(Three chapters left :)

Harrys POV

Zayn came stumbling in while Lena was in the shower. I could smell the liquor from here. "Hey mate, where did you and Lena run off to?" he slurred.

"We came here because Lena was sick of the bar." I said. And sick of us.

He smirked. "Sure hope you used protection." He said.

"I didn't sleep with her!" I hissed quietly. Why did everyone think that's all I wanted from her? It was getting really old.

He laughed. "Surrre. That's why she's in the shower." he said.

He left before I could say a word about it. I rolled my eyes and flipped off the door as it closed behind him. Why was everyone so sure I was going to use Lena and leave her? I was in love with her, damn it! I wouldn't have attempted to go after Liam's sister if I planned to toss her away after sleeping with her.

I flopped back on the bed, hoping Lena didn't think the same thing.

Lena's POV

I stepped out of the shower and got dressed. When I left the bedroom, Harry was right where I'd left him, lying on my bed.

I blushed. What were we supposed to do now? what did he expect from me? I wanted to kiss him, but where would that lead?

In the heat of the moment earlier, id wanted to sleep with him. But now, after I'd had time to think about it, I wasn't so sure. I was still a virgin, and I wasn't sure I was ready yet. Kathryn had told me it hurts, and I was afraid.

Harry smiled up at me, his eyes caring and sweet. I gulped and forced a smile back. He frowned.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

I shook my head. "Nothing." I said.

My legs felt like three hundred pound weights as I walked over to him. I sat on my bed, a safe distance away.

Awkward.....

"Lena, talk to me." Harry said, touching my arm.

I took a deep breath. "I'm fine." I said.

"I know you're not." He said.

I closed my eyes. "Okay, so I'm kind of scared that you want more than I'm willing to give." I said.

Harry sighed. "God. Everyone thinks all I want is to fuck you." He said, rubbing his neck. "Lena, love, I didn't tell you I loved you so I could sleep with you. I told you because I really do love you. I think it's become common knowledge I've done this before, but I'm not going to force you into anything. I'm not going to pressure you. If you're not ready, than I'll wait for you to be ready. It can be tomorrow night, or it can be a year from now, or it could be on our wedding night-given we got married." He blushed and looked away. "The point is, I don't mind waiting. Not when it's for you. I've waited this long-I can wait forever for you."

I looked at him, feeling my wariness melt. God, he was so perfect. So perfect, so sweet, so amazing. I just......

Loved him.

"I love you." I blurted.

He looked at me. "Lena, I don't want you to say that because I did." He said. He looks nervous, but his eyes lit up when I said it.

"I'm not saying it because you did. I...I really love you. It's scary, but I love you." I said.

Harry's whole face lit up now.

"Really?" He asked. He sounded so happy.

I nodded.

Suddenly I was in his arms, and he was kissing me again. I kissed him back, wrapping my arms around his torso as he kissed me all over my face.

"Oh, Lena. You have no idea how happy that makes me." he murmured into my hair.

"I hope it makes Liam just as happy." I said, feeling tense. Liam wouldn't be happy about this.

"He gave me his blessing. No backsies." He said.

This is news to me. "Wait, are you serious?" I asked. "My brother told you he was okay with this?"

He nodded, smiling. "I couldn't believe it either. But I wasn't gonna wait around for him to change his mind."

I laughed and hugged him tighter.

"Lena?" he asked.

"Yes?"

"This makes you my girlfriend. I hope you know that." He said.

I smiled. "I was hoping it would. You do know this makes you my boyfriend, right?" I asked.

"Of course. I don't share."

"I don't know. Louis might have something to say."

As soon as the words were out, the door burst open.

"Home wrecker!" Louis shouted from the doorway. It was as though I'd summoned him just by mentioning his name.

I jumped, startled, and Harry rubbed my back. "I am not a home wrecker." He said.

"Yes you are!" Louis yelled and stepped inside. Zayn and Niall came in behind him.

"They're finally together!" Niall cried.

"Yayyy!" Zayn yelled.

"Shhh!" I hissed.

"Took you long enough!" Niall said. "You two have been dragging this out way too long."

Lou came over and pulled me out of Harrys arms.

"Mine!" he screamed.

"Don't be so rough with my mum!" Niall warned, pulling me away from Louis and hugging me sweetly.

I shot a "help me" look at Zayn and he came to my rescue. He moved towards us and threw me over his shoulder, carrying me away from them.

Harry followed and Zayn dropped me into his arms.

"Get out of here so we can go to bed!" Harry yelled.

"Yes, please do." I agreed.

"Sleep with her and I swear to god Harry-" Louis began.

"Bye mum!" Niall yelled as Zayn dragged he and Lou out the door. He pulled it closed behind them.

Harry and I were alone.

"Well, how long do you think they were listening?" I asked.

Harry set me on my feet gently. Then shook his head and picked me back up.

"I like you better here." he said, smirking.

I rolled my eyes. "Put me down." I ordered.

He shook his head.

"Don't be an asshole." I warned.

"I think you need to get over your fear of being carried." He told me.

"We can work on that later." I said. "Put me down."

He shook his head again and carried me to the bed.

"Night night time!" I heard Louis shout on the other side of the wall.

I laughed with Harry as he turned off the lights and lay down beside me.

"We leave for Paris tomorrow at noon." He whispered.

I smiled sleepily. "I'll be up." I said.

"I know. I just need you to wake up Niall." He said.

A thought hit me. "Harry, what about Liam?" I asked. I couldn't believe I hadn't thought of it before now. Where would my brother be?

"He's going to fly to Paris Thursday. He can't perform, but he'll be there." He said.

I sighed. "Thank god." I said. The thought of leaving Liam here was unbearable.

"Sophia is going to meet him there." He said.

"Good. He won't be alone." I said. "I was worried about him." I wished someone had told me the plan before I had to ask.

"I know you were. I'm sure he's worried about you too. You two are cute, protecting each other like you do." He said.

I rolled my eyes. "Whatever you say." I said, but I smiled.

"Hey, Lena. I just realized something." He said.

"What's that?"

"You're not just One Direction's baby sister anymore."

"I'm not?"

"No. Because you're also a girlfriend, like Eleanor and Sophia and Perrie. but most importantly, you're an honorary member of the band." He said.

"Good. I like performing next to you." I said. I had so much fun tonight. It was a blast.

"Do you?"

"Almost as much as I like kissing you."

He smiled.

"Well, in that case," he said, and he kissed me gently.

I pulled away. "All the fangirls are gonna hate me even more." I said as I lay my head on his arm.

"Do you care?"

I laughed. "Not at all."