Papillon - HS

Chapter 15

Song: Cherry Wine (Live) - Hozier
TW: slight mention of abusive relationships, related to the meaning of the song. I don't go deeply into it but I do mention it very slightly, so just be careful! If you think you might be triggered, pay attention to when the song will be playing and skip it until after the song is over, you'll see an image <3
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"He's doing things to me," I whispered into the phone as I climbed onto the bus. I was the first one there and April had called me to see how I was. She had to wake up early due to morning class and found it best if my voice woke her up instead of listening to music like she always does.

April laughed loudly on the other line. I could already see her throwing her head back, her eyes closed and lips spread wide open. 

"I don't like this," I whined, acting like a little child throwing a tantrum.

"It was bound to happen you know," she responded making me sigh because she was right.

April was normally the one that had a thousand crushes, liking one boy after the next. She was the one who called me each time she began texting someone or came to me crying when that person ghosted her. I was normally the one who helped her navigate these situations, not used to being the one who needed the help.

"I know, but still, I don't like this," I complained which made her chuckle.

"Yes, you do. If you didn't like it, then you would've stopped talking about him," she responded.

I groaned, once again knowing she was right. April laughed at me, again, and continued.

"It's fine, stop being a drama queen. You'll get through it," she said and I could simply imagine her blue eyes rolling at my reactions. "It's just a silly little crush."

"No, it's not, it's fucking Harry Styles," I replied but halted my pacing when I turned around and saw a smug smirk in front of me. Fuck.

"I'm here, geez, no need to curse," Harry said as he and the other boys climbed onto the bus. 

I felt my face get redder by the second as April laughed at me from the other side.

"Can't believe he heard that," she said, clearly enjoying how Harry had walked mid-conversation. 

I turned around and whispered, "I'll call you later."

"Yeah, yeah, go talk to your novio," April said, referring to Harry as my boyfriend. I felt my face grow hot again and gasped at her comment.

"April, what the fuck! He's not m-" I began but was quickly interrupted.

"Shhhh Vics, I'm kidding!! Bye, mwuah" she said, blowing a kiss and then cutting the line. 

I groaned again and took a deep breath, still not ready to turn around and find the boys looking at me. I shook my head quickly and put on a forced smile, turning slowly until I was face to face with the one person I wish hadn't heard that.

"I was not talking 'bout you," I defended knowing I would lose anyway. Harry lifted his brows and looked to the side. The other boys simply chuckled but left us there as they made their way to the beds, climbing onto them. 

"Oh really?" he asked, rubbing his chin with his thumb. I followed his hand and got distracted looking at his lips for a few seconds. I regretted not acting on what happened yesterday, his lips so pink and plump, inviting me to get a taste. "You know another Harry Styles?" he asked, taking a step closer and making me come back after my thoughts.