Hey loves! Okay, so this chapter is rather short, and WARNING: will leave on a cliffhanger. Next chapter will start Harry, Louis, and Kaylen's conversation so don't worry :) Enjoy, keep reading, thank you for the amazing number of visitors, and don't forget to review! xxx
Anyone but Harry Ch. 4
Liam's POV
The following morning I woke up with a headache, as predicted. I couldn't warp my mind around the idea of Harry and Kami being, well, an item. I nearly cringed at the thought. I thought back to last night when I walked in on them just staring at each other smiling, gazes connected. I had met some of Kaylen's exes before, but one of them stood out particularly at the moment. His name was Bailey, a tall, thin, shy boy with dirty blonde hair. He and Kaylen had dated for two years before breaking up just six months ago. I tried remembering a moment where he and Kaylen had ever looked at each other with such an adoring gape, but couldn't think of a single time. Maybe Harry and Kay did have something extraordinary. If they did then I was more than happy for them, but until I knew for sure, I had to keep an eye out for my little sister.
I rolled over to see my phone. It was only 8:00 am. "I could lie back for a bit more..." I thought to myself before drifting off.
Kaylen's POV
I rolled out if bed throwing my hair into a messy ponytail. I noticed it was way too quiet to have any of the boys up and running. I checked my phone, 8:10 am. I decided just to run downstairs grab an orange juice and head back up, not bothering to change. I reached the fridge and had to get on my toes to reach the orange juice.
"Ooh, Ms. Endless Legs I see!" A groggy but vibrant voice startled me, nearly making me drop the OJ. I whipped around to see Zayn standing there, a smirk plastered on his face. "ZAYN! WHAT IN GOD'S NAME WAS THAT FOR?"
"I'm sorry, babe." He apologized, an amused look on his face as he gave me an up down. I then realized I was just in an oversized tee and my undies, a blush slowly spreading throughout my cheeks. "I'm going to run upstairs and throw on something a little more appropriate I am so sorry." I rushed up the staircase, embarrassed.
"Hurry back love!" He teased after me, sending me a provocative wink one I reached the top of the stairs. As I change into some jeans and a tighter but comfy shirt, I couldn't help but wonder what had gotten into him! One day, he barley talks to me, just smiles and phrases here and there, and then today, "Hey babe, Ms. Endless Legs?" what was this! I quickly shook my head clearing my thoughts. "He doesn't like me, he just teasing me. Get over yourself Kaylen." I said aloud, just to reassure myself. Still hungry I reluctantly headed downstairs. Luckily something woke up Harry and he was now prancing around in just his low-rise sweats, humming as he took things out of the fridge, making breakfast.
"HELLO LOVE!" He shouted, gitty with excitement. I giggled as he walked over to me and wrapped his strong arms around me, my arms hugging his bare back. "Eggs and bacon dear?" I nodded as he let go, preparing the eggs, "Scrambled, sunny side up or benedict?"
"No, don't worry I'll take it which ever way."
"Well, I take mine benedict, but I'm willing to make you your own."
"I take them benedict too, no worries babe." I smiled at him flinging my arms around his waist and kissing his shoulder twice. He chuckled and leaned down to kiss me before we heard a slight cough.
"UH, PDA IS INAPPROPRIATE LOVES." Louis came around the corner of the kitchen, smirking.
"You're just jealous I have your man Lou!" I sent a playful wink towards a Louis half dressed in red skinnies and no shirt.
"I would be lying if I said I wasn't. Good morning my love, my Harry, my world." Lou walked over to Harry kissing his cheek, as Harry grunted and pulled away in protest only to laugh and strike up a conversation. I heard a slight chuckle from the bottom of the stairs, one who cannot be confused with. A groggy Niall with tousled hair was smiling, heading towards his usual seat. He looked over at Louis and Harry deep in a conversation of their own, and nodded to the seat next to him. He took the opportunity and asked what I knew all of the boys were wondering, "How'd the date go Kaymie?" He asked in a slight whisper
"Great, he took me to this wonderful lake where the London Eye was still clearly visible, and we had a moon and candle lit dinner. The food was exquisite and the he had someone paddle us as we cuddled and talked on a gondola. Then, okay this is so cheesy, but we fed each other dessert through laughs and giggles. We also had our first kiss on the porch, Niall I like him so much, I'm so happy, you don't even know Nia-"
"Oh, so you like me now do you?" Harry had interrupted us, planting a passionate but short kiss on my lips. I blushed, smiling shyly at Niall. Louis threw his head back in laughter, pushing Harry aside to hug me.
"EWW, STOP BEING CUTE YOU GUYS!" Lou smirked at us. From the lounge I could see Zayn staring blankly at the TV. Niall and Liam walked towards him, and Liam whispered something inaudible. Zayn nodded and they all took off up the stairs. Louis, Harry and I all exchanged puzzled look before laughing.
"So, I must ask, for the sakes of curiosity not murdering me a night; where is this going?" Lou looked between Harry and I before I groaned, and Harry grinned, eager to answer the question.
Niall's POV
We piled into Zayn's room, his face dull.
"What's going on mate? You look so utterly mad at something, what's bothering you?" Liam was obviously concerned.
"Look, Liam, mate. I know I said yes to talk to you, but I realize now I can't. I love and trust you both, you're my best friends, but still. I need time to process what I'm thinking." Zayn looked down, feeling guilty I could tell. Liam just nodded and headed out, shutting the door to his room. I stared a Zayn unwilling to let this side. We sat for a minute before he sighed.
"Okay, I'll tell you." He started, "But before I start, I know I'm fucked up for thinking about her. I know I am. I just can't help it." I nodded quietly sitting down to listen to my friend in need.
"She walked in from day one, and I couldn't help but noticed how beautiful she was. She was vibrant, always smiling. And from day one, Harry swept her off her feet, telling her everything she wanted to hear. I'm not saying he's a bad person for her, I'm just saying I could go and flatter her all day long and have her fall head over heels hopelessly for me too, but I decided to let her settle in first! That could be me right now, down stairs holding her hand, petting her hair, kissing her lips. But I'm not. It just irritates me how Harry sees, Harry wants, Harry gets. I know you're incredibly close to him and her, and you know I love Harry. But tell me you haven't noticed the repeating pattern of girls he wants, and girls he gets! Bloody hell, I'm sorry—"
"No, Zayn, we've all been through similar cases, don't worry. You're a great friend though, for staying put and respecting his place with her. If this were Harry, he would be all over Kay right now, no matter who she was with. I'm not saying I want this to happen, but who knows, Harry and Kaymie might not work out, and you can swoop in there. For now you have to stay put where you are right now. Oh and not let Liam find out. It's enough stress for him that Harry and his baby sister are an unofficial item, he doesn't need this." Zayn just nodded taking it all in. Something was still clearly bothering him but he smiled, standing up to hug me, and I decided to dismiss it until another day.