Text Messages // H.S

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We need a ship name for Liana and Harry. Any suggestions?

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As soon as the final bell rang, I found myself running down the hall, the best I could with my sore ankle. I was on the search for a certain blonde. On the way past my locker I grabbed my stuff and continued my search. Just as I was about to give up, I heard a familiar laugh. After pushing through several people, I got to Niall. I waited for him to finish his flirting session with Ally before I interrupted him.

"Hey Neil," I smile innocently.

"What do you want?" He scoffed.

"A lift to Harry's place, let's go," I say, dragging him down the hall by his arm.

We made it to the parking lot, with him whining. We hopped in his car and we just stayed there. I was about to open my mouth to ask why we weren't going anywhere, but a door opened first. I didn't bother turning around to see who it was; I had a feeling I would regret it.

I was right. As soon as the mystery passenger greeted Niall, I wanted to get out of there. I was about to hop out but Niall pulled out of the parking lot and on to the highway. Evil leprechaun. I looked into the rear view mirror, hoping to get a glimpse of the boy who broke me.

As soon as my eyes landed on the rear view mirror, it was too late. Zayn was already looking at me. I wanted to look away but I couldn't. I can't really tell his expression, since I can only see his eyes and a bit of his forehead, but I knew it wasn't good when I heard him mutter a 'fuck' as he looked away.

"We're here," Niall announced, before we got out of the car.

I followed the boys into the house. They didn't even knock, they must be really close. They probably feed each other. I giggle at my thought as I closed the door behind me. I follow them out the back where I see Harry talking to a shorter boy. I turn to Niall with a questionable expression and he mouths 'Louis'.

I turn to Harry who has just glanced at me. I put a finger up to my lips, to tell him not to tell Louis I'm here. He goes back to chatting with Louis. I quickly go through my options, on how to approach Louis, in my head. I could scare him, I could hug him.

I smirk at the option I chose and start walking towards him. When I'm about three feet away from him, I start running. It hurts but it's worth it. I wrap my arms around his neck and my legs around his waist after I jump onto his back. I yell a very loud 'hedgehog' as I cling to his back. He falls forward a bit but then gets his balance back and I hop off his back.

"Kitten!" He cheers as he pulls me into a hug.

We hug for at least ten minutes. I finally met the guy, who has became one of my best friends, in real life. He helped me figure out my feelings for Harry. He told me embarrassing and cute facts about Harry.  Like, when he was little he took his goldfish out of its fishbowl because he thought it was drowning. We broke apart after someone had cleared their throat.

"I'm getting jealous over here," Harry mumbled.

Louis and I looked at each other before walking over to Harry and engulfing him in a hug. Louis and I just laughed as Harry tried to escape. When we broke apart, Louis went to greet the others while I hugged Harry. I whispered to him about how awkward the car trip was with Zayn.

"Kiss?" Harry pouted.

"Are you better?" I asked.

"No," he huffed.

***

Surprisingly the boys were very good. I met Liam a little while after. He was very kind but very professional. He seemed to take this more seriously than the others did. He was a gentleman towards me but he did tease Harry while pinching his cheeks, claiming 'Awe little Harry is in love.'

When the boys rehearsed, they were all so talented. The voices complemented each others really well. I have to admit, I didn't expect them to be this good. I mean, they have a lot of potential. They could win X-Factor or some talent show if they auditioned.

Although, when they were singing, Zayn seemed a little... off. I'm not sure if he was like that because I was there or if he's always like that. I'll have to ask Harry later. We never made eye contact after that one time in the car. Even though we aren't together anymore, I still care about him. Yes, he did cheat on me. Yes, I was in love with him. But they were mistakes. I don't hate that I fell for him. It wasn't a mistake. I wouldn't change any of it.

But I'm with Harry now. And I love him more than anything. He's my world and I can't get enough of him. I except the fact that him and Zayn are like brothers and that I'll see more of Zayn but I don't mind. Zayn is still a good person. We all mistakes. Even Harry makes mistakes. Hard to believe, right?

"Liana, can I talk to you?"

"Uh, yeah sure."

I follow him into the house and to the kitchen, where he gets two glasses of water. He hands me one and sits in front of me. We sit there for a while, sipping our water. He looks as if he's trying to find the right words, like he's mentally preparing a speech. When he finally spoke up, I was all ears.

"I loved you — I still do. But the love I have for you is like a sister love. I always thought I was in love with you until I met Perrie. I fell in love with her but I still loved you. That's when I figured it out. I never meant to cheat on you it was more of a in-the-heat-of-the-moment kind of thing. I tried to talk to you but I could never find the right words and when Harry asked for your number, I knew he was good for you.He only knew you from pictures and things I had told him and he was already in love. I wanted to say I'm so so sorry and I am but without my mistakes, we would never be where we are today. I'm really happy for you," Zayn explained.

"Uh, I'm happy for you too," he left me speechless.

Luckily we weren't left in an awkward silence because Harry came in and told me the time. He offered to drive me home and I agreed. I gave Zayn a small hug before we left. Harry was full of questions but I explained what Zayn said, leaving out the bit about him.

When the car pulled up at my place, I pecked his cheeked and promised to text him. We never call or FaceTime. We just text. I guess texting is our thing. I order him to go to the doctors and he tells me he will. I get out of they car and wave goodbye. The bands amazing, Louis is adorable, Zayn apologised, Harry was as sweet as ever. Today was nice. I liked today.