Assailant [H.S]

Chapter 17

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Nora's POV

I looked down at the journal laying on my desk, and jotted down my morning schedule.

6:00am-6:30am: Leave the house and get morning coffee.

6:30am-7:00am: Walk over to my dads training facility.

7:00am-9:00am: Train with Harry.

9:00am-10:00am- Grab a snack on the way over to Nialls training facility.

10:00am-12:00pm: Train with Niall

I don't know how I am going to pull this off. I am super excited to train with Niall because Harry hasn't really shown me anything worthwhile yet.

I spun out of my desk chair and into my closet, picking out my sportswear. I shuffled through the bins, picking out a sage green bra top and matching shorts. I quickly slipped out of my pajamas and into my workout attire for the day. I walked into the bathroom and threw my auburn hair into a high and slick ponytail, exposing my middle part. Lastly, I went to the living room and slipped on my white nike socks and shoes.

I grabbed my tote bag and walked out the door, locking it behind me. I looked down at my front doorstep, seeing scattered rose petals, reminding me of what happened yesterday.

"Well, what exactly are you doing here then, Harry? You come over to give me flowers and then what? Check on my injury and make sure I'm okay? Because you sound just like the guy you're describing, taking advantage of my injury." I yelled and threw the bouquet back at him, the rose petals coming off the stems and falling to the floor.

"Nor-"

"No. Just fucking leave. I don't understand why you have to be such a prick all of the time!"  I screamed in his face and slammed the door shut as tears began to roll down my cheeks.

I quickly came back to reality, trying to forget. Maybe I was a little harsh about the whole thing, but I didn't know what to do at that moment.

I stepped down the single stair at my door and down my walkway, ignoring the rose petals. I pulled out my airpods from my tote bag and put them on. I unlocked my phone and started playing my "Good Morning Sunshine" playlist that consists of happy, upbeat songs to make me feel ready for the day. I turned the corner at the end of my street and continued to walk down the main street where my favorite coffee place sits.

After about a mile walk down the road, I opened the door into the coffee shop. The immediate smell of coffee and the sound of the machines blending made my entire body skip a beat. I walked up to the register and ordered my usual, Cinnamon Dolce Iced Latte with cold foam. It's perfect for the season, it's the end of August and the leaves in town are all starting to turn to the beautiful fall colors.

I went and sat down at a single table, waiting for my latte. I looked out the window next to me, watching the cars go by and all of the people on their way to work and school as the song, "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane. It was a little more somber, but it reminded me of my favorite season and helped me ground myself for the day.

"Nora! Your latte is ready!" A barista yelled from the counter, setting my latte on the table with a smile.

"Thank you." I whispered and picked it up, taking a small sip of the cold foam on top. I turned towards the door and walked out towards the street. About a half a mile from here is my fathers training facility where I'll meet Harry. I looked at my apple watch which read the time, 7:48am. I was a little behind schedule, but nothing a brisk pace can't fix.

I started towards the facility, walking at a faster pace than usual, causing my ponytail to sway back and forth. I periodically sipped my latte, trying to get it all down before I entered the gym.