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Chapter 24

Song of the Chapter

Wolves - One Direction

Chapter 24

4 days later

I grab the box of test tubes out for the trunk of Harry's Audi R8 that is parked in the back alley of the school. Harry is already inside setting up all of the stuff for the project. I put the box down on the pavement and walk back over to the trunk and grab the box of chemicals needed for the project. I shut the trunk and walk over to the box and place the chemicals on top. As I begin walking to the door, I see a jogger running my way. I pay no attention to him but when he opens his mouth and says something to me, I look over.

"You need help with that." The jogger says. The sunlight is blinding me so I can't quite make out his face. Once his head blocks the sunlight I can see who it is perfectly. Jase.

"No, not from you thank you." I say.

"Oh come on. Its called southern hospitality, I don't know what they call it back in England where you're from but down here in Florida, it's called southern hospitality." He says as he reaches for the boxes. I move the box away from his grasp.

"Actually, I'm Hungarian, but nice try." I say as I walk past him.

"Okay, look I'm sorry. What if I make up for it over lunch?" He asks. His grey shirt is drenched in sweat which was kind of hot but I'm not interested in his offer.

"No thanks." I say.

"Come on, please? Would it be a crime?" He asks.

"I'm dating Harry and you know that." I say.

"He doesn't have to know." He shouts.

"I really like him Jase, now can you please move out of my way." I say trying to move past him once again but he still blocks me from the door.

"Riley," he begins. I look him in the eye with a rather annoyed expression on my face.

"I really like you." He says as he moves closer to me but the boxes that are in front of my chest are leaving a comfortable amount of space between us.

"That's great for you Jase but I have to go."

"Baby, come on-"

"Don't call me that!" I snap at him.

"...I'm sorry." He says slowly. "Look, we don't have to tell Harry about this. It can be between just the two of us." He says as he slowly takes the box out of my hand and places it on the ground.

"Tell Harry about what?" I ask.

"This..." He leans closer too me. For some odd reason I'm confused on what's happening. He places his right hand on my left cheek. I watch as his eyes begin to close and his lips move closer to me. Just before his lips were about to touch mine, I smack him across the face without a second to spare. It lets out a sharp sound and a red hand print across his face.

His hand touches his swollen cheek.

"What the hell was that for?!" He shouts.

"You were about to kiss me!" I shout back.

"He was about to what?" A voice calls from behind Jase. Harry appears from behind Jase and Jase turns around quickly with his hand still covering his swollen cheek.

"Harry, it's not what it looks like." Jase says as he backs away from Harry in a scared manor.

"It's exactly what it looks like. You were about to kiss my girlfriend!" Harry shouts as he steps closer to Jase who is still trying to back away. "Didn't I tell you to stay away from her!?"

"Yeah, I know man but-"

"But nothing, if I tell you to stay away from her, you stay away from her." Harry snaps.

Jase trips over a rock and falls on the ground.

Harry stands over him.

"Look, I'm not going to kick your ass because I'm too nice for that." Harry begins. "But next time I tell you something, I want you to respect it." Harry says in a serious tone. Jase nods his head repeatedly. Harry reaches his hand out and helps Jase up.

"I'm sorry bro." Jase says innocently.

"Whatever mate, just go now." Harry says. Jase looks over at me then back at Harry and shoves his earbuds back in his ears and he starts up his jog again.

Harry looks over at me with furrowed eyebrows. "I thought I asked you never to speak to him." He says as he walks over to the box of test tubes and chemicals.

"Well technically he spoke to me first." I say. He gives me a look.

"What if I didn't come out here? After you slapped him, who knows what he could have done to you. Let's admit it Riley, you're like a deer in the woods and he's like a wolf headed straight for your heart. Who do you honestly think would win that fight? The wolf or the deer?" He asks honestly. I don't answer. I just look down at my feet.

"Exactly." He says. I look up at him. He takes the box of chemicals out of the box of test tubes and hands it to me.

"Come on, we have to show Ms. Callaghan this stupid project." He says. I laugh a little and follow him inside the building.

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I made this chapter quicker than i thought I would... I hope you liked this one. I don't know why but this is personally one of my favourite chapters that I have ever written. I don't really know why. Haha.

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