Screw it.

Chapter 17.

KATHY'S POV

I slammed the door and raced out of the house, my cheeks stained with tears and my vision was blurry. I can't believe Harry said that, the important thing was that I was here now right?? I started walking aimlessly around the neighborhood. I didn't know what to do, I was still in shock. When I calmed down, I took out my phone and called Samantha, she was the only person I could trust and talk to right now. After a few rings, I heard her voice, "Hello?" She said. "Sam-m.. could you please meet me at the lake?" I said, my voice shaky. I heard her keys in the background. "I'm on my way." she said. With that I hung up and started walking to the lake.

SAMANTHA'S POV

I could tell Kathy was crying before she called me and I knew something was wrong. I locked the main door and started jogging to the lake. When I reached the crystal-clear lake, I saw Kathy sitting on the bench, staring blankly at the lake, motionless. She must have heard me coming because she turned around.

I gasped. Her eyes were red, her cheeks were puffy and it was stained with her make up. She got up and ran towards me, engulfing me in a hug. "Kate what's wrong? Where's Harry?" I asked.

"H-he... broke up with me Sam." , she said crying harder then I've ever seen her cry before. I gasped. Firstly because he broke my best friend's heart and secondly... he ruined the plan. He must have got caught up in that moment. God damn it Harry.

"Ssshhh, it's okay, he's probably just angry or something, he'll come back around" I said, trying to calm her down.

"NO!" she screamed, pushing away from my embrace. "You don't understand, we've never had a fight this big before, and if he already has the thought of leaving me, it's either he leaves me now or later on, it's going to happen sooner or later." She said, more tears spilling onto her cheeks. I rushed to her side and gave her a big hug. I didn't know what to say, I was still in shock. I slowly brought Kathy to the bench so she could sit down. When we sat down, she immediately placed her head on my shoulder, light sobs leaving her mouth. I draped an arm around her, just staring at the lake, trying to find the words to say. Just when I wanted to say something, I felt my phone buzz, I looked down and saw 'Harry Styles :)' on the screen.

"Who's that?" Kathy asked. "Uhhh, it's... my mom! I'll be right back." I said getting up and walking away from the bench. I silently praised myself for thinking of that wonderful plan. When I reached a safe distance away from Kathy, I answered my phone.

"What the hell Styles??!!" I whispered-screamed. "Haha, I guess you found out." he said, nervously. I could picture him running his fingers through his hair. "She's freaking crying over here! You just ruined the whole plan!" "Okay okay, I know. Come by my house later at 6 and we can discuss what to do." I sighed. "Okay bye Harry." "Bye babe." he said. I hung up and made my way back to the bench. Kathy cleared her throat and wiped her face with the back of her hand. "I just got a call from my dad, he wants me to go back home and help with the housework." she said. "Okay then, I guess I'll see you in school tomorrow. Don't worry ok? Everything's gonna be fine tomorrow." She gave me a hug. "Thanks Sam, you're such a good friend." I immediately felt a wave of guilt over me. I gave her a smile and we parted ways. I checked my phone, 3:37. I decided to go to Harry's house early.

After a few minutes, I reached Harry's house. I walked up to his front door and placed three knocks on it. The door swung open and there he stood like the model he was, shirtless, basketball shorts hanging loosely on his waist. Stop it Sam you were supposed to be mad at him. He obviously caught me staring because a smirk soon formed on his face. "Like what you see babe?" "Now's not the time Styles." I said, walking past him and entering the living room. I sat on the couch and held my head in my hands. I heard the front door close and soon felt the couch dip on my right. I felt a strong arm wrap around my shoulder. I leaned into his chest and I could feel tears threatening to spill onto my cheeks. "Babe, it's ok, we'll find a way" he said, rubbing small circles on my back. "How Harry, How?" I said looking up at him. " Why don't I just get back together with her?" he said, sounding hopeful. I shook my head, "She said if you had the thought of leaving her, you eventually would." "Let me just try." He said, getting up and walking towards the table to get his phone. "Harry..." "Please Sam, let's just try." He said, sending me a weak smile. After a few taps on his phone, he brought his phone to his ear. After a few seconds he frowned. "It's engaged."

KATHY'S POV

I was heartbroken but I couldn't let my family know about it. When I reached home, dad told me to help out with the laundry, so here I am, in the basement, placing exactly 3 cups of detergent into the washing machine when my phone suddenly rang. 'Niall Haha-horan' appeared on the screen. I smiled. You see Niall is my second closest friend after Samantha I knew him since we were 11 years old and he was always the joker in class. Him, Sam and I used to hang out when were kids but once we reached our teenage years, we kinda went our separate ways. We don't talk as much as before besides the basic high fives and 'hellos' exchanged in the hallways. I wonder why he was calling me now.

"Hello?" I said. "Kaaattteee! My favorite smart-ass! Could I ask you a something?" I giggled. He ALWAYS used to call me smart-ass when were kids because I'd top all of our classes. I still do just not ALL of them like before. "What is it Ni?" I said. "Awww it's been so long since you called me Ni!" "Spill the beans Horan." "Alright damn. Well you know Mr. Andrews? Yeah, so basically I'm in his chemistry class and well to tell you straight, I'm failing. He told me to get some extra help and well since you are the smartest person I know..." he trailed off. "What is it Niall?" I asked, still not getting the big picture. "Well I was thinking, could you maybe, tutor me? I really need to pass his class." I smiled. "I'd love to!" "Really?!! Great! I was thinking maybe tomorrow after school we could head to my house?" "Sounds like a plan. See ya tomorrow Ni." "Bye smart-ass!"

With that I hung up and smiled like an idiot. Niall was such a cheerful person and he never failed to brighten up my day when we were younger. After I put down my phone, I continued with the laundry. After a few minutes my phone rang again. I sighed and looked at the screen. I froze.

HARRY'S POV

"Come on, pick up" I dialed again, it finally started ringing. "Yes," I silently cheered. After what felt like forever, I heard a voice on the other line. "H-hello?" she said, I looked at Sam who was sitting on the couch. "Kathy can we talk please?" "No Harry, I have nothing more to say to you!" "Kathy please, I know I said those horrible things, but can we just talk?" she huffed. "No Harry! If you have the intention of leaving me, then you'll do it eventually. I'm sorry Harry, we're over." Before I could say anything else, I heard the line go dead. "Fuck." I said. "What's wrong?" Sam asked. I walked to her and sat down on the couch. "She said we're over." "Fuck" she said. I smiled faintly "that's what I said.

SAMANTHA'S POV

"Hold on." I said pulling out my ringing phone. It was Kathy. "Kathy are you okay? What's wrong?" I said. "Harry just called, we're done, I'm single and free!" She sounded... happy. "And you're alright with that?" I asked, confused. "You know what? Yes, I am. I don't need him, I'm single and free baby!" I looked at Harry with a blank expression, he gave me a 'what is she saying' face. "Glad to hear that Kathy!!!See ya tomorrow!" "Bye Sammie! Love ya!" I hung up and stared at my phone.

"Well?" Harry said. "She got over you fast." i said simply. "What? What do you mean?" "She was all happy and saying how glad she was to be single." Harry placed a hand to his chest, "Ouch." he said. I laughed, throwing my head back onto the couch. "Hey! Not funny!" "It's kinda funny" I said while laughing. "You know what's funny? This!" He jumped on me and started tickling my sides. "HARRY STOP PLEASE I'M SORRY" I said, trying to get him off of me. "I thought so," he said. He stopped tickling me but remained on top of me. "So... does that mean I can take you out now?" he said, eyes filled with happiness. "Not yet Harry, we have to wait for a few weeks." He groaned, getting off of me. "But baabbbeee..." "No Harry, we have to be safe" "Fine." He said, pouting. I giggled and leaned in to kiss his cheek. "I love you." I said, as I got up and straddled his waist, peppering his face with kisses. He finally flashed his award-winning smile and placed his lips on mine. After he pulled away, he placed his forehead on mine and said, "I love you too". It looks like our plan is going to work, everything is going to be fine. Hopefully.

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