Left Behind (N.H)

Chapter 7.0

I'm at work and I'm already two cups of coffee in. Addict? I think so. I haven't heard from Harry for about a week now and just as I suspected he was over me as soon as the last call ended. I haven't seen or heard from Niall and I really do miss him so much, I wish we could just talk things over and start over new.

Niall is a pretty easy-going guy, very sweet and caring and gives his all to those he loves. But once you cross him it's hard for him to get over it because he can't understand why you hurt him or what he did to deserve it. Niall never did anything wrong to me in the past and he definitely didn't deserve me leaving his side. But I have to admit that things happen and opportunities come in your life that you don't expect.

I have to rid myself of these thoughts because if I continue to swim in this sadness I'll drown. I know that everything isn't in my power and some things will work themselves out. I can't let this consume me, I have a career that I have to focus on not losing. If I continue to act like this and Casey notices she'll definitely send me home and home is the last place I'd like to be right now.

Once I'm done second guessing my life and all the decisions I've made that has lead me to this point I get a phone call.

"Hello Ms. Atkins, you have a visitor."

It's Tracy, the lobby receptionist. Very sweet girl she reminds me of myself when I was in high school. But she is also very nosey and quite up to date with everyone's personal life at the office.

"Who's the visitor Tracy ?"

"He... I mean they asked to keep it confidential."

I let out a sigh and decide to just let the person up. Whoever it is they're in the mood for playing games, something that I'm not very fond of. Once I begin to attempt to type this article for the millionth time, I hear a knock on my door. With a subtle come in, the door slightly opens and I see the long beautiful locks that belong to none other than Harry Styles.

I'm annoyed, instantly.

This man is certainly persistent. I have to give him his props but damn I wish he'd leave me alone. Is he really into me or is this some sick joke ?

"Harry... hey, what brings you in today ?"

"I just wanted to have lunch but since you always find an excuse to come out I thought I'd just bring it to you."

Very sweet of him but I sense the sarcasm.

"Oh Harry you didn't have to do this." I pause when I notice the flowers and curse under my breath. I was starting to feel bad for blowing him off so much but I really did have my reasons.

"I guess I could take my break right now." He smiled so bright it instantly caused butterflies in my stomach. I honestly didn't think they lived there anymore. As soon as I noticed them I shooed them away. He sat down in front of me and we cleared off my desk. He set down several Japanese dishes that smelled amazing and I just couldn't wait to dig in.

"You look beautiful today." I heard him speak and I was surprised at his words. I mean it's just a compliment but I don't get them too often. I smiled at him and just continued to eat this wonderful food.

"How was your day so far, I didn't come here to just look at you and watch you eat all this food. Even though it is a beautiful sight."

I blushed just a little bit but looked away when our eyes locked.

"Well I've actually been working on the One Direction article for the issue next month." I noticed that he wasn't listening but just staring at my mouth. I cleared my throat to get his attention and he just started to laugh. I noticed him grab a napkin and slowly lean in towards my mouth. I was frozen in my spot and didn't move until I confirmed he wasn't going to kiss me. I felt his hand covered in the napkin begin to wipe my mouth and he was smiling so hard you'd think it was a photo op.