If I Lay Here
Chapter 32
Harry’s POV
"Harreh?" I heard. Was that Louis? Ignore it. Maybe if I keep my eyes shut and keep sleeping he will go away. “Harry!” I should have known.
"Sleeping," I groaned while covering my head with the pillow, brushing my cheek up against the hardwood underneath me. The floor is very cold in the morning. Just when I thought Louis had left, my legs were lifted in the air and I was being dragged by my ankles into the hallway. Ugh.
"Louis why is Harry on the floor?" Liam asked.
"He was there when I walked in, but he refused to wake up," Louis explained. Yes Liam, so I was dragged out against my will.
"Better get up mate, we have an end of tour signing." Liam stated. Louis better have done this for- wait, what? Suddenly I was awake.
"A signing? We're on holiday!" I whined.
"It was scheduled on the wrong date. Simon said it shouldn't be long," Liam told me. He was dressed and ready to go already as was Louis. I noticed Lou was wearing one of my Jack Wills hoodies with a pair of khakis while Liam wore a gray tee and some jeans. Casual. Perfect.
"Ally?" I questioned.
"El was planning on shopping for a bit there so she should tag along," Louis suggested, "I'll let her know." With that, he and Liam left me to sit wrapped up in my duvet in the hall. I slowly got to my feet, still causing a slight head rush. When my vision cleared I made my way to the shower down by Ally’s room. I just wanted to see her.
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Ally’s POV
Louis told me I was joining them to their signing and spending the day with Eleanor, so I was getting ready. My mind continuously drifted to the last time Eleanor and I went shopping. The vulgarities shouted at me threw themselves from the back of my mind straight up to the front even louder than they were when I first heard them. Shaking away the memories, I pulled on some white shorts and my black converse.
"I'm sorry about this," Harry‘s voice echoed through the room. My eyes near popped out of my head at the sound of his voice. My arms rushed to grab the tank top on my bed, throwing it over my body, earning a smirk from him.
"Good morning to you too.” I said, going over to where he stood in the doorway, merely clad in a blanket that was wrapped securely around his hip. My small arms moved under his, clutching on to his shoulders as I encircled him in a warm hug.
“I’d say it is now.” Harry teased, alluding to him seeing me in my bra. I reached up to smack him lightly on the back of his head, Harry’s low chuckles filling the atmosphere of the room. “Harry, I’m nervous. What if I get shouted at again?”
“Oh! Wait here." He advised detaching himself from me before racing out. In moments he returned with a familiar shirt folded neatly in his palms; his Ramones shirt. "I love this shirt. Maybe it will calm the nerves."
“Thank you.” I sighed. Harry leant in to give me a peck on the lips, but I pulled away. He cocked an eyebrow at me in surprise, but I simply placed my finger over his puckered lips. “Not until you’ve brushed your teeth.” Harry laughed before groaning and rushing next door to the bathroom. I instantly heard the sink run and shut off multiple times followed by a quick spit and more water. Suddenly, Harry rushed in again smelling freshly of peppermint. His pink lips puckered themselves again, this time being greeted with mine.
“I’m going to shower. Save me some breakfast pleeease!” Harry trilled as he pulled back. I agreed and he raced back to the bathroom, leaving me all alone.
I pulled the Ramones shirt over my head and I did feel better. It was a bit baggy on me, but it looked sort of good that way. Harry’s scent was all over this shirt. A mixture of raspberries, apples, and vanilla surrounded me in the comforts of his clothing. My hair decided to be extra curly today, falling in ringlets to my mid back, so I left it. Then, I made my way down stairs where I could hear the boys eating their cereal.
"HELLO SUNSHINE!" Zayn shouted while patting down a seat next to him when I came in to view.
"Hello buttercup!” I teased as I sat. “I like your hair this way. It looks very soft.” I noted, commenting on how his hair was down instead of tousled into its usual quiff. Zayn playfully nudged me over, passing me a bowl they made for me.
"Are you ready?" Niall asked as he filled another bowl for himself.
"Yeah, when do we leave?" I asked. Harry must have still been in the shower, because he wasn‘t down yet, so I figured not that instant.
"Half hour," Liam answered before shoving a fork full of cereal in his mouth. All of the boys looked very nice, yet fully casual; Liam in a gray tee and jeans, Louis in a hoodie and khakis, Niall in a blue tee and khaki shorts, and Zayn in a black tank and light jeans.
"We can take the Range Rover today. That should fit the lot of us." Louis suggested.
"Paul wants us to meet him in the back of the venue," Harry's deep voice said from the top of the stairs. He suddenly appeared at my side as he grabbed his bowl of cereal. Harry was wearing a white tee with blue trim and navy shorts. Sigh. "You look nice." He whispered in my ear.
"So do you," I whispered back. In response he kissed my temple. After we all finished eating we piled into the Range Rover. Harry called dibs driving, claiming Louis drove too quickly, so the boys let me sit up front with him.
"Radio ONE please!" Louis sang. Harry did as he was told before moving to hold my hand. We drove like that, singing to the music, until Harry came to a stop in the back of a mall parking lot. Paul was waiting along with a few other guards and Eleanor.
"Ally! Are you ready to shop?" She cried while sweeping me into a hug as soon as I stepped out of the car.
"I think I’m in the best hands!" I exclaimed. Harry came round to meet us, hugging me from behind as Lou placed an arm around El’s waist.
"Alls, do you mind getting me a mango orange smoothie from Starbucks? I want sugar please!" Harry asked.
"No problem!" Eleanor answered, "I'll help her find it. Meet you boys at the table?" They all nodded.
“Be careful.” Harry whispered so only I could hear. I nodded back to him, placing a kiss on his nose before leaving the warmth of his arms. Eleanor took my hand, gliding us through the back doors and into the main part of the mall. Thousands of Directioners were lined up, merch in hand, waiting for the boys to show up.
I must have tensed because Eleanor whispered to me, "Don't worry about being spotted. They won’t say anything knowing Harry is probably close by.”
We headed to the lower level Starbucks, past the fans. I kept my head low, hoping not to be noticed, but, of course, that wouldn’t work. A few shouted our names, so we smiled and waved. Finally, Eleanor was pulling me through the Starbucks entrance.
"How may I help you today ladies?" The worker asked. I think his name was Jack or William. He seemed nice. His accent was lighter than Harry’s…almost like Louis’, but it still had significant differences.
"One mango orange smoothie please," I told him while setting my money on the counter. William/Jack flashed a smile before making Harry's smoothie.
"I see you have the infamous Ramones shirt today," Eleanor pointed out with a cheeky grin.
"Harry let me borrow it. I was kind of nervous about today.” I confessed. Just then Jack/William returned with the drink. I should really remember names. I thanked him quickly and we left.
"Cutest couple ever!" El exclaimed. My cheeks blushed furiously, I could feel it. As we neared back to where the fans had been lined up earlier the screams and the music told us they were beginning to sign. Sure enough, as we rounded the corner, I could see all of the boys lined up at a table in front of a huge band picture; Zayn, Louis, Harry, Niall, and Liam. I spotted Paul off to the side, watching the scene cautiously. I slowly made my way up to him, hoping he could get Harry’s attention for me or something.
"Miss Striker, is that for Harry? You can follow me." he told me politely. Me. Go in front of a thousand screaming girls to give my boyfriend, Harry his smoothie. No. Oh no. No way. I looked back at Eleanor who gave me a reassuring nod. With a sigh I let Paul lead me up to the boys. Screams.
Harry’s POV
We were signing and signing when suddenly the fans erupted in screams. What happened? Was it something I missed? Did Louis do something. I looked behind me only to see Ally being guided over by Paul; my smoothie firmly in her hand. She looked extremely nervous, her eyes remaining locked on the floor beneath her feet.
"Ally!" I cried while finishing signing the last girl. Paul advised to stop the flow for a moment. I got up from my seat to meet her halfway. When I reached her, I pulled her to the very back of the platform so we were extremely close to the banner. My hands held her close to me by her elbows. I could feel her honestly trembling beneath my fingertips.
"Here," she murmured while handing me the cup. Ally was about to turn away when I was able to snatch the tips of her fingers. She spun around and I surprised her with a sweet kiss on the lips. Everyone awe'd, a few people burst into tears, and some applauded. At least no boo's. I don’t think I could have handled any boo’s.
"Thanks love. Have fun with Eleanor. I love you," I whispered in her ear.
"I love you too," she whispered back before being ushered away by Paul. The line started up as soon as I got back to my seat. I couldn't help, but feel Louis' cheeky grin.
"You're growing up," Louis muttered while wiping away fake tears. I was about to come back with something when a fan walked over to me.
"Here Harry! This is for you!" She exclaimed, thrusting a stuffed animal kitten at me. Fans. They never forget. I moved the soft little kitten around in my hands. The eyes were big and bright blue…kind of like a certain someone I know. Just the thought of her brought a massive smile to my face.
"Thanks babe," I said while signing her CD. She squealed. Louis slid me another CD as a tall brunette girl headed my way. She was holding her phone in front of her face indicating we were being filmed.
"Hi Harry! I love you! Will you marry me!?" She asked excitedly, pushing the camera closer to me so she could hear my response.
"You might have to talk about that with Ally," I replied with a grin.
“You’ll also have to talk it over with me!” Louis interjected. I shook my head and passed the CD along to Niall. Fans were moving pretty swiftly through the line. I was met with several little gifs, a few phone numbers, and a billion ‘I Love you’s. We were about half way through the time slot when a little girl, maybe about eight or nine years old maximum, appeared in front of me.
“Hi darling, what’s your name?” I asked while Louis scribbled his signature onto her CD.
“I’m Audrey.” She replied with confidence. Her small hands reached up to brush the silvery blond fringe from her hazel eyes. “I made you these! Your girlfriend is very pretty.” Before she walked over to Niall, she slipped a gift bag onto the table. I didn’t have anytime to open it before the next fan came bounding up to me. Carefully, I placed it by my feet.
“Thank you!” I called after her. Audrey turned to give me a quick wave as she headed off and away from this madness.
"Harreh?" I heard. Was that Louis? Ignore it. Maybe if I keep my eyes shut and keep sleeping he will go away. “Harry!” I should have known.
"Sleeping," I groaned while covering my head with the pillow, brushing my cheek up against the hardwood underneath me. The floor is very cold in the morning. Just when I thought Louis had left, my legs were lifted in the air and I was being dragged by my ankles into the hallway. Ugh.
"Louis why is Harry on the floor?" Liam asked.
"He was there when I walked in, but he refused to wake up," Louis explained. Yes Liam, so I was dragged out against my will.
"Better get up mate, we have an end of tour signing." Liam stated. Louis better have done this for- wait, what? Suddenly I was awake.
"A signing? We're on holiday!" I whined.
"It was scheduled on the wrong date. Simon said it shouldn't be long," Liam told me. He was dressed and ready to go already as was Louis. I noticed Lou was wearing one of my Jack Wills hoodies with a pair of khakis while Liam wore a gray tee and some jeans. Casual. Perfect.
"Ally?" I questioned.
"El was planning on shopping for a bit there so she should tag along," Louis suggested, "I'll let her know." With that, he and Liam left me to sit wrapped up in my duvet in the hall. I slowly got to my feet, still causing a slight head rush. When my vision cleared I made my way to the shower down by Ally’s room. I just wanted to see her.
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Ally’s POV
Louis told me I was joining them to their signing and spending the day with Eleanor, so I was getting ready. My mind continuously drifted to the last time Eleanor and I went shopping. The vulgarities shouted at me threw themselves from the back of my mind straight up to the front even louder than they were when I first heard them. Shaking away the memories, I pulled on some white shorts and my black converse.
"I'm sorry about this," Harry‘s voice echoed through the room. My eyes near popped out of my head at the sound of his voice. My arms rushed to grab the tank top on my bed, throwing it over my body, earning a smirk from him.
"Good morning to you too.” I said, going over to where he stood in the doorway, merely clad in a blanket that was wrapped securely around his hip. My small arms moved under his, clutching on to his shoulders as I encircled him in a warm hug.
“I’d say it is now.” Harry teased, alluding to him seeing me in my bra. I reached up to smack him lightly on the back of his head, Harry’s low chuckles filling the atmosphere of the room. “Harry, I’m nervous. What if I get shouted at again?”
“Oh! Wait here." He advised detaching himself from me before racing out. In moments he returned with a familiar shirt folded neatly in his palms; his Ramones shirt. "I love this shirt. Maybe it will calm the nerves."
“Thank you.” I sighed. Harry leant in to give me a peck on the lips, but I pulled away. He cocked an eyebrow at me in surprise, but I simply placed my finger over his puckered lips. “Not until you’ve brushed your teeth.” Harry laughed before groaning and rushing next door to the bathroom. I instantly heard the sink run and shut off multiple times followed by a quick spit and more water. Suddenly, Harry rushed in again smelling freshly of peppermint. His pink lips puckered themselves again, this time being greeted with mine.
“I’m going to shower. Save me some breakfast pleeease!” Harry trilled as he pulled back. I agreed and he raced back to the bathroom, leaving me all alone.
I pulled the Ramones shirt over my head and I did feel better. It was a bit baggy on me, but it looked sort of good that way. Harry’s scent was all over this shirt. A mixture of raspberries, apples, and vanilla surrounded me in the comforts of his clothing. My hair decided to be extra curly today, falling in ringlets to my mid back, so I left it. Then, I made my way down stairs where I could hear the boys eating their cereal.
"HELLO SUNSHINE!" Zayn shouted while patting down a seat next to him when I came in to view.
"Hello buttercup!” I teased as I sat. “I like your hair this way. It looks very soft.” I noted, commenting on how his hair was down instead of tousled into its usual quiff. Zayn playfully nudged me over, passing me a bowl they made for me.
"Are you ready?" Niall asked as he filled another bowl for himself.
"Yeah, when do we leave?" I asked. Harry must have still been in the shower, because he wasn‘t down yet, so I figured not that instant.
"Half hour," Liam answered before shoving a fork full of cereal in his mouth. All of the boys looked very nice, yet fully casual; Liam in a gray tee and jeans, Louis in a hoodie and khakis, Niall in a blue tee and khaki shorts, and Zayn in a black tank and light jeans.
"We can take the Range Rover today. That should fit the lot of us." Louis suggested.
"Paul wants us to meet him in the back of the venue," Harry's deep voice said from the top of the stairs. He suddenly appeared at my side as he grabbed his bowl of cereal. Harry was wearing a white tee with blue trim and navy shorts. Sigh. "You look nice." He whispered in my ear.
"So do you," I whispered back. In response he kissed my temple. After we all finished eating we piled into the Range Rover. Harry called dibs driving, claiming Louis drove too quickly, so the boys let me sit up front with him.
"Radio ONE please!" Louis sang. Harry did as he was told before moving to hold my hand. We drove like that, singing to the music, until Harry came to a stop in the back of a mall parking lot. Paul was waiting along with a few other guards and Eleanor.
"Ally! Are you ready to shop?" She cried while sweeping me into a hug as soon as I stepped out of the car.
"I think I’m in the best hands!" I exclaimed. Harry came round to meet us, hugging me from behind as Lou placed an arm around El’s waist.
"Alls, do you mind getting me a mango orange smoothie from Starbucks? I want sugar please!" Harry asked.
"No problem!" Eleanor answered, "I'll help her find it. Meet you boys at the table?" They all nodded.
“Be careful.” Harry whispered so only I could hear. I nodded back to him, placing a kiss on his nose before leaving the warmth of his arms. Eleanor took my hand, gliding us through the back doors and into the main part of the mall. Thousands of Directioners were lined up, merch in hand, waiting for the boys to show up.
I must have tensed because Eleanor whispered to me, "Don't worry about being spotted. They won’t say anything knowing Harry is probably close by.”
We headed to the lower level Starbucks, past the fans. I kept my head low, hoping not to be noticed, but, of course, that wouldn’t work. A few shouted our names, so we smiled and waved. Finally, Eleanor was pulling me through the Starbucks entrance.
"How may I help you today ladies?" The worker asked. I think his name was Jack or William. He seemed nice. His accent was lighter than Harry’s…almost like Louis’, but it still had significant differences.
"One mango orange smoothie please," I told him while setting my money on the counter. William/Jack flashed a smile before making Harry's smoothie.
"I see you have the infamous Ramones shirt today," Eleanor pointed out with a cheeky grin.
"Harry let me borrow it. I was kind of nervous about today.” I confessed. Just then Jack/William returned with the drink. I should really remember names. I thanked him quickly and we left.
"Cutest couple ever!" El exclaimed. My cheeks blushed furiously, I could feel it. As we neared back to where the fans had been lined up earlier the screams and the music told us they were beginning to sign. Sure enough, as we rounded the corner, I could see all of the boys lined up at a table in front of a huge band picture; Zayn, Louis, Harry, Niall, and Liam. I spotted Paul off to the side, watching the scene cautiously. I slowly made my way up to him, hoping he could get Harry’s attention for me or something.
"Miss Striker, is that for Harry? You can follow me." he told me politely. Me. Go in front of a thousand screaming girls to give my boyfriend, Harry his smoothie. No. Oh no. No way. I looked back at Eleanor who gave me a reassuring nod. With a sigh I let Paul lead me up to the boys. Screams.
Harry’s POV
We were signing and signing when suddenly the fans erupted in screams. What happened? Was it something I missed? Did Louis do something. I looked behind me only to see Ally being guided over by Paul; my smoothie firmly in her hand. She looked extremely nervous, her eyes remaining locked on the floor beneath her feet.
"Ally!" I cried while finishing signing the last girl. Paul advised to stop the flow for a moment. I got up from my seat to meet her halfway. When I reached her, I pulled her to the very back of the platform so we were extremely close to the banner. My hands held her close to me by her elbows. I could feel her honestly trembling beneath my fingertips.
"Here," she murmured while handing me the cup. Ally was about to turn away when I was able to snatch the tips of her fingers. She spun around and I surprised her with a sweet kiss on the lips. Everyone awe'd, a few people burst into tears, and some applauded. At least no boo's. I don’t think I could have handled any boo’s.
"Thanks love. Have fun with Eleanor. I love you," I whispered in her ear.
"I love you too," she whispered back before being ushered away by Paul. The line started up as soon as I got back to my seat. I couldn't help, but feel Louis' cheeky grin.
"You're growing up," Louis muttered while wiping away fake tears. I was about to come back with something when a fan walked over to me.
"Here Harry! This is for you!" She exclaimed, thrusting a stuffed animal kitten at me. Fans. They never forget. I moved the soft little kitten around in my hands. The eyes were big and bright blue…kind of like a certain someone I know. Just the thought of her brought a massive smile to my face.
"Thanks babe," I said while signing her CD. She squealed. Louis slid me another CD as a tall brunette girl headed my way. She was holding her phone in front of her face indicating we were being filmed.
"Hi Harry! I love you! Will you marry me!?" She asked excitedly, pushing the camera closer to me so she could hear my response.
"You might have to talk about that with Ally," I replied with a grin.
“You’ll also have to talk it over with me!” Louis interjected. I shook my head and passed the CD along to Niall. Fans were moving pretty swiftly through the line. I was met with several little gifs, a few phone numbers, and a billion ‘I Love you’s. We were about half way through the time slot when a little girl, maybe about eight or nine years old maximum, appeared in front of me.
“Hi darling, what’s your name?” I asked while Louis scribbled his signature onto her CD.
“I’m Audrey.” She replied with confidence. Her small hands reached up to brush the silvery blond fringe from her hazel eyes. “I made you these! Your girlfriend is very pretty.” Before she walked over to Niall, she slipped a gift bag onto the table. I didn’t have anytime to open it before the next fan came bounding up to me. Carefully, I placed it by my feet.
“Thank you!” I called after her. Audrey turned to give me a quick wave as she headed off and away from this madness.
Notes
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