Bucket List (Narry AU)

Chapter 26

(Niall's POV)

A few days have passed since the fire at Hunter's place. Harry and him are still going strong, and despite them both knowing about my feelings for Harry, I have to say things have been going unexpectedly smoothly so far. 

Harry and I started talking again, and I dare say we're back into being friends. And as far as Hunter goes, his mother and him are still living at my place, although the fire department did offer them a temporary shelter the day after the incident.

The last few weeks were... traumatic, to say the least. Aside from school work, I had to worry about the CR debate (that by the way, is this week), Harry hating me, try my best to make me and Allison's relationship a little bit believable... It's been a wild time, and I'm glad that it all finally came to an end.

"Hey, Ni!" Harry shouted from the main gate, waving excitedly as he got out of Gemma's car. "Wait up!"

I smiled and gave him a tight 'friendly' hug. "Morning, Harry!"

"How's Hunty doing over at your place?" he asked curiously "Has he been any trouble?"

"Geez, Harry, way to make him sound like a 5 year old kid" I chuckled and shook my head. "He's doing fine, though! My mom drove me and him here, he just left to catch the bus to the studio. Why?"

"Nothing really, just wanted to say good morning... but it's okay, I guess, I texted him earlier anyway." he sighed in defeat and disappointment "Anyway... what do you say we get going? I've got biology, first period, and I can't be late..."

"Sure, I'll walk you over to class." I offered. Any time spent with Harry is okay by me.

***

"I can't believe you had to go through that, Ni... Sorry" Harry apologized on the way to his classroom. Allison popped into the conversation and I ended up talking about it with him, since I hadn't gotten the chance to yet.

"Don't worry, Harry... I regret it deeply, but at least you got to enjoy your life." I comfort him. Or try to, at least. "Speaking of Allison, she has been skipping school for some reason..." 

"Maybe she's avoiding us since we started hanging out together again." he suggested

"Yeah, maybe. But still, I don't think she'd be that hurt over a breakup, especially because she just... 'dated' me because she wanted you to be sad..." I explained, and then made a brief pause. "Anyway, at least we don't have to stare at her ugly mug all day, am I right?" I joked, trying to uplift Harry a little bit.

He giggled back "I guess so..." he cheered as he stopped walking. "This is my stop, thanks for keeping me company." he smiled as he gave me a warm, tight hug. No one has any idea of how long I want to be like this for. Not even I can tell you... his arms are so protective and... oh forget it.

Honestly, I didn't think I could get back on my feet after what happened, but I'm glad everything went okay.

***

"Niall, stop that!" I heard him scream in between laughs as I hovered over him, tickling him furiously. My hands ran all over his toned body, his arms trying desperately to slap them off.

He grabbed my hands and pushed them to the side,and with the lack of support I fell flat into his chest. "Ow..." I moaned into it and rubbed my nose. "That hurt, Harry!" I complained as I rose my head so I could look into his deep green eyes.

"That's what you get for tickling me! You know I can't stand that..." he smiled as he caressed me.

"But it's not fair! You're like a fucking tower next to me!" I pout "I won't tolerate this."