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Chapter 33

I walk out of work and check my phone to a new message from Harry

From; Harry:

I was thinking we could hang out tonight, I feel like I haven't seen you in ages xx

I slightly smirk and type a reply

To; Harry:

You see me every morning for coffee silly! But sure, what time? Xx

I walk down the main road and plug in my earphones and turn on some music. The first thing that comes on Wonderwall by Oasis and I can't help but smile to myself and think about Harry's voice while listening to the lyrics.

I turn off the main road and receive a reply from Harry.

From; Harry:

Does 7 work for you? Xx

From; Lylah:

Sounds good, what are we doing?

From; Harry:

It's a surprise! Xx

I groan and place my phone in my back pocket, he knows I hate surprises.

I reach my apartment block in no time at all to see Mia on the couch watching a movie. A small smile comes to my face as I picture the old Mia in sweatpants on the couch as we have a movie marathon.

'Hey' I smile

'Hi' she says looking at me quickly before turning back to the tv.

I sit on the end of the couch cautious not to push her too fast, it's a miracle she's here right now let alone having a civilised chat with me.

'What are you watching?' I ask

'Gone Girl...I can start it again if you want, I started it not that long ago.' She offers quietly

I check the time on my phone and see its 6:15pm. I feel bad, I want to say yes because I miss this so much but Harrys picking me up soon and still have to change out of my work uniform and get ready.

'Um, maybe another time, Harry is picking me up soon.' I say biting my lip, not wanting to let it come out.

'Of course he is.' She mutters.

I want to say something but I leave it, I am being a horrible friend, she's going through a horrible time and I'm constantly hanging out with Harry. Although she hasn't been there for me recently either.

I slowly stand up and walk to my room. I feel Mia's eyes on me but I don't want to turn around because I know I'll just see disappointment.

I have a quick and shower and change into new clothes.

Harry didn't tell me what we were doing so I'll go with safe and wear a thin burgundy jumper and my black skinny jeans.

I finish getting ready and decide to sit out on the coach with Mia while I wait for Harry, the more time I can spend with her the better.

I plop myself on the coach and I see her looking at me out of the corner of her eye.

We sit in silence for a little while before I think of a topic to talk about.

'Did you know Tim found a girl?' I ask

She turns to me with wide eyes, 'what?'

I grin, 'yeah, her name is...Maddie, I think.'

She's frowns at me, 'why didn't anyone tell me before?'

I shrug, 'I don't know, I'm not sure if he told anyone besides me.'