Serendipity (Part 10)
Ben Hardy x Reader (ft. Harry Styles)
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Your head started pounding as your phone kept buzzing with texts from your friends asking you about Ben.
“Earth calling Y/N?” Andrew’s voice through the phone made you snap out of your thoughts.
“I swear there’s nothing going on between us.” You sighed.
You shook your head as you scrolled down the pictures.
Anyone would think you definitely had something going on with him or that at least something freaky had happened between the two of you since the pictures were taken at a pretty early hour in the morning with both your hairs messed up, wearing your clothes from the night before and your makeup pretty smudged up even though you knew perfectly well you looked that way for drinking all night and not because you got dirty with Ben.
“I think it’s good though.” Andrew said.
“What do you mean?” You were confused and your head was hurting.
“It’s good publicity,” he murmured, you could tell he was smiling, “the world will know you’re finally over Harry and your new era is starting.”
“No, absolutely no.” You snapped.
“You’re not even think-“
“I would never do something like that!” You exclaimed.
“You don’t know what you’re saying Y/N, you really do-“
“Excuse me what?” you fake laughed, “you think I don’t know what I’m saying?”
“Y/N please.” Andrew tried to calm you down but you weren’t planning on doing so.
“I know exactly what I’m saying because in case you forgot, my ex-boyfriend broke up with me for doing something like that!” You said coldly, your head pounding.
“It’s not the same.”
“It is the same Andrew,” you breathed, “it’s using a person for publicity, and I won’t support that. Ever.”
“Alright fine.” Andrew said.
“I have to hang up now.” You said as you cooled down and tried to think about the things you had to do today.
“Bye Y/N, think about what I said.”
“I did and I already gave you my answer.” You said coldly again and hung up the phone.
You shook your head and tried to forget Andrew’s stupid advice. Sure he was your manager and a good close friend of yours but you also knew what his job was about so you always kept that link between the two of you.
You were a strong woman who made it clear to Andrew since the first day you met that you would never fall into society’s stupid way of thinking and viewing celebrities as products.
You were about to turn on the bathtub before you received another call.
This time the call wasn’t from Andrew, but from Ben.
“Ben.” You sighed, feeling sorry for what you had dragged him into.
“There’s nothing to apologize for.” Ben said warmly, his sweet voice easing your anger and nerves.
“You know,” you started, “being a part of my life means going through shit like this with the media.”
“I know,” Ben said softly, “and I don’t mind.”
You blushed as soon as you heard his words.
“What are you doing today?” He asked.
You ran your fingers through your messy and dirty hair as you remembered you had to prepare yourself to see Harry tomorrow.
“I’m staying home,” you sighed, “I have a lot of tidying to do around here.”
“Oh alright.” Ben said and you heard the sound of disappointment.
“But you know what?”
You didn’t even think twice about what you were going to say.
“You can come over to my place and maybe help me clean around?” You giggled.
“I would love that.” Ben said and you knew he was blushing.
“Sounds good.” You smiled to yourself.
You agreed with Ben to see him in about two hours, giving you enough time to take a shower and get yourself all cleaned up after the mess your were last night.
After applying all your skin care products and feeling fresh and clean, you made yourself a quick smoothie since you’d forgotten to eat breakfast.
Your phone started ringing and you saw it was Ben who was calling you to let you know he was already outside.
“You’re on time.” You greeted him with a smile.
“Well I respect your time.” He smiled sweetly, making your heart melt.
Ben was such a gentleman and treated you with so much respect, almost as if you were a porcelain doll he was afraid to break.
You didn’t know how to feel about it though, you weren’t used to that. Sure, Harry had always treated you with kindness and respect too but the two of you had grown so comfortable with each other over the years that you had forgotten how different it is when you’re first getting to know someone.
“Your place looks clean,” he looked around your room, “are you expecting the queen of tidiness soon?”
You laughed and then realized you’d forgotten to tell Ben about Harry coming over to pick up his stuff tomorrow.
“I’d rather expect the queen of tidiness.” You laughed sarcastically.
“Who’s coming then?”
You took a deep breath and noticed Ben staring deeply at you.
“Harry.” You sighed.
Ben just stood in silence for a few seconds and nodded.
“And how are you feeling about it?”
“I don’t know,” you shrugged, “a little nervous I think.”
He nodded again.
“You know, if you need anything I’m here right?” He said softly.
“Thank you,” you smiled, “he’s just coming to pick what’s left of his stuff.”
“And why do you bother cleaning everything up if I may ask?”
“Well,” you blushed, “I just want to let him know that I’m doing fine without him and my life’s not a mess.”
“Let’s get this place cleaned up then.” He clapped his hands.
You and Ben spent the next few hours cleaning your place while singing out loud to some songs. You had never had so much fun cleaning your place.
You kept realizing how happy and full you felt with him, he spread happiness everywhere. He was definitely the fresh breath of air you needed.
Once you two finished with everything, the two of you sat down on the couch and relaxed. You ordered a pizza and turned on the television, but really didn’t pay attention to it.
“I’m really sorry about all the rumors going around.” You broke the silence.
“Y/N-“
“I don’t want to drag you into this, I’m sorry really I ju-“
“Hey listen to me,” he grabbed your hand, making you stare at him, “stop apologizing for something that’s not in your control.”
You breathed out and nodded.
“It’s alright,” he smiled, “this is all new to me you know? I’m not a celebrity.”
“I mean you were a main character for a really big movie, so you kind of are one.” You assured him.
“If you say so,” he giggled, “but what I mean is that I’m used to the non-celebrity life and I won’t be blinded by all of this.”
You bit your lip. You definitely did not want Ben to be dragged to the celebrity life for rumors of being with you, if he had to gain his spot on the entertainment industry, it should be for his talent.
“You’re amazing.” You said and blushed, a little surprised about the courage of saying it out loud.
Ben stared deeply into your eyes, still holding your hand and for a moment you were sure you were about to kiss.
But it didn’t happen.
You coughed and stood up from the coach.
“Well my place looks better now.” You said trying to cover the fact you didn’t kiss because of your awkwardness.
Ben laughed and made his way towards you to hug you goodbye.
You melted into his hug once again.
You walked him outside your place and thanked him for everything and after closing the door you felt like punching yourself for not letting him kiss you.
You really wanted to kiss him, more than anything. But you knew a kiss would prove the fact there’s an attraction between the two of you and you did not want to drag Ben into the mess of your life. Not like this. Not now.
A knock on your door interrupted your thoughts and you breathed deeply as you figured it would be Ben.
“Okay maybe I will let him know I do like him.” You thought.
You took another deep breath, expecting the words to magically flow into your mind and out of your mouth and praying they would make sense so he could understand you do want him somehow.
You opened the door and to your surprise it wasn’t Ben.
Instead you saw the brunette curly hair and piercing green eyes you weren’t prepared to meet yet.
It was Harry.
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