Hello, Darcy.

I stood in front of the window watching the guests arrive, I didn't know how many Dad invited, but then again why would I be surprised? The way they dressed made it obvious. I bet some of these people are reporters, waiting to get the dish on Dad and probably about me. But then again, it's a party, so why would they dare?

A loud knock made me flinch and interrupted my thoughts. I turned around to open the door, it was Dad all giddy and smiling. He was probably already done with the barbecue since his apron was marked with charcoal and sauce. “Are you still getting dressed?”

I shrugged to his impatient tone, he was obviously too excited.

“I don't know what to wear,” I sighed once again thinking of the glamorous people.
“Just put on anything!” He exclaimed.

“Have you seen your guests? Casual may look like grunge to them!”

He chuckled. “No need to look like Cinderella, Darcy- Just put anything on and hurry downstairs, guests are looking for you!”

With that he shut the door briskly and I could hear his loud footsteps trudge down the stairs abruptly.

Dad was right, I didn't need to look like Cinderella or his upscale friends. Maybe I'd dress for one person in mind, one person I hoped that will be here tonight.

…

I settled with a floral dress and some strappy sandals, casual but still decent. I curled bits of my hair to let the kinks loosen a bit, although I did not bother to do my makeup, I settled for some cherry chapstick.

I began growing nervous in every nerve, my knees were shaking and beginning to become weak like jelly. I didn't want to make an impression on these people, I just want them to like me for me, not because I'm Harry Styles' daughter, just Darcy Styles.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath before turning the knob on my door and opening it. The sounds of chatter and wine glasses already filled the air, by now I bet there's 10 times more guests that had arrived. My weak jelly-like knees shook as I took steps down the stairs, my stomach filling with butterflies. I was getting nervous and nervous each second, by now there was no turning back.

I kept my eyes down to my feet-

“There she is!” I hear some exclaim. My heart drops but still carries a beat.

I look up to see Grandma and Grandpa at the end of the staircase. I'm relieved for it was them that called me out, but by now, I was the star of the show. Everyone's eyes were glued on me, and I could hear various murmurs. I gulped as I forced a smile.

I was engulfed into my Grandmother's eyes before I even saw it coming.

"How are you, dear?" She asks sweetly into my hair. I inhaled her floraly scent that lingered all over her.

"I'm lovely," I reply. Once she let me go, everyone else turned back to their business and I was engulfed by my Grandfather this time.

"Beautiful young lady you are, Darcy." He chuckled. I gave him a smile in return.

"Mum- Robin, have you seen Da-" I turned around to now see my Dad still in his charcoal marked apron.

"Finally, you've made it down!" He exclaimed, he was now looking stressed than excited.

"The lads are here along with their kids outside, Darc! They're looking for you-"

"I'll be out," I smiled before turning my attention to my Grandparents. "I'll be back,"
They smiled as I let Dad lead the way.

"DARCY!" I was knocked with the wind as many arms wrapped me into a hug. Leah as well as Violet and Hannah were squealing loudly, jumping up and down.

I saw Andrew and Zach chuckling, but waving their hands at me. I sent back an awkward smile as the girls still hung onto me.

"I've missed you guys!" I exclaimed, causing them to tighten their arms around me even more.

"You have no idea how much we've missed you," Violet added.

Finally I felt a gush of wind pass me, and the girls finally let me go.

"Where's everyone else?" I ask, referring to their parents. Leah opens her mouth to respond but a familiar random voice calls me.

"Darcy,"

I turn around, suddenly being captured into the bright blue eyes. I can feel myself not breathing within his sight.

"Alex," My lips curl into a smile.

He stuffs his hands into his pockets, rocking back and forth like a nervous child.

"How are you?" He chuckles.

"Fine, you?" I reply. Our conversations and replies were short, honestly, there wasn't anything else to say, I was lost within words.

"Delightful," He laughs.

"Darcy!" My head whips to see Chelsea already swooping her way towards Andrew and Zach, barely giving me time to even wave.

"I see Chelsea has found some interests," Alex smiles.

"Glad she's getting along with them," I chuckle. My head begins to whip around and my eyes wander everywhere, looking for a familair face to show in sight. I was beginning to feel desperate.

"Darcy?" I was whipped out from my exploring escapade as Alex called me out.

"Yeah?"

"Are you okay?" He asks. I nod abruptly.

"Who are you looking for?" By now I wasn't fond of questions.

"No one," I simply reply.

"Let me guess, your boyfriend?" He chuckles. There was some glint in his eye that sparked jealousy, but he was covering it up. But I didn't want to deal with any of this right now.

"No- I'm going to say hi to your parents, as well as theirs." I reply bluntly pointing at the girls and boys. He nods and purses his lips together. As of now, things started to feel awkward.

...

Everyone was having the time of their lives, it was near 7 p.m. and the night sky was beginning to appear. A few people began leaving already, but Uncle Louis and the rest stayed. As worried as I was for time flew quickly and the one person I needed most wasn't here. I didn't feel like socializing, but thank the lord for Chelsea entertained each and every one of them.

I stood by a water fountain not too far from the rest. If only coins could really bring wishes once you threw them into a fountain, I wouldn't dare let a second pass by and do it.

I suddenly felt a soft grasp on my arm, making me flinch. "Hey,"

Alex gave me a small smile as I was found myself lost, somehow.

"Hi," I moved the front of my hair and placed it behind my ear.

"Are you alright?" He asks gently. Of course someone noticed my odd behavior today, and it would be Alex.

"Of course," I chuckle nervously, obviously, I'm not.

"Liar." He quickly states, chuckling slightly.

"Okay, you caught me," I playfully surrender and put my hands up, earning a small laugh from him.

"You know if there's anything wrong Darcy, you can tell m-"

"Everything's alright, Alex." I abruptly cut him off.

"This is about your boyfriend, isn't it?" His tone seems taken aback, almost snappy.

"What's it to you?" I rudely reply, almost too rude. He had the nerve to snap at me vaguely about Ryan.

"Darcy, is he even treating you right?"

I stare at him in disgust. "Do you see at least one single bruise on me?!"

I harshly whisper and try not to draw any attention towards our dramatic scenario.

"No- It's just- You're not giving anyone any attention."

My jaw drops in disbelief. "You're pathetic," I spat.

"Get over yourself, Alex,"

I turn around and literally walk on the heel of my steps. I could feel Alex's stare burn through my back, I almost feel as if he's going to chase me and try apologize, but I shook off the thought and walked back inside.

Many guests were still drowning themselves in fizzy drinks, yet here I was wishing I'd have one to get out of my miserable state, and not have anyone tell on me.

By now I guess Dad wouldn't care or mind that I would lock myself up in my room since he's been occupied by the rest. But as I almost make it by the stairs, I suddenly bump into a tall figure.

"I'm so sorr-" My miserable feeling was drawn out when I found myself lured into the brown eyes.

"Ryan," My lips curl into a smile and before I know it, I throw my arms around him as if this were the first time I'd been seeing him in years. I felt his arm wrap around me tightly as well, feeling the warmness and security over me.

"I thought you wouldn't make it," I whisper.

"I had to see you," He says gently in my ear. A wave of relief washes over me, and the feeling was indescribable.

I loosened my arms around him and caught him with a dimpled grin, one I'd been longing to see for a long time.

"Everyone's outside- If you'd like to say hi to my Dad," I smile.

"I saw him in front of the gate when I arrived," He said. "I- I won't be here for long, Darcy... I just needed to speak to you."

Something in his voice worried me, and the familiar thought of him telling me that someday he'd eventually tell me what's wrong, and the problem that he sought to say would probably be now, today.

"Is something wrong?" I ask shyly. He shakes his head before gently grasping my hand in his.

"Can we go some place quiet?" He asks. The whole room suddenly feels quiet and the only sound I hear is my heart pumping loudly.
I nod and walk us both outside.

We made it outside with our hands still gripped together, although my palms were sweating nervously. Dad and his lads were still chatting whilst Alex was intact with the other group. Fortunately, there was a little spot near the garden with a wooden bench and far away from the rest.

I gestured the quiet lad to sit, but he shook his head and stood stiffly.

By now the sky was evidently dark, but the stars and the moon shone a light above us. The conversations of many were drawn out by crickets.

Ryan and I stood face to face, bodies farther than expected, but suddenly I felt his hands intertwine with mine, feeling the burning spark that electrocuted through.
"Is everything okay?" I ask.

He looks away for one moment and he tries to say something, but no words escape from his mouth.

"How are you?" He asks softly. I feel puzzled, confused of the fact that Ryan dragged us all the way out just to ask how I was, as if nothing happened, as if there were no worries.

But I can't help but feel smitten in his presence, biting my lip constantly.

"Lovely, you?"

"Alright," without any warning his lips are placed on mine and I feel a rush of heat take over my whole body. I've been desperate and I've been longing for his lips to be on mine. I molded my lips with his, although the kiss was rough, it still felt meaningful and passionate in every way possible. It ended abruptly, but he soon placed the last soft chase kiss before locking eyes with me again.

"How's work?" I ask. His jaw tightens and I notice he begins to stiffen once again.

"How's school?" He asks, changing the subject.

"It's alright, almost ending-" The thought of prom quickly blurs my mind and I feel as if this would be the perfect time to ask Ryan.

"You know- Since school is almost ending-" I cut myself off.

"There's prom and I was wondering if you'd like to go with me?" I feel a wave of relief over me for I was done asking the question. But soon that relief turns back to worry when I see Ryan not responding nor looking at me in the eye.

He purses his lips together before speaking, looking excruciated to say the words that are about to come out of his mouth.

"There won't be any prom, Darcy." His words make me taken aback. Instead of expecting a yes or no answer, he made it a difficult one.

"What do you mean?" I ask with my voice feeling smaller.

"This whole week Darcy- I've been avoiding you badly-"

"If you think I'm mad at you for that, I forgive you-"

"Let me finish." He cuts me off.

"And I know you've noticed something was wrong with me and I know that I promised to tell you at the right time, and today, right now I think it's the right time, before it gets too late."

"I got offered a job, Darcy." I raise my eyebrows and I don't know what to feel, happy?

"Wow, Ryan, that's great, congratulations!" I guess I can say I feel happy for him, but if this was the problem, why was he being so hard on himself?

"It's in New York." My heart drops instantly and I feel as if there was no air to breathe.

"What?" I can barely speak.

"Doctor Ravenberg offered me the job, I couldn't say no..."

"I'm leaving to New York, Darcy." By now a million bricks was directed at me, hitting every part of my body. Physically and emotionally, I was torn. Not only was I feeling the emotion of sadness but a part of anger was in me.

My eyes begin to blur with tears and the bridge of my nose begins to sting. I hated crying, especially in front of Ryan. I didn't want him to feel sorry for me at this point because he was leaving. I feel his arms trying to wrap around me but I back away immediately.

"When?" I snap. "When are you leaving?"

"Tomorrow," My whole world collapsed right there.

"Oh, now you tell me?! The night before you leave to New York, you tell me?!" I cry.

"Ryan, you have no idea what I was going through or how I felt the whole time you ignored me, I was desperate! And now the only time I see you, you tell me you're leaving!"

"I wanted to tell you Darcy, I just didn't know how." I noticed his eyes were starting to become glossy and he was trying to be strong, for me. Yet here I was, not strong for him.

"You know I love you Darcy, but this is really important for me, you know?" His voice was unsure.

"I can't let this opportunity pass,"

I nod, trying to be the understanding person I was.

"Well thanks for letting me know ahead of time," I sob before turning around and running away.

"Darcy!" I feel someone's hand grasp my arm, and it was Alex who had chased me. I dared to look behind me and see Ryan who's face was yearning for me.

"Let me go!" I cry as I'm finally released from his grasp.

"What the hell did you do?!" I hear Alex yell at Ryan, but I continue to run away and not dare look back.

I make it upstairs to my room, earning a few concerned looks that I shook off. I shut the door and locked it immediately before sliding my back on it. My throat is dry and my heart aches emotionally, yet physically.

The one person I loved, that I trusted, was soon to be taken away from me. Here I am, now a broken soul.

Yet here I was wondering, where does this leave us?"

Notes

Yay, I'm back! How's everyone doing?

Did anyone notice the awkward tension between Darcy and Alex? Now the real question is who do you think Darcy will end up with in the end of all of this? Team Dalex or team Dyan?! Comment down below! Also, do you think that this is the end for Darcy and Ryan?

I've also already decided on the sequel's title for this story! Just a few more chapters and HD will be ending so soon :( but let's not cry now, the sequel shall be much more interesting as this story was xD Enjoy!