Another World

After getting through a long day at work, I brewed myself a cup of coffee as soon as I got home. At the table I tried to begin writing the article on the interview I did with the boys yesterday, but nothing witty was coming to mind.

As I stared at the screen of my laptop, the words of that girl from the club kept echoing through my mind once again. I'm just saying Harry has a reputation for being a little bit of a player. All day it was all I could think about, the insecurity was eating me alive! But surely dating, if that's what we're doing, a pop star makes you feel insecure at times, right? Harry never made me feel like he was only interested in sex, in fact he hasn't even made a move in that direction. But the constant thought of, what if its just apart of his plan, kept nagging me. I wanted an outright answer, but how would it look asking him where we were going with this? I've known the guy barely three weeks!

Surely I was freaking out over nothing, I mean who's to say Harry actually knew that girl? I placed my head in my hands, fighting the urge to scream. How could girlfriends of famous celebrities handle this? Harry and I weren't even official and I was already paranoid. Pulling myself together after a moment, I tried to begin the article again when Valarie walks in.

"Hey." She yawned as she made her way over to pour a cup of coffee.

"I'm not surprised you're tired after coming home so late. Did you even get any sleep?" I teased her.

She turned to face me with a surprised expression. "How'd you know I was out!?"

"I couldn't fall asleep last night, so I heard when you left. And when you came home, I was awoken by the door closing."

She began blushing as I said this, making me laugh. "Did Mr. Malik sneak you out?"

"As a matter of fact he did. That is all I'm going to say."

I opened my mouth to protest when my phone began ringing. Looking at the screen, I realized who was calling and decided against picking up. I was still nervous to speak with him, I mean how could I come right out and just tell him my worries? Last night he was able to tell something was on my mind but I was able to blame it on my lack of sleep. But today? Surely he would know something was up and I know damn well I wouldn't be able to lie to him again.

"Aren't you going to pick that up?" Valarie asked eyeing me as I stared at my phone.

I looked away back to my laptop. "No, I uh need to start this article. It's due tomorrow and I know Harry is just going to distract me."

She sighed and took a seat across from me. "Are you still worried about him? Kate I told you there's absolutely nothing to worry about. Now pick up!" She yelled grabbing my phone and answering the call before I could snatch it away. Even if she did think Harry and I would be fine, I still had those negative thoughts creeping about and I honestly didn't want to talk to him now.

She offered the phone to me with a smirk. I snatched it away, making sure to give her a mean glare as she left the kitchen. "Hello?" I asked warily.

"Hii!" His cheery voice answered. It honestly made my heart flutter, and hearing his voice made me feel slightly better.

"Hi Hazza."

"What are you doing? Are you busy tonight? I was thinking we could do something."

I shifted in my seat. As much as I wanted to see him, I knew I shouldn't because it would only make matters worse. The more time I spent with him, the more we got closer and the more I would get hurt if I were to ever find out he was using me. "Um, yeah I am actually. I have this article I need to finish and by the looks of it, it seems I'll be here all night."

As the words left my lips, I could hear no truth in them. Surely he would too. "Really? Are you blowing me off again? Kate, what's wrong? Have I done something to upset you?"

I sighed. "No, it's just I really need to get this done. I'm sorry."

"Um, okay then. I'll talk to you later?"

"Yeah, I guess so." As I hung up, I immediately felt like shit. That urge to scream returned and I wanted to hit myself. Everything was going just fine between us, then I had to go and let some girl ruin it. Why couldn't I not care what other people think? Not once did I think Harry was using me until she came into the picture.

I needed to clear my head of all this, I knew if I would let my thoughts continue to wonder, I wouldn't get this much needed article done. I grabbed my bag and called out to Val that I would be back in a few.

"Where are you going?" She asked as she got up from the couch.

"For a walk, I need to clear my head a bit. Do you need anything from the store?"

She thought about it before answering. "No I'm fine, thank you."

Nodding I grabbed my keys and phone and headed out the door. As I walked down the hall, I almost dropped to the floor from shock as I saw who was coming my way.

"Mr. Grey, what are you doing here?" Was it normal for your boss to show up at your house?!

"I know this is a bit unusual Ms. Evans, but I need help at the office. I'm sorry to bother you off your work hours, but I knew I could count on you on such short notice."

I could barely breathe, of all people at the office, he asks me!? Did he not realize how incredibly inappropriate this was? I shook my head, trying to find words to say, any words. "I, um." I cleared my throat. "What is it you need help with?"

"My computer stopped working and there's articles that haven't been saved."

I stared at him as if he were some lunatic, which I think he was. "Mr. Grey, I'm not a technology kind of girl. I barely know anything about computers!"

"Will you come and check it out? You're a bright girl, I'm sure you can figure it out. I would call technical service but I hate dealing with them."

I sighed, giving up. I knew damn well he wouldn't let me go. "Fine, but I hope this doesn't take more than an hour. I have work to do."

He nodded, looking pleased and began leading the way to his car. I had to admit I loved riding in his Audi R8 though, it was such a beauty. We made it to the building in a little under ten minutes, and as we walked in I realized how creepy it was when everyone wasn't here.

We made it up to his office, where his computer showed a black screen with white letters. In all honestly, I knew some-what a bit of computer technology, but did I really want to come all the way down here to help him with it? I recognized what the problem was and rolled my eyes, any idiot could figure this out.

I was able to start the computer back up and retrieve all his files in a half hour. "I think that's it." I said leaning back on his chair feeling pleased.

"I knew you could do it, thank you so much again. Can I repay you with dinner?"

And there it was. His attempt at wooing me. Would he ever get that I wasn't interested?

I refused to roll my eyes and simply turned him down. "I have to get back home, I promised my friend I would be back soon."

"Are you sure? I don't mind at all."

"I'm sure, thank you anyway." I got up, eager to be rid of his company. He still freaked me out, I mean sure he was very attractive, but I still always felt small under his gaze. I'm actually surprised I've been able to say no to him, under that gray eyed stare, I was sure I would say yes to anything he asked me for.

After some time later, we pulled up in front on my complex and I couldn't help but feel more than relieved to be free. "I'll see you tomorrow morning?" He asked as he stopped the car.

I smiled. "Yes, sir. See you then."

"Kate," He stopped me before I could get out. My heart picked up speed as I looked to his hand on my arm. What if he tried to kiss me?

"Call me Christian. There's no need to be so formal."

I felt my whole body relax. "Okay, goodbye Christian." I said emphasizing his name. I got out the car and practically ran up stairs.

Unlocking the door, I stepped in and heard Valarie talking. Was someone here? "Hello?" I called out, placing my keys and bag on the side table near the door.

"There you are! Where have you been?" Val asked as she came out from the kitchen.

"With Christian. I ran into him in the hall-"

"You were with your boss again?" That oh-so-familiar husky voice asked. My eyes shot towards Harry who stood at the doorframe that separated the kitchen and living room.

"Harry? What are you doing here? What is he doing here?" I asked now looking to Val.

She looked like a deer caught in headlights.

"Valarie told me you went out for a walk, so I decided to wait for you here."

"I'll leave you two alone." She said excusing herself before running to her room. Oh, she definitely was going to hear my mouth later.

I sighed and made my way over to the couch. I really didn't want to have this conversation again.

"So you're too busy to hang out with me, but not for your boss? The boss you promised you had nothing going on with?" Harry pressed as he walked over to me.

"It wasn't like that, ok? I was heading out for a walk when I bumped into him. He needed my help at the office so I agreed because I had no choice." I said raising my voice a little.

"Funny how it always seems that way. Have you every considered the word 'no'?"

I scoffed. "It's my damn life, I'll do as I please!" I yelled as I crossed my arms.

"So you'd rather blow me off to hang out with someone who can fire you the second you do something wrong in the relationship?"

"There is no damn relationship!"

"That's not what it looks like to me!"

"You know what? Fuck off! You've been pestering me about my boss ever since I begrudgingly kissed him!"

"Well do you blame me Kate!? I thought we had something here! Do I mean nothing to you? Did those kisses mean nothing!?"

"Of course Harry! How could you question that? I'm telling you nothing is going on between me and him! It's only you! It's only ever been you! You're making this harder on me, I'm already stressed out!"

"Stressed out about what? Do I stress you out Kate?"

Damn, there it was. He looked hurt and confused and I knew he would make me want to blurt it out, all the insecurities I've been having all night and day. I sighed again and took a seat on the couch. "Last night...a girl in the bathroom told me something that made me feel uneasy." I began as I looked down at my folded hands.

"What'd she say?" He asked sitting down next to me.

"She asked me," I paused feeling stupid for saying this. "if I were your temporary fling or whore of the night."

There was a silence that lasted for an aching couple seconds before he finally spoke. "And you believed her? Do you think that low of me?" He asked, pain evident in his voice. Why did I keep hurting him!?

I quickly looked at him. "No! I mean...Harry you have this massive female attention that's hard to overlook you know? I mean its hard for me, being already insecure, to know how easy it is for you to replace me. I know you've had your fair share of girls and it scares me to think what if I am only temporary." Saying it out loud just made me realized how scared I actually was. Though I've known him for such a short time, I felt extremely close to him. He was my favorite person to be around.

He grabbed my hand and placed a finger under my chin. "Kate, you will never be a temporary fling or my whore. You mean so much more to me then that, and I hope I can show you how true that is. Have I ever made you feel like you mean that little to me?"

I quickly shook my head as I looked into his sincere green eyes. "No." I whispered. "I guess that girl just made me feel that way, I'm sorry. I should of just talked to you first."

"It's fine, love. I know this is hard, all the females around, but just know that whenever you feel unsure, you can always come to me. Ok?"

I smiled as I nodded.

He lifted my chin up to place his soft lips onto mine, and soon, I was lost with his touch. But too quickly for my taste, he pulled away all contact. "Now who was that girl?"

I shrugged as I thought about it. "She was blonde, skanky."

"Was she the same girl dancing alone? With the short skirt?"

I thought about it and it was. She was the same girl I saw as soon as I sat down at the table. "Yeah!"

He shook his head, looking pissed off. "That slag has always been harassing me for attention. Don't pay mind to her, she's only upset because I chose you over her." He smiled as he caressed my cheek with his finger.

"You choose me?" I couldn't help but blush as I bit my lip.

He nodded, his eyes filled with lust? Compassion? "I choose you. And only you."

My heart skipped a beat. Was he saying what I think he was saying? I looked questioningly at him, afraid to voice my confusion.

And is if reading my thoughts, he said "Yes I'm asking you Kate. I'd really like to make you mine. All mine." He murmured leaning in closer.

My mind was clouded with his scent and those luscious pink lips of his. God this boy could put me in a trance! I fought to say words, anything before he thought I was saying no. I managed a nod and leaned forward to attack his lips. I wanted nothing more to be the girlfriend of Harry Edward Styles. Right?