Temptations

We dressed silently. I enjoyed it, smiling slightly. The way he put on clothes reminded me of a young boy who just learned how to dress himself. I really liked this. For once I didn't have to worry about saying anything or making a fool of myself. Harry was really chill and at the same time incredibly enticing. I have no idea what's going to happen next and it scared me. Harry may just as well be the most irresistible person I met.

"So…I guess I won the bet." He said before we walked out of the gym building.

I don't know why but I followed him. Walking in the pace he was. I was still blushing from what just happened. "Won what bet?"

I completely forgot what he was talking about. We were still alone in an empty hall. Least I thought we were.

He casually cupped my cheek, slipping his long fingers on my jaw. "How do you feel?"

Honestly? "A little relieved no one saw us." He dropped his hand and frowned. "Don't you think?"

Maybe that wasn't the answer he was expecting based on his reaction but it was true. I talk about sex to no end, even fantasize about it often but I never did stuff like that before. Maybe he thought I would be calmer about it, like him.

"But we weren't. Didn't you have fun?"

Fun? Did I have what? Fun? Oh my god. I sank inside. I bit my lip, my stomach felt queasy and it gnawed me.

"It was fun." I said softly, barely looking at him.

It was also my first kiss and it was beyond fun. At least that's what it meant to me. Wow. Now the mood is totally changed.

I had to get out of there. Something bothered me about his behavior. The fact that he was being so casual about it all floored me. Who was I kidding? What number on the notch belt was I? Harry probably had a slew of girls waiting for him. I can't compete with any of that, nor do I want to get involved.

I shivered now. My warm, clean clothes did nothing to warm my frozen skin. He went to touch me, reaching for my hand and I shrank back. His eyes narrowed and he stepped forward. I flinched back. He looked at me, confused with a tilt in his head.

Good. Maybe he should do some thinking now. I backed away until I put a good distance between our bodies. I wanted to run but I didn't want to draw attention to myself.

"It was all just fun." I stressed the last word, more spat it as I turned the corner.

I wasn't sure where I was going but I just wanted to leave. Ugh, I'm such a weakling. He didn't go after me and I figured that. I could have sworn I heard my name being called out. I tried to ignore it.

I heard footsteps behind me and yelped when my shoulder was tapped. I turned around and sighed.

"Oh, Louis. Hi."

I looked down and then back up. He had kind eyes. I needed that now.

He raised his brow. "You alright love? You've gone a bit red."

"I'm fine." I said quickly.

Louis laughed, biting his lip again. Don't. Do. That. "Flyers went out for the school play, you should try out. Auditions are the end of the week in the auditorium."

"Already? Wow, you guys are really crazy serious about those shows. Is um, the teacher going to be there?"

He shook his head. "Don't let the Professor scare ya, love. He's strict on the outside but he's all love on the inside, once you get passed all that talking." He winked.

I finally started to relax. I chewed on my bottom lip, popping it out. "I'll consider it. Is it mandatory to audition?"

"Yeah, for Drama it always is. Um, what's your next class then?"

I took a deep breath, oxygen finally filling my brain chamber. My other elective? Oh yeah. "Creative Writing. Do you have that?"

Louis' face fell, and inside I did too. He shook his head. I was bummed. Harry right now had more classes with me than I cared to admit. Damn him. I wish it was Louis.

"Walk with me. I'm near the English building anyway." He held out his hand for me and I took it, a real smile returning to my face.

I didn't feel like getting pissed. It was just fun. Harry wanted to have a good time. Well then he shouldn't have kissed me like that or even at all. Isn't that like the golden rule for the typical player? Why did he kiss me that way? I bet if it was Louis his reaction wouldn't be so nonchalant. I think he would care.

Louis and I walked around the hallway, occasionally he'd make small talk with me and I didn't mind it. He was telling me about his time in summer stock and it was actually kind of interesting. Even if it was boring me I didn't care. I'll take anything to get my mind off of what just happened with Harry. I refused to discuss any details. It was no one's business anyway. Louis wouldn't have treated me that way.

We rounded another corner passing students talking while stuffing books in and out their lockers. I told Louis to wait as I went to my locker. He stood next to me as I opened it without his help. I showed it off like it was a magic trick only I could do. Dork majorly.

"Fast learner you are." He whispered in my ear.

"Thanks Yoda, I try." I laughed to myself, getting my notepad and main writing book.

I stuffed my supplies in my bag and turned around, closing my locker. He took my hand again without asking my permission. He didn't really need it.

When I walked with him Harry was staring daggers at me. His green eyes were piercing my back like a thorn. Oh no. Why the hell should I be worried? We're not going steady, I mean, we're not dating. It doesn't matter what Harry thinks. It's my fucking life. I turned my head when Louis and I walked passed him completely oblivious.

That's what I should do frankly. I should give Louis a chance. Why the hell not?

Harry Styles needs to check himself.

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