"Neal called when I got down the stairs. I was staring at Harry because of what happened last night.."
Becca interrupted, "What happened last night with Harry?"
"Well, I couldn't sleep so I went outside and kicked a ball around a bit because there's like a soccer field back there. I kind of was in my own world. You know how I get when I am working off stress. He was standing right on the edge of the field the entire time. He walked me back up to my room and told me how he hadn't been looking forward to this summer because of who he thought he would be spending it with. He told me how wrong he was, then he kissed my hand." I took a breath and both girls just stared at me. "Then this morning Neal called and he told me he was already in Greece. He asked about the trip so far and I told him and he just got really quiet. I think he got hurt. I don't know why he would be hurt..." I was gasping for air then. I tried to get all of my thoughts out really fast because the guys were waiting for us outside.
Anne smiled and rubbed her hand on my bare shoulder. "El, you really don't know why Neal was upset? It's obvious."
"It is?"
"Yes," Becca pitched in. "He likes you, like a lot."
I shook my head, "No." Then I turned and headed downstairs to go to the pool. I heard Anne and Becca calling after me but before they got to me I was out the back door. When I came out all the guys turned and just stared. I had my towel over my shoulder and taking in a breath I walked over to one of the chairs and laid my towel out on it. I could tell everyone was staring at me but my friends acted like nothing was going on when they joined me. I turned around to face the boys and put my hands on my hips as I said, "So, who's jumping in first?"
They all smiled and I realized one person wasn't out here yet. I didn't see Louis anywhere. I saw Niall fighting off laughter and I suddenly became curious. I turned to where Niall was trying to avoid looking at but wasn't succeeding because every time he looked he had to hold back laughter. As I turned, I heard Louis say, "How about you go in first, El?!" Then he picked me up bridal style and I screamed and laughed as he ran towards the pool and jumped in with me. We hit the water with a huge splash and I luckily got my mouth and eyes closed before we were completely enveloped.
I resurfaced with a gasp and said, "I'm going to kill you, Louis!!" Everyone was laughing so hard they were dying. I pulled my hair out of my bun and shook it at my scalp with my fingers, so it wouldn't stick to my head. Immediately it began to curl gorgeously.
"Cannon ball!!" Niall hollered and everyone else jumped in with laughter echoing off the water. I sputtered out the water from my mouth and wiped it out from my eyes.
For the entire morning we played and fooled around in the pool. We did chicken wars. In one particular Louis told Anne to get on Liam's shoulders and for me to get on Harry's shoulders. I was a little hesitant at first especially with the way he made my stomach flip every time he looked at me. "You ready?" Harry asked. I nodded and he went under and through my legs so I could sit on his shoulders. I put my hands on top of his head to balance myself as he got situated and I was struck by all those times I'd imagined and wished to run my fingers through his hair and now I was on his shoulders with my hands on his head. I took a settling breath to calm my shaking, which actually worked. I heard a small giggle from Anne as Liam lifted her up on his shoulders and we proceeded to goof around.
There was so much laughter that by the time we decided to play some soccer, my cheeks were hurting and so was my stomach. Becca sat on the sidelines with Zayn and the rest of us played a three on three game. There was lots of laughter and showing off going around. I had to say that today I felt like I was beginning to become really good friends with One Direction. Zayn was still quiet and reserved, which I knew from articles and things about him that it does take him longer to warm up to people. Just like Becca. By the time the sun was going down, we were all exhausted and decided that maybe ending the night in our sweats and snuggling under blankets while watching movies and eating popcorn was the way to go.
We all separated to change and clean up a bit before meeting in the huge theater room downstairs. I grabbed my blanket and went down to the room. I must have changed fast because only Harry was in the room and he was making some kind of slushi drink. When the door closed behind me, he looked up and immediately smiled at me. I smiled back and my stomach flipped and my face heated up. I walked over to where he was at and asked, "What are you making?"
He chuckled, "A slushi cocktail. Alcohol free. Your mother asked to keep the trip alcohol free so there isn't any alcohol in the house."
"Poor Niall," I said and laughed after I realized what I'd said. Harry did his single bust up laugh like normal and proceeded to laugh. Oh how I laughed his laugh! It was so adorable! :D I smiled up at him my sea-green eyes meeting his and we just stared at each other. The laughter died down and the air around us became thick and electric. Harry started to lean down towards me and I started to come up to meet him, when everyone else came in laughing. I put my head down and he cleared his throat and continued to make the drinks. I smiled to myself and turned around and went to find a comfortable spot on the couch. Anne gave me a look that said I had some explaining to do and I just smiled back at her. There would be time enough to evaluate what was happening. For now I just wanted to enjoy this moment.
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