I peered into the mirror trying to delicately apply my mascara without smudging it. "Lola come on we're already a half an hour late the lads are going to be giving out yards" I heard my friend Ruby screach up the stairs. i quickly grabbed my bag and took a quick look in the mirror to adjust my top .
"finally you're ready! can we go now ?" we gathered our coats and walked out the door. Ruby and I were on our way over to the lads house to have a few drinks before heading out on our big night out. I shivered slightly as we walked up the road, partly because it was a bit cold and partly out of nervous anticipation, I could feel that it was going to be an eventful night. It ususally was when we all went out together- we aren't really fans of the phrase "drinking in moderation" the night usually ended with bodies strewn across the floor asleep and at least one person becoming well acquainted with the inside of a toilet bowl .
We reached the boys' house and rang the doorbell. Within seconds the door swung open and we were greeted by a very merry looking Danny and Dougie. " you girls are late! we have been drinking for over an hour. you have some major catching up to ." they pulled us inside and placed a drink in our hands. Unsuprisingly we were the last to arrive. The four boys were gathered in the sitting room along with our other friends Lucie,James, Roberta and Tom's girlfriends Lyndsey.
We all sat around playing drinking games and chatting. We hadn't all gone out toghether in ages. The taxis arrived but considering there was ten of us me and Danny had a taxi to ourselves. "so you planning on having your wicked way with Harry tonight ? I know you didn't get that dressed up just for the fun of it " he lightly slurred at me. "Danny i take pride in my appearance, Im not going to be having my wicked way with anyone" i drunkenly giggled.
"whatever...you look great and i could see that Harry thought so to" he said as the taxi pulled up outside the club. He had caught me off guard with that last comment but i brushed it off as Danny just stirring the pot as per usual.
As soon as we got into the club all the girls launched themselves onto the dancefloor shaking their bums to "booytlicious." After working up a thirst, we found the lads knocking back various shots in a booth to the side of the dancefloor.
Later that night after a very high octane dance to girls aloud i stumbled over to our booth trying to give my feet some rest. As pretty as my shoes were, they were not very kind to my feet. I could feel that familiar prickly feeling invading the souls of my feet . As i slumped on the couch and attempted to soothe my aching toes i was joined by Harry who looked a little worse for wear.
"What are you doing over here? you are usually burning it up on the dancefloor"
"My feet are being tortured by my shoes i thought i would be nice and give them a rest" i said while massaging my feet . Harry lunged forward attempting to grab my foot, but i moved causing him to nearly fall flat on his face but he grabbed the couch just in time. " why'd you move? I was gonna help you with your foot" he said with a puzzled look on his face. "thanks but I can't stand the thought of people touching my feet and before you say it yeah i know im weird" i said with a giggle.
He proceeded to look at me like I had ten heads. " yeah you are but you're good weird - come on I give the absolute best massages." I could see he wasn't going to take no for an answer and he had that mischievous glint in his eye, that usually made me go slightly weak at the knees but now it was making me a bit nervous. I promptly moved my feet as far away as possible from him, just as he lunged forward again and started tickiling me.
Eventually he stopped and let me catch my breath from laughing so much. We were sat very close together now, I could feel his warm breath on the side of my face. I turned to look at him only to meet his eyes. I tried to read his expression but he wasn't giving anything away. We sat there in an intense gaze neither one wanting to break it.
We were eventually interrupted by the raucous pairing of Ruby and Dougie, who knocked over half the glasses on the table as they stumbled into the booth.
I thought i heard Harry let out a low sigh but i couldn't be sure. butterflies had been doing somersaults in my stomach for the past ten minutes . I nervously fiddled with my fingers as the other two told us some funny story about Danny falling over in the middle of the dancefloor. I was beginning to sober up slightly . Had i just made it really obvious how I felt about Harry? I didn't want to make him feel awkward or feel bad for not returning my feelings. I battled with my thoughts for a few minutes before i jumped up and said i was going to get some water. I found my way throught the crowd, got some water, and then proceeded to the outdoor smoking section to ironically get some fresh air to clear my head.
I found a space in the corner and leant against the wall. I gazed into my glass of water hoping it would dissolve me of my feelings for Harry and just let me get on with enjoying my night.
"what are you doing out here you don't smoke." It took me a few minutes to register someone was talking to me. I slowly looked up and was met by the face I so wanted to see yet so wanted to forget.
"im just getting some air its roasting in there." there was an awkward silence, I continued to gaze into my glass. I felt him slide down the wall beside me to sit on the ground, I then felt a hand pulling at my jeans to make me sit down. I obeyed, and followed his actions and slid down the wall. "you ok, you seem a bit pensive." I said after noticing the worried look on his face - hoping i hadn't caused it. He glanced at me quickly but then continued gazing into his glass.
I decided not to push it - Harry could be quite like me in that he wasn't one to divulge all that he was thinking. As we sat there i felt him put his arm around me and pull me towards him, resting his chin on the top of my head which had found itself leaning comfortably against his warm chest. We sat like that for a few minutes in silence.
"I miss you when we're away " I heard him murmur before resting a soft kiss on the top of my head.The butterflys in my stomach were now swirling around like they were on a rollercoaster. " I miss you to. its weird not seeing you guys as much anymore." I eventually whispered.
I raised my head to look at him. He didn't look at me, he just gazed blankly in fron of him. I was about to stand up when he turned to look at me like he was about to say something. Just as he opened his mouth Ruby staggered over and told us to get a move on that everyone was waiting for us outside. I quickly got up and moved towards the exit. Part of me was dying to know what Harry was about to say but the other half never wanted to know with fear of hearing the words i was so sure he was going to say.
As we arrived at the door i could see Danny looking at me expectantly, he knew within seconds that nothing had occurred. I moved towards the group stopping just on the outskirts as Ruby and Harry joined us. Danny came up to me and gave my shoulders a light squeeze. " you ok babe? " " Course I am " I said with a horribly fake smile that he didn't beleive for a second. He wrapped his arms around me in a quick hug and gave me a comforting smile as we moved towards the taxi.
