thunder [h.s]

ch.6

[harry's pov]

I might have sounded nice on the outside, but I was still pretty annoyed that this girl still took that picture of me. Of course I can't tell her, or anyone, my reason for being so pissed over a photo of me.

My eyes started to randomly burn and I really wish my throat felt the same way. A nice burn of whiskey down my throat. That would feel nice right now.

Okay, Harry. Chill. You promised her you would stop drinking.

I went back into the lounge after my encounter with Sage. I noticed Louis was following me.

"What do you want, man?"

"Mate, chill. I'm doing the same as you."

"And how exactly do you know what I'm doing?"

"I know you're about to play pool. Like you need to smack anymore balls today," Louis smirked.

"Shut up, won't you? I was actually getting a soda then sitting in front of the TV to watch some shitty show. I don't need you to join me."

"Why are you so bitter? Oh. I know why. You're still upset over that picture that Sara girl took of you."

"It's Sage. And no I'm not. She can do whatever she pleases. She just better not show anyone else the picture."

"You need to get over what happened. It was nine years ago."

"Yeah, and it was kind of a big deal."

"You need to move on."

"Shut the fuck up, and don't tell me what I need to do."

I knew in my heart, he was right. Maybe Sage could help me move on.

I thought taking a photography class would help. So far it's only reminding me that I fucked up.

[sage's pov]

I found a new friend when I turned around to get my coffee. I accidentally took her order instead of mine. I forgot to pay attention to the name.

We ended up just switching drinks so she drink from my order and I drink from hers. She has really good taste. I've never ordered the white mocha before, even though it's probably common.

We sat on the chairs with the table between us.

"So what are you studying?" I began a conversation after twenty minutes.

"I'm planning on being a vet. And you?"

"That's a good question," I gave her a nervous smile.

"You see, I want to do something with photography. I just don't know what yet."

"Really? That's amazing! My cousin is a wildlife photographer."

"Your family must be animal lovers."

"Yeah, we really are. You're not?"

"No no, I love animals. They just don't love me back," I pouted.

"Aw, you must not have good experience with them. All animals love everyone, I thought."

"Not me."

I guess things that are supposed to be normal don't always apply to me. I can't get a dog to like me.

"My sister is wanting to be a marine biologist, though." I steered the conversation into a better direction, I didn't want my new friend to think I was an animal hater when she was very passionate about them.

"Oh, my mom used to be one. Is your sister named Cady? I think my mom helped me with a little girl who lived around here one time."

"Wow, small world. I think I remember Cady going somewhere to ride dolphins or something. I don't remember, that was like ten years ago," I laughed.

"That's crazy. I don't know how I remembered her name."

"Same, even I forget it."

My new friend, I learned to be named Lily, laughed at this.

"I forget my own, but I always remember my brother's name."

"What's his name?" I took a drink.

"I call him Edward, but his real name is Harry."

I almost spit my white mocha out.

"Wait, Harry? As in the Harry that's in my photography class?"

"You know Harry? That's surprising, he doesn't really talk to anyone except me..."

"Oh yeah, he's certainly an interesting one. He got mad at me for taking a picture of him. I didn't even know he was in it until afterwards."

"Oh...he did? Weird." Lily's eyes got wide.

I had a feeling she wasn't telling me something.

"Yeah...he seemed pretty upset."

"I'm so sorry if he lashed out on you. Did he? God, I told him to stop worrying about this. It's been forever. I hope you're not mad at him."

"Um, we're good, I think. I just don't get why he was so mad."

"Well, it's, complic-- hold on, I'm going to go to the bathroom really quick."

This is a bit strange. I'm very confused. What's so bad about taking a picture of someone? For crying out loud.

I placed the cash on the table to pay for our drinks. I didn't want to face anymore awkwardness with Harry's family, in this super small world, so I left.

Just in case, I put my number on top of the lid of Lily's drink.

I returned to my room, where Ivy was already asleep. Even though it was only seven.

I decided to go take a walk.

I grabbed my camera and my phone to listen to some of Børns' music. I was in the mood for a little Dopamine.

I took a picture of my feet on the leaves. I was wearing my black laced shoes. The dark contrast to the pretty orange was captivating. I take too many photos of my feet. But there's no such thing as too many.

I walked past the place with the most vegetation on campus, and eased straight to the fountain. Maybe today I can get a good picture of my reflection.

I leaned over to see if my shadow was even reflecting into the little water it had in it. So many pennies. I felt myself scream. Suddenly I felt cold. My hair was wet.

Had I just been pushed? I looked up. Everything was happening fast and I didn't even know what was happening. There was a man who was running away laughing. I didn't even remember feeling a hand on my back.

Humiliated, I stepped out of the fountain. I was drenched with my own sweat and the gross water.

I looked over to my right and a door opened.

A guy started walking towards me with a towel.

What the fuck?

"Harry? What are you doing here?"

I felt embarrassed to look the way I did in front of him. Or anyone for that matter.

I heard him mutter under his breath, "I'm going to kill that asshole."

"Harry, chill out. It's okay. He just pushed me in the fountain, that's all."

"Yeah. I see that. Are you hurt? Did he touch you?"

"What? No. I'm fine." Harry looked different.

"Do you know him or something?

Now it was his turn to be confused.
"Uh, no. Let's get out of here."

(a/n guys I'm so sorry this story is going slow and I'm not a good writer but I hope it'll get better because honestly I have so many plans and I hope I don't screw this up and sorry some parts are cheesy okay I love you so much sorry this chapter was short thank you all for your support I love you so much -Nikki)