After a while of walking around, the girls found that they had wandered into the boutique area close to the hotel.

"Wow." Amanda said. "Look at these shops. All these clothes."

"Yeah I think these are the boutiques that the hotel works with. When we checked in they asked Harry if he wanted to have the ability to charge things from the boutiques to the room. And if both of us could." Julie said. "I thought that was crazy."

Amanda looked at her. "Well what did he say?"

"He said yes, of course. It's Harry." Julie said looking at the clothes in the window and the price tags. She shook her head, her whole wardrobe probably cost less than some of those dresses.

"Let's go in." Amanda said pulling her hand and into the shop.

"Are you crazy? Have you seen those prices?" Julie said.

"Yes, we can still try them on. And Harry can afford it." She looked at Julie.

"I'm not in the habit of spending his money. Especially out of spite." Julie said.

"Please, it's not like we have to get the most expensive clothes in the place. He gave you the option to charge things. He obviously wants you to be able to shop." She started looking through things. "Plus, we need something to go out in. And I figure you wouldn't want to go back to the room to get it." She raised her eyebrows at Julie.

Julie sighed. She really didn't know what to do. When the sales person came over and basically told them in so many words they didn't think they could afford their shop and looked down her snooty nose at them, Julie handed them the room key from the hotel which linked to her ability to charge the clothes. She was mad they would just assume things. When they saw the information on the computer, that was linked to the card, they changed their tune drastically. Julie took the card back. "You know what Panda? I think there were things at another shop I liked better. Let's go there instead." Even though they pleaded with her to stay she walked out with Amanda to another boutique. Now she wanted to buy things, but hopefully with some more friendly staff.

Amanda had Julie trying out lots of outfits. It was a surreal experience. When they got to the next boutique they were offered champagne right away and a personal sales assistant before they knew what type of charging they were able to do. When Julie handed them the room key and they looked it up it only got better from there. It was the best shopping experience Julie ever had. If it was always like this she might like to shop.

"Oh, my god JJ! You have to get that outfit." Amanda looked at Julie. The tight black leather pants fit her perfectly. They rested perfectly on her hips. The fitted silver shiny crop top came to rest right above her belly button and showed off just enough to make it completely sexy. The high heeled black shoes made her legs look longer.

Julie laughed uncomfortably. "I don't know Panda. This is not something I would wear."

"That's the point JJ. We're in Paris for crying out loud. This is the time for the unexpected." Amanda said.

"Well than you need to get that." Julie said. Amanda was in a similar outfit. She had on tight black leather pants in a different style. They also had a red stripe down the outside of each leg which went perfectly with the tight red sequined top. The top had a strap around her neck and showed a lot of back. It had a cut out that made sure to show just enough cleavage and rested slightly above her belly button. The look was completed with the red high heeled shoes.

"Deal." Amanda laughed.

Julie couldn't believe she was doing this. She didn't believe she had the ability but all she did was sign a slip to charge it to the room, and that was it, they got to wear the clothes right out of the store. They walked past the first boutique they went in. They still couldn't believe the difference in staff. Not that they would care what their opinion was. Next, they went and got their hair and make-up done. They talked to the beauticians and got the scoop on the best place to go to have fun that night. They had a couple of glasses of champagne at the salon also. This place was great. They took some pictures together, thanked them, Julie signed the slip and off they went.

A couple hours after the girls left Harry and Niall were going crazy in the hotel room. Neither girl was answering their phone, after a while they must have turned them off because they were both going straight to voicemail. They didn't know what to do. Harry got up when there was a knock on the door. He took the paper from the hotel staff and looked at it. "Well, apparently, they weren't happy in what they were wearing. And I'm guessing they are going out." When Niall looked at him strangely he showed him the receipt. "They charged the room for outfits from the boutique down the street. Leather pants, tops and shoes. Then hair and make-up at the salon. Doesn't sound like exploring the city wear to me." He put the paper on the counter. "I'm going to look for them. Are you coming?"

"Hell yes. I once told Amanda it was kind of boring not having to deal with you and JJ's drama. But I didn't mean this." He grabbed his coat. "I sure don't want this much drama."

"I honestly didn't mean for any of this. I had no intentions other than talking to Kendall about the issues she thought there were. Niall, I swear to you." Harry said putting on his coat.

"I believe you Harry, but it's not going to be so easy convincing the girls." Niall said opening the door.

"Yeah, don't I know it." Harry said walking out of the room.

After about an hour of looking they were getting frustrated that they weren't able to find them. Harry's phone rang and he was surprised it was Gemma. "Hey Gemma."

"Um, where are you?" She asked him.

"In Paris, you knew that." He replied.

"Yes, I know that, ok better question. Do you know where your girlfriends are? I'm assuming Niall's with you." She said.

"How did you know Niall was here. And why are you asking if I know where our girlfriends are? Why wouldn't you assume they were with us?" Harry asked suspiciously.

"Go on twitter or Instagram and look up #AmericanGirlsInParis." She said. "What's going on Harry?"

Harry looked at Niall and told him to look up the hashtag. "I screwed up Gemma."

"You mean your girlfriend wasn't happy about the new Hendall reports, with supporting pictures?" She said to him.

"Wow, everyone really knows, don't they?" Harry said.

"Well, it's all over the internet. You used to be better at keeping things quiet. I don't want to know details. I like JJ. I don't want to have to take sides. Find her Harry, quickly." Gemma said hanging up.

Harry took a deep breath, if Gemma knew all this in London things were going to go bad fast. When he saw Niall cringe he wasn't sure he wanted to see what the hashtag showed, but he really had no choice. "Oh Jesus! Can you see what club that is?" He asked Niall.

Niall shook his head as he looked through some of the pictures and comments. He finally found the name of the club. They looked up the location and headed there.

"So much for swearing off alcohol." Harry sighed.

"Yeah, have a feeling this is for another reason though. Numb the pain." Niall said. "This is our fault this time Harry. Even though we didn't mean for it to be like this. This time is on us."

"Yeah, mainly on me, and I can't apologize enough for it. I'm sorry it caused you so much trouble." Harry said.

"Well I could have just said ok to her coming. I, just like you, didn't think of it from their perspective. You know they think so differently from us. We probably will never learn." Niall said opening the door to the club. "I'm not sure I'm ready for this."

"Yeah, who knows what we're walking into." Harry said stepping into the club.

Niall and Harry looked at each other when they saw it. Amanda and Julie were definitely the center of attention. They were on opposite ends of the bar dancing on it. This was not the way this was supposed to be going. They were trouble when they were together. If they weren't together neither would be doing this.

Harry watched one guy approach Julie and put his hand on her calf. When she looked down when the song ended, he reached for her hand and helped her down off the bar with his hands on her waist. He lifted her down slowly and close to him. Even though Julie put her hand on the guy's chest to keep distance between the two of them it drove Harry mad. He quickly went towards them. When he overheard the guy ask Julie if she wanted to get out of there he spoke up. "She does not. She has a boyfriend."

When Julie heard Harry's voice she clenched her teeth. He was not supposed to find her. "Oh, you mean the guy who would rather spend his time with supermodels in the streets of Paris? I doubt he has any cares as to what I do." She looked at the guy. "Thank you for the offer really. But I'm not ready to leave yet. With anyone." She smiled and walked away.

Harry tried to take Julie's hand to stop her but she pulled it away quickly and kept walking.

Niall walked up to where Amanda was. "Come down from there." He said.

She looked at him but then let another guy help her down. The guy put his arm around her waist. He told her she looked hot and that he wanted the next dance. When Amanda went to step away the guy tightened his arm.

Niall watched the scene and was not having any of it. He pulled the guy away from Amanda. "She will not. She's coming with me."

"He's right, no dances but he's wrong also, because I'm not going with him." She walked away. She saw Julie walking away from Harry and went towards her. When they met, they looked at each other and went to walk towards the bathroom. When they turned, they stopped as right in front of them stood Kendall Jenner and some of her friends.

"You have got to be kidding me." Julie said. "This is not happening to me."

"What the hell are you doing here?" Amanda said stepping towards Kendall. "Seriously is this funny to you?"

Julie stepped in front of Amanda and put her hands on her shoulders and looked at her. "Don't, it's not worth it." She looked over Amanda's shoulder at Harry and Niall walking up to them and fought the hurt. "You know what. She can have him." She looked at Kendall. "How can I compete with that anyway?" She looked at Amanda and when her lips started trembling she hurried off towards the bathroom.

Amanda glared at Kendall and then looked at Harry. "Did you tell her you were coming here too? Was the plan to humiliate JJ even more?" She turned and started to go towards the bathroom.

Niall grabbed her hand and stopped her. "We came here looking for the two of you. Now this is getting way out of hand. Harry was with me the whole time."

"Oh, so now you're sticking up for him?" She pulled her hand away. "I should have figured."

"Amanda, I get you're angry but it's time to be just a little reasonable." Niall said. He meant it. This was getting out of control.

"You know what Niall, when I hear my best friend say to me if only I was taller, skinnier, prettier, more talented or good at something; less needy or not have a horrible past maybe he wouldn't have to go to her. I don't care to be reasonable. And all I asked from you was help getting here. But it's too late now, isn't it? She's so deep into the self-doubt and her head right now; who the hell knows if she will ever come back out. And now, after all of that Kendall is here. She stood right in front of JJ. Shows up right when you guys do." Amanda said. She tried not to cry. She wanted to just stay angry.

Harry took Amanda's arms and looked at her. "Amanda. I swear to you there is no one I want besides Julie. I will talk to her about her doubts but there is nothing she needs to change or get better at."

Amanda pulled her arms away from him. "She needs me, and since you are so hell bent on hiding things from her," she turned to Niall. "and you're so hell bent on getting in the way of that, leave us the hell alone." She went into the bathroom.

Harry didn't know what Kendall and her friends were doing there, but it couldn't have been worse timing. He turned and walked away with Niall. They had to try and catch the girls as they came out of the bathroom. They didn't see them come out but they saw them making their way through the crowd away from them. They saw the two guys that helped them off the bar go up to them. They tried to slip through the crowd as quickly as possible. They could tell those guys only had one thing on their minds, and that was getting the girls to leave with them.

Julie put her hand on the guy's chest when he stepped closer to her. She enjoyed the attention from a distance earlier. It made her feel somewhat better that at least someone wanted her, but she wasn't looking for someone else to distract her. She wasn't looking to get back at Harry by being with someone else, even if he was hot and French. This guy was becoming a little too aggressive. She pushed him back when he leaned in to try and kiss her. "I'm sorry you got the wrong idea, but I'm not looking to go home with anyone." She told him.

"You just told me your boyfriend was hanging out with someone else, so what's the harm?" He asked her putting his hand on her waist.

"I don't do spite sex. Sorry." She stepped back to turn away.

He grabbed her arm. "So, you just decide to tease?"

"I'm not...." She started but before she could finish, Harry had gotten there and grabbed the guys hand from her arm, and pushed him away from her.

"She said no, now back off." Harry said to him putting himself between Julie and the guy. He looked down at Julie. "Are you ready to go now? You don't want to talk to me fine, just let me get you out of here."

Julie nodded but didn't look at him. There was too much attention now and it was kind of freaking her out. Even though she was still completely confused about what to do, she knew Harry would protect her and get her out of there. She went with him willingly as he protectively worked them through the crowd to the door.

Niall walked up to Amanda who was having a conversation with the same guy that helped her off the bar. He heard her tell him she wasn't interested twice and the guy wouldn't back off. "The lady said she wasn't interested; it's time to go now." He said as he walked to Amanda's side.

"Mind your business, dude." The guy said to Niall. "We are having a conversation."

"She has a boyfriend. She's not interested." Niall said stepping towards him.

Amanda couldn't let Niall get into a fight with the guy, even though she was mad at him. She wasn't interested in anyone else. She pushed him backwards. "I'm ready to leave." She saw Julie going towards the door with Harry. "Just let's get out of here."

Niall shook his head. "Finally," He put his arm around her waist and made his way through the crowd with her. He grabbed the girl's jackets on their way to the door. They met Julie and Harry at the door. "Let's get out of here."

Harry wrapped Julie's jacket around her shoulders when Niall handed it to him, and started to walk her out the door. She stopped dead in her tracks. He looked out the door. Paparazzi were outside, cameras all over the place.

Julie just shook her head. This was the last thing she needed. Even with their airport encounter they had still managed to keep their relationship pretty quiet. Last thing she wanted right now when everything was questionable, was her image all over the internet. She turned to go back into the club.

Harry stopped her. "I've got this." He took his jacket off put it up over her so it was covering her head, put his arm protectively around her shoulders and walked her straight through the crowd to a cab.

After they were safely away from the club, Julie took his jacket off of her, pushed it to him and scooted away from him. She looked out the window for the rest of the ride.

Harry watched her. He just wanted to get her safely back to the hotel so that he could talk to her. At least she left with him. It wasn't much but he would take anything right now.

Niall took Amanda's hand and led her through the cameras to a second cab. He helped her in and shut the door. He tried to take her hand when they were in the cab but she pulled it away. "Amanda, we really need to talk."

"Yeah I'm not ready yet. You hurt me Niall and I'm just not ready to talk to you. I'm concentrating on JJ." She watched the cab ahead of them making sure Harry and JJ were getting back to the hotel with them.

"They can't get through this if you don't let them talk, Amanda." Niall said. "We can't get through this if we don't talk."

"You didn't hear her Niall. You didn't hear what she said about herself. I KNEW it was going to happen. I KNEW she would go into her "safe-mode" and all I wanted to do was get here. YOU didn't want to help me do that. She's mostly calm. And she shouldn't be. She should be angry and hurt and upset. So yeah maybe I'm being all those things for her right now but I still can't believe you fought me on this. You say you want to share my best friend but yet you don't want to be there when she actually NEEDS her best friend!" Amanda got out of the cab as soon as it pulled up to the hotel.

Well, Niall thought, for not wanting to talk she sure said a lot. He felt guilty now. He didn't mean to make it seem like he was keeping them apart. He just thought Harry and JJ needed to work it out. Oh, this girl thing was tough. He watched her walk over to the cab JJ was getting out of. She took her arm and walked her into the hotel.

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