The Undercover Nerd

Chapter 20

Harry's POV:

Even though I had many complications and a lack of time, I finally managed to gel my hair back. After I was done I peered out the window to see London. I wanted to know if El was able to bring everything back in order and if she could get rid of her. I only hoped that she hadn't used my real name, but Louis had been able to talk to her, at least I hoped so, so there wouldn't be any problem at all.

It wasn't a full moon and also it was very late, which didn't turn out to be good for my eye sight. Nevertheless, I immediately recognized London, standing in her long, navy blue coat on my doorstep. The door closed and the brightness, which was caused by the light in my hallway, disappeared. I couldn't judge how she felt now. But something was weird...because she stood there frozen, not moving any muscle, as if someone had just left her standing there  What did El say?

Just as I seemed to be relieved, I started to feel worried about her. In small steps, she moved backwards and finally turned around. I wanted to run after her, now that I was already dressed as Marcel anyway, but I didn't know what Eleanor had told her. As much as I wanted to, I just couldn't .

Suddenly the girl in the long coat turned around for one last time, scanning the house in which I peered anxiously through the window, watching her. She stood with her back to the big street lamp, whose glow cast a shadow on her face, making it impossible for me to see her blue eyes. Damn it !

She tilted her head slightly, apparently she looked up to the second floor, searching for something or someone. Am I this someone? What had El just said to her? I hoped nothing bad. Due to the inclination of her head I could see her eyes better and read the emotions in her facial expression. I felt an unpleasant feeling in my stomach, as her sad eyes scanned the facade of the building. But when her gaze fell on me, my heart almost stopped beating. She looked so...hurt...almost helplessly. What had Eleanor said to her ?

Out of nowhere Louis' girlfriend stormed inside my bedroom, turning on the lights. I spun around, as I saw her shocked face. She wanted to laugh, but my serious face told her that I wasn't in the mood.

"H-Harry ... or whoever you are now, I did a mistake ... I'm so sorry ! " At these words, my mood changed immediately,  concern became anger.

"What the hell did you tell her ?" I gritted my teeth, growling.

"I'm so sorry, " She had to smile slightly. I knew she wasn't laughing at the situations, but because of my super trendy outfit, but I didn't care.

"What did you tell her ?" My voice was getting louder each time.

"I used your real name, I'm sorry, I didn't know anything about your disguise, but Louis saved the situation ... so I could tell London a lie... "

"What did you tell her ?" Now it was a low, almost frightening whisper.

"That you weren't home already ," she murmured, looking at the floor.

" Fuck! " I scolded. "Fuck, El !"

"What? I'm Sorry I didn't know what lie I should use instead! " She groused, crossing her arms in front of her chest .