High School Crush

Chapter 8

Today, as usual, Harry walked to school. He had his bag hung on his left shoulder as his right still hurt from the punches.

When he arrived, he knew that today was going to be different. He knew that he had something to look forward to, a reason for him to actually want to come to school.

The bell rang and the classes started. After the first three periods, it was break time. Harry walked over to his locker to get the books for the next class. He unlocked his locker and opened the door. He was about to take his biology books when suddenly someone covered his eyes with the palm of their hands. "Guess who?" Louis said, giggling. "Lou, I know it's you." Harry turned around and Louis gave him in hug.

They walked over to the canteen to have their breakfast. They sat at next to each other and talked throughout the whole 20 minutes break. It was now time for classes. They had different classes so they went their separate ways.

When the classes ended, it was time for lunch. He checked his phone and he received a message from Louis. He opened it and it said 'Hi love, I'm sorry I can't walk home with you today. I have to stay back for football practice. I'll meet up with you at your house after my practice if that's alright with you. xx -Louis'

'Hey boo, it's alright I'll be fine. Yes I would love that.' He replied.

After school, Harry was about to make his way home when suddenly Max ran up to him. "Where's your gay boy Louis Tomlinson now huh Harry? Ohh that's right he's not here to protect you... He's in the field practicing." Max said, laughing sinisterly.

"Leave me alone Max." Harry yelled as he tried to walk away. Max yanked his bag and slammed his body to the ground. Harry couldn't get up, his knees were aching. "That's payback dweeb." Max yelled as he punched Harry in the stomach. He cringed. Max continued to kick Harry with all his force. "Do you think that Tomlinson can beat me up, trying to be the hero of the day and get away with it? Well you thought wrong." he scoffed. Harry tried to run away but he was in too much pain to even get up.

Suddenly, Louis walked down from the other end of the hallway and he saw Harry curled up in a corner with Max furiously attacking him. Louis ran towards them. Max was too caught up in the punches and kicks that he did not realize Louis coming. Louis pulled Max by the collar and slammed his body to the lockers. "What do you think you're doing Max! I thought I told you to leave him alone!" he yelled as he punched him in the stomach multiple times and Max fell on the ground. Louis continued to kick him and said "I thought I freaking told you to leave him alone. What the hell is wrong with you?!" he yelled, his voice to thunderous and loud, Harry was shocked. He kicked Max for the last time, hard in the shin.

He turned around and helped Harry stand up. Harry was groaning in pain. Louis picked up his bags and placed Harry's arm on his shoulder to help him out. Harry's house was about 4 blocks down the road and Louis didn't think Harry would be able to walk that far. So Louis said "Harry, let's just go to my house. You can rest there for now."