The One That Will Always Be Chapter 6
It was about 10 in the morning when I finally decided to get up and start my day. Harry was still asleep since this was one of his first days off in the last year and a half. I quietly crept over to the closet to try and decide what I wanted to wear for the day. I walked through the archway and came crashing down to the ground.
Looking down to see what I tripped on, I saw it was Harry's suitcase that he has been basically living out of for the past few months due to his career. It was a hard life but he enjoyed every minute of it. I sat on the ground for a few moments just staring at the small black suitcase that lie at my feet. My mind started to wander to the first time I ever helped Harry pack. It was when he headed off to boot camp that would change his life forever.
"Dad I am going over to Harry's to help him pack for boot camp." I yelled into the kitchen where my dad was currently reading the newspaper.
"Wait Taylor. Come here for a minute I needed to talk to you first."
I reluctantly spun around on my heels to head towards the kitchen. Once I was in there, I took the seat across from my dad letting out a sigh anticipating what this could be about.
"Taylor. I want to talk to you about your relationship with Harry. It seems like things are becoming serious quite quickly. I just want you to not get too attached considering he may become very famous from the XFactor."
The words that rolled off my dad's tongue were true but I didn't want to hear it. Not now! Not when I was about to go say goodbye to Harry for who knows how long.
"Dad I appreciate your concern and all but I can handle myself. I have faith that when Harry becomes famous that we can still stay together. Want to know why? Well, because I believe what Harry and I have is one of a kind. Something that doesn't come along and if it does then you're lucky. I know it hasn't been long, but I love him. I really do. So now I have to go say goodbye to the boy I love and pray that when he becomes big and famous, that he will come back to me."
I managed to say that without letting the tears spill out of my eyes. The realization was always there that he could leave me. We have only been dating for a few weeks but I felt like I had known him my whole life.
I got up from the table and walked out the front door. I walked all the way to Harry's house in a dazed state. I wasn't sure if I should just let him go or if I should stick it out and see if we could actually stay together. My mind was racing and I arrived at Harry's front door a lot earlier then I was sure I wanted to be.
I rang the doorbell and I could hear footsteps coming closer to let me in. I was still unsure of what to do. It hit me like a tidal wave when the auburn, curly haired boy that I loved opened the door.
"Well hello beautiful. I was thinking you forgot about me for a second." Harry said in a way that made him look so adorable.
"I could never forget you." I managed to say in a somewhat cheerful tone considering what was going on in my brain.
Harry grabbed my hand and pulled me inside his house and up towards his bedroom. I took a seat on his bed and saw that he was almost done packing. I was getting really depressed seeing his bags all packed and ready to go. I wanted him to win more than anything but knowing that if he did make it through to boot camp, that I wouldn't see him until December.
"Babe, Are you okay?" Harry said, knocking me out of my thoughts once again.
"What?...Oh yeah. Just thinking that's all."
Harry suddenly got a very worried look on his face and put the shirt down that he was folding. He walked over to me and sat down, taking my face in his hands.
"Taylor. What is wrong? You are really worrying me."
"Nothing. Really, it's nothing. Let's just get you packed and ready to go for the morning." I said with the best convincing smile I could muster.
"Okay…" He said in an unconvincing tone. He pulled my face into his as we kissed tenderly.
We finished packing and were lying on his bed watching a movie. We were under the covers all cuddled up because even though it was summer, it was chilly. Our lips touched, lightly at first then more aggressive. Before I knew it, Harry was on top of me pushing his lips harder into mine. Things were really heating up when we heard the door open.
Harry stumbled off of me and onto his side of the bed once again. His stepdad, Robin, was standing in the doorway staring at us.
"Harry! What the hell are you doing in here?" Robin said.
"Oh, nothing. Just looking for the remote." Harry said pretending to search for the small remote for the television.
Robin looking unconvinced walked over the side of the bed and ripped the covers off of us to make sure we were dressed. When he saw we both were still fully clothed, he put the covers back in there place and walked out the door.
With a thud of the door clothing we could hear Robin sigh and walk out towards the stairwell. Harry and I both busted out into laughter thinking back at what just happened.
"Really Harry! 'Oh nothing, just looking for the remote.' That's what you came up with." I said in between my laughs.
"Hey. At least I said something!" He said laughing as well, "What did he even come in here for anyways?"
"Probably to check up on us. We gave him a good show didn't we?" I said calming down now.
"Oh yeah he loved that!"
We sat there laughing for a little while longer before cuddling back up and finishing the movie. Although Harry made me the happiest I had been since my mom died, I knew for his sake I had to break up with him.
He walked me down the stairs and to the door. We both stepped into the chilly air as he closed the door behind him in order to say our goodbyes privately.
"Taylor, I know I am going to be away for some time, but I believe that we…."
"Harry stop," I said cutting him off, "I think while you're doing the XFactor, we should take a break." As the words came out of my mouth, I felt my throat tighten and my mind trying to convince myself this was for the best.
"But Taylor.." Harry said in a crushed tone.
"Harry, I don't want to be holding you back. You deserve to go all the way and you will have girls throwing themselves at you. When you come back if we still feel the same way about each other, then we can carry this on. But until then go and enjoy this once in a lifetime experience. For me." I said without noticing the tears streaming down my face. I knew it was for the best but it was still hard for me to do.
I started to walk away, when I felt Harry grab me from behind. He spun me around so he was facing me and before I had time to oppose, he crashed his lips against mine. It was magical but I knew I had to hold my ground and deny him once again. I pulled away from his embrace and backed up. Realizing that may be the last time I would ever kiss the boy I loved.
"Harry, I am sorry. But this is my decision and we have to stick to it. Now go win the XFactor. You deserve it." With that I looked into the broken green eyes of the one I loved for what was thought to be the last time.
I turned around and started sprinting down the road towards my house. I didn't want to think about what Harry was doing right then so I just kept running til I was laying on my bed. I crashed my head into my pillow and cried myself to sleep.
The next morning I woke up to 47 missed calls and 1 text message….All from Harry. I first listened to the voicemails that he left.
"Taylor. Please just answer your phone." Were what they all mostly said. Once I cleared them all and deleted them off of my phone. I took a deep breath and opened the single text message that was on my phone.
From Harry: I love you. Forever and Always baby 3
Was all it read. I stared at it for a while realizing that if he loved me as much as I loved him then our love could hopefully lead us through this tough time apart. I wiped my tears and clicked Reply on my iPhone. I wasn't sure what I should write. But I needed to let him know that I loved him back and that our love would survive the impossible.
To Harry: I love you too. Our love with guide us through this journey. Together 33 I am sorry about last night. I was just letting the stress get to me. Now go kick some serious XFactor boot camp ass and come home a winner.
I put my phone down and walked into my bathroom to wash my face. A moment later, I heard my phone buzz in the other room. I dried my face and walked back to where my phone lay on my pillow. I opened the new message that was currently flashing on my phone.
From Harry: I understand babe. It's okay. It is just as hard for you as it is for me. Im gonna win this for us 333 Love you!
A smile covered my face and I knew everything would be okay. Harry Styles was mine and mine alone…for the time being.