The Styles Triplets

Chapter 3

Marcel needed to know that he didn't need to be self conscious anymore. He needed to know that he shouldn't be ashamed of who he is. And I knew there was only one person he'd listen to when it came to that.
"Harry?"

"Oh hey." Harry said and leaned against his locker.

No one was in the halls except us. Right now it was a few minutes before the bell. I asked my teacher if I could go to the nurse after I saw Harry pass by our class.
"Listen, I need a favor." I started, "Mar-"

RINNNNNNG

I was cut off by the bell ringing loudly and students coming out of their classes. Before I could even tell him, John and his idiots came over.
"Can I help you?" Harry asked out of no where.
He had completely changed his demeanor! He acted as if he didn't know me.
What is the hell is going on?

At first I didn't think he was talking to me, so I looked all around me and over my shoulder.
Is he talking to me??

"Sorry I don't talk to people like you." Harry told me.

What?!??
I was shocked!
John and his idiots started to laugh at Harry's remark.
"Why don't you go hang out with Marcel, sorry Alli. But-"

"It's ALEX." I snapped at John, cutting him off.
If you're going to insult me, at least get my name right.

"Okay, ALEX. I'm sorry but Harry isn't into you. Now run along."

"I wasn't even-"

"I said leave!" John cut me off again, "No one wants you here."

I drew back a couple of steps, feeling hurt. Taking a look at Harry, I saw he actually looked sympathetic.
Why am I about to cry right now?
"Bye Alex." Harry said, and then they left me all alone.

Speechless, I walked slowly to my locker and grabbed my phone.
I've had enough of this school for one day.
I decided I was going to walk to Marcel's place. It was a farther walk than I would like, but I can't stand it here.

[Hey Marce, I'm coming over]

M: [Right now? Are you crazy?]

[Little bit. I'll see you in a few]

M: [No! You can't ditch!]

I ignored Marcel's last text and gathered my things, heading for the stairs. I hid under them for a while until the bell rang and the halls were cleared. Then I slipped out of the side door and began walking .

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When I got to his house and he opened the door he looked shocked.
"I didn't think you'd actually come over! That's a far walk!"

"I've had enough of school for one day." I told him as he invited me inside.

"What could have happened? It's not even lunch time yet." he asked.

"Well, I kept getting weird looks today and staring because of your brother." I started.

"Harry?! What'd he do now?!" Marcel asked, getting furious.

"No, not Harry. Edward."

Marcel scratched his head, "Edward?"

"He took me to school today and when we came in together everyone stopped what they were doing to stare at us. All through class people kept looking at me and pointing and whispering. Then your other idiot-"

"Harry?" he asked.

"Yeah him. He completely embarrassed me in front of his friends! He acted like last night never happened. Like he didn't even know me." I explained.
I let out a groan and then put my head on his shoulder, "I hate school."

"You and me both." he chuckled and rubbed my back, "Want something to drink?"

"Yes please." I muttered into his shoulder.

Marcel led me to the couch and he went into the kitchen to get me a drink. When he came back he had a glass of water in his hand, "Here."

"Thanks." I said taking it from his hands and taking a sip.

Marcel plopped down next to me on the couch, "I'll make you some lunch when you're hungry."

"Thanks Marce. Listen, I wanted to tell you something...you don't have to be so self conscious. Ed told me about why you were staying home. You can't let people walk all over you."

He shrugged, "I can't help it."

I took his hand in mine and looked into his eyes, "Yes you can. Please go to school tomorrow...for me?"

"I-I-I don't know." He stammered.

"Please? I'll be right here by your side." I smiled.
Marcel needs to do this for himself.

"O-Okay. Y-Yeah, I'll do it." he stuttered, "F-for...you."

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(A/N:)

Sorry it's a short chapter!

Harry was kind of a jerk in this chapter, huh?

Don't worry he'll come around ;)

-Bree

XOXO