Intoxicated.

After dinner, everyone gathered on the patio for more drinks and dessert. Harry placed his jacket on Claire because the wind from the ocean was making her chilly.

“I’m going to catch up with the boys. Will you be okay here for a while?” Harry asked as he held her hand.

Claire leaned on the railing of the ship and smiled, “I’m fine, go” she assured him. Harry kissed the top of her head before going off.

“You guys are so sweet it’s sickening” Peyton approached Claire and handed her a red cup, Claire looked at her questioning what’s inside.

“It’s a soda, I don’t think I can gulp another glass of champagne” Peyton laughed.

“Same” Claire laughed with her.

“So… Is this” Peyton did an imaginary circle between her and Claire,” thing…. With Harry official?”

Claire sighed,” I don’t know…. I mean I guess”

“Claire, its Barbados, not all guys take their crushes or the girl they’re dating to Barbados” Peyton shot her an are-you-serious look.

“Well, not all girls are lucky enough to meet someone like Harry” Claire simply replied.

“That is exactly why you should ask him what’s up, you have to know what he really wants out of this. You have to be sure what 'this' is.” Peyton said and took a sip of her drink.

Harry approached the boys and gave them all a pat on the back, each giving him a look that only they understood

“You and Claire look cozy at dinner earlier,” Louis said when Harry sat with them, Harry smiled.

“Yeah, what’s up with that?” Caleb asked.

“What do you mean?” Harry answered with a question and snapped his head back to look at Caleb

“C’mon Haz, we all know you don’t just invite a girl on a trip” Jake smirked standing alongside Caleb.

“She’s someone I really like, let’s leave it at that” Harry held a nervous smile as he looked at Louis, asking for help.

“Okay, now you can stop before you gush about how you’re so in love and blah” Louis took out a bottle of vodka, “who wants shots?!”

Max sat beside Harry as the other boys huddle around Louis taking turns with the shots,

"Collin never left Blair’s side the moment he got here” Max nods toward's their direction.

“Guilt, maybe?” Harry huffed, looking at Blair and Collin who were happily chatting by the pool.

“Still mad at him?” Max asked.

“Funny you asked that I never realized I was until I saw him again” Harry gritted his teeth, he clicked his tongue and then smiled at Max, “let's take some shots” quickly changing the subject.

Night fell and most of the girls went to their suites, the boys were left on the deck still drinking to their heart’s content. Claire went down to get water and bumped into Max and Louis who is carrying Harry

“Geez” Claire chuckled.

“He’s all yours!” Max and Louis pushed Harry towards Claire who caught him with both hands and ran off.

“GUYS!” Claire called out only to be replied with their laughter, she rolled her eyes “Thanks a lot”

//

“I told you not to drink so many,” Claire nagged as she stumbled with a very drunk Harry in his suite.

Claire managed to drag Harry all the way to the bed, it was hard for her since he put all his weight on her. They landed harshly on the bed with Harry on top of her.

“Off, HARRY” Claire slapped his arm and laughed. She slipped out under him and fixed his body on the bed, Harry quickly snuggled up on the pillow next to him

Claire took his pajamas out from the small closet connecting to the bathroom, once she got back to the bedroom he was sitting on the bed seductively.

“Want some piece of t-thiisss?” Harry slurred, Claire, burst out laughing and threw his pajamas at him.

“Change before you get tucked in” Claire sat beside him.

“You. Animal.” Harry shielded himself from Claire

“As if!” Claire pulled Harry closer to her and pulled his blazer and t-shirt off him.

He was shirtless and inches away from her, Claire blushed and tried not to stare, she was unfolding his pajama shirt when Harry placed his hand on her cheek.

“If ever I do you wrong in the future, I want to let you know I’m truly sorry” Harry tried to stare into her eyes but it was too hazy, all he could do was stare at her blushing lips.

“Harry-“

Harry leaned forward and kissed her lips, Claire reached out to his shoulder to stop him because he was drunk but she was taken by the bliss that his lips were giving her. He moved in sync with her backing her up to the header of the bed.

Claire felt her back meet the header, his tongue then asked for entrance and she granted him permission. Claire’s hands quickly traveled to the back of his head to grab a handful of his hair causing Harry to moan into the kiss. His hands roamed over her sides, her legs and her hair.

He wanted to go further, he wanted to kiss her in all places she has never been kissed before, but even if it felt so right for him, Harry knew it was wrong. He pulled out of the kiss, both of them searching for air. Claire slowly opened her eyes and met Harry’s green orbs, full of care and compassion.

He leaned in and gave her a chaste kiss, “I don’t think we should do this” he whispered.

Claire frowned and a sea of thoughts quickly came over her,” Why not?”

“Because I like you so much” Harry softly spoke, reaching his hand out to brush his fingertips along her pink cheeks.

Claire smiled and held his hand, “Then I’m going back to my room”

“I knew it. You planned to get me drunk” Harry joked, Claire stood up from his bed and fixed her dress.

“Wait, you’re serious? Don’t leave me” Harry pouted as he held her fingers like a toddler,” Why are you not staying?”

“Because I like you so much” Claire shyly said and bit her lip as she let go of Harry’s hand and left the room. Harry laid back down on the bed smiling, touching his lips.

//

“Ready for our spa day?” Blair asked as soon as she entered the elevator and saw Claire and Peyton inside

The two girls nodded with wide smiles on their faces, Blair mimicked the smile and pressed level one on the buttons. Once the elevator doors opened they were greeted by the indoor pool, Claire and Peyton followed Blair who went inside a hall to the right side of the premises.

“Let’s get a mani-pedi first, the other girls are waiting for us there” Blair stated.

The staff gave them bathrobes with their initials engraved on it with matching towels and headbands. Once they were all sat comfortably the girls greeted Claire and Peyton.

“Claire, tell us about yourself, we don’t really know much about you” Selene started.

“What do you want to know?” Claire smiled politely

“Which part of the city are you staying? We can hang out when we get back to the city” Tara exclaimed.

“Oh, sure! I live in Astoria” Claire replied,

Blair looked at Claire and couldn’t believe what she just heard. She remembered that Harry specifically told her that he forgot about Claire’s move-in day. Blair gripped the armrest of the cushion out of anger and took a deep breath to stop her temper.

“Isn’t that where Harry lives?” Kate asked

“More like own” Chloe corrected, Claire looked at Chloe with a shocked expression

“You didn’t know?” Chloe asked again, and Claire shook her head no to reply.

“What a coincidence that you both live in the same building” Kate processed.

“He helped her move in, actually he’s the one who suggested that Claire should take the unit that was unoccupied” Peyton stated, Claire, mouthed thank you and Peyton smiled.

“How nice of him” Selene sarcastically said.

“Blair you’re awfully quiet” Tara placed a hand on Blair’s shoulder

“I just have a lot to think about” Blair gave an apologetic smile

It took hours for the girls to finish their spa time so the boys went down ashore to soak in the ocean, the ship opened it’s lower deck so that they could cliff dive. The girls arrived just in time to see Louis jumped off. Chloe, Selena, and Kate took off bathrobes and revealed their sexy bikinis they joined Jake and Tyson at the edge, jumping off altogether.

“Mi’ Lady” Max hugged Tara and took off her bathrobe,” Let me do the honors” and grabbed her hand to jump next.

Blair pulled her hair into a bun and took off her robe revealing a white one piece only she could pull off, Claire suddenly felt intimidated. Blair had a pack of slim toned abs, long killer legs and a beautiful face to go with it, she looked straight out of a magazine.

She gracefully ran from where she was standing to the edge, jumping off with flip before diving head straight into the water like a professionally trained swimmer.

“Show off” Collin chuckled and dived after her, creating a much more complex flip beating Blair’s. His back muscles flexed before he straightened his arms out front to complete his dive before plunging into the water, Claire and Peyton’s jaw dropped.

“He’s a good swimmer, so bragging rights,” Caleb said and jumped off.

“LETS GOOOO” Harry held both Clair and Peyton’s hand and the three of them were the last ones to jump off the ship.

Claire immediately felt the cold Caribbean water wrap around her and swam up. The complete balance of the sun and ocean compelling her, she smiled. Harry’s head popped out in front of her, startling her in an instant.

Claire took off her robe that was soaked and Harry’s eye eyed her carefully, licking his lips in the process. Her blush pink bathing suit complementing her features very well.

“Hey” Harry grinned.

Last night’s events crept up into Claire’s mind making her blush in an instant. Harry knew what she was thinking and flicked her nose.

“Ow!” Claire said as she swats his hand away.

“You animal,” Harry teased and held her hand, leading her to near the stairs connected to the lower deck of the boat.

Harry spotted Blair and Collin who was enjoying their time in the clear blue water, Blair smiled so much her dimples popped out. Harry forgot the last time Blair looked so happy, he gritted his teeth out of irritation.

“Harry?” Claire spoke, snapping him back to reality.

“Do you want to swim some more? Or should we get snacks?” Harry sweetly asked.

“Snacks” Claire said, Harry chuckled at her silliness and guided her up the ladder.

“Damn, girl!” Tara hollered as she saw Claire’s body.

Claire was the first to go up the stairs, she peeked at Harry behind her shoulder, knowing he was looking at her butt.

“Eyes up, Styles” Claire warned.

“If I look up it’s still what I see, darling.” Harry playfully joked. Claire paused and turned to flick his forehead.

"You better run" Harry tickled her sides as the went up the stairs

Louis prepared a bonfire dinner that night by the beach, with a feast full of Caribbean inspired cuisine. The boys were grilling some meat and some of the girls helped to place plates on the table and finishing other dishes. Harry saw Blair mixing the salad, he stood beside her and snatched the bowl.

“I’ll do it, your wrists might get tired” Blair smiled and sat down, Claire approached them after giving Blair a cocktail made by Tyson.

“Oh, Thank you” Blair smiled towards Claire who sat beside her.

“Are your wrists injured?” Claire asked with full concern.

“She’s a full-time pianist, she must take care of her magic hands” Louis came out of the blue.

“Wow I’m really lucky to have you two” Blair exaggerated rolling her eyes playfully at how overprotective they are towards her, Louis sat beside her and she rested her head on his shoulder. Harry looked at her and smiled.

“You really are, I never had any childhood friends since my mom and I move a lot. Peyton is the only friend I can really rely on” Claire informed.

“I remember the first time these two stood up for me… there was this boy from art class and he cheated on me. These two made a bet to see who gets to sleep with the girl he cheated on me with first for revenge” Blair bore her eyes into Claire’s, “So loyal and dedicated…”

“Why bring up that story?” Harry nervously said.

“Yeah Blair, out of all the stories” Louis laughed, trying to lighten up the mood.

“I was just reminiscing,” Blair quickly smiled sweetly,” Don’t worry, they’re good boys now”

“So you took an art class, that’s why you were so good when you were helping me at the gallery?” Claire asked Harry, who immediately frowned.

“Harry? He hates art” Blair scoffed, Louis looked away and took a swig of his beer.

“That’s not true” Claire contrite, “He’s good, the director of the art gallery actually praised-“

“I hate art,” Harry said with a very serious tone, “with a passion”

“It was a requirement, we had to learn from an early age. Why the hell would I enjoy that?” Harry spat

“I um…. I think I’ll help Peyton with the cloths, excuse me” Claire excused her self and gave looked at Harry with a sad expression.

NEXT ON INTOXICATED

Notes

HOLAAAAAAA HELLO TO MY NEW READERS WELCOME TO THE FAM! AND WE HAVE REACHED 5k READS WHAAAAT!?! I LOVE YOU GUYS TO THE STARS AND BACK.

CLARRY STEAMY MOMENT OMG, HOW ARE MY CLAIRE AND HARRY SHIPPERS HOLDING UP??? <3


How are you guys liking the story so far? What do you think about the new characters? How do you feel about Harry and Claire? Or Harry and Blair???? and Are any of you curious about who is Collin????? and who wants to be on Louis ship in Barbados with the gang. I envy them so much lol

Tell me your thoughts pleaseeee and maybe tell me your honest thoughts this time? I really want to know <3