An Unexpected Turn

The following morning, we both overslept. I was far too comfortable in Niall's arms but I was starving. I tried to get up without waking him but no such luck.

"Where are you going?" a squint in his eye, his blonde hair messy.
"Have you seen the time?" I ask him with raised eyebrows. He looks over to the nightstand. 12:23 p.m.
Niall shrugs it off and pulls me back into his arms. This movement makes me feel sore and I'm not sure why.
"Niall, my hips hurt..." I take the covers off and realize that Niall's fingers left bruises all over my hips.

Whoooooopppsss.

Niall gasps and asks, "Love, are you ok? I really didn't mean to... I don't..."
"Niall, it's ok. I'm fine. I honestly didn't feel your grip that rough last night. I think I just bruise easily."
He traced the small bruises on my skin with his fingers. A worried expression on his face. He felt horrible, I could tell.

-.-.-

I didn't see much of the other guys for the next 3 days. I ran into Louis a couple times in the elevator but that was it. I was always under the impression they spent a lot of time together but they only did so during rehearsals. In a way I was glad I didn't have to be around Harry a lot.
Today was their big show in London and Niall wanted me to go as I had never seen them live. Of course I agreed. The guys were gone since very early to prepare for tonight. I was a little bored in the hotel so I decided to go downstairs and walk to Hyde Park which is accross the street.

As I'm waiting for the elevator, I see Jordan approaching.

Please don't talk to me, please don't talk to me.

"Melanie, right?" she asks as she stands next to me to wait for the elevator.
"Right." Maybe if I don't engage she won't talk to me.
Maybe I should take the stairs.
"So, you and Niall huh?"
"Yep. Me and Niall."
"That's good. He's been lonely for a while. Always looking for that girl he can spoil." she says with a smirk on her face and then rubs her thumb against the pads of her fingers.

Money? She thinks I'm with him for the money?

"Um. I don't know." At that moment the elevator doors open. It's empty, I'm guessing she's going to keep this conversation going.
"Oh, come on. You're going to tell me you don't treat yourself to his credit card?"
"I don't." I simply say, feeling rather uncomfortable.
"Don't be a fool. Take advantage while you can." she winks.

If this elevator could hurry up, that'd be great.

Just then the doors open up to the lobby. I rush out not even saying goodbye to Jordan.
I head across the street into the park and it's pretty amazing. A walk was just what I needed to combat my boredom. I couldn't help but wonder why Jordan told me what she did. Was she with Harry for his money? Could she just be in it for the ride? It was a horrible assumption but what else was I supposed to think?

-.-.-

It's time and we're on our way to their show. I was very excited to see Niall up there. Norah and I shared a driver as we were the only ones going. Jordan didn't want to go. Rude in my opinion. Sarah had an argument with Louis so she's not going either.

"I wish Harry and Louis had more stable relationships." Norah starts to say, "Sarah is always picking dumb fights. They've always been on and off. I won't even start on Jordan. Liam and I think she's toxic to Harry."
"Oh, wow. I never imagined." I say, wondering why she's telling me this.
"That's just what they apparent in front of others. I'm so glad Niall found you, Melanie. You seem like a great girl. You're just what he needs."
I smile, but if she only knew my internal conflict.

-.-.-

The show was amazing. The guys did so good up there. I was very proud of Niall. Upon the performance's end, Norah and I headed backstage to congratulate the guys.

"You did amazing, babe." I tell Niall throwing my arms around him.
"Thanks but I'm all sweaty, honey."
"I don't mind." I say smiling.
"In that case, I want a hug too." I car hear Harry say as he's walking towards us with an arm extended out.

Crap.

He gets to me and gives me a tight side hug. It was wrong, but I couldn't keep my mind from wandering. Being with this proximity to Harry heightened all my senses. I could feel the warmth of his body, the smell of his cologne mixed with sweat, his voice close to my ear. It was heaven on Earth.

"Come, Melanie. Sit." Harry says leading us towards a couch next to the snack table, his arm still around me. Niall follows us and sits next to me so I'm sitting between the both of them. I hope he's not able to tell what's really going on with me at the moment.

"What did you think of the show?" Harry asks me with his irresistible British accent. He was much nicer than when Jordan was around.
"I loved it. It was my first time being at one of ya'lls shows. The fans are incredible, no wonder ya'll love them." I reply putting a hand on Niall's knee.
"It never gets old to see them that excited." Louis chimes in.
I smile, but all I could think about was the radiating heat from Harry's body next to me.
I need help.

Notes

Second update for today! I sense a Melanie/Harry chapter verrrrryy soon! What do ya'll think?

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