The Outsiders (Harry Styles)

Chapter 7

As I ring the doorbell, I look around that the Greaser neighborhood. I realize how different it looks from where I live. Everything is old and dirty. The park near here is old and hasn't been used in I'm guessing, years. I started to recognize the neighborhood as I got closer and closer to the guys's house.

If only the Socs knew I was hanging out with the Greasers.

Harry's POV

"Guys, don't do anything that'll make you look stupid, she's a soc, " I tell the guys that are on the couch in my living room.

"We won't," Niall stuffs a handfull of popcorn in his mouth.

"Knowing you, that can't be possible," Johnny laughs and shakes his jet black hair. His hair looks tough. It always does.

"I think I'm going to ask her out," Sodapop says and I turn my head quickly towards him. Niall, Louis and Ponyboy all nudge him and stuff.

I don't know why this happens, but just feel  different about this girl. This girl isn't like others. It just bothers me somewhat that he would think of asking her out.

Normally, I wouldn't give a single fuck but shit.

" I was thinking about asking her out first," Zayn rolls his eyes while taking in smoke from his lit cigarette.

"Why would she want to date a hood highschool dropout, with arms filled with tattoos?" Sodapop says calmly and Zayn stands up.

God, not now.

"Sodapop, don't start. You know I can get her If I wanted to, right?" he walks closer and closer to Soda. Soda doesn't looks scared or intimidated. I mean, Zayn wouldn't hurt any of us but sometimes his temper could get a little out of control when he doesn't get what he wants.

"Zayn, leave Soda alone," Liam rolls his eyes. He's always been like this. He doesn't like fights at all. He's never fought a soc. Ever.

"None of you are getting the girl, you're hoods. Greasers. She's a soc. Were from two different worlds," I almost growl at both of them and my eyes get narrower at each word I say.

"Woah, calm down Hazz," Niall shakes his head and he giggles.

"Obviously, Harry's got a little something for Cherry, but Sodapop wins one hundred percent," Johnny tells us and I frown.

"You have no idea what you're talking about," Zayn sits down again. "Clearly, Harry and Cherry can't stand each other."

"That's so not true," Pony says.

"I went to the lake earlier and Cherry was there," I suddenly bud in and they all turn my way.

"What?" Niall lifts a brow in confusion and I nod.

"Guys, who do you think invited her over? Dumbasses," Louis says. You can always count on him to point out the obvious.

"Mate, why didn't you tell us?" Johnny asks and I lift my shoulders.

"I don't really care," I say as theres a knock on the door. I open the door slowly to find Cherry standing still while smiling.

"Hi," she says and I lead her in, touching her back.

"Thanks," she says and I close the door behind her. She's wearing simpler clothes than usual. Suits her.

"Cherreh!" Niall stands up and tackles her with a hug.

"Wassup," She smiles and pulls away. They'll be close friends, for sure.

"Did you sneak out?" Niall asks her.

"Well, yeah," she laughs. Her laugh.
It's something fucking about her.

"Come sit," Sodapop pats the space on the couch next to him. Sodapop really likes Cherry, huh? And so does Zayn. They can fuck off, she'll never want them.

"Wouldn't you rather sit on my lap?" Niall teases and she sticks out her tongue at him.

Cherry and Niall seem to be getting along pretty well. Niall has a girlfriend named Zoe so I know he's just kidding around. He likes Cherry as a friend. Am I doing this again? Fuck. What's wrong with me?

As Cherry sits down Sodapop puts his arm around her shoulders and she blushes. Before she got here, this room was dark. It feels like she just lit it up. She's too innocent for us and we all know it. I feel bad for bringing her into this lifestyle. She can't be here. She's a Soc. Zayn seems to be getting really up  tight in the corner seat. He just pulled out his phone, probably going to kill soda after she leaves.

"Harry looks like he's taking this well," Niall gestures to Soda and Cherry. I roll my eyes at Niall and he winks.

"Harry and I don't get along too well sometimes so I don't think he has something for me at all." I look at her and her gorgeous brown eyes meet mine. I look away quickly.

She laughs. Her laugh.

"Since when don't you get along?" Liam asks while taking a sip of his beer.

"Since we met," I tell them and I walk away from the living room and into the bedroom Niall and I share. I stare at the ceiling and her words play in my head over and over "Harry and I don't get along."

Is it because I'm rude? Is that why she thinks we don't get along? Well, there's only sometimes when I can be a complete dick towards her but I've only knew her for like a week. I barely even talk to her.

God, I don't know. I usually don't feel this way towards girls. It's something about the way she smiles and talks. I don't have feelings for her, no. I mean, yes she's hot. But no. I can't. On the other hand, if Soda actually gets her, I won't be happy.

I know this girl is a virgin. I can tell. But I usually don't do relationships that include hugs and fucking giggles. Fuck no.

Suddenly, the banged up door opens and I find Louis standing in front of me.

"How long have you been laying here, man?" He asks and I sit up.

"What time is it?" I rub my eyes.

"Two am," He tells me and I lift a brow.

"Where's Cherry?" I stand up and walk past him into the living room.

"She left an hour ago, bro, you got it bad." He laughs and he sits on the couch. Niall and Johnny are passed out on the floor and it looks like Liam's sleeping in his and Louis room.

"Soda and Pony left?" I ask sitting next to him.

"Pony's sleeping in Niall's room with Zayn, so you've been just laying there, and you didn't sleep?" He asks me, pulling out a cigarette. He hands me one and I light it up with my lighter I keep in my pocket.

"I guess," I tell him, huffing out smoke. I didn't even realize how much I had been thinking.

"You like her, don't you?" He turns to me.

"No, god. I think she's fucking stunning but no. Lou, you know I don't do that." I tell him and he chuckles. Could I be in denial?

"Just teasin." Louis smiles. "So, It doesn't bother you at all that she's going on a date with Sodapop tomorrow night?" He says right after huffing out smoke.

"What?" My eyes go wide and Louis grins widely, noting what's going on. I curse under my breath and Louis heads off to sleep,