My Childhood Crush

Chapter 6

I woke up and ran to the toilet. My stomach felt weird, but at least I didn't have a headache. After I washed my hands I felt brave enough to take a look in the mirror, and I grimaced. My hair was a mess and my mascara had me looking like a panda. I took a quick shower and tried to piece back what had happened yesterday.

My heart stopped when I remembered letting Harry inside the apartment. He was here, we were talking, and I was trying not to pounce on him, but did he actually make a move on me? AND DID I SERIOUSLY PASS OUT WHILE MAKING OUT WITH HARRY?

"No, no, no, no... Please, no," I whispered. At least he wasn't here and I didn't have to face him after that disaster. Or was he?

I didn't take time to make sure I was alone when I ran to the bathroom, but I didn't hear or see him anywhere. Besides, why would he stay here with me if I couldn't even stay awake?

'I'm so pathetic," I whined and turned off the shower. "Who invites their crush to their home at midnight and then falls asleep?" just remembering that made me groan. No wonder Harry had left without saying goodbye.

So it's a good thing that you're over him, right? my inner b***h smirked.

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I went grocery shopping and bought a few more crop tops and shorts. I knew it would be hot here, but this was ridiculous. I was sweating even inside the shop with the air conditioner pointing straight at me.

When I saw a bookshop across the street I ran to it. There was no way I wouldn't go in and buy at least one book. And when I saw posters of After, I cursed myself, but took the first book in the series and went to the register to buy it.

I knew the moment when I saw the movie trailer, that I needed to read this book, and now, when there was no sister or parents living with me, I could buy and read whatever I wanted, even the most erotic books printed.

"After, huh?" the girl in the register laughed. I blushed.

"I know, please don't judge me!" I giggled nervously and put my hands in front of my face.

"Yup. It was quite steamy. And I have to say, Hardin is totally my type. At least looks-wise, " she reached for my credit card.

"I saw a sign saying that there was a vacancy. Do you still need help?" I asked.

Her eyes went wide. "Yes, and pleaaaaase say that you are interested! I would be so happy if someone my age would take the job!"

I simply nodded. I had worked in a book store once, and I totally loved it. Had the salary been better, I probably would still be working there. So I gathered the information from the girl, whose name was Alice, and gave her some basic information about me and my phone number if the owner of the shop were interested. Alice promised to suggest Mr. Abani offer me the job.

I thanked her, went to my apartment, put all the groceries and clothes on their shelves and cupboards, then changed into my bikini and went to the beach. I scanned the area and seeing neither Harry nor any of his friends, I put down my things and went for a swim.

After the long day, the water seemed so cool and refreshing. I kept diving and circling and simply acting like a child, happy to finally be free and independent. If only I could get that job, nothing would be more perfect.

At that moment I saw a movement near my towel. Someone was touching my things, so I ran out of the water to stop the men, but, when he saw me, he started running away with my purse, so I had to run after him.

Only he was soon stopped with a blow to his chest. And towering over him was no other than Harry.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you," I said, clutching my side. I had never liked running, but running in a bikini was even worse. I did not want my C size breasts falling out, but I didn't really want my purse to be stolen either. It was really lucky that Harry was nearby.

"No problem, " he took my purse from the guy's hands, then kicked him for good measure, before looking in my direction.

"Kate, " hi smiled and went back to where my towel and clothes were laying.

Suck it up, and be normal I trailed behind him. I dreaded this conversation and gladly would never see him again, but when I saw that he was now reading an excerpt of After, all my blood rushed to my face.

"Thank you again, " I took my purse from him, and looked him in the eye. "But since you did not call or message me yesterday, my offer to hang out with you is now revoked." I pulled my book as well, but he was not letting go of that damn thing.

"Interesting book, kitten. Have you read it already?" his crooked smile meant only one thing - he had opened it on one of the many hot, s****l scenes.

"No, and if you excuse me, I have a lot of reading to do," I finally was able to get the book free of him, and went to lay down on my towel.

"I could always read it to you," he said and started reading over my shoulder.

“When you touch yourself? Does it feel like this?”

"OMG, will you shut up!" I yell and try to hit him, only he ducks out of the way and the blow that was meant for his shoulder hits him in the face.

"f**k me! Can't anything go as planned?" I growl, but Harry just smirks.

"So, first you leave me hanging and now you hit me in the face? Well, well, kitten" he brushes his knuckles along my jaw. "You will have to do so much to make it up to me."

He leans in and bites me in the shoulder. I freeze, not knowing what to do. "Starting with the party tonight. So go and get dressed in your sexiest outfit, and I'll come get you after... two hours." And with that, he leaves me staring after him.

Though I have to say, I have no problems looking at that piece of art.