Bad News

Chapter 12 - Avoidance

(November 7th, 2014)

"Hey, I was wondering if we could partner up with Liam for the next project?"

Harry is looking at me with a glint of hope in his eyes. A grin which could melt any girls in the room appears on his face.

Mr. Burwood had just explained about our next assignment. He wants us to make a song in groups. And of course, Harry has chosen me as his partner. And apparently, he wants Liam as well.

"Yeah, sure. Does he want it though?" I ask him while scribbling in my notebook.

"Are you kidding?" Liam chimes in from his seat which is located in front of me. "I'd be so happy to be in the same group as you two."

Harry grins at me again. "It's settled then. Can we do it tomorrow afternoon?"

I shake my head and close my notebook. "I have work, remember?"

"Oh, okay. Um, how about after work? We could go to my flat or Liam's," Harry suggested.

"Okay." I finally agree and stand up from my seat. "I have to go to work but I'll see you both tomorrow."

They didn't even have time to respond before I walk out of the class.

It's been four days and I still haven't got a clue about this Zayn guy. I don't think Harry or Liam ever talked about him before. I thought about asking Lucy but in my mind, it'd be pointless. I overheard Harry banned Liam from talking about Zayn a couple days ago.

I'm very curious and I don't think they'd be happy if I ask about Zayn. But I always find it hard to keep my mouth shut. So, in order to prevent any slip out, I try to avoid them as much as I can. Although, I can tell Harry is starting to notice this.

"Grace!" I came to an abrupt stop upon hearing somebody called me. "Wait up!"

I can see Will jogs to me in a fast pace. With his incredibly long legs, he succeed to catch me. And to my surprise, his breathing is still normal as if he hadn't just run.

"I saw you from my building," he said as we started walking toward the bakery. "We never got to walk together to work." He smiles at me.

I know for a fact that Will is two years older than me. That little fact alone increases the possibility of him knowing about Zayn. But what if Zayn doesn't even go to uni? William would've never heard of his name and would think I'm a freak.

It's worth to try.

Alright, maybe I will ask him. I have nothing to lose anyway, haven't I?

"Hey, Will. Um, have you ever heard about a lad named Zayn?" I ask carefully.

Will glanced at me before answering. "Yeah, why?"

Oh, okay. I have to play it cool. "I'm just curious." That one is not a total lie. I do curious about him. "How do you know him?

"Considering my dad is dating his mum, I kinda have to know him," he replies and laughs as if it were unfortunate to know Zayn. "Do you know him?"

"Eh? No. I just overheard someone talking about him." I don't have to tell Will everything. So, half-truth will do for now. "Does he go to uni, you know, like us?"

Will thought for a moment. "Yeah. He is in his fifth semester and takes Psychology as his major."

Psychology. Lucy takes it as her major as well. That means Zayn is one of her senior and knowing Lucy, she must have known him.

I take a note to talk to Lucy the next time I see her.

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Seven days.