Julie knocked on Niall's door later that afternoon. Her night with Harry was incredible, and after everything, she had slept better than she had in a long time. She wasn't sure if she was just that exhausted, or if it was having Harry there that helped. She wasn't sure what was going on, but she decided to take what she could get with him while she could. Who cared what anyone else thought. "Hey Niall, sorry to bother you guys, but I have to talk to Panda a minute please."

"Panda, so cute." Niall said putting his shirt on. 'Come on in. So had lots of people knocking on my door looking for Harry today. Did you bring him back in one piece?" Niall teased.

"Shut up Niall. I think I..." Julie started.

"Hate you." Niall finished for her. "Yeah, I've heard that before from you." He laughed. "I will leave you two to talk. I'm going to shower."

Julie walked over to Amanda. "I need the car keys, so I can take it to work. I don't wanna take public transportation alone tonight please."

"Yeah, of course; but you're going to work?" Amanda asked.

"Yes, Panda. Adulting gets in the way again. I assumed you wouldn't be. If we both called in, you know they will call bullshit, since they knew where we were going the other night. One of us has to go." Julie said. "Enjoy your time. Besides you have more PTO then I have so better me go in." Julie said.

"I can't believe you're really going to work. How'd your talk go with Harry last night?" Amanda asked curious.

"Fine, we worked through things." Julie said and tried to turn away as she felt the heat fill her cheeks. She didn't want Amanda to see her blush.

"Wait! Why are you turning so red!?" Amanda asked.

"No reason! Stop looking at me like that!" Julie said. It was freaking her out. It was almost as if Amanda could read her soul.

"OMG! YOU DIDN'T!" Amanda said loudly. When Julie turned even brighter red, she knew she was right. She looked at the bathroom door to make sure it was still shut and lowered her voice. "You slept with Harry, didn't you?" When Julie didn't answer she asked again. "Didn't you?"

"OMG Amanda, why are we having this conversation?" She looked at Amanda's face and knew she was going to be pestered until she answered, and she was awful at lying, especially to Amanda.

Amanda took Julie's lack of answer as confirmation. "OMG, you little slut you!" Amanda teased laughing.

Only Amanda could get away with that. "Shut up! It's not like I don't feel whorish enough on my own. I didn't expect it to happen. Just kind of did. That sounds like the most horrible excuse ever. I've never done anything like that before. And damn him for making me feel that way. Don't tell Niall or anyone else for that matter."

"I wouldn't but it's not going to be too hard to figure out. I'm sure Harry's pretty happy right now." Amanda laughed again. It really wasn't like Julie at all. She never did anything without over thinking and over planning. It was almost a nice surprise, but, wow, did that take a fast turn. She would barely speak to Harry last night before they left.

"Actually he's not exactly thrilled with me at the moment because I'm going to work. I think he understands but would rather I just call in like you. I'm not exactly thrilled either, but life tends to get in the way. Enjoy the show and whatever else you do. And I swear if you tell anyone anything, I will hunt you down." Julie said as she grabbed the keys. "Oh and Panda, it's not a bad thing you haven't slept with Niall yet. You're building that relationship. It's different because who knows what Harry and I have. But maybe you should turn on the sluttiness just a little more." Julie laughed and ducked when Amanda threw a magazine at her. "Love you Panda; see you when I see you." She walked out and closed the door behind her.

'Tell me you changed your mind." Harry said walking up behind Julie.

She turned towards him. "I can't." She put her hands on his arms. "Trust me Harry. I'd much rather be here."

"Then stay." He said just short of begging.

"I'm sorry." She stood on her tip toes and kissed him gently on the lips. "I have to go. I know it's your last show here, and I get you have to go after. But this is what I do right now. It may not be ideal, but I have my job just like you have yours."

"So this is goodbye. Just like that. In the hallway?" Harry pouted.

"Are you pouting? Seriously?" she touched his cheek. "Not goodbye. A see you next time? I don't know. You will be back to LA sometime. You can come see me then."

"I can see you then? That's it? After the night we just had. Wow." Harry said. "Not even an 'I will call you'."

"Harry, come on now. Don't be ridiculous. You can call me, text me whenever you want." Julie said to him. Wow, he was laying it on thick she thought.

He smiled that dazzling smile. "I can?" He pulled her closer. "Sounds better already."

"You can be such a little brat sometimes." She laughed despite herself and kissed him a few more times. She had to leave now though, or she may never leave. "Ok I really have to go. Let me have your phone." She put her number in his phone, handed it back, and kissed him one more time. "Whenever you want." She said again as she walked away. She didn't want to walk away, and she forced herself not to turn back around, because she might run right back to him. She had to be realistic; she had to go back to her life. She couldn't give everything up because of one amazing night with the man. She hoped she got a chance for another one; but for now, she would take what she got, and if there's more then it only gets better.

Harry watched her walk away. He didn't want her to leave. He selfishly wanted her to stay one more night. Like Amanda was for Niall. He wasn't expecting the night he had with her last night, and it was amazing. He had to talk to Niall, find out if he was staying the few days they had before the next show in AZ. If Niall was staying, he was pretty sure he could convince them to let him stay too. Just to see where it might lead. Who knew where this would take them, but right now he was willing to find out. Once you get through some of the brick wall Julie built, she was quite incredible. He felt he needed to crumble a few more bricks though. But now off to see how to get to stay.

Niall came out of the shower nice and clean. "JJ's gone already? Where'd she go? Back to Harry?"

"She went to work." Amanda said. She still couldn't believe JJ had slept with Harry. It was a shock, and she was almost jealous she hasn't with Niall yet. She knew it was only a couple of days. She knew JJ was right that she was building a relationship with Niall. But did that mean JJ didn't think she was with Harry? That girl was completely mental sometimes. To each their own though. She was glad JJ finally gave into Harry, and she hoped it worked out, especially since she was the one who had told her to give Harry a chance.

"Really? I thought Harry would have asked her to stay." Niall said.

"He did. She told him she couldn't. Adulting sucks, but she had to go to work. Said we couldn't both call in or they would be onto us. She will cover for me." Amanda told him.

"She told him no. Wow. But she saved the day for us again. She may tell me she hates me, but I think I may like her quite a bit," Niall laughed. "Let's go play some golf." He laughed at the look on Amanda's face. "We have some putting greens and some screens here. I will teach you; don't worry."

Amanda and Niall spent the next few hours playing golf. Kind of. Niall did his best to teach Amanda, but they got distracted a lot. Especially when he stood behind her to help her swing. They spent most of the time laughing and flirting and kissing. When it was time for Niall to go get ready for the show, he pulled her into a long, hot kiss. "Tonight? Hotel? You and me?" He said.

She nodded but couldn't say a word. That kiss was the most amazing kiss she had ever experienced. Tonight would be the most incredible night she ever had. She already knew that. She couldn't believe she was saying this, but she couldn't wait for the show to be over!

Julie finished what seemed like the longest shift of her life. Also one of the worst and most exhausting. They were shorthanded, so she got to work on her nursing skills, which she should be grateful for, but she was thrown up on and had multiple things spilled on her. After that night she thought she was better off staying in admissions; at least she stayed semi-clean. She didn't know how Amanda did it every night. She slowly made her way to the parking garage and the car. When she got closer, she saw someone leaning against it. When she saw Harry push himself off the car to stand up and greet her, she couldn't believe it. She looked around; if anyone saw him, things would get crazy fast. "What are you doing here? What if someone sees you?"

"Nice to see you too. And no one saw me I was smuggled in here and who cares if they do?" Harry asked leaning in to kiss her.

"I do." Julie said, but she let him kiss her, quickly though. "I'm not ready for that at all. I don't even want to think about it honestly." She noticed more and more people starting to come out of the hospital after their shifts. "Let's get out of here. I thought you were going to be on your way to the next show by now." She unlocked the car, but Harry took the keys from her. She was going to protest but was too afraid people would start to notice, so she just got in the passenger side.

"We have a couple of days between shows, so Niall and I stayed. We are going to meet everyone in Newport Beach. There's a private beach area there. Niall, Amanda, and a few other people that stayed will be there." Harry said as he started to drive out of the garage.

"Harry, I see two things wrong with that." She leaned her head back on the head rest and looked over at him. "One I have nothing to wear at the beach as I just left work, and two, I just left work, and I am completely exhausted."

"Amanda, Lottie, Gemma, and Lou were going shopping this morning, and Amanda said they would get you something, and you can rest at the beach. Promise I won't let you burn if you fall asleep. I will help with your sunscreen." Harry grinned.

She couldn't help but smile and shake her head. "I have to work tonight too you know; this is probably not a very good idea."

"Most of the best times start out as very bad ideas." He smiled at her.

She was too tired to argue, and it did sound like fun. She did just want to go home to bed, but part of her didn't want to miss spending time with him either. Plus if she did talk him into taking her home, he would probably want to stay, and she knew where that would lead. She already was kicking herself for sleeping with him already, so she figured she better avoid him and beds for a while. "Ok, but under one condition only." Julie said.

"Anything" He said. "Well, almost anything."

"You have to feed me first. I'm starving." Julie said.

He laughed. "I can probably manage that. Do I get to take you out?"

"Uh, I'm not paparazzi ready. I don't think I will ever be paparazzi ready. So drive through or take out only." Julie shook her head at him.

"Figured I'd ask. But you need to get used to it." Harry countered.

"No, I don't. " Julie argued.

"You are so stubborn. But once again, for now, I will let it go. Food and then fun. That's my goal for today." Harry looked over at her. She looked tired; maybe he should've just taken her home, but she didn't fight too hard coming with him, so she must want to. He wouldn't have minded spending the day at her apartment with her either though. In bed with her. Maybe later he thought.

Niall took the bags from Amanda's hands. "Well, I guess the girls showed you a good time. Look at all this stuff." He laughed.

"It's for me and JJ. They wouldn't let me pay for a thing though. Said you and Harry covered it. Um, totally not necessary." Amanda admonished him.

"Maybe not, but we wanted too. No scolding me; it's hardly a big deal." Niall said.

"I can scold you." Amanda laughed. "And it is a big deal, but I feel for you and Harry when JJ finds out."

"Yeah she's a bit hard-headed isn't she?" Niall asked. "Do you think Harry actually talked her into coming?"

"She's a strong independent woman," She laughed when Niall gave her a look. "And extremely stubborn, but hey, we've been taking care of ourselves for so long. We should be. And I'm not sure. She's gotta be exhausted, and I'm sure once again she won't call in tonight, so she will have to work tonight. I hope she gives in though. Spends time with him." Although she's already gotten further than I have, Amanda thought to herself. I'm beginning to wonder if I will ever get there. She thought it was going to happen last night, but it didn't. She knew it had only been a few days, but dammit, Julie and Harry...she tried to stop herself from going there. They weren't her and Niall, and she was having a great time with him. And man, she hoped it would happen. Can't force it though, she thought. But damn, how JJ got some action before her. She was fighting Harry at every turn, and then BAM, just like that. So not her friend. She had a feeling Harry might inspire that feeling in many people, but she was honestly surprised it got JJ that quickly. I wonder how hard she's being on herself for it, Amanda continued to think to herself.

"Um, babe?" Niall said putting his arms around her. "Am I interrupting? You look lost deep in thought. Anything I can help you with?"

Yes! She wanted to scream. Why haven't you tried anything beyond kissing and a little touchy feely? She smiled though knowing she would never say it or force it for him. She did love just spending time with him. "Just thinking. It's all good." She leaned in and gave him a kiss. Pulled back, looked him in the eye, and then kissed him again. Longer and harder this time. She pulled back slightly and kept her eyes closed. Wow. The feeling was amazing.

Niall just watched her standing there in front of him with her eyes closed. She was so beautiful. He was falling hard and fast. He didn't want it to seem like just a one night stand or a few days' stand though, so he was fighting himself not to just take her to bed. It was a battle he wasn't sure he could win much longer. Not when she kissed him like that. He rubbed her back gently and pulled her into a tighter hug. He wasn't quite sure where they were, but he was hoping they would figure it out and be able to work through it and at least give a relationship a try.

When Julie walked into the beach house with Harry, Amanda ran up and hugged her. "I'm so glad you decided to come. Sorry Harry, but I'm stealing her for a while." She intertwined her arm in Julie's and walked her to the other room to get ready for the beach with her.

"Of course." Harry said. "I wouldn't try to stop you. Even I know better than to try to stop the two of you." He laughed and then turned to Niall.
"Things are good, eh lad?" He asked.

"Yeah. She's a keeper." He joked. "It may finally be time when I get some before you. Oh, come on!" Niall protested when he saw the look on Harry's face. "No way! Not that one!" Harry just kind of shrugged. "What the fuck. I could've sworn she would've given you a harder time. So not fair." Niall laughed. He would have never thought JJ would have given into Harry that quickly. He should learn to never underestimate the power of Harry Styles, he thought. But then again, Harry was different with her. He seemed protective and just, different. He was a great guy; Niall knew that. Loved everyone, and treated everyone the same. Which is why he was so loved and why he somewhat deserved his ladies' man reputation. But Harry was always honest. Never led anyone on. Maybe JJ would be different.

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