The Bet

Chapter 9- Stay the Night

Hey guys! I'm so so sorry for taking this long to update! I know it's unexceptable, but now that my first semester of school is over I'm planning to update more. Since I'm on vacation I'm hoping I'll be able to update again this week.

Enjoy the first update of the year! xx

-N

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-LOUIS'S POV-

I was lying in bed for a long thinking about everything that had happened. It was so weird to see Harry like that. I felt special knowing he hasn't really shared that part of his life with anyone. I like that Harry. Why couldn't he always be that way? Right before I started to feel like I was drifting off to sleep, my phone vibrates.

Text from Harry Styles- Hey

Text form Harry Styles- Sorry I didn't notice the time never mind...

I can't help but smile at his awkwardness. I look at the time and notice it's about thirty minutes to midnight. I'm not usually awake around this time and I know it's going to affect me tomorrow. I quickly send a text back before he thinks I'm asleep.

Me- Hey! That's alright, I'm awake.

Harry- Sorry if I woke you up

Me- No I was awake anyway just thinking.

Shit! I send the message before I realized what I was typing. He's probably going to ask what I was thinking about now.

Harry- Watcha thinking about? Me ;)

Oh. My. God. He's not flirting right...no he can't be. He's probably just being his usual cocky self. I didn't expect thoughtful, hurt Harry to stay around for long. Did I? But what am I supposed to respond to that. I answer back before I can think about it too much.

Me- But of course. What else would I be thinking about?

Why would I say that?! This conversation is going to get awkward fast. He's slow to respond and I'm starting to get worried. I hope he didn't take that literally. After about five minutes he finally answers.

Harry- Are you busy tomorrow?

Me- Nope

Harry- Can we hang out?

Wait...he wants to hang out and spend time...with me? I start to get really excited when my phone vibrates again.

Harry- To like work on the project

Oh. Well that makes a lot more sense. Stupid Louis, stupid.

Me- Yes

Harry- I prefer it not be at my place. My dad is having company over.

Harry- Or at the library either. I don't want anyone to see me there and think I'm smart or anything.

Me- We can work at mine. I can't guarantee it'll be quiet though.

Harry- That's alright. It'll be a nice change for me. Is 3pm ok?

Me- Perfect

Harry- Great. I'm going to head to bed then. Goodnight Louis :) sweet dreams

Me- Thanks :) goodnight

I've never had anyone text me goodnight before and it gave me a funny feeling in my stomach. I lay awake for a little longer thinking about how tomorrow will go and hopefully my family won't embarrass me too much.

**Next Morning**

I don't know how to react to Harry coming over today. I spent the day cleaning the house. Well, what I could clean, since the house is usually spotless, thanks to our maids. I don't want to see Harry's reaction when he sees my house. I don't like to see anyone's reaction when they see where I live. People usually treat me differently after they do and I hate it.