camouflage [h.s]

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I watch as her gray eyes flicker between my own and the wall just behind me, before finally taking a deep breath and opening her mouth to speak.

"I've been throwing up for the past few weeks, having an extremely sensitive stomach, and just not feeling like myself," she says, "so I went and got a pregnancy test." She pauses before speaking again, "I'm pregnant."

My mind goes into shock, Casey, pregnant? It seems as if with everything going on with Harry and Nikolai, I lost track of what was going on in my own best friend's life. The only reaction I have is to smile happily, and bring her into a tight embrace.

"Congratulations, how is Liam taking the news?" I say, pulling away to find tears in her eyes, and surprised when there are some in my own as well.

"Not so great, he just didn't think this would happen, so I think he's still in shock and a bit of denial."

"That's understandable, I'm sure once everything sinks in he'll be really excited. I can already tell Liam will be a great father."

"That's what I'm hoping for, he just seems to be distant lately."

"Just give him some time, men seem to have a harder time adjusting to changes," I say. "Now, how are you taking this?"

"Becoming a mother was always something I thought about, but not exactly at this age," she says with a frown,"but I guess life gives you what you can handle."

"I like how you're looking at it, maybe you can get Liam to see it that way too."

"Trust me, I've been trying. He's just been closed off, and I just want him to talk to someone about it, literally anyone."

Our heads turn as Harry barges through the front door, "she told you, didn't she?" Is the first thing that he says after looking at the both of us, causing Casey and I to laugh.

"Yes, I did, and it looks like Liam told you also." Casey says with a satisfied smile, clearly her boyfriend actually telling people they are expecting is a big step.

"He surprisingly did, and I tried my best to get him out of his own head, but he's stubborn as hell."

"He's no better with me either, I think I'm going to go over there right now and try to talk to him." Casey hugs me again before standing and walking over to grab her keys off of the kitchen counter, saying goodbye before walking out the front door, leaving Harry and I alone.

"How are you?" Harry asks as he comes to sit beside me, the couch dipping slightly as he does so.

"In shock that my best friend is pregnant, and I didn't even realize it. I should have seen the signs, they were right in front of me, but I was so caught up with you and everything going on that I wasn't able to see it."

"Babe, you can't blame yourself for not figuring out someone is pregnant, at least now you know and you can be there for her." He says, and I nod because I know he is completely right.

"So, Liam really isn't taking it that well, is he?" I ask, feeling terrible that he's not taking the news of having a baby joyously.

"I think he needs to get used to the idea, you know?" He smiles, "and I've been talking a lot today, so I'd rather put my mouth to use in other ways."

I squeal as he pulls me onto his lap, crashing our lips together before I can even say a word. His mouth tastes of spearmint as we kiss, and I still can't help but think if he has a lifetime supply of gum.

"Can you stop thinking and make out with me, please?" Harry asks, pulling away slightly so we can catch our breath.

"Sorry, it's just, do you always have gum on you, or something?"

"Yeah, do you want a piece?" He asks with a cheeky grin, clearly being sarcastic.

"Your sarcasm is not needed right now, Harold."

He huffs, "if you keep calling me that, I swear."

I quickly kiss him, "Harold."

"You're lucky I love you, Leanne."

"Okay, that did not work whatsoever." I say while laughing.

"Whatever, you'll still make out with me anyway." He says before bringing his lips to mine, heat spreading throughout me just from our contact. His hands travel down my sides as mine wrap themselves loosely around his neck. I gasp when he pulls away and sucks at the skin just under my ear, most likely leaving a noticeable mark.

"I forgot my- oh sorry, don't want to interrupt." We quickly pull apart to find Casey rushing to her room, coming back out seconds later and giving us an apologetic look before leaving the apartment once again.

Harry and I both look at each other with wide eyes before bursting into uncontrollable laughter.
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