The Neighbors

Chapter 52

"Attention students, tomorrow the school is encouraged to wear pink for the last day of school and show you fightin flamingo spirit. Please participate with your peers and have a nice day," the teacher on the announcements says.

"Oo! Are you going to dress up?" I poke Noah.

"You know it," he smiles.

"I will too, I can't wait for tomorrow to be over with!" I say this long week of finals has been exhausting.

"And then we can spend all day together," he says and puts his hand under my stool to slide me quickly next to him. The fast movement makes me lose balance a bit and I fall into his chest.

"Can't wait for that," I say somewhat seductively. Ever since the day at uncle Bobby's I've been wanting to spend more time with him.

"Keep it in your pants," some girl groans as she walks past us.

I feel my cheeks want up and hide my face in Noah's chest. We usually aren't overly affectionate at school and its embarrassing to be caught the one time we are somewhat affectionate.

The bell rings, saving me from my embarrassment.

"Hey, I'm going to stop by my locker, I'll meet you by the car, ok?" I ask Noah.

"Ok, see you," he kisses my cheek and leaves.

At my locker I start to load up my books when Zayn catches my eye. He notices me looking at him and gives me a small smile.

I shut my locker and walk over to him.

"Hey Zayn," I say with my hands in my pockets and begin to rock on my feet.

"Hey Shea, how are you feeling?" he asks.

"Good, actually, I meant to talk to you about that.... thank you," I say.

"For?"

"You know, saving my life," I say.

"It's not a problem, it never will be,"he says.

"Thank you," I repeat, "and I'm also sorry," I say sheepishly.

"You don't have to be sorry for drowning, it's not like you cou-"

"No! um, not for that.. for Noah," I say.

"Oh, yeah, it's alright, I hit him too," he says and I cringe at the thought of either of them fighting. Zayn is the sweet boy that helped me when I found out about my fathers death and Noah is the current love of my life. I don't wish pain upon either of them.

"Yeah, look, he's waiting in the car and I just thought I'd say thank you," I try to smile sweetly and leave before making things too awkward.

"Wait, Shea..?"he asks.

"Yeah?" I stop.

"Do you still have the earrings I gave you?" He asks. My hand instantly goes to my ear and I touch the mocking bird earrings.

"Y-Yeah, why?" I say and twirl them in my fingers. When I put them in I didn't think much of it. They were a genuinely thoughtful gift and they are very cute.

"No reason, i just-" he cuts himself off.

"You just..?" I nudge him.

"I just was hoping you hadn't thrown them away, I wanted you to keep them either way," he says.

"Thanks," I give him a genuine smile.

"Yeah, I'll let you get back to Noah," he says.

"Alright, bye Zayn," I say and walk away.

I meet Noah in the car and he doesn't question where I was. He'd probably flip if he knew I was talking to Zayn.

**Harrys POV**

"Are you going to wear pink?" I ask Louis as he drives is to his house.

"Of course, I've gotta show school spirit," I say.

"Yeah, I think I'll wear my pink feather scarf," I say.

"Your boa?" he asks.

"My what?"

"Boa, that's what a feather scarf is," he elaborates.

"Oh, then yes," I say.

"Do you really think that's a good idea? You've been bullied for being gay and I'd hate for you to get hurt," he says.

"I haven't been bullied since Tuesday and even then it was only one person," I say. Maybe it was two people, but Louis doesn't need to hear it.

"I guess, but I still don't think that a boa is a great idea," he says and I nod, "and why do you even have a pink boa?" he adds.

"It was a gift," I say,

"And you're sure you didn't know you were gay before me?" he asks.

"There might have been signs," I playfully chuckle.

**

((Ok. so short chapter. just wanted to post real quick. I've been busy.

I've also been working on floor 12

And

Don't hate me

But

I've got another idea for a fanfic and I really want to do it.

You guys think I should?))