Chapter 15;

"Did you fall out of bed or something last night," I asked, looking at Sara from across the table. She froze, fork half way to herself, with syrup dripping from the waffle. She looked me in the eyes, then burst into a fit of laughter.

"Okay then," I said to myself as I shook my head, diverting attention back to my own breakfast.

"I, oh my gosh," Sara struggled fro enough air to speak, "Niall fell off the bed," she managed to fit in before another wave of giggles washed over her. I rolled my eyes, hiding a mall smile, and rose slowly from the table, taking my plate to the sink.

"G!" Sara gasped, still laughing. I turned to her in alarm, and she pointed to my body. I looked down at myself, not really noticing anything different. "Go look in your mirror you naughty girl." I walked over to the long mirror on the wall in the dining room, and Sara followed me. Oh sweet mother of Jesus. I could count five, and I wasn't even going to look at what was under my shirt. I shook my head, hiding an embarrassed grin from Sara. Damn that boy.

"Girls!" Zayn hollered, swinging on the doorframe and into the room, his hair was dripping wet. "We're all taking a morning swim, the boys want you out there now, so hurry up." He winked and ran off out the door and I heard a splash then the familiar laughs of the five boys keeping residence at my house.

"Shit," I laughed looking at Sara, who was staring at my bathing suit clad body. She closed her eyes for a moment, keeping back laughter.

"All I can say is that you two must've been busy last night," she snickered, "and I'm never letting you live this down, and neither will the boys." she grabbed my hand, pulling my through the doors outside before I had a chance to even defend myself.

"Harreh?" Lou gaped, a look of humor on his face. Harry just gave him a proud smile, and sat a bit taller, feeling somewhat accomplished.

"I thought we told you two to behave!" Liam hollered, looking up and down my body, "Oh my gosh, I just, I can count like eight of them, and I don't even want to know where they're leading to." I blushed red, glancing at the bruises on my hip, insinuating exactly what we'd done last night.

"Well, would you look at this," that voice. That voice. It rang in my head, and made me want to just scream. I turned my head, to look at her, but I didn't turn my body.

"Charlie," I smiled fakely and then turned to Sara, giving her a look of desperation.

"Who the fuck let you in," Sara sneered, giving Charlie an up-down. I couldn't say anything about the way she dressed, the girl was gorgeous, which made me hate her even more. Sorry, Hannah mouthed as she walked past me quickly and stepped into the pool, and Liam's arms. Charlie didn't say a word to Sara, they just glared at each other, and if looks could kill, they'd probably both be dead at the moment. Harry was suddenly at my side, and I jumped slightly when his wet body was pressed against mine out of no where.

"She won't be too bad G, I swear, her trip has been shortened, she's just staying the night," he whispered softy, "I'm not promising that she won't give you a hard time for your battle scars," he laughed, "but hey, sex bruises are good bruises." I nodded, giving him a slight smile, and watched him in anguish as he went to give her a hug. She looked at me over his shoulder, winked and rose her eyebrows as she took in my body. I responded with a smug smile, pointing to Harry, then using a bit of Lou's magic, gave a bit of a thrust in Harry's direction. She scowled and for once I actually gave her a genuine smile. I turned my back on her, and went to sit on the edge of the pool; I couldn't stand seeing him even speak to her. Especially because they were talking so quietly.

I swished my feet in the pool, watching my nail polish reflect off the sun.

"Pssssssttttt," Tara called as she waded towards me, I looked up to meet her smiling face, "After what you just did, you're my new best friend." I chuckled. "Oh and Lou says you have to credit him for your thrust." I looked at him and he just gave me a playful smile.

"Charlie, no," I heard Harry raise his voice slightly, and I looked over my shoulder to see her walking towards Sara and I. I raised my head, locking eyes with her as she stood over me.

"Someone needs to tell you two the news, and since the boys are being absolute pussies about it, I figured I'd do the honors," she reviled. The boys all exchanged nervous looks, and Niall moved towards Sara quickly. Harry stayed frozen, pain written in every wrinkle of his face, his delightful dimples no where to be seen. Charlie nudged me with her foot to bring my attention back to her. For a moment, I actually thought I saw empathy in her eyes, that she many feel bad for what she was about to say, but she quickly covered it with her stone wall.

"I'm sure Harry told you I'm only staying until tomorrow, that there was a change of plans. But you see, that was the plan all along. Management wants them back, so they sent me to retrieve them." I literally felt my heart drop to my stomach as a lump formed in my throat.

"When?" I choked.

"They leave tomorrow, with me," she said calmly, then rolled her small suitcase into the house. I pushed myself off the ground, making a bee-line for the door. Harry reached for me, but I didn't see. I couldn't see, because my eyes were already welling up, and I couldn't hold it in any longer.

"No Niall," I heard Sara firmly say to him as she pulled from his grasp to follow me inside. I collapsed on my bed, the tears freely flowing now. Sara came in, then shut the door tightly behind her. There we sat, holding each other tightly, not speaking, just crying. I heard the door slide shut from the outside, then muffled shuffling outside. I was almost sure I'd heard someone else crying. Niall. Sara obviously hadn't heard, so I kept it to myself, knowing it'd only make her more upset. A piece of paper slid under the door, then another. I shakily stood and went to retrieve them. I sat on the floor, not having the energy to bring myself to my bed. The first note was sectioned in three….

Girls, I beg you not to be angry with Harry and Niall. It truly is not their fault, and it hurts them as much as it's hurting you. We all hate to see you cry, but you should know that tonight you're not the only ones crying. Last night, when we left you guys alone, it was because we knew it might be awhile before you saw each other. I'm sorry. Please forgive all of us.

-Liam

Ey, so, yeah, management really sucks ass.

-Zayn

GGGG, SAHRAH, you must stop being sad my pretties. Kevin wouldn't want you to cry. In fact, he's staying with you so that you HAVE to come see us, because I can't be without him for too long. My Hazzah is real torn up about this, and so is baby Niall. We all are really. If you're gonna cry, at least come out here and cry with us. D':

-Tommmoooo xxx.

I passed Sara the notes after I finished reading them, and I found that they'd been strangely comforting, and I was no longer crying. Then I found the next sheet. Two notes…

Dearest Sara, you know, this is killing me, I really don't want to leave you. I hope that you can find it in your heart to stay with me, and try to get through all this together. Cause…I'd give up food for you. I'd give up anything for you. So please, tell me you'll stay.

-Niall.

My eyes fell to the bottom where Harry's semi-neat handwriting was. I couldn't help but notice the various water splotches on the paper, where the ink was slightly faded.

G, I don't even know how to word this. But everything I said to you was true, and I'd never take it back. I fell for you fast, and I just, I don't want to lose you as fast as I got you. Please. If you choose not to see me before I leave, remember three things: I love you, with everything. This is not a drive-by. And finally, the only sex bruises that are good are if their from you, or on you…and from me. Yeah, I'll miss you.

-Harry. 3

I dropped the paper, the tears returning, I watched as Sara picked up the paper. I closed my eyes, trying to sort my thoughts. It was still the beginning of summer…we could visit often. I took a deep breath, and looked at Sara. She smiled softly, obviously having the same thoughts as I did. I took her hand, and she squeezed mine.

"We can do this," I said weakly, voice still shaky, but power was rising in my voice, "Sara, we will do this." She nodded, and we got up. We gave a small pep talk to each other, and I opened the door, not even bothering to look at my surely hideous face. I walked briskly to the room in which Niall had called his own, I heard Harry in there with him. Knocking softy, I opened the door. All the boys sat in a circle, holding hands. They looked beat up, and beaten down. Louis' eyes flashed from the notes in my hands, to Sara behind me, then to me. I tried my hardest to explain everything in one look. He smiled, wiping the tears from his eyes.

"You didn't think you'd get rid of us that easily, did you?" I joked, and the boys are broke into cheers. Niall's eyes met Sara's and I stepped out of the way just in time; she was in the room and in his arms in a matter of seconds. He kissed the top of her head, and murmured I love you continuously as they cried together. I leaned against the doorway, as Harry walked towards me.

"So, we're still a thing yeah?" Harry sniffled.

"Harry, I don't think I could ever give you up. Management won't stop me from seeing you, and you can expect at least monthly visits, I just we-" he cut me off, kissing me softly.

"All that matters, is that I can go home and tell mum that I've caught the best girl in the world, and that she'll be out soon to meet her. I love you G," he smiled, and I cried softly into his shoulder. Being without them would be hell, but it was worth it.