~ HARRY's POV ~
"Harry that was bad." Louis said as we walked back to our seats.
"Ed was right in the audience." Liam said.
Niall mumbled something in audible and sat in his seat grumply. Niall was no longer sitting beside Ellie since she moved beside Ed.
"Shut up." I said.
I was tired of them saying that it wasn't necessary for me to go to Claire and hold her back.
When I touched her hand it was like the most softest, tender, and familiar feeling I've felt. It's like the feelings all came flooding back.
"Good job Harry." Rihanna said as she turned around with 2 thumbs up.
"Thanks." I said blushing Alittle.
It is Rihanna after all.
"Can we get a picture of you two?" A cameraman said and we both nodded.
"Oh how will she respond?" Rihanna said.
Yea
How will she?
After a wonderful performance from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Taylor came on stage and smiled at everyone.
"This is it." Louis said as he squeezed my shoulder.
"It gives me a great honor to introduce to you a wonderful friend of mine. She loves her fans as much as she loves carrots or even more." Laughs. "Performing here tonight a beautiful emotion filled performance . . . . Claire Woods!!"
We all looked over and the square screen lifted up to reveal Claire wearing a white dress and a black guitar. She stood right in my plain sight and she wasn't far away.
Her eyes were closed as she stared strumming the guitar softly.
Pretend you're happy, pretend we're fine I guess that's easier after all this time Talk about someone else then look in my eyes I know you still hold on to us inside But we watched that butterfly fly
She opened her eyes at the last two sentences and slowly looked over to me.
Yea I still do hold on to us.
I'd give anything just to be with you again but it's not the right time And I'd give anything just to feel you on my skin But it's not the right time and it'll never be the right time, will it? It might never be the right time and that's the hardest part of it
Tears started forming at the corner of her eyes but not one tear fell. She kept eye contact like this song is meant for me. She had a guilty look as if I'd hate her after this.
I keep you in my mind even though you've gone Holding on to nothing's easier than letting go Stuck in the memory of what has been Just please don't love another like you loved me
Her voice broke as she sang those words.
Time doesn't heal, it just leaves me asking why
I'd give anything just to be with you again but it's not the right time And I'd give anything just to feel you on my skin But it's not the right time and it'll never be the right time, will it? It might never be the right time and that's the hardest part of it
She strummed the guitar a bit harder, faster and louder.
And I don't know why I feel this way If I could, I'd change, believe me And I know that you feel the same, is it too late for saving?
Her voice had much force and she looked over to me as she was asking me that question.
Oh, here I go again
She looked down sadly.
Cause I'd give anything just to be with you again but it's not the right time And I'd give anything just to feel you on my skin But it's not the right time and it'll never be the right time, will it? It might never be the right time and that's the hardest part of it It'll never be the right time,
will it?
When she finished she looked over to me and said those last two words. As the screen came down over her again I caught a glimpse of tears falling down her face.
I looked over at Ed who just kept his head down. He quickly got up and left.
Probably to see Claire.
~ CLAIRE's POV ~
"You did great!" Taylor said as I was removing my make up.
"Thanks." I said with a small smile. My mascara had ran down my whole face and was ruined.
"You going to the after party?"
I took a deep breath and shook my head. I just wanted to go home and lay down. My feet hurt and honestly I just wanted to cry silently into my pillows.
"So your going home after this?" Taylor said softly.
"Yea and shouldn't you be out there?"dani walked in with my comfortable clothes and set them beside me.
"It's just Katy Perry's performance and besides I want to be here and see your ruined make up."
I laughed. "Your horrible." I shook my head.
"There's nothing wrong with being honest." Taylor said as she hugged Dani.
"He was worried about you." Dani said silently.
Taylor looked over to me and nodded as to confirm what Dani was saying. I let out a sigh and looked at myself in the mirror.
"Have you seen Ed?" I said quickly.
Taylor and Danielle have each other a look and then they both looked at me with raised eyebrows.
"What?"
"Don't change the subject." Dani said hitting the back of my head and then helping take off my makeup.
"Ow. What was that for?" I pouted. "Your mean." I looked at Taylor who was laughing.
"No you shouldn't have changed the subject. Get your booty over to Harry now." Taylor said as she helped unzip my dress.
"I don't know where his dress-"
"You go straight then take a left then you take the first right. It shouldn't be hard to miss it has ONE DIRECTION in big bold letters." Danielle said quickly while grinning at me.
"How do you-"
"I did my research while I went to get your clothes so you have no excuse."
I put on my shoes and then decided to finally go.
Harry?
I don't know. Is it alright?
"You know damn well it's alright. Now go." Taylor said.
I nodded and left. For some reason my heart started beating faster and my hands began to get sweaty. A million thoughts ran thru my head as I was about to turn to the hallway that had their dressing room but a voice stopped me.
I decided to stop right at the corner and stay quiet.
"I couldn't see your performance because I was in dance practice but I bet it was perfect as always." A female voice said thru the phone.
"Thanks love." Harry said as he smiled into the phone.
"So I guess I'll see you tomorrow?"
"Yea oh and Becca?"
My eyes widened and my heart sunk Alittle but then again I already knew about all this.
"Yea Harry?"
"Thanks for understanding."
"It's ok Harry. Well bye."
"Bye."
I heard Harry take in a deep breath and then release it.
What should I do?
There's only one thing to do.
I turned around and walked away to go home.
- - - -
"I'll see you later babe." Ed said as he kissed me goodbye. "You sure you don't want to come over?"
I shook my head and gave him a small smile. He nodded and then left to go to hang out with 1D at their hotel.
I decided not to go since my feet hurt and also because I didn't feel quite comfortable around Harry.
Maybe after me and Ed get married we'll be friends again and just let the past go.
Or not and you might end up losing him.
I don't want too.
Don't want what?
I don't want to lose him.
Then go.
"No." I said silently.
If I could slap you I would.
"No!" I said louder. "I can't because he deserves to be happy with whoever he wants. He doesn't need me to show up and ruin his plans now."
I started shaking uncontrollably and then felt my legs go weak that I ended up collapsing onto the floor full on sobbing.
"If I could go back I would." I said while sobbing into my hands. My shoulders going up and down as I cried into my hands.
My eyes must have released months full of tears that moment because I felt like I was on the floor for hours and hours.
When actually I fell asleep.
*knock* *knock*
I awoke to the sound of someone at the door. I quickly go up and went to check my face. Ugh! My face looks all puffy and red.
It must be Ed so I put cold water on my face and then went to check my phone.
12:37 AM
I walked to the door and slowly pulled the door open.
"Harry?"
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Yes it is indeed Harold you will have to wait till the next chapter. Which will be tomorrow.
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