. So I guess it was a night in...alone...in Las Vegas. Great


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By the time we get back to the hotel Bridgette went back to the penthouse to freshen up and see what the girls were planning. Grant went back to his room to take a nap. Food coma. Liam and Louis were adamant about me coming back to their floor since all my things were already there. We ended up talking in the living room area about everything. Each of them were in and out of the area but Liam was the only constant. We had so many things in common, although there was one thing we shared that we tried our hardest not to show people. We both smoke. Yes it sounds silly, at our age why are we hiding it?

Harry had been different ever since we got back. He's extremely short and had been in the room only twice. I really shouldn't be concerned, but I still was. Before we knew it, it was nine o'clock and the boys were getting ready to go out. I said by the them and headed down to my room and of course Will followed me until he saw me go in the room. The girls had already left, I spoke to Jen and Bridgette earlier and told them to go ahead and get shit faced drunk and to call me if they needed anything.

"Speaking of phone, where's mine?" I said out loud. I looked to the counter to see if it was in my purse. "Shit." I groaned. I walked over to the room phone and called them.

"Hello?"

"Hey it's Alana."

"Hello love what's up?" it was Liam.

"I'm sorry I know you guys are leaving right now but...Uhm could you check the side of the couch to see if I left my purse?"

"No worries hold on for a moment." I heard muffled noises in the background and a loud squeal followed by laughter. I giggled knowing Louis had done something. "Yup it's here"

"Thanks Liam, is it ok if I come up and grab it real quick?" I asked.

"Nonsense I'll bring it down."

"Liam you don't have to."

"Shush. I'll be there in a minute." He hung up. I shook my head knowing there was no way of arguing with Liam. Not long after that there was a knock at my door. I walk over to open it to find Liam in sweats and a T-shirt. "Here you go love." He smiled. I gave him a confused look.

"Aren't you suppose I be going out right now?" I asked.

"I actually have to deal with a conference call in a bit. That, I can handle without the others, it's not like they want to do business at this hour anyway." He laughed.

"Oh, well thank you for brining it down. I don't want to keep your business call waiting."

"Well if you get bored you're always welcome back up. Here take this." He handed me a black card like the one Will used.

"I'm sure I'll be up for a while. Different time zones and all." Since I'm all by myself tonight I might take that offer.

"I just might be bugging you tonight. All the girls are out as well." His eyes lit up a bit. "I'm just going to shower and I'll be up if that's ok?"

"That's fine love. See you soon." He walked towards the elevator and I closed the door. Talking with Liam is easy. No awkward moments. Just endless conversation. I could sleep in the same bed as him and not feel uncomfortable at all. I showered and headed up stairs. As I opened the door I knocked and called out to Liam just incase he was...I don't know busy.

"In the kitchen!" he yelled. "Conference call just ended." As I walked over I could smell something amazing.

"What cha making?" I asked "Cinnamon roll waffles!" he proudly said.

"Ok you mentioned two of my favorite things. This I have to try." I was beyond excited. "So how do you make these?"

"So you take the store bought cinnamon rolls right?" I nodded. "Then you take the waffle maker and place one roll on each compartment." I nod again. "Then close it and let it cook! by the time it's ready you take it out and drizzle the frosting on it." He took a fresh one out and added the frosting on it and placed the plate in front of me gesturing me to try it. I didn't even hesitate.

"Oh my god!" I moaned.

"I know right?" He smiled.

"Liam Payne you have just promoted yourself to my best friend!" I squealed. That set the tone for the night. Laughs, squeals, jokes and more laughs. Liam swore he could do the moon walk and I insisted that he shouldn't quit his day job.

"Hey can you turn the lights off on the deck?" I asked him.

"Sure why?"

"I was going to have a smoke break." I admitted. He smiled and nodded.

"Yeah I'll join you for that." He added I lit up my cigarette and took a deep drag. I know smoking is bad for you but I enjoy it, as bad as it sounds. The deck is completely dark so the light coming from the windows seem even brighter. We'd be able to see if they boys came home early so we could put out our smokes. Liam and I continued talking and of course it turned into a long smoke break. Before we knew it half the pack was gone and quite frankly we didn't care if anyone saw us. We both promised to just let it be. If people didn't like it? oh fucking well. I checked the time. 3:26 am. Maybe I should turn in.

"Alright I think I'm going to head back down to the room." I yawned. "Liam I had so much fun tonight, thank you for keeping me company." I squeezed his hand.

"Not a problem at all. You're unbelievably easy to talk to you know that? I had more fun staying in anyways." He squeezed back.

"Ok one more then I'll go." I said referring to a cigarette.

"Last one for the both of us!" He lit mine and then his. I was about to say something but we both glanced towards the windows.

Harry.

He walked through the front door and went straight towards a room. The blinds were open so we could see him going through the drawers. Just then he walks back to the front door opening it. In walks some blonde girl in the tiniest material I'm guessing she would call a dress and heels.

She puts her arms around his neck and he wraps his around her waist.

My stomach twists into knots.

He kisses her neck.

My palms are sweaty.

He walks her back to the room and closes the door. The blinds are still open and I wished so hard at this moment that they weren't. She drops down out of sight as he leans against the wall.

My heart drops.

"Alana please let's go." Liam pulls my hand. I can't feel a thing. No that's a lie. I feel...broken? Tears start to swell up. The front door opens and the rest of the guys walk in. Zayn and Louis come towards the door to come out on the deck. The lights turn on. Harry's head shoots up.

He sees me.

I stand there, making sure he knows I see him.

And for a second I entertain the thought of...

what could have been.

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