CHAPTER 25.

ROSALIE'S P.O.V

As I entered the car, the warmth from the heater hit my body straight away. But I also noticed, this was Max's car, and he wasn't in it. He probably is sleeping over his parent's house. I sighed with relief and buckled my seat belt. It felt as though this massive smile was permanently sewn on my face. Today has been one of the best. Everything about today was perfect, the dinner, the family, the present and Harry. As I settled in my chair excitedly, I greeted her. "Hey Amy" I said in an excited tone, but there was no response. I felt a weird vibe between my cousin and I. She sped off immediately just as I clicked on the seatbelt. I looked at her, but the darkness was covering most of her face. I heard sniffles escaping from her nose as her hand was tightly clutching on the handle bars. I instantly remembered the text she gave me, and it was something that happened. I felt guilt just bubbling inside of me, how rude was I. How stupid was I.

"Amy... Oh dear. What happened babe?" I asked quietly.

I didn't want to seem as though I was pushing answers out of her. "Amy, it's ok. It's me, you can always tell me everything" I whispered. I rubbed her upper back softly, awkwardly trying to be there for her but I know what I am doing won't make her feel instantly better. I looked at her, my good mood suddenly disappearing.

"Amy..." I whispered. I frowned as I felt like such a horrible cousin, such a horrible friend. I let my hand go off her back and placed it back on my lap. I stared off in the distance as the sound of the music pumping out of the radio ignored all my thoughts away.

"I'm...sorry... It's just. I can't believe...I can't." she blurted out.

She started hysterically crying and pulled to the closest service station to stop and calm down her tears. She grabbed tissues from the arm rest and wiped her eyes repeatedly. I looked at her and gave her a massive hug, she grabbed me back and I knew she needed one. She cried more as she clutched my back, crying on my shoulder, leaving her makeup on my blazer. But I didn't care. At all.

"Tell me about it, it can't be all bad." I replied. She looked up and sniffled as her eyes were red.
"Promise you won't tell anyone, I feel so embarrassed." She replied.
"I will never tell anyone"

She stared up to me and tried really hard to smile, but I knew it was all fake. The worry in her eyes stood out as she played with the wet tissues in her hands. She adjusted her seat belt as she sat back and stared outside the window, she didn't want to look at me. "So I spent the day at Max's house. His parents were lovely, his siblings espiecally. Unfortunately... his... ex...Lea was there. Apparently she's their neighbour." I cringed at how similar this all sounded like. ", Well. She was being so... rude.. to me. Whenever no-one was around, she'll whisper something horrible in my ear or make a disgusting remark. I ignored it, I even told Max but he told me I was only imagining it and that I was being paranoid. He was a bit mad at me, because I made these 'accusations'. I spent the rest of the evening, helping his mum pack up and set out the presents but I went back up to his old room to apologise because his brother told me he'll be there. And..."

Amy covered her mouth as she said the last past of her sentence. The tears poured out of her face again as I rubbed her back soothingly.

"And, they were on the bed. Both Lea and Max, making out. Her top was even off and I just bolted. I just, the feeling I felt then and there was heart-breaking. Max started screaming that it was Lea's fault, and she was just seducing him. But I couldn't handle it, and I left. I didn't even get to thank his parents or his family and I feel so ashamed and rude. His poor little cousins, they must be so scared at what happened. I feel so bad that I could even be the reason I ruined their Christmas. I just took Max's car and just ran off. I know I shouldn't have, but I... I felt as though my heart was breaking." She mumbled.

She clutched the area of her heart and shut her eyes. I could really see the hurt in her eyes. The pain for her to ever experience someone she loved cheats on her. I clearly remember the long days when I came back to London and I told her about my situation, the nights that she was my shoulder to cry on. She was the only person I cried to about it, I couldn't even tell Harry. I knew what she meant when she felt embarrassed and ashamed.

"Amy... look at me." I said. She looked up, still tears dripping out of her eyes.

"I understand what you feel, and you have every right to just run. You should never feel ashamed, you left for a reason. They did it. Not you. But think about it, you took his car. And he's going to come back eventually and take it back and by then you guys have to talk. Maybe he was right, maybe she seduced him and I know that sometimes it's really hard for guys to control. You're one of the best people I know. You're strong, admiring, beautiful and talented. Don't let one incident ever let you down. You deserve a boy to treat you like a princess everyday, but before you run from him get some answers, you deserve it. Because I know that if you just ignore him and let him know how hurt you are, then you'll regret it and wonder it was him that you let to get away. I know this is quite ironic because I know I ran away from him but he was with her during. But with Lea, I highly doubt they were together during your relationship. You deserve to be by yourself until you're ready. I'm not saying that I'm going to push you to talk to him but don't ever think this is going to ruin your life together. I know, I've been there and you feel like your world is ending bu tit does get better, and I heard people say it will turn out right in the end, and if it's not right, it's not the end.."

I looked up after my long and dragging speech and Amy gave me her gorgeous, pearly-white smile. She gave me a big bear hug and cried even more. I could feel her smile digging in my shoulder as she held on tight for what felt like a long time.

"Thank you Rose. I needed someone to get that through my head, thank you for your honesty. I love you so much"

"I love you just as much" I smiled as she wiped up her tears. She chuckled softly in embarrassment and tried to discard the tears. As she covered up her tears, her phone went off and as we both stared at the phone, it was Dave. I looked up at her and gave her a reassuring look, and told her it was her choice. She took a deep breath and exited the car to talk to him outside. She left and talked just outside her seat, but I knew she needed her privacy so I went to listen to some music on my phone. I was scanning through all the photos that I took today at Harry's family home. I took a lot of photos with Gemma and Anne, we get along so well. But as I slid my finger across my screen, I came across a photo that just brightened up my day. It was when I was taking a photo with Harry and adorable baby Lucy. We looked so happy, just us. I looked genuinely happy, because I was genuinely happy. I flicked through and there were several pictures of me and Harry. There was a picture when his mum took of us and we were standing infront of the tree and he leaning his arm on my shoulder and placing his head on mine. We were acting really geeky as he smiled extra big and I was doing a ridiculous open-mouth-peace-sign pose. It was quite silly but I loved it. I sent him the photo:

To: Harry Styles

Look at us! Favourite photo of us, mind if this goes on my facebook profile pic? :)

From: Harry Styles

Haha, sure go ahead. I saved it, my wallpaper on my phone. X

A big smiled beamed across my face and I giggled silently to myself. I felt my heart flutter even more but every-time I think about Harry, my mind goes straight to Caroline. Like today for instant, on the couch. As he left, a wave of guilt went over me. I will never have an affair with someone, after experiencing what I have, I do not what anyone to ever go through that. And to see Amy having to just go through it, breaks my heart. I know I can wait for Harry, and I know he is in a very private relationship with Caroline but it hurts to see him talk so freely about her. I went on my Facebook, which was private and could not be found on the search links. Most of the people in my contact lists are just close friends and family, mainly from school but I hope none of them would repost it online or I would just have to delete facebook in general. I uploaded the photo with the caption: Merry Christmas! Wooooo! :)

Within a few minutes, I got a lot of likes and even got several comments. I scanned through them and saw:

Danielle Peazer: Merry Christmas! Tell H I said that too, hope to see you soon beautiful! x
Rachel Kerry: O.m.g, are you guys dating? I still cant believe u know him
Joseph Gaffo: Isn't that the guy from 1d?
Eleanor Calder: Gorgeous photo babe, meet up soon with Danielle? Miss you :(
George Michaels: You guys make a cute couple...

I frozed completely as I saw his comment. What do I say, oh um thanks George. I also wasn't really sure if I should've erased him out of my Facebook list but, I felt it was a bit too slack because I mean I don't want to erase him out of my life forever. I just smiled at the rest of the comments and went off and sat back in my seat. I analysed the gorgeous Tiffany and Co. Bracelet Harry got me, and it is still unbelievable that he got it for me. It cost so much, it's just so... whoa. After a long period of time, Amy came in with a big smile to her face. I looked at her with my eyebrows raised, why isn't she telling me anything?

"What happened?" I asked curiously.
"Let's just say, everything's back to normal" she smiled softly.
"Um, spill!" I said excitedly.

"It was just a kiss, but he swore to everything. Even his mum was talking to me, reassuring me it was a misunderstanding and Lea isn't invited over any more or something. Dave offered to meet me here, but it's quite late but he's coming over tomorrow to talk things out but I forgive him. I think I'm too in love with him to let him go just yet, and he did seem genuine. Thank you" she replied.

I smiled at her and nodded, really pleased she worked it through and was able to be happy again. I looked at the time and it was around 9;00, we had about 2 hours and a half to drive all the way back to London. Amy told me to put my seat down and relax a bit and as I drifted to a short sleep, the music that was pumping in my ears was the sound of someone that would make my day, anyday.

1 WEEK LATER.

ROSALIE'S P.O.V (STILL)

.Beep

My alarm went out loudly, as the sound was ringing in my ears. I groaned as I wrapped the pillow over my head. Today, was the day I was going back to school or college I should call it. This would be my second semester, and so far I'm going really well. I may also be getting a few internships which I should hopefully get. My teacher told me about me designing clothing for branches of stores, which I have considered but since I'm still quite young, I have to go through a few years of internship to get the job. Though I am quite determined, I really want to live here in London. The culture, everything really just suits well with me. I got up immediately after through-out this whole week I've been spending it at home, doing nothing but hang out with Amy. Dave ended up coming over and they figured everything together which was good. I got to spend the week with them, being the third-wheeler, tagging along with them on their dates but it was a lot of fun hanging out with them. I haven't spoken properly to Harry yet, considering he just got back from his family and is now spending time to visit places to promote the band more. I looked at the clock and it was already 7:45, so I sped off, out of bed and got ready. The weather was still freezing cold so I wore a pair of high waisted black tailored shorts with stockings/tights underneath with a collared button up and a grey sweater on top. I wore my new pair of black wedges and grabbed my satchel and loosely had my hair out, with soft waves falling out. I grabbed a beanie and went down to grab a cup of coffee and ate a piece of fruit and a nutrition bar. Amy was sleeping in so around 8:30, I went out the door and caught the bus to class.

Ring Ring Ring

"Rose? It's me Jeremy, still remember me?" a voice chimed through the phone.
"Of course haha! Where are you? I'm coming to class in about 10 minutes" I replied.
"I'm just outside, sitting on the steps. I'll wait for you, we got to catch up!"
"I know right? It's been so long, how was your break?"
"Really good, how about yours?"
"Really good! Um, talk to you soon though!"
"Yep sure babe, bye!" He hung up as I went back to listening to my music. I was relaxing on the bus, looking out the window and thinking about everything. As the bus went passed, it came across a gigantic One Direction Billboard, promoting their tour tickets. I smiled to myself, I am so proud of them. I'm hopefully going to go to one or two of their concerts, really depending on Danielle and Eleanor though. About a few minutes later, I arrived at the big college and thanked the bus driver. I looked around for Jeremy, but he stood out just on his own.

He was wearing maroon rolled up chinos with a button-up and a grey sweater on top with a dark toned trenchcoat over. He had sleek formal shoes with his hair messily pushed back and was carrying a massive satchel. He looked extremely handsome and you would never expect that he would be gay. He spotted me within seconds and beamed his smile and ran to give me a hug. He was holding 2 cups of coffee and handed me one. I beamed him a smile and accepted it. We went to sit at our usual steps and sipped since we still had a while to get to class. I clutched the cup of coffee with both of my hands and kept it close as the heat was warming me up.

"So, tell me everything." Jeremy replied excitedly with his shoulders rubbing against mine.
"What do you mean! What do I say" I replied
"I heard you went over to Harry's on Christmas, you've been online news for a bit and how about George?" I cringed as he brought him up again because the last time I saw Jeremy was before I went back to Australia. I nodded my head softly and mumbled.
"How'd you hear about Harry's? And uh, about George. Over. A while. How about you? Any guys?" I winked.
"I heard on Twitter, and on Tumblr, but it was quite minor and plus your Facebook, duh! And about me, his name's Ryan."
"Ahhh, I see. What?! Tell me everything" I replied, giggling as I sipped my hot coffee.
"Been seeing each other for a while, not official but it's good." He beamed.
"So happy for you!" I smiled as I gave him a soft hug. He grinned as he took his phone out. He wanted to take a snap of us infront of college so he asked another student who goes and asked her to take a photo of us. We stood infront of the huge steps with the door and the college sign behind us as he placed his arm around me, pulling a silly pose. We were both wearing sunglasses and looked very warm but I did a silly peace sign as I wrapped my arm around his waist. She took the photo and as I looked at it, it made me smile. I was so lucky to meet lovely people and to make such good friends. Jer uploaded it on his twitter:

JeremyS
Back to school with my girlllllll, loverosalie. Twitpic/2414381

I smiled as I re-tweeted off him and within minutes I got people mentioning me and complimenting me and asking where I was. I was quite overwhelmed but the majority were one direction fans who would probably just want to ask me about the boys. I placed my phone away as the time came and it was the moment to get to class. As I sat down in my first lesson, my teacher who everyone calls her by her first name, Rachel was talking about work and internships. She gave me a whole lot of lists of jobs that would be interested in me for doing internships. I really want to design clothes for stores or be a stylist in a magazine or some sort. One job that stood out was an internship for working in TopShop designs, meaning I could one day be designing clothes and outfits that would be made and sold in TopShop. My eyes enlarged as I saw the details and immediately asked my teacher if this was a good choice. She recommended me to get it and would give in a good word and ask the college to ask them if I could be one of the participating interns. I giggled with delight and started decided "Fall" couture outfits for another assignment.

5 Hours Later: 3:00pm.

It was time to go as I greeted Jeremy goodbye. It was such a good first day, I got a lot of work done, I know what path my future beholds me. I had such a good time today catching up with a few friends, obviously Jeremy. I'm quite lucky he spends most of his lessons with me and although he is doing a slightly different course, we always go out to go eat for lunch. But one thing that was different today was the people. There were so many girls who go to the same college who would look at me and whisper about me. I sensed it, even some girls would stare at me and talk about me and it's like they don't realise they are so obvious. It was quite weird, even my teacher made a joke about Harry today and everyone looked at me and laugh. I didn't really laugh, because my teacher was making a joke about Caroline or something. I smiled to be polite and went back to work. As I exited out of the school grounds, I caught the bus to do my shift at TopShop. Not only am I starting lessons, I'm starting my job again. As I arrived, there were a lot of girls around my age, still dressed in their school uniform. I was still covered in my beanie and glasses as I went back to the employee's room and placed my books and laptop down and fixed up myself. I placed on my name tag and a necklace that let people know I worked here. I took a few minutes, greeting my co-workers and talked a bit about my trip and holiday whilst I was fixing up the store. I placed the clothes back to where they were supposed to be and organised the place as well as assist my costumers. As I fixed up a rack I felt a tap on my shoulder, and as I turned around it was Danielle and Eleanor!

"Oh what a nice surprise! What are you girls doing here?" I asked as I hugged them both.
"Heard you came back and back to work so decided to visit a bit. We were around here anyway" Eleanor said.
"Aww, thank you. How were your holidays?" I asked.
"Amazing! How about yours?" Danielle asked
"It was really good, very low-key." I replied, concentrated on fixing up the mannequins.
"Are you busy, we could come back another day?" Eleanor suggested.
"I'm really sorry, it's just the manager put a load on me to do... and there is someone taking a photo of us" I said as I noticed a girl around 15 holding on an iPhone, pointing it at us. Danielle and Eleanor both turned around and smiled at the girl and waved, knew that she was a fan of the boys. The girl blushed and ran away. We looked backed and chuckled softly and continued on our conversation.

"Anyway, um, about the tour! Louis told me there's going to be one in London, so we could all go together you know. And there is one in Manchester which we could most probably make it there too. What do you think?" Eleanor asked.
"Perfect! Do the boys know we're coming?" I asked.
"Yeah, but we have to plan so they can reserve for us since the tickets are going to sale out quick when it's out" Danielle replied.
"Alright, well, this weekend when I'm free we can go grab a coffee and chat and catch up but at the moment I got so much to do, and I don't want you girls standing there getting bored of me do it." I replied as I gave them a sorry look. "It was so lovely for you to visit me though, I've missed you girls"
"No problem babe, I'll talk to you soon!" Eleanor said.

As I gave Eleanor a hug, a man who was in a working uniform and a cap came up to us and asked where was Rosalie Vanetta. I looked up, quite confused.
"Oh, that's me sir." I replied.
"Oh hi Miss Vanetta. I got a special delivery from a ... H. Styles. It's flowers, but I'd just like for you to sign here" he said.
"Oh... Yeah sure" I said, really surprised by it. The man smiled and walked around as I was holding a big bouquet of lilies, my favourite..

"Awww, how sweet of him!" Danielle replied.
"Haha, he so fancies you." Eleanor chuckled.
"This is really surprising" I said. I looked at them seriously and asked, "Do you know...by...any chance that... he if...likes .. like... me?"
"YOU FANCY HIM!" Eleanor giggled. I hid my embarrassment and half-smiled. Danielle chuckled as she shrugged.
"I honestly don't know. I could ask Liam for you." Danielle asked.
"No no no, I do NOT want any of the boys, espiecally Harry to know. No please" I mumbled as I clutched on the flowers.
"I get it, we won't EVER tell a soul. Between us girls, and to be honest I have a feeling he does." Eleanor winked.
"Haha, thanks babe." I chuckled.
"Yeah, we won't tell anyone. But that's sweet, knew it was going to happen sometime" Danielle whispered.
"Pardon?" I asked, slightly confused.
"No no, nothing." Danielle replied sweetly but suspiciously.
"Anyway, you seem very busy! Meet up soon, love you" Eleanor said as she gave me a kiss and a hug as Danielle repeated. I waved them goodbye and went back to the employee room which was deserted. I sat down and opened the letter that was addressed to me and messy writing.

Hi Rose Bear!
So sorry that I couldn't contact with you properly the past week, been super busy! But I know you're starting college for another semester! Wooo! So I thought to make it up for not getting the chance to reply properly, here are your favourite flowers. You told me in that car trip remember? Anyways, good luck with everything. You'll go far and I'll be there in the end! Lots of love from your favourite mop of curls, Harold xx