The Wakeup Call [h.s]

Chapter 9;

Holly's POV

James was a little weird about coming with me to see Harry, I mean I would be too if he wanted me to go and see his ex perform.

But he was a gentlemen and said if it made me happy then so be it, I in return promised some rather sexual favours that James was hardly able to say no to.

We arrived on time, it wasn't a huge arena or anything, a small gig room, a small stage, mic and stool.

We were at the back in a dark spot, I didn't want him to see me, I think I'd feel even more uncomfortable than I already did.

Harry's POV

Stepping out I felt nervous, there were rows and rows of girls just smiling away, clapping,cheering me on. I couldn't help but look for her, as the gig went on though, I started to lose hope. I started to think she hadn't showed up, that she couldn't do it in the end, it was too much.

I played well for my second ever show in NYC, the minute I was off stage I was given clothes to change into and shown to the backstage area. Lou gave me a hug and whispered a 'good luck' before I walked to the meeting room.

Walking in, I felt my heart fall out of my body. Holly was here, but with someone else. She had moved on, she had someone else, she loved someone else.

He was good looking, not someone I'd suit to Holly's taste but what do I know? A lot can change in a year and a half.

He looked intelligent although he was in a leather jacket I knew he was intelligent, just by the way he presented himself and leaned down to Holly to talk to her.

She hadn't noticed me as I watched her, her smile happy, no sign of pain or anxiety whatsoever, that's all I saw towards the end of our relationship.

Anxiety.

But now, she didn't have that. She didn't have the stress of me being in her life. She was healthy. Her body toned now, her thighs solid, her bum pert. I smiled at the thought. Her hair was darker and shorter, I couldn't help but feel she changed because of me, she changed in order to forget about me.

Walking over I smiled - well tried. "Holly," I greeted.

She turned, her face bright. "Harry, great gig." She hugged me.

It didn't feel awkward, she didn't feel awkward.

"This is James, my boyfriend," She introduced, the knife twisting a little deeper. She didn't say it hesitantly or with a pained face, it just fell from her lips so naturally I think I stopped breathing.

I shook his hand with a nod. "Great to meet you. Enjoy?"

He smiled looking down at Holly. It made me feel sick that he was able to do that, he was able to look at her when he wanted whereas I was granted a ten minute talk.

It's your own fault Harry. My subconscious scoffed. You left her, you let her go, you hurt her, remember?

"It was great, you have a great voice." His voice was soft, an American accent rolling off of it.

"Glad you think so,"

"James' sister is a big fan, she wanted an autograph.. if that's okay?" Holly asked politely. It felt weird, her talking about James, the fact she knew his family - she was able to even talk about his sister, so comfortable and happy.

She was like that with Gemma once.

"Sure," I oblige taking out a pen and finding some paper. I signed it handing it to Holly who put it in her bag.

"Thanks man, she'll love it." James added.

"Least I could do, hope she's happy."

"We're going to get going, you have a lot of fans waiting to meet you." Holly smiled at the girls behind me. I felt at a loss, I couldn't just let her leave, this was the first time I'd seen her in so long..she couldn't just go.

She offered me another hug, I accepted holding her tight, my eyes closed. It felt like the last time I'd hold her all over again, when she pulled away and took James' hand it finally sunk in.

I'd lost her.

She smiled as James gave me a handshake, my mind else where, my eyes on her.

They waved goodbye, the door opening and shutting. My heart couldn't be beating any faster, or be any more broken in fact. I just felt numb.

Holly's POV

"That wasn't so bad, was it?" James asks walking to the car.

We slid in, I turned the seat warmer on immediately. Although it was nearly the end of May it was still cold at night.

"No.. I knew it wouldn't be, we've both moved on. There's nothing there to make it awkward,"

I couldn't get his face out of my head when he realised I had a boyfriend, I didn't think he could look so sad. I didn't understand I mean, it's been so long.. and he has a girlfriend now. I kept replaying it all in my head.

Harry: Nice to see you, and meet James.

Me: Good to see you too.

Harry: Enjoy your evening .x

Me: You too.

I swallow an unfamiliar lump, I had no idea what it was; anxiety? sadness? loss? I had no idea, I guess it was just seeing him again. I never really had closure with Harry, one minute he was there, the next he was gone.

"..Babe?"

"Hmm?" I look up from my phone realising that James had been speaking to me.

"Food?"

"Oh, no it's okay.. I'll make something quick at home."

"Is it okay if I drop you at your place then head to mine? I'm up early tomorrow.." He bit his lip guilty, we most of the time slept at each other's but if the other had an early morning we stayed separate.

"Of course babe," I took his free hand.

Once he dropped me off I changed into something more comfortable and sat with Harly in my lap.

My phone stared at me, I knew what I wanted to do, and if I did it I could possibly live to regret it.

But I did it anyway.

Me: Hey.. might be strange but want to come to my place? I can make something for us..have a chat?

Harry: Text me the address.

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