>Song for this Chapter is When I was Your Man by Jasmine Thompson. I attached it to this chapter. I'll let you know when to start playing it! ;) <
-Harry's POV-
"So boys, how are you enjoying the tour so far?"
We've been in this interview for only five minutes, and I'm already bored. Same old questions as always.
"We are loving it. The fans are great and are so supportive of all our shows." Liam answers her.
"Yes, its been ace! We owe so much to the fans." Niall adds.
The reporter looks through her notes before going on to her next question, "So, of course all your fans want to know, who of you are taken and who is still on the market?"
"I'm taken." Louie answers.
"Same." Zayn agrees.
"Single for the moment." Niall looks worriedly at the camera. We all snicker, knowing Poppy is probably going to kick his arse for that.
"And what about you Liam?" She questions.
A sad look takes over Liam's face as he answers, "I'm recently single."
"Oh." The reporter is shocked, obviously not prepared for this news flash. "So are you looking for a new lucky lady?"
"No." He bluntly replies.
"Okay then, now Harry..."
Please don't bring up Ava I silently beg.
"You were recently seen at a club with a song writer who's on tour with you," She says, glancing down at her notes. "Ava McCain I believe."
I inwardly groan. They can't ever just leave my personal life alone can they?
"We are just friends." I curtly answer her.
"Really? By looks of things you two were getting fairly intimate on the dance floor."
I clench my jaw, "Just friends." I repeat myself.
"I think we have some pictures. Can we put the pictures up on the monitors please?"
Is she fucking kidding me?
"I don't think that's necessary." Louie says, right before the screens across from us are filled with pictures of Ava and I.
My mouth drops open in shock. I hadn't ever actually seen them. I've never slipped up. Never had pictures taken of me like this. The most it's been is holding hands or leaving a hotel in the morning. But these look bad... really bad. There's several of her up against me dancing with my hands on her hips. One of me with my lips on her neck. And the last two are of her and I both leaving the club, making it seem as if we left together when we didn't.
With a smile on her face, the reporter turns to me, "So what do you have to say now Harry?"
I have no idea how to respond to her.
"Is this live?" Zayn asks, looking towards the camera man.
"No." He responds.
"Good. Then we're leaving." Louie states as he gets up from his chair.
The reporter looks shocked as we all stand up.
"And you won't be airing any of the bit about Harry." Liam tells her. "Or you will be in breach of contract."
We all quickly file out of the room, and the lads pat me on the back as we make our way towards the car park.
"Thanks mates... had no idea how to respond to that." I tell them.
"Never mind about that." Louie pipes up, "Those pictures were ace! You need to ask for copies of those things! Would be handy to have on ya when you're thinking about her as you go to sleep."
He winks at me, as I shake my head at him, "Shut up Louie."
"They were pretty steamy mate." Zayn laughs as we jump into a car.
"Yeah...." I have to agree. I couldn't take my eyes off them. They brought a flood of memories back to me. How she felt when I held her. How her hair smelled. The taste of her neck.... Maybe I will have to get copies. But knowing my luck, Ava would walk in on me with them. And that would be hard to explain, in more ways than one.
As we pull up to the hotel my thoughts are still on Ava. I'd wait forever for that girl, and I hope she knows that.
Walking inside the lobby, we see Paul and ask him where the girls are. He points towards the pool area. Is Ava actually swimming? I've never seen her in a suit before, she's to self conscious to get in one around us, so she usually just sits in a lounge chair when we are swimming. I don't understand why. I've seen the woman naked. She is proper fit. But I don't mind, I know if she did she would have numerous guys ogling her. Then I would get in trouble for beating the shit out of them.
We find Lou and Ava sitting around a patio table sipping drinks and laughing.
"How did the interview go?" Ava asks.
"Splendid. Just splendid." Louie answers.
"Good." She smiles at him. If she only knew.
"So when do we get to hear your song Ava?" Liam asks her.
Lou speaks up before Ava can answer him, "I told her she needed to wait till we are at the pub tonight. She can play it there."
Ava gives her a look, "And I said I hate being on stage."
"Oh come on!" Niall pleads, "I guarantee Louie and I will make a fool out of ourselves tonight, making your performance seem every better than it already will be."
She shakes her head before her eyes widen and smile overtakes her face. "I'll make you guys a deal."
We all look at her. Nodding for her to continue.
"I'll sing it tonight at the pub if you guys sing tonight too. But it has to be whatever song I choose for you."
All the lads quickly agree as I narrow my eyes at her. She sees me and gives me her brightest smile. I know her to well, she is going to pick an absolutely wretched song for us to sing. And then probably post it on twitter.
"Harry, is it a deal?" She asks.
"Fine... Alright. I'll do it." I answer her.
She laughs and I know tonight is going to be eventful.
Seven hours later, after lunch, phone calls to Gemma and my mum, and a very long nap I decide I better head downstairs. I quickly pull off my jumper, and put on a white to-shirt. I grab a hat and walk outside, heading towards the lift.
I find the lads already in the lobby, so we just sit and wait for the girls to come down. A few minutes later the lift opens and Lou walks out with Ava following her. I smile at Lou, before looking Ava up and down. God, she looks fit. She is wearing just a black t-shirt and black skinny jeans with a jean shirt tied around her waist. Simple but perfect.
We all walk outside and pile into a couple cars. Me with Lou, Ava, and Liam. Liam ends up in the backseat with Ava. I can't help but look in the rear-view mirror every time I hear Ava laugh at something Liam said. He is always making her laugh. Once I see her smack him playfully on the arm, my hands grip the steering wheel tighter.
"Chill out Harry." Lou quietly orders from the passengers seat.
I rolls my eyes at her before focusing back on the road. Since when do I get so jealous? I've never been the jealous type. But Ava's also never been in the picture before.
Thankfully we soon make it to the pub and we all make our way inside. Its dark and loud, just as I remembered it to be. We find a small table we can all fit around and order drinks and some food.
We decide to play some pool, which Louie turns into the the 'Ultimate Pool Championship'. The first game is Lou and I against Liam and Niall, who we beat quickly. Then it was Ava and Louie against Liam and some random drunk guy that Liam picked out from the bar. He knew he choose poorly after the guy sank the 8 ball on his first shot.
The last round was Lou and I against Ava and Louie. It was neck and neck till the end, with Louie and Ava barely beating us. A victory dance then ensued, which was obviously pre-rehearsed. Thankfully Ava is a much better dancer than Louie since he ended up looking like a walrus wiggling around on the floor.
After we finally stopped laughing from their performance we get some more drinks and listened to a large man sing a really bad rendition of Cry Me a River. When he was done, and met with zero applause, Ava's name was called to sing next.
As soon as she heard her name, she shot an evil look towards Naill who just shrugged like he had no idea how her name was put on the list. We all cheer her on until she finally gets up and makes her way to the stage. She talks to the DJ, and instead of singing to a pre-recorded track she walks over to the piano and sits down.
She takes a deep breath and give us all a look letting us know she does NOT want to do this before leaning towards the mike.
"This song is for the five guys in front." We all whistle and Louie gets up to take a bow before she goes on. "Humble, aren't they?"
The crowd laughs while Lou stands up and claps. "Yeah, yeah we get it Lou." I say, pulling her back into her chair.
"This is called When I Was Your Man."
(Start Song Now)
She starts playing and I can already tell I like the melody.
Same bed but it feels just a little bit bigger now
As soon as she sings the first notes, several whistles sound out from the crowd.
Our song on the radio but it don't sound the same
When our friends talk about you, all it does is just tear me down
'Cause my heart breaks a little when I hear your name
It all just sounds like oooooh...
Mmm, too young, too dumb to realize
That I should've bought you flowers
And held your hand
Should've gave you all my hours
When I had the chance
Take you to every party
'Cause all you wanted to do was dance
Now my baby's dancing
But she's dancing with another man
She wrote this song about Liam and Sophia. I glance over at him, and his eyes are red.
My pride, my ego, my needs, and my selfish ways
Caused a good strong woman like you to walk out of my life
Now I'll never, never get to clean up the mess I made
And it haunts me every time I close my eyes
It all just sounds like oooooh...
Oooh, too young, too dumb to realize
That I should've bought you flowers
And held your hand
Should've gave you all my hours
When I had the chance
Take you to every party
'Cause all you wanted to do was dance
Now my baby's dancing
But she's dancing with another man
I'm amazed at how well she's captured Liam's feelings. This is exactly what we wanted.
Although it hurts
I'll be the first to say that I was wrong
Oooh, I know I'm probably much too late
To try and apologize for my mistakes
But I just want you to know
I hope he buys you flowers
I hope he holds your hand
Give you all his hours
When he has the chance
Take you to every party
'Cause I remember how much you loved to dance
Do all the things I should have done
When I was your man
Do all the things I should have done
When I was your man
As the song ends I look back over at Liam who wipes his eyes before standing up and clapping. The rest of the lads and I, along with the everyone else in the pub, follow suit. That song was ace.
She gives the crowd a big smile before leaving the stage and heading over to us. We all give her hugs and tell her how much we all loved it. Liam holds on to her for a bit longer with tears in his eyes.
We all agree, we are defiantly going to record that one and put it on the next album. Ava is estatic that we all loved it so much. We decide Liam should choose who sings what part of it, since it really is his song. After a few more drinks and bad karaoke, the DJ announces the next act.
"Up next, we have a very special performance.. Ladies and gents lets give a warm welcome to 5 lads who have made a career out of this...."
He pauses before going on, giving me time to look over at Ava and Lou, who are already busting out laughing. I can already tell this isn't going to be good.
"One Direction!"
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