3rd person pov
~Flashback~
Harry was sat beside Alexis on her twin bed they had just finished packing up to leave
"Now when we get back I don't think we should..." he struggled for words "let people know about our 'relationship'" he frowned "I mean not relationship but-" he stopped "I mean not that I'm embarrassed or anything" he groaned "not that there's not a relationship I just-"
"Harry" Alexis cut him off cupping his face "Baby you sound like you're gunna swallow your tongue"
"I feel like it" he frowned
She giggled "lover boy I can read you like a book you don't have to say a word" she slid a hand down to pinch his cheeks to make him pucker like a fish "but I do so love to watch you struggle" she let go
He chuckled "lover boy?"
"Mhm you've a bunch of nicknames I'd only ever give you" she blushed he gave her a warm kiss
~End Flashback~
Alexis walked through the French doors straight into Harry's office and sat herself on his desk he sat himself back he put his pointer finger to his temple and the rest to his lips "yes... yes... yes..." she hummed
'Who is that?' He mouthed
"Okay I love you too yes auntie loves you too dumplins" she looked at Harry "oh yeah he's right here" she pulled the phone away from her ear "it's my sister tell her hi" she stuck her phone out to Harry
Harry sighed heavily "hi Melissa how are you?" She told him hi and said something else Alexis couldn't hear "good and the kids?" Another answer "good" he looked up Alexis "oh she is... great I can't wait to see them again" he cocked an eyebrow "they call me what?"
Alexis laughed knowing... they call him big scary
Harry frowned deeply and gave Alexis her phone back Melissa instantly asked what happened with Harry "nothing he's fine love you too bye!" Alexis hung up
"They hate me" Harry said
"They do not hate you" Alexis reassured him
"They call me big scary for christ sake! Is... is that why Matthew was crying last time he was over?" Harry frowned deeply
Alexis pouted back to show him she cared "No I told you he didn't feel well I was watching him so Melissa could work an extra shift"
"He only cried when you made me sit with him"
That was true "He can cry for multiple reasons" she had to prove she wasn't lying but maybe not telling the whole truth
she started again "and to be fair his father is horrible so he doesn't like men and to double on that his father is only 5'8 so you're the biggest man he's ever seen" she pursued her lips feeling that wasn't enough so she added "Nora likes you"
"She calls me big scary too" he wasn't so easily persuaded
"Well only because her big brother does, but she likes you"
"She hides behind you when I'm around"
Alexis waved a hand "She does that with everyone even with the Santa at the mall don't take it personal" she then bit her lip "Emilia likes you too"
"I'm her uncle I've been around her since she was in the womb" Harry scoffed
Alexis clapped smiling widely "excellent point! see she is accustomed to you lover boy she adores you because she knows you, it's only been a bit over a year and my niece and nephew have seen you maybe 3 times"
"I don't plan on being around them any more frequently... and I'm not scary" he grumbled in defeat
"Oh you're not scary" Alexis cooed cupping his cheek "and let's be frank here you care way more about this than you should for not wanting to see them more often" she giggled leaning closer to give him a gentle kiss
Harry held her arm so she wasn't off balance as she leaned over the edge of the desk to kiss him
There was a knock she pulled away and wiped his lips with her thumb "COMING" she yelled slipping off his desk pulling down her skirt she walked to the door opening it "Hi! How can I help you?"
Harry took this time to look at her figure in the tight black dress she wore it showed her a*s off fabulously, just a bit of her stomach could be noticed, and a tasteful amount of the top of her chest
"Uh hi I'm a representative for the domestic abuse prevention and protection foundation... May I speak with Mr.Styles?"
"Yes yes of course come in" she stepped aside to let him in as she turned back to Harry she noticed a few sparkles in the corner of his top lip she ,from behind the man, motioned Harry to wipe his top lip he very subtly wiped it off and stood up offering his other hand
"Hello and to what do I owe the pleasure?" Harry had no idea this man would be coming to visit, Harry preferred to be anonymous... he just wanted to help
The man shook his hand very limply due to his nervousness Harry sat back down immediately after "Well sir you are one of our top sources of funding and we were hosting- oh I'm very sorry my name is Oliver" he stopped himself short fiddling with his fingers Harry's glare was eroding his confidence he never had problems with talking to donators before
But they also weren't brooding multi-millionaires who's resting face not only read murder but who also verbally sounded murderous
"Here let me get you a chair Mr.Oliver" Alexis offered grabbing one from the corner of Harry's room she slid it up behind him he sat and looked up at her
"Oh thank you Miss...?"
"Alexis and you are very welcome" she said with the warmth that could compared to a kindergarten teacher to one of her students, she stood at the end of Harry's desk with her hands folded in front of herself "so you mentioned an event?" She encouraged
That defiantly helped "oh Um yes a charity event we're hosting... there will be a raffle, music and drinks, and a tennis match" he rubbed his hands over his jeans ,regretting he didn't wear a suit but he also didn't know he'd be coming here "we'd love for you to attend"
Harry shook his head "Oh I don't think-"
"We will be there!" Alexis cheered
"Really?!" Oliver was beyond surprised his boss told him that he didn't think Harry would come based on the email responses he got
"Yes just email me the date and time"
Oliver really liked this woman "oh well then may I ask if you'd like to be one of the teams playing tennis?"
Harry held up a hand "Absoutely n-"
"Oh yay!" Alexis clapped "I like tennis!"
Harry looked up at Alexis "no Ms.Dixon we are not playing tennis"
Alexis put her hands on her hips "you said absolutely"
"I said Absolutely not! You didn't let me finish" Harry hissed, she knew his answer but she wanted to play dumb
"Aw but it sounds so fun" she looked at Oliver "I'm in and I'll bring someone to play with don't worry"
"Wonderful thank you" he stood up offering her a hand "I can't wait to see you both" She was so pleasant it completely overshadowed Harrys harsh exterior
"I can't wait either it's going to be so much fun" she shook his hand
"Thank you sir" he offered his hand to Harry
Harry stared at it for a second then shook it "yes" was all he could manage Oliver left in such a chipper mood
Alexis sat on Harry's desk "this is going to be great"
"No it's not why did I have to go?" Harry crossed his arms
"Well you should it's a charitable event period but also this will be fantastic for your image"
"I think my image is fine how it is" he growled "and I'm not playing tennis"
"I said I'd find someone that doesn't mean you"
He cocked an eyebrow "then who are you getting to play with you?"
"I met the sweetest boy here in the break room the other day his name is Jeremy and I'm sure if I asked him he'd say yes" she smiled widely she stood up
He rolled his jaw "I don't even know how to properly play tennis"
She giggled "that's fine you're not playing" she started toward her office
He ran a hand through his hair "I don't think I've ever even played tennis"
She nodded "and you won't have to" she grabbed one of the doors closing it grabbing the other
"FINE!" She turned
"Fine what Mr.Styles?"
He threw himself up out of his seat "fine I'll fucking play tennis with you dammit!" He was so angry that he gave in so quickly
"Aw really?" She cooed "you don't have to" she fluttered her lashes opening her arms out to him
"Yes I do" he grumbled stepping closer
"Awww you are so sweet that's why everyone likes you" she pulled him closer running her hands up his finely pressed blazer
"I don't want them to fucking like me" he shook his head
She gasped softly "what so it's my fault they like you?"
"They don't like me they like you" he corrected her
"That's simply not true" she pouted
He shook his head wrapping his arms around her "no one likes me"
"Well I ,for one, really like you" she smiled