Fireproof

7 - Creative Writing - H

Niall was there when I woke up. I was up before my usual time because it was my first 'official' day at university. I wanted to make a good impression, which meant that I couldn't risk being late or looking homeless when I reached. So I took a long shower and wore my cleanest pair of clothing. My unruly curls were also behaving well, so instead of wearing a beanie like I usually do, I decided to leave them open. My hair goes down till my shoulders when straightened but my curls made them look shorter.

Niall woke up while I was managing my hair. He looked tired and his eyes had bags beneath them which indicated that he had slept quite late.

'Harry, you up already mate?" he said while rubbing his eyes.

"yeah" I replied. Then he sat up.

"woah looks like someone's gonna have a big first day " he said teasingly.

"nah I just wanted to make a good impression you know"

"yeah mate i get it, everyone wants to have a good first day"

"exactly"

And then he grabbed a few clothes lying on his desk, went to the bathroom and was out in five minutes. By then I was going through my schedule, which I had collected the previous day. Niall was putting on some cologne.

"ready to go?"

"yes Ireland"

"stop calling me that!" he exclaimed as he collected his books and headed out. I went out right after him, grabbing my keys.

"I know you secretly like it!"

"you can think whatever you want"

"sure love"

The cafeteria was hardly a five minute walk. My first lecture started in about ten minutes so I didn't waste any time in talking and quickly grabbed a sandwich. By then Niall was seated with Liam and Zayn. Again no Louis. But I didn't let myself think because I didn't have a lot of time. "I'll see you guys during lunch! Don't wanna be late." I called out just after giving them a small wave.

"Yes, Harry wants to have a good first day impression" Niall said teasing me. Showing him the middle finger, I headed out and towards my class. I heard the boys laugh loudly behind me.

My first class was good. The professor was welcoming and taught cheerfully. He was interacting with us actively as well. I also talked to this guy who was sitting beside me. His name was Nick and he just asked me about what page we're on, but still it was fine because at least I was not completely lonely. Nick ended up walking with me to my next lecture as well. Turned out that we had a lot of classes together.

This one was quite boring and I was half asleep by the end of it. As soon as it was over, we both headed towards the cafeteria as it was lunch time. Nick and I went our separate ways when I saw Niall, Liam and Zayn sitting around our usual table.

"Hello lads" I cheerfully said as I bought my lunch and sat down.

"Harry, mate we were waiting for you only! how was your first day?" Liam asked. He looked happy. I guess his day was going well. "It was fine" I smiled "I also made a friend. Like not exactly but we talked a bit. And he accompanied me to my second lecture as well. So it was good, great actually"

"that's amazing" Zayn said politely.

"so that means you're gonna make more friends like this guy you told us about, and then completely stop hanging out with us" Niall said as he pouted. Liam and Zayn laughed.

"no Niall, I wouldn't ever. I am so grateful that I met you guys and you all are so nice and welcoming, else I would've ended up like a lonely puppy" I said jokingly. But I really was grateful. The boys had made my life much better. All the three of them smiled.