Story Of Our Lives

I've Made Up My Mind

Harry stared at the textbook, knowing he really couldn't focus. Not with everything that had been going on.

He leaned back im his seat, hearing Niall's dining chair creak. He sighed and closed the book. He knew this was hopeless. He opened his phone to check the time: Only 4:25.

Niall was hanging out with Liam today, and Harry didn't really want to go. He had the whole house to himself, seeing as Greg was working and so was Niall's dad. Harry memorized what Niall had said: "Greg will get home at 5, dad at 8. I should be home around 6. 7 at the latest, so don't worry about dinner."

Harry took the spare key Mr. Horan gave him, walked out and locked the front door, and began walking down the steps. The air was beginning to become crisp, but not enough for a jacket. It was nice though. He sat on the steps. He looked down to see a lizard staring back at him.

It was green, unlike the black one Harry saw earlier this week. "Hmm...you'll be Steve," he told the lizard. Steve blinked back. Harry chuckled. What am I doing? I'm naming lizards! Harry sighed and stood up, lazily descending the stairs.

Ever since his mom disappeared, it seemed like everything be did was done lazily. He trudged down the sidewalk, out of the complex, towards the bua stop. After checkig if he had money, he waited for the next bus. He knew where he had to go: Zayn's.

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Harry has finally found Zayn's house and sheepishly knocked on the door. Ms. Tomlinson opened the door. "Harry? What a surprise! Come in," she said. Harry wiped his feet, took of his shoes, and stepped in. He placed them in the cubby and hugged Ms. Tomlinson.

"Zayn's upstairs in his room." Harry nodded and jogged up the steps to hia room. "Zayn!" Harry said as he flung ooen the door, catching it before it hit the wall.

"Harry?" he asked, standing up from his bed.

"Hi," Harry waved.

Zayn pulled him into a hug. "What're you doing here, mate?" he asked.

Harry bit his lip. "I, umm...wanted to talk to you about something that happened recently.."

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"Harry, this is crazy!" Zayn exclaimed. Harry paced around the room as Zayn watched him.

"I know it's a bit irrational but-"

"This is more than irrational," Zayn interrupted.

"I know! I know...But I have to do this! I'm not asking for your approval, just your help. I can't do this on my own with Niall," Harry looked at Zayn with pleading eyes. "You in or not?"

Zayn hesitated, saying "Yeah" reluctantly.

"Don't worry! We'll leave tonight! I'll tell Niall and ask him to ask Liam and off we go!" Harry exclaimed.

Zayn had to get Louis to drive them because his dad'a car still wasn't working.

"You're gonna have to start paying me, you filthy peasants," Louis stated.

Zayn laughed, Harry lightly chuckled. Harry looked around the car and saw how much space there was. Hmm...

"Umm...Louis, can I ask you something?" Harry asked.

"Sure kid."

Harry looked at Zayn scaredly, and received a confused look from him. "Umm...would you mind if I used your car this weekend?"

Louis stomped on the brakes, sending the three of them flying. He turned around. "What!?" Louis exclaimed.

"Yeah! What!?" Zayn repeated.

"Well, I need to fit four people for a possible long journey and your car has a lot of space," Harry explained.

Louis sized him. "Long journey, huh? Where ya headin'?" he asked.

"Everywhere, really."

"What for, if I may ask?"

"You may not!" Zayn stated.

"Zayn, it's fine," Harry reassured him. He faced Louis. "I'm taking Zayn, Niall, and Liam with me to find me mum. We only have this afternoon, and the weekend to do it. And you have a big car that would be perfect for this. So, again, may I borrow it?"

Louis stared at him. "You're mum's missing?" Harry nodded.

Louis began driving in silence. Just as he dropped Harry and Zayn off at Liam's place, he said, "One condition."

Harry felt his heart do a flip of excitement but also a drop of anxiety. "What?"

"I come with," he said with a smirk.

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All five boys were sitting in Liam's room discussibg the plan Harry and partially Zayn came up with.

"Okay. How are our parents gonna let us do this?" Liam asked.

Harry smiled. "Say you're sleeping over at my house!"

Harry looked over at Niall. "And you say you're sleeping over at Liam's house, since you're already here. That way, your dad won't find out it's a lie. If he asks, I'm sleeping over here too!"

The boys looked at eachother, shrugged, and looked back at Harry.

"Works for me!"

"Same here!"

"My parent's would buy it!"

"Works out great!"

Harry smiled even bigger. "Okay. Then start packing. We'll all meet at the park. Only Louis is allowed in car cause we're taking his."

Everyone nodded. They left Liam to pack. Louis dropped Niall and Harry off, continuing to his house with Zayn.

"This is gonna be one hell of a weekend!" Niall shouted.

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I know this may all seem a bit unrealiatic, but trust me, it serves it's purposes. I mean, whoever said fanfiction was logical?