Chapter 8

HARRY'S P.O.V:
I raced home and noticed all the boys sitting on the couches analysing their phone.
"Hey! I'm back, I'm so sorry" I said, clearly puffed out from running.
"Its fine mate how was last night?" said Louis and came up to nudge me on the ribs. The others boys greeted me the same and we all headed to our car van immediately. As we sat down, I got comfortable and let out a loud sigh.

"Well, let's say it was very good." I grinned.
"How good?" Niall asked.
"Me and Caroline decided to be in a real relationship now. She's my girlfriend." I said.
"Whoa... Congratulations! So happy for you!" said Liam.
"Thanks man, I really appreciate that you guys accept it" I said.
"Does your mum know yet?" Zayn asked.
"Nah, I'll tell her later. Dreading it really, but she'll understand"
"Good luck!" said Louis.
"Thanks babe" I smiled back.

We all continued talking about everything that came up. Sharing jokes, and bonding about stories in our life. I love the fact that these boys are like my brothers. As we got off to our secret destination and met the interviewer, her name was Sarah.

"This is Popstar Magazine and we are very lucky to be talking to One Direction! Hello boys, how are you all?" said Sarah.
"Hello Popstar Magazine! We're all good thank you" replied Liam.

She continued asking the same questions we always get like: how do we feel about the new album release, what plans we have, how we feel about our whole journey, and she finally brought up a question I dreaded to hear.

"Speaking about relationships, is it true you and Caroline are dating, Harry?" she asked. The boys started giggling in the background because back in the car Louis did a slap bet with me that the interviewer will ask me about Caroline. Very discrete guys.
"Um, we're both very happy and we get along really well but I don't want my fans to be hurt" I replied.
"Is that a yes or a no then?" she asked. I licked my lips and played uncomfortably with my thumbs.
"Y...Yes" I whispered.
"Whoa, you're confirming it? This is an exclusive!" she replied excitedly.
"Well, it's been a while so..." I said. I did a half smile and I felt both relieved yet regretted announcing it so early. I wanted it to be out, it killed me having to lie to my fans especially. Louis quickly changed the topic and after a couple of minutes the interview finally ended. We all got back to our apartments and had the rest off as tomorrow we will be doing more promotion about our album.

I called up my mum straight after about my girlfriend and my announcement. She wasn't exactly ecstatic but she was happy that I was happy so that was all that mattered. We talked for a bit more and she wanted to finally meet Caroline. After she mentioned her, I called up Caroline and told her about the news. She was so happy, and told me she was relieved. We talked for a while until she had to go meet up with her friends.

I logged on my twitter and the top trending tweet was Harry and Caroline. My smile turned into a frown as part of me knew the story was out. So quick. I clicked on it, and all the fans were quite upset. They tweeted how they felt so betrayed, and disgusted with the relationship. A majority of the directioners never approved of me and Caroline but that didn't stop me. I wish they understood. I scrolled down to all the disapproving messages and went to my home page. I clicked on my mentions and I got thousands about the same topic. The interview was already posted online with thousands of views, and even online newspapers have already covered the story.

This was far too much. I felt so upset; they pictured me as though I'm a 2 year old boy. So i decided to tweet this in hope my fans won't feel as though I'm in a way 'cheating' on them
Harry Styles:
I'm very happy right now, and that does not make me love my fans any less x

Everybody thought I was happy, not me though. I feel like utter rubbish.

I quickly shut the laptop off and grabbed my scarf. I needed a break, a coffee break.
"Louis, I'm going to go Starbucks for a bit" I shouted as I turned the door handle.
"Wait, Harry!" Louis ran. I looked up at him with confusion.
" Are you ok? I saw on twitter, Harry please ignore them. You're happy, remember that. You're doing what makes you happy. For you, for no-one else." Louis said, he walked up to me and hugged me.
"Thank you Louis. Really, thank you. I just need some fresh air, it's going to be a couple of hours until the whole UK will be talking about me" I faked a smile and walked outside and found a cafe that did not have many people nor did have many customers at this time.

ROSALIE'S P.O.V:
It was currently 3pm, and I just finished College. I am so happy with my presentation; we had to talk about our favourite designers and present sketches of how we can adapt their style into our own personal style. I got great reviews from my classmates so I am very happy. After every lesson, I like to treat myself with a late lunch so I headed over to my favourite cafe to get hot chocolate. Mmmm, hot chocolate.

I took my glasses off as I approached the cosy store and looked up on the menu.
"Hey beautiful, what would it be today? I'm guessing.. hot chocolate?" said John. He was the proud owner of this cafe and he is like my father figure. His daughter is close friends with my cousin Amy, and he is the sweetest man ever.
"Lucky guess John! And could I also get a slice of banana cake?" I asked.
"The cakes on me, owes up to all the tips you give me" John replied.
"Thank you! Haha, what can I say your hot chocolates are amazing"

He handed over the hot chocolate and I went to my favourite sit until I found that it was used. The person was wearing a beanie and ear phones so I walked away to find another seat.
"Rosalie?" said a voice. I turned around immediately and noticed that it was Harry! His hair was covered in a beanie, explaining why I didn't notice him.
"Harry! Hi! How are you?" I said.
"I'm good, Come sit" he said and patted a seat next to me.
"Thank you, you actually stole my favourite seat! Haha" I said with my tongue playfully sticking out.
"Oh dear, madam I am so sorry" he replied with sarcasm in his response.
I looked up and smiled until I realised he didn't look so happy anymore. His smile disappeared.
"Harry, are you ok?" I asked with concern.
"Yeah.. It's just. Relationship problems" he said.
"Tell me about it" I said and rolled my eyes as I began slurping my hot chocolate.
"You are in a relationship?"
"Why are you surprised?" I giggled.
"No no no. What's the deal with yours?"
"I'll tell you if you tell me yours. Just promise me you don't tell anyone about it, it's embarrassing and very personal and I'm very sensitive about the whole problem" I said, looking down at my feet.
"I promise you, if you promise me you don't tell a single soul in the world" replied Harry. I looked up at him and smiled, we did a pinky promise and both gave a big cheeky grin.

"Ok so... the story is..." I said. The conversation literally went for hours. We talked about it, I was very surprised about the whole story with him and Caroline but the way he talked about her, I knew she made him happy. I told him about my relationship with George, and the distance. He gave me amazing advice that I will take on, he told me to hang on to him and I agreed. We talked about everything, our childhood, our family, our friends, our hometown, our likes and dislikes, literally just everything. It felt so nice to talk about everything to someone, it felt so easy. I looked at my watch and was completely shock with how time past.

"Shoot! I need to get home, Amy's probably worried" I said and quickly disposed my cup.
"Me too! Whoa, time does fly." Harry chuckled. We both walked outside and left tips on the counter before heading out the door in the freezing cold.
"Harry, thank you so much for talking. First person I actually could talk to about everything"
"I'd say the same, never talked so much to a female friend before" he said.
"I had fun, thanks for being a great friend"
"I would say the same. Anyway, Rosalie. Since we're friends and that haha, can I have your number? We should hang out" he handed me his phone and I left him my digits.
"There you are, and now you can place yours in mine" I said as he placed his number in my phone.

"Oh and also, I just made twitter! My friends insisted me to, so if you want it..." I mumbled.
"Yes I do! What is it, I'll follow it now" I told him my details and found my account and he followed me almost immediately.
"Do you follow me yet?" asked Harry.
"I just made it about 3 days ago so I shall do it now" I said. I found his account and followed him. I went to my profile and realised I only had 15 followers.
"Whoa, 15 followers. Me so miss popularity" I said in a nerdy accent. Harry cracked up and smiled at me.
"Well I guess that's settled. We'll catch up on lunch one day and whatever you need to talk about I'm here yeah?" he said.
"Lovely! You need someone, I'm here just the same" We both smiled and exchanged each other into a tight bear hug.
"I made a friend today!" I giggled as we were in a hug.
"Way to kill the moment loser" signed Harry but smiled with his dimples deepening in his cheeks.
"Shutup, you're lucky you met me" I replied as I lightly punched his arm. We both waved goodbye and walked in opposite directions to our apartments.

I knew from that moment, he was going to be in my life for a long time. I knew he's going to a great friend for a long time.

HARRY'S P.O.V:

As we walked away, I turned back and saw her walk away. I never made such a close friend who was of a girl gender since most would be overly flirtatious or would try to snog me or be my girlfriend. Not her, she was different. I reminisced about the previous conversation we just had and smiled to myself. I never admitted about anything to a girl this much. Not even Caroline.

I knew from that moment, she was going to a friend I will have for a long time.