Angel Tears - A Niall Horan Fan Fiction

Chapter 27

Luce couldn't sleep at all last night, neither could I. I knew better, it wasn't just some teenage prank, this was the real deal. Dylan could be watching us right now, or has a few people stalking us, waiting until Luce is left alone; lucky for me the boys have classes with her, that's good.

The next morning, Luce was back to her regular self, still oblivious to the danger lurking around her.

We currently sat at lunch, Luce eating the remains of a turkey cheese sandwich; she talks to Liam about the math assignment they received today. I turn to the others as Liam distracts her.

"Alright guys, remember what I said in the text, always keep your eye on her and never ever leave her alone, is that clear?"

They all nod, "Do we have to escort her to the bathroom?" Louis asks.

"Yes, but don't make it obvious."

"So we have to watch her while she changes clothes or showers?" I glare at him, "I'm just kidding mate!" Louis smiles innocently, but I only glare at him harder.

"So what about her birthday party?" Harry asks. 

"Next Friday is her birthday, so while Luce stays with me at work, you guys set up for the party at the house, Nana will help you."

Louis raises his hand, "Can I bring Eleanor?"

I shrug, "I guess."

Zayn jumped in, "Can I bring Perrie?" I nod, "Harry you could bring Lizzy!"

Harry clenched his hand, "We kind of had a falling out, I don't really want to talk about it."

"Oh, Harry-"

"Don't worry I'm fine." he snaps.

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"Psst, Harry!" I whisper harshly, trying to get his attention during the history lesson using the book to cover my voice. He doesn't notice, even though he is sitting next to me, I think he's doing that on purpose.

"Harry!" I judge his elbow until he finally snaps.

"What?" he whispers.

"I want to talk to you."

"Niall, now's not the time."

"I'm not taking no for an answer!" he sighs, clenching his own fists then relaxing.

"Fine."

"Are you okay?"

"Yes."

"Harry, you've been my best friend for a decade, and through that time you've always been there for me. I want to repay that back, but you have to let me in, so Harry, are you okay?"

His bottom lip starts trembling, he bites down on it to stop the shaking, his eyes tearing up, "I don't know." He chokes out before hiding his face behind the textbook.

"What's wrong? she may have dumped you, but that's-"

"She didn't dump me, I broke it off with her."

"Did she cheat?"

"No, I just didn't want to deal with her anymore."

"Why?"

"I had some difficulties."

"What difficulties, Harry? I'm so con-"

"I'm gay Niall."

"What?"

"I'm gay." He says it more slowly than before, then suddenly hid his face behind the text book.