His Girl

Chapter 2

Claire's POV:

Zayn was quiet when he got up, the band had an early morning meeting he had to get to. But that's not what woke me. There was a small finger poking me in the arm, that's what woke me up. I opened my eyes to see Lux standing above me on the bed trying awaken me. It worked.

"Luxie Lou how are you?" I say with great enthusiasm and I tickle her.

"Goooooooooood," her giggles fill the room and Lou watches with a smile.

"Zayn told me you had a rough night, how ya holding up?" She sits down on the bed next to me, as Lux runs around the room.

I shrug "I don't even know. Being here is really hard ya know? And I don't really know what to do about Liam and Harry and everyone's being so nice and it's just," she nods along understanding me completely.

"I know sweetie I know but it'll all work out." She tucks my hair behind my ear just like a mother would.

I smile weakly at her "thank you Lou..." Her eyes search mine but she doesn't ask any questions. "Can we do something? Something fun?"

She stands up taking my hands "let's go"

Next thing I know, we're running down the Australian beach hand in hand. Lou made me buy a bikini to match hers and Lux's, "so we can tell people we're related!" She told me incredibly excited, even though we look nothing alike.

All day I was happy. I forgot about the situation. I was happy and I loved that. Of course there were paps everywhere but I didn't mind. I was in a bikini, confidently I may add, with people I loved and having a great time.

We took a ton of pictures and videos posting them on Instagram later. Since the boys didn't have a show Lou and Lux and I stayed out all night. It was a blast.

We all went back to their hotel room and I ended up sleeping there. The next morning as we were getting ready we were quiet.

"Thank you so much for yesterday," I smile at Lou in the mirror. "I felt like I belonged and that means a lot. I love you. You're my second family. Thank you so much, really. It was the best day I've had in a really long time." She smiles and hugs me whispering I love you a million times. "I think I'm going to go home today, get away for awhile and figure everything out y'know? But if you're ever in town please call."

First Person POV:

Claire stood outside in the hallway waiting, just for a few seconds, before she knocked on Louis' door. He answers in his pjs and a beanie as usual.

"Oh hey C what's up?" C was his nickname for Claire 'just because' he always said. She explained to him what she was going to do and how she wanted to tell each band member separately. He nods along a hint of pain in his eyes but he understands "don't hesitate to call," he envelopes her in a hug "please don't. I'll miss you but I know this is what you need, I get it. I love you though, always will C. Always."

She smiles through the tears and hugs him tight. As he goes back inside she wipes her tears, getting ready for Niall.

The same conversation goes on with Niall and Zayn. Then comes Harry. She knocks in his door quietly, as if she didn't really want to.

"Hey Claire, what's wrong?" He saw her puffy eyes and red cheeks automatically knowing something was up.

"I'm leaving," Harry looks at her puzzled "I'm leaving, for awhile. I think it's best. I just have to..." Her eyes well up with tears "I'm sorry Harry."

He gives her a huge bear hug, breathing in the deeply. "I love you. You know that right? I'll always be here for you. Forever. No matter what. Claire, I love you."