Wandering

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After I finished on the phone to Romeo, Chloe gave me a look. She raised her eyebrow and I pulled a face back at her.
"What?!" I ask.
"I got you back together!" She squeals.
"Clo we aren't together... yet!" I whisper at the end.
"Oooh Chi wants to get back together." Chloe yells.
"Maybe." I shrug.

We gossip for most of the night until we fall asleep on the couch. I thought about Romeo and how I finally told him I loved him. It felt amazing to finally tell him, like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. 

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The sun blazed through the curtains and my eyes blinked a few times. I searched the room, unaware of where I was. I turned to my side and saw Chloe laid across the end of the couch. I ,let out a little cough and wiped my eyes. Stretching my legs, I walked to the kitchen. I grab a water from the side and chug it. I go back to the couch and cross my legs as I wrap myself in a blanket. 

I go to text Romeo.

ME: Morning! Call w Rose later? x

I turn my phone off and look to the side. Chloe has her eyes open and she's smirking.
"What?" I ask in a whisper.
"You're texting and smiling." She answers me, "Is it Romeo?" 
"Mhm." I nod with a smile.
"Knew it!" She pulls a fist to her chest.

Chloe asks if I wanted anything to eat but I shook my head no. I wasn't hungry and I should probably get home before my mom questions it and I won't have Harry to defend me this time. 
"Hey Clo I should probably go before my Mom... yeah." I smile.
"Ok, see ya soon. Text me!" She gives me a hug and I wave goodbye.

I make my way towards my house and tie my hair out of my face. The wind blows gently every now and then. I become more familiar with the streets and before I know it, I'm walking up the driveway. Mom's car is here so I'm waiting for her to shout at me. 

I open the front door and I hear shuffling from the kitchen. I kick my shoes off and I hear my Mom call my name. She comes from the corner and I look up to her. 
"Chiara where the hell have you been?!" She shouts.
"Umm..." I don't know what to say.
"Chiara's back?" I hear a male voice say from the kitchen.
"Yes." Mom folds her arms. 

Tom, Harry's Dad comes from the kitchen with Harry trailing behind. 
"Chiara where have you been. Your mom was worried." Tom says softly.
"I uh- I was out late last night and I stayed in a hotel. I would have text but I don't have a phone." I say nervously but I build the confidence to say what I did. 
"I would rather you have come home late than not at all." She scowls at me.
"Well what happened, happened. I'm sorry." I'm not sorry.

I walk away and roll my eyes as I take a step closer to my bedroom. I hid the new phone by folding my arms, holding it under one of my arms. When I get to my bedroom, I slide the phone under my pillow. I rub my hands over my face and lay down on my bed. 

A knock echoes on my door and I hear a quiet voice.
"Chiara, can I come in?" He asks.
"Yeah one sec." I make sure the phone is covered.

I open the door and move to the side so he can step in.
"What do you want Harry?" I snap.
"I know you didn't go to a hotel. Where'd you go, for real?" He crosses his arms.
"A friends house." I walk back over to my bed.
"What friend?" He snaps.
"Doesn't matter." I roll my eyes.
"Who!" He whisper shouts.
"You won't know her." 

Harry gives me a look and I raise my eyebrow at him. Why is he so invested in my life all of a sudden? It's like he's flipped a switch and now he wants to be my best friend. I don't trust him really because of all the things he's done. 

"Chiara just tell me who!" He says sternly.
"You don't know her so what's the point in giving you a name Harry." I scowl. 
"Because I want to know! If our parents are going to be together then we I should get to know where you are." He fights back.
"Why so you can come find me? Drag me back here, tell me it's not safe?" I roll my eyes again.
"Chiara I swear if you don't tell me who I'll your mom your talking to Romeo." He says with a smirk.

Does he know that I spoke to Romeo? Wait how would he even know that? Chris and Ben aren't friends with Harry anymore so why would they go against me?

"I haven't even spoke to Romeo. I was with Chloe. Not like you know who that is." I shrug.
"Last name?" Harry pushes.
"Chloe Russell. Like I said, you won't know her." 
"Hm it's familiar." He smirks.
"You know her?" I whip my head around to look.
"No I'm just kidding" He chuckles.

Harry turns around to leave but before he does he gives me a glance and I give him a look to get out.
"I won't cover for you next time. Better come with a believable excuse." He says and shuts my door. 

Once I hear his steps go down stairs, I lay on my stomach and search for my phone under my pillows. I grab hold of it and pull it out. I have an unread text from Romeo.

ROMEO: Hey Chi. Yeah of course x

I begin to type back.

ME: Gonna have to do it late for me. Harry being weird and don't want to be caught x

I send the text and wait for a message back. The typing bubble pops up and I sit waiting impatiently.

ROMEO: Ok what time x

ME: 10:30 at night for me. Idk what time that is for u. Sorry :/ x

ROMEO: 6 in morning... can you stay up late so i'll be awake properly? x

ME: Can stay up until 12/1 in morning then i'll probably fall asleep x

ROMEO: Alright... will text you later to make sure you awake, gotta go. Work with Leo, he's working on the legal stuff to get you back over here. love u! x

ME: can't wait to see you again, love you too xx

He sends me a love heart emoji and I turn my phone off. It's only 10am so I have to wait ages to talk to Rose. I understand that the time differences are hard but I can't risk being on facetime to them when Mom and Harry are around.