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THE DEATH OF ME

Shorty

"Come on, let me take you to school," Harry calls from down stairs as I run around collecting the things I need.

"It's all right, I walk to school with Liam," I yell back down.
"Why walk if I can drive you?" He questions.
"I like walking with Liam," I peek from the top of the stairs.
"Fine, then I'll pick you up from school to take you to Louie's," Harry sighs in defeat.
I join him at the foot of the stairs, and catch him look me up and down with a frown.

"What?" I inquire looking down my body to make sure I haven't forgotten anything. I bend to pull my socks up.
"Didn't you get new button down shirt for school?" His brows come together above his eyes as his frown deepens.
"So?" I fold my arms, challenging him.
"So go change into one of them," He orders me.
"No!" I decline with a shake of my head. I watch Harry's eyes turn slightly darker for a moment before going back to their natural green.

"Cass.." He tries again in a softer tone, taking a step closer.
"Look, I'm taking a guess here, but I reckon you have a height issue," He touches my chin so I would look up at him.

"I think you are beautiful just the way you are, but if it bothers you, then wearing big shirts will make you look shorter," He is serious, no ounce of mockery in his voice or face.
I let out a long sigh, turning and stomping back up to my room so I can change.

It's not that I don't like the new shirt, I do, but I am nervous to show any change at school too scared to be notice more then I already have. In my bag were my new jeans and a black shirt, as a change of clothes for work, deciding to take it easy on my first day.

"Don't you feel much better?" Harry smiles as I reappear at the top of the stairs.
Watching him watch me the way he is makes me feel better and more confident, but what will happen once I'm at school, and Harry is not around to offer the boost?
I smile back, walking down. When I reach him he brushes a strand of hair away, tucking it behind my ear, which makes me blush.

"I'm going to be late," I inform, padding to the door, and holding it open for him.
"I'll see you later?" I tilt my head up so I can see his face better.
"Wait, I'm walking with you," He grabs my hand linking our fingers together.
I stare at them forgetting how to speak.

Even without looking up at his face I know he is smirking at me and my lack of human contact.
"I thought you wanted to keep this quiet," I say, once I remember how to work my mouth.
"So?" He pulls me softly, so I would start walking.
"So holding my hand in public and walking me to meet Liam isn't quiet," I point out.
"We don't need to keep it from him," He winks, and I glance at my feet as we walk, making sure I don't fall over.

"Hi Liam," I hear Harry say, which makes me look back up.
"H-Hi," Liam shakes his hand, and I let go of Harry, taking a step away.
"So I'll see you after school, have a lovely day," Harry touches my cheek slightly before turning back to where his car is parked.

"What is Harry Styles doing with you at 8:00 in the morning?" Liam demands to know once Harry is out of range.
"Well, he.. stayed over," I mumble, afraid to see Liam's judging eyes.
"WHAT?" He exclaims, and I swat his arm in annoyance.
"He didn't like that I was staying alone in the house, since Nan is away- and he slept on the couch" I am fast to say in a hushed voice, not wanting the people walking next to us to overhear.

"Wow Cass.. What does this mean?" He glances at me.
"Well, we are trying this out, seeing where it might go," I shrug.
"Cassie, he's like 21," Liam points as if I didn't already know.
"So?" I am defensive.
"Well, put aside that it looked as if he was helping his little sister cross the street, he has a bad reputation," He replies.

"Great, thanks Liam, that was real classy," I up my pace to get away from him, my feelings hurt. I thought he would be happy for me. After all Harry is his big idol, so why is he saying those things to me?

"Cassie wait!" Liam calls after me, but I don't stop, keeping up my stride.
"Cass, come on, I'm sorry, I was a dick," He tugs on my arm, making me stop. I turn to look at him waiting for him to continue.

"Does he make you happy?" He questions me.
"Kind of.. He made me laugh yesterday," I shrug, a new smile tugging at the corners of my mouth as I remember his face when he tried to talk with his mouth full.
"Wow, that is an achievement! Well, if he makes you happy, than I am happy for you," He slings an arm across my shoulder pulling me in for a hug.

"Good, because I wasn't ready to lose my only friend," I tell him.
"I'm not your only friend, you have Perrie too," He chuckles, "And I like your new shirt, it's much better then what you had,"
I told you Liam notices everything.
"You do?" I look up at him.
"Yes, you look lovely," He winks.

When school is done for the day, I stride out with Liam, trying not to show my excitement for Harry.
"Styles' back," I hear someone call, letting me know he is already here.
"See you tomorrow," Liam waves as I make my way to the crowd around Harry.
"Ready?" He flashes a smile, which makes all the girls around us gush. I roll my eyes taking the helmet from his out stretched hands. I hear Harry chuckle softly while helping me on the motorbike, and in no time at all we are off.

When we get to the Shack my nerves are in full swing, afraid of what Louis will have to say about my new clothes.
"You'll be fine," Harry assures me, noting my fingers playing with my hair.
I nod and walk in after him, my bag in his hands.

"I thought I told you no uniform," Louis calls from behind the counter.
"She has a change of clothes, don't get your panties in a twist," Harry rolls his eyes.
"Hope so," Louis winks "You can change in there," He points to a room to the left, and I glance at Harry who nods, telling me it's alright.

The room is a storage place, and I am thankful for the lock on the door. I change into my new jeans and top, feeling uncomfortable with how tight they are. I take a deep breath before unlocking the door and stepping out.

"She should not be given any alcohol- I mean it Lou, and don't let anyone touch her! You make sure she is looked after or I swear to god I will-"
That is when they notice me. Harry's mouth is wide open, as his eyes swipe over my body, making me blush once again.

"Bless El, this is more like it, come here love," Louis calls me over, and Harry sends him a death glare.
"Chill out mate, she will be well taking care of, you can come back at 22:00 to pick up you precious jewel," Louis pulls a face, which wins him a fist bump into his shoulder.

Then Harry turns to me, pulling me aside while bending to my eye level.
"If you don't like this place I will find you another job all right? If anything goes wrong call me and I'll come pick you up," He says watching my eyes carefully.

I scan the room before looking back at him and nod. He is babying me, treating me like a child, but the memory of him warning me about a price to be paid makes me keep quiet.

"Good, well… good luck," He says. It seems as if he is trying to make up his mind about something, when he finally bends back to kiss the top of my head before walking away and out of the shack.

I know my cheeks are a bright red, and the smirk on Louis's face makes the red deepen.
"All right Shorty, come here and I'll tell you which tables belong to you," Louis waves me over.
"So table 1-3 are yours for today, if you do good, I'll add another tomorrow," He hands me over a tray and note pad, with a little pencil stuck to it.

A group of lads sit at one of my tables just then, and Louis sends me on my way.
"Oh and Shorty? Don't forget to smile," He calls after me.

Hearing him call me that makes me cringe. I know Harry used that on me once or twice, and even when it came out of his mouth I wasn't too fond of it.

"What can I get you?" I ask the group, looking up at them. There were four of them and they looked kind of how I'd imagine Harry's friends to look like if I knew who they were. They basically looked like racers, or like the guys fixing the racer's cars- Zayn. Yes, they kind of looked like Zayn.

"How young do they start you here?" One of them jokes. I am about to answer back when I remember I'm supposed to smile.
"I'll take that as a compliment," I wink, which makes them chuckle, and after I am done writing down their orders, I walk back to the bar to hand it to Louis.
He takes it from me and starts getting the things ready.

"You're the new girl!" I hear a cheery voice and turn to find a roundish girl with blue hair and a gorgeous smile.
"I- ah guess," I shrug.
"You came highly recommended, and by Harry Styles himself," She giggles, handing out her hand to me.
"I'm Demi," She smiles, and I can't help but like her already.
"I'm Cassie," I reply, offering a smile back.
"I know! Louis couldn't shut up about you- and now I can see why," She winks.
I don't know why Louis would be talking about me, probably not having much good things to say, but I don't ask her, scared of finding out the truth.

"Oi Shorty, the order's up, don't drop it," He has all the things lined up on the table, and I try and balance everything on my over sized tray.

I bring the lads their drinks, quite happy with myself for not spilling them, when I turn around to my next table.

"Well, well, well… Look who we have here!"
I don't need to look up to recognize the voice. Ben.

"Do I know you?" I pull a face as if trying to remember.
"Yes, I believe you do," He gives me a sly smile, letting his eyes travel up and down my body before looking at his mates. I am suddenly in need of a shower to scrub the filth of his glare off of me.

"That's nice, so what can I get you?" I try and change the subject, wishing he would have sat at one of Demi's tables.

"I can come up with a list of things you can get me," He smirks, and I can't help but recoil back.

Notes

thanks for all your wonderful comments! It makes me feel so happy to know people are reading and enjoying my story!!
I just wanted to let you know I'm traveling to England tomorrow and I'll be there for 10 days visiting family which means I won't be around to update.. However I promise to update as soon as I get back!
Thanks again for reading- if you can vote it would be much appreciated x

Comments

@Allie Miller
Wow! Thank you for reading poppet! you're the best!
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@raylee
I finished it and starting sequel yay

@Allie Miller
Glad you're enjoying it xx there is a sequl out too when you're ready =))

Oh Em Gee!!! Absolutely love this

I'm only on chapter 2 and already loving it!!!!