Chapter 21

KAI'S POV

The boys came back from rehearsals and caught me in the act of singing their album. Yeah I was embarassed but worse things have happened in life. Right? Everyone calmed down from laughter and went to do their own things. 

"So you liked our music I'm guessing?" Niall asked me.

I laughed, "Yeah, it's actually really good!" I replied.

He smirked.

"What?" I asked.

"Do you like my voice?" he asked raising an eyebrow.

I bit my lip, "Ehh... I don't know who is who, I only know when Harry is singing." I replied.

He winked at me, "Of course you do."

What was that supposed to mean? He walked away as Harry came into the room. He jumped up onto the counter and had his legs dangling off.

"So how was rehearsals?" I asked.

He shrugged, "I'd rather stay home here with you."

I blushed.

"Anyways, are you hungry?" Harry asked.

"YES!" Niall screamed from upstairs.

Harry laughed while shaking his head? He looked at me waiting for an answer.

"Yes." I said.

"Well come on then." Harry said jumping off and holding out his arm. I wrapped my arm in with his as we walked out of the door.

Of course we get hit with the blinding lights. When will they go away? Instead Harry grabbed my hand and gave it a squeeze as I always did back. He guided me through the reporters as they yelled what they always did. We got into his car and drove to who knows where? We sat in a comfortable silence for a while and just talked. Nothing important really, until I said,

"Harry what's your family like?"

He smiled, "They're supportive, why would you like to meet them?" He asked.

I shrugged, in all honesty I did but I didn't want to sound weird. "Kinda." I shyly stated.

He grinned, "One day when they come down, or we go to visit I'll make sure that will happen."

I smiled satisfied as we pulled into a resturant's parking lot. I noticed the sign as Ruby Tuesday. I remembered going here as a kid with my mom and dad. It brought back memories but surprisingly it didn't hurt the memories. It actually made me smile. I realized I needed to stop smiling because Harry would notice and think I'm weird. We parked and Harry opened my door as usual. Hand in hand we walked into the restuarant and of course he gave my hand a squeeze. I expected him to let go once we got inside like he normally did but he still kept his hand there. I enjoyed it. The resturant was lit really dim like they always kept it and the scent of food was intoxicating in a good way. It was very appealing to my tastebuds as they craved for the food. We got seated in a booth and we let our hands seperate as we had to sit down. We sat across from each other and before we could begin talking again a waitress came.

"Hello welcome to Ruby Tuesday, my name is Claire," she started while handing our menus, "Can I start you two off with a drink?" She politetly said.

I smiled, and asked for a water and Harry asked for a root beer. She nodded and said she would be back in a few. I looked down at my menu because I always had a bad habit of talking before I decided on what to eat and then the waiters would always come when I wasn't ready. I scanned the menu before I decided on a petite serloin steak with a side of mashed potatoes. (AN: This is what I always get, guys you need to try it omg heaven!) Satisfied with my mental desicion I looked up at Harry. He was still scanning the menu so I politely waited. I unlocked my phone and opened up the Twitter app and tweeted. 

"Bringing back the memories" is what I tweeted.

I got a couple favorites but that is all. I shrugged, I didn't really care how many retweets or favorites I got, I always thought that Twitter was my own little online diary. I was scrolling down my timeline favoriting and retweeting when I found necessary and after I locked my phone. I looked up and saw Harry staring at me. I blushed,

"How long were you done?" I asked.

He laughed, "Just now."

I nodded. The waiter came as she took our orders. You know what I got but Harry on the other hand ordered some type of fish. I didn't really like fish but whatever, it doesn't matter. We had small talk but it wasn't awkward because we talked like we knew each other forever. He made the occasional joke and the cheeky side comments. 

"So before everything happened, what did you want to do when you get older?" Harry asked.

I was taken aback by this question. What DID I want to be? I'm not sure, all I knew was when I was younger I had an odd desire to be a counseling pyschologist which was basically a therapist who couldn't prescribe medications. I didn't want to be one that could prescribe medication because you needed to be good at science for that and let's just say I SUCKED. I shrugged and honestly said,

"A counseling pyschologist but that's long gone I guess."

He smiled a bit, "That's cool, aren't they the people who just help people with their every day struggles and stuff?" He asked and he seemed interested.  

I nodded as response, "Yep."

He smiled, "Why don't you still try and be one? You're only 18 ya know?" He suggested.

I laughed and legit I thought that to be the funniest thing someone's every suggested. "Harry," I said in between laughing, "I don't have an education, I haven't been to school in forever, no college would want me, and I don't have money for college. The thing is out of the question. I probably will get a job at like a starbucks or something."

A sly smile spread across his lips. What was this boy thinking?

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing." He said.

I let it slide because our food came and I could not wait to dig in! As soon as she set down our plates I began to eat. I cut up a piece of steak and dipped it into the mashed potatoes. The last time I ate this I was with my parents, it brought back memories. Is it bad to say that this food is so good that I wasn't even guilty? I was devouring my food as Harry reached over with his fork to try and taste some and I blocked it by smacking his hand.

"OW!" Harry said, "What was that for?" He rubbed his hand.

"Don't mess with my food curly." I glared at him. I was serious.

A minute later I got a text and to be honest I didn't want to check it because my food was so good but then I decided to. I looked at my phone and saw it was from Harry. I rose an eyebrow, what did he want?

"The waiter was giving you this look before and I'm not sure if I should say something. But the thing is I'm not sure what you're doing looking at your phone while you're eating is that even legal? I mean why are you doing this Kai? Don't do it. WHat are you talking about you are thinking that am I right? Yeah well by the time you're done reading this, you'll realize this text is bullshit and I just wanted to get you to look away from your plate so I can sneak a bite. ;) happy eating xx"  was the text I received from Harry.

Before I could process everything I was confused but as I read the last few sentences I realized he tricked me! I shot my head up from my phone and saw him leaning back in his seat from leaning over to steal my steak and mashed potatoes! 

"HARRY! I HATE YOU!" I frowned while kicking him under the table.

"OW!" He said, but he still managed to smile.

"Watch out pretty boy, I'm gonna get you." I warned.

He smirked, "You think I'm pretty?" 

I blushed. Duh, he was pretty, haha. I didn't answer him. We finished our food and what was left of mine and the bill came. I knew Harry was going to insist on paying but I had to let him, I had no money. I felt really bad, but I had no job which means no money. I needed a job and that was the truth, so as soon as I can I promised myself to start looking. I sighed. I was upset but what the heck, I will make a change. I need to get a job. Harry snapped me out of my thoughts. 

"Ready?" He looked up at me.

I nodded. We got out of our booth and Harry took my hand. That boy never fails to send sparks throughout my hand. We walked out of the resturant and I saw a fountain. Chaching. My payback. I knew we were at a resturant but I didn't really care. As we were walking to the car hand in hand I asked Harry,

"Can I see your phone?"

He looked confused but he took out his phone and handed it to me. He was waiting and watching to see what I wanted with it but in reality I wanted to push him into the fountain but I didn't want to break his phone. It was difficult for me to not burst out laughing as we got closer and closer to the fountain. We were now in range and I mentally counted in my head. 5... more steps, 4.... getting there, 3... closer, 2... almost there, 1... BAM. I pushed Harry's chest and he fell backwards but I hadn't realized we were still holding hands. Luckily I was able to pull away from him and I laughed as I watched him fall into the water. I was almost on the ground laughing in tears because that's what he gets for stealing my lovely food. He made a big splash and submerged under water. I waited for him to reappear and he did. His face popped up from the water and his eyes locked on mine. He got an evil grin. He probably figured it was from taking my food. 

"Oh it's on Kai." He grumbled. He got out of the fountain and I could see he was about to start chasing me. Luckily I noticed so I got a head start. I began to run but I knew I hated running so much. I could hear his shoes squishing from the water behind me which caused me to laugh. I could hear him gaining on me and I got scared. We were running through the parking lot, yes I know not the safest thing in the world. He was now on my trail and I began to run into a park. Were we really running this far? Oh well, no one was at the park besides this lady and her dog. I continued running but I didn't know where to. I laughed and without noticing Harry grabbed me around my waist and lifted me up in the air and plopped me on his shoulders. He gripped me and I began pounding on his back and thrashing my legs everywhere. He got me SOAKED.

"HARRY PUT ME DOWN." I demanded.

He was shaking underneath me due to his laughing. He began to walk me to who know's where. I stopped resisting and just hang on his shoulder. I felt myself slipping, I was about to say something but Harry readjusted me and gripped onto me tighter. My heart was beating because we were so close even if I was slung over his shoulder. After a bit of walking he stopped, I tried to see where we were but it was a bit difficult, considering I was upside down. He slowly lifted me down, and my shirt was all wet. I noticed we were in the grass. I looked around us and we were in a type of park but in front of us was water. It was like a bay almost but it was with grass. He sat down next to me and I returned his phone.

"I'll let it slide, but you'll get it later." Harry smirked.

I scoffed, "Puh lease." I enphasized the word please. 

He laughed and he layed. I decided to do the same. We were both looking up at the sky and I saw the stars. It was quite relaxing just sitting here watching the stars. I was observing the sky. I began to count how many there were in the sky. One, two, three, four, five, si- I almost jumped when Harry crept his hand into mine. I didn't even realize it was him but when I did I suddenly relaxed. This moment felt like a moment in a movie. I turned to face him and he was already facing me. I blushed because I hadn't realized. How long was he looking at me? He smiled.

"You're so beautiful." He said.

I blushed, hopefully it was too dark for him to notice. My heart melted at those words. He thought I was beautiful? I smiled.

"Yeah well you're cute." I replied while pinching his cheek with the hand that wasn't occupied by Harry's. 

He smiled, and squeezed my hand. I squeezed it back. I looked back up at the stars but before I could zone out I felt Harry's arm creep around my waist as he tugged me closer to him. I didn't resist but I did feel like my heart was pounding out of my chest. Still keeping our hands intertwined I looked up at him again. He was looking down at me as I snuggled deeper into his side. He smelled like cologne and I really did enjoy that scent. He wrapped his arm around my shoulders as I used his arm as a pillow. We sat here for what felt like hours in a comfortable silence. I wasn't even sure if he was asleep but I knew I was well awake. 

After a while Harry sat up.

"We should get going."  he said.

I sadly nodded. We both stood up. We began to walk hand in hand back to his car. I decided I wanted to get a piggy back ride because I was tired and let's just say I was in a flirty mood. I went up behind him and I sprang up on his back and quickly wrapped my legs around his waist and secured my arms loosely on his neck. He seemed startled at first but then he wrapped his arm around my legs. I rested my head on his shoulders and his neck. I could hear his breathing. My heart was beating so fast I bet he could feel it against his back. 

"Thanks for tonight." I whispered in Harry's ear.

He shuddered a little, "Anything for a girl as beautiful as you." 

I blushed and who knew I would be the one to have the first move? The first move of affection? But I did and I didn't know what came over me. It was in the spur of the moment. I didn't even know if he liked me but I leaned foward and kissed him on the cheek. 

(AN): YAY! So things are finally starting to happen let me know what yaa think! :) Updating sometime this weekend. Maybe even tonight?! ;)