Anything to keep you [n.h + h.s]

Chapter 8

When Niall walks into English class my heart skips a beat. We're gonna hang out today. That feels totally crazy, because we haven't hung out in such a long time. I'm so excited. Unfortunately, Niall's got his arm around Julia. She doesn't really act the way she usually does. Her body language is timid and she's playing around with her hands. She kind of seems nervous. 

Niall smiles at me and the pair walks towards my desk. I really want to groan loudly, but sadly I'll have to settle with sighing inwardly. Can't they hang over at her desk before class starts? I really don't want to interact with Julia more than I necessarily need to and I'm pretty sure that feeling is mutual. 

When they reach my desk Julia stands across from me, on the other side of the desk. She carefully places her hands on the desk and gives me a weak smile. 

"Harry. I'm really sorry about yesterday. I really didn't mean to offend you, I don't know what came over me I acted like a bitch I'm really sorry." she says and I'm really surprised. I never expected her to be nice to me. And to be honest I kind of hate her for being nice to me. It makes it harder for me to hate her for dating Niall. Her brown hair is slightly wavy today and she looks really pretty (makes me want to hate her even more). 

"Uh, yeah. Thanks for apologizing. I appreciate it." I say awkwardly. I don't really feel comfortable and it feels like it might take me a while to forgive her. Nonetheless she smiles and so does Niall. 

"Told ya he'd appreciate it. Now you might be able to sleep properly tonight, love." ouch. That hurt. Did he really have to? Right in front of me? It's like he tries to shove their relationship in my face. She smiles at him and gives him a quick peck on his cheek before leaving us. 

Niall immediately turn to me and give me an award winning smile. 

"Is it okay if we go to my house today after school?" he asks but instead of answering his question I fire one back instead. 

"You're gonna make sure that she apologizes to Mikey too, right? Because he was quite upset yesterday." I state and Niall nods straight away. 

"Course. I can't let her walk around thinking it's okay to offend and insult my friends, can I?" He is such an angel. Wait a little. Does he consider me a friend? Oh my god. I thought he hated me though. This is so confusing. 

"Okay good." Niall chuckles and nods. 

"Yeah, it's good. Now, will you answer my question?" he asks and raises an eyebrow. He looks so cute when he makes that face. He's always cute. 

"Sure." I deadpan. Niall chuckles and shakes his head. 

"Sure you'll answer or sure we can hang out at my house?" I blush at his question and shrug. 

"Both I guess." He giggles and his cheeks are tinted pink. He looks so incredibly breathtaking right now and I don't think I can take being close to him when he looks like this. Sadly Mrs Johnson interrupts my admiring with starting class. 

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We walk in a silence. The only sounds that can be heard are the ones around us. I've glanced over at the blonde beauty quite a few times but his gaze has been focused upfront all the time. I'm beginning to suspect that he has changed his mind and doesn't really want to hang out with me anymore. If that's the issue, I feel like my heart is gonna break. 

"If my ma asks you a million questions and hugs the life outta ya. I'm sorry. She kind of, misses having you around I guess." Niall scratches the back of his neck. His words makes me chuckles a bit but also makes my heart ache. I've missed being around. I want to say. But I don't.