Catch me if you can [NARRY AU]

Chapter ten

The next day I woke up with the most amazing feeling ever. My alarm was ringing, but I didn't mind. The biggest smile was plastered on my face. The amazing night with Niall kept playing like a film through my head. He was so sweet and careful and the kiss. The kiss. I closed my eyes and ran my fingers over my lips. His lips were so soft. I really started to fall for him, but I wasn't afraid. He showed me parts of him I bet no one saw. I was just so happy and lost in thoughts, I didn't hear Louis walk in.




"Harry, shut off your alarm, now!" he shouted, but then saw my state and softened.



"Eh, what? Oh, yeah.."


I shut my alarm off and Lou came to sit next to me on my bed.




"So, how did the date go?" He asked, wiggling his eyebrows. I blushed like mad and giggled. I giggled. Niall did that to me.



"It was amazing. We went to see his band, did you know he played in a band? Well he played for me and he was really good and then we went for dinner in a really fancy restaurant and he told me so much and it was so fun and then we went for desert at this really cute diner and we met the owner Ursula and she is really nice and.." I stopped abruptly, not wanting to tell Louis about the kiss. That was personal and I wanted to keep it to myself. It was mine. My kiss.


"And...?" He pushed. I knew Lou would find out anyway, and he was my best friend. I would tell him about the kiss, just not the details.



"We kissed" I said, like I was still dazed. Well, I was. Niall was a magician and I was under his spell. He had me captivated.



"Really?!" Louis screamed, bouncing on his butt and slapping my arm in a friendly way.


I nodded and bounced with him. I was so happy. I really liked Niall, and I already knew it was more like you like a friend.



"I'm so happy for you, Haz!" he said and pulled me in for a hug. I hugged him back, and felt him squeeze me a bit tighter. I gave him a kiss on the cheek and pulled away.


"I have to go get a shower and go to school!" I said. I really needed a shower, I could smell myself.



"No, you just want to go to school quickly so you can see him" Louis smirked at me. Okay, he was right. I shrugged and smiled, grabbed some clothes and walked to the bathroom to take a shower.



When I got out, the happy feeling didn't wash away and I was glad. I put on some boxers and my black skinny jeans and a blue sweater. It was kinda cold and the feeling of yesterday kept my insides warm, but not the outside. I put on my boots and walked downstairs. I was surprised I didn't see Liam making breakfast.



"Lou? Where's Li?" I shouted to him.



"Well he was with Zayn last night, but he never got home, so I guess he spent the night there" Louis said, walking down the stairs.


I raised my eyebrows and and looked at Louis. Liam never spent the night without us. He was really homebound and would only leave if one of us did too. Actually, Louis and I were the same. We would never go to something without each other. Staying home alone was no problem, but we never had the urge to go to like a party or a lunch or something alone. We were called 'the triplets' by some, but we didn't mind. We liked each other's company.


"Yeah I don't know" he shrugged.


I sent Liam a text asking where he was and started making breakfast. My toast and juice were rejected by Lou, but I ate it and brushed my teeth.



I felt my phone buzz. Liam.



Li: yeah im at zayns sorry. Go to school without me yeah?


Harry: okay see ya there



I walked downstairs to see Louis waiting for me.


"Liam is at Zayn's and told me to go without him" I said, still a bit shocked.


Louis smiled and walked towards the door. We got in his car and I couldn't get rid of the goofy smile on my face. The fact that I was seeing Niall in a bit made me so happy. Suddenly I got a bit nervous. How was he gonna be towards me now? I pushed it away. We kissed last night, everything was fine. I sent him a quick text, since I haven't done that last night after he left.



Harry: cant wait to see you in a bit!


I waited but when we pulled up at the school parking lot, I still didn't get my reply. Maybe he haven't read it yet. I got out of the car and walked towards the school, Louis next to me. We didn't say anything, but that was okay.


The bell rang as soon as we walked in. Somehow, we always made it on time. I waved Lou goodbye and walked to my class. I saw Niall in the next one, but Liam was in this class with me. I started to search for him in the large college room, and when I saw him he waved. I walked to the empty seat next to him and immediately turned my head to him.



"So, spent the night with Zayn, eh" I said, wiggling my eyebrows.


He blushed like mad and bowed his head a bit.


"Nothing happend, we fell asleep on the couch whilst watching Inception" he mumbled.


"Aw Liam" I cooed. He was too cute. When I discovered I was gay, Liam kinda had my attention for a little while. But it soon went away. Liam was my best friend, you don't develop crushes on your friends.


He blushed even more if that was possible. Mister Velez walked into the room and started talking. Liam and I both didn't pay attention. Liam was texting what I just knew was Zayn, and I was lost in thoughts about yesterday. Niall. The kiss. The cute diner. The band. The fancy restaurants. He wasn't his usually bold self, but he was just Niall, the guy from Ireland.


What Niall didn't tell me last night was why he actually moved here and he never talked about his parents. It didn't bother me though. I wanted to know, yes, but he would tell me if he was ready.



The lecture went by very quickly and I couldn't wait to go to the next. The fact that I would see Niall made my stomach go crazy and my head spin, but the smile on my face stayed.


I walked into the room and saw him immediately. He was talking to Zayn, so his back was facing me. Next to him was a free spot, so I took it. He probably heard me, cause he turned to face me. I smiled, but he just nodded at me and went back to face Zayn. I mentally shrugged. Maybe it was an important talk.



Mister Jaspers started his lecture, but as usual I didn't pay attention. Niall however, did. He took notes and nodded every once in a while when Jaspers said something he apparently agreed with. I just watched Niall in awe.



"Could you stop staring at me?" Niall whipsered, a hard tone evident in his voice.



I was surprised but didn't say anything and turned to watch Jaspers talking with his hands about god knows what. Mister Jaspers was quite a young lad, maybe thirty years old. He wasn't very bad looking either. My mind wandered back to Niall because Jaspers had also blue eyes. Not as beautiful as Niall's of course. Why was he so distant? It was probably nothing. Maybe he was just tired or something. I will wait till the end of class to talk to him, I said to myself.




Class ended and I rushed outside. I wanted to talk to Niall a bit more private. I waited with by back against a wall and hands in my pockets. I tried to look cool, but I just knew I failed.
I saw Niall walk out with Zayn, talking about something funny because they both laughed. They were so beautiful. Zayn was really good looking. Liam made a good choice. But Niall was it for me.



I saw I wasn't the only one staring. Many girls drooled over them. They knew Niall was gay - the out coming incident didn't stay behind the four walls of the classroom - but that didn't seem to phase them. They didn't knew Zayn was gay, though. Was he even gay? He better be. No one hurts Liam. I wouldn't have it.
Annoyed by all the girls, and also a handful of boys, drooling over my date of yesterday, the blonde sexgod, the Irish beauty - I could go on forever - I walked over to him.



"Hey Niall" I said.


He turned around, but when he saw it was me, the smile I saw moments ago and loved so much, disappeared.


"Hi" he said cooly.



I frowned, but continued to talk to him. He was just in a bad mood, I guess.



"I just wanted to say I really had a great time last night" I smiled weakly.


"Yeah, you said that already. Anything else?" he said annoyed.



I was shocked, so I just shook my head, not trusting my voice. What happened to the sweet Niall of yesterday?



"Good" he said harshly and walked away, leaving me but also Zayn behind.



"I'm sorry Harry, I don't know what got into him. Yesterday when he got home he was so happy" Zayn said, giving me an apologetic look.


His words made me kind of happy, what made me even more sad. What the fuck?



"I-it's okay. Zayn? You are gay, right?" I asked. I had to know. I had to know for Liam.


"Elton John is nothing compared to me" he whispered and winked. I smiled at him and nodded.


Zayn walked away with a wave and I got ready for my next class. Luckily, I didn't have to face Niall until lunch.





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Lunch came too quickly for my liking, but I had to see him anyway. Liam and Louis also had their lunchbreak, so I was relieved. I got my lunch from my back, cafeteria food wasn't really my thing, and walked to the table where Louis and Zayn already were seated.

"Hi guys" I said. I knew my voice wasn't as cheery as it normally was, but I didn't find the need to fake it anyway.
All I could think about whilst I attempt my lectures was Niall and the way he acted. Maybe I was overreacting, but when Zayn also said he didn't know why he was acting this way, I knew something was wrong. I knew he wasn't gonna tell me, and I wouldn't push it, but at the same time I wanted to.


I sat down and Louis and Zayn continued their conversation. It appeared Louis was more fond of Zayn than Niall. Maybe because he treated Liam right. Maybe because Zayn was kinda quiet. Maybe because Zayn only looked bad, but was as nice as an old grandma waiting for you to come home from school with cookies an milk. Maybe because Zayn wasn't acting like a dick.


Liam walked over to us and took a spot next to Zayn. Of course. I wish he didn't. The only free spot was next to me, and only Niall had yet to arrive. Maybe he would skip lunch today? No. Niall told me yesterday he loved food.


And I was right. Liam's butt didn't even touch the chair when Niall walked over to us. I tried to smile at him, but he didn't even look at me. He took his seat, but his face told me he wanted to walk away as quickly as possible. I shrunk a bit in my seat, which didn't go unnoticed by Louis. He looked at me, I could feel it, but I stared at my uneaten sandwich. The tension was so thick, a bulldozer couldn't do anything about it. Louis didn't talk to Zayn anymore and we all were quiet. It was so uncomfortable, I wanted to run. So that's exactly what I did.



I stood up, my chair making an obnoxious sound. I grabbed my lunch bag and just walked away. I walked quite fast, but I just needed to get away from him. The pressure I felt became to much and I needed fresh air. I heard people talking, laughing, but didn't really listen. I got tunnel vision for the doors that led to the school garden. It was really cold outside, I knew, but it was exactly what I need. I pulled the doors open and let the cold of the november wind knock me over. I sniffed. The smell of rain an dead leaves made me feel a bit better. It suited my mood. I started to walk rather slowly towards the trees. Niall and I had a fight here, not that long ago. I met him not even long ago.



Was it weird I freak out over a guy I didn't even know for a week? I mean, I did go on a date with him, but maybe it wasn't that big of a deal for him. Did I do something wrong? Probably. He had no reason to act like this if I didn't do anything. What was it I did wrong? My butt came in contact with the wet grass and I leaned my back against the tree. I only had one lecture to go. Niall was in that class as well. The worst part was that it was a normal classroom. No matter what, I was closer to him than I actually wanted to be at this moment.



Was it the fact we kissed? Was it too soon? Did I do something wrong in the kiss? Was it the fact I didn't text him as soon as he came home? Did I say something wrong? Did I ask too many questions? I was driving myself mad at this very moment, but I needed answers.



The bell rang and I groaned. I got up, my arse soaked and walked inside. Only then I realised how cold I actually was. Pulling the sleeves of my sweater over my hands, I walked to my class. The fact that Louis or Liam hadn't followed me outside surprised me, but I didn't care. I wanted to be alone. Probably, they knew me too well to walk after me.



With a heavy feeling in my stomach I walked into the room. Niall was sitting in the back. Against my knowing, I got the spot next to him. He didn't look at me. Suddenly I got mad. I didn't do anything wrong and he acted like a spoiled twelve year old girl who didn't get her dream bag. If he wanted to make me mad, fine. Two could play a game.



Just when the bell rang for the second time, Daniel walked in. The teacher nodded, so he took a seat next to me. I smiled at him and he smiled back. I got an idea and I just knew how to make Niall mad. Okay, maybe jealous.


"Hey Daniel, you know, tomorrow there is this party... Are you coming?" The sweetness in my voice was maybe a bit too much, but at this moment, that wasn't my priority.


The party Niall and Zayn threw was world news at college. Not only because it was the first big ass party of the year, but because of Niall and Zayn. I knew Niall invited me, and he would be pissed if I came with Daniel. That was exactly my plan, though.



Daniel smiled at me, but then looked at Niall. Daniel's face changed and he shook his head.



"Better not" he mumbled, then look away, facing anything that wasn't in my space. I frowned, then looked at Niall. And I was scared. Niall looked furious. He was red and his eyebrows were all crunched up and his lips were in a thin line.



"We need to talk" he whispered between gritted teeth. If he didn't look so mad I would be turned on.



"Then talk" I said. In my head I sounded way cooler, but Niall was too mad to notice the shaking in my voice.




"After class" he said. He then turned to face the teacher who started the lesson fifteen minutes ago and didn't look at me. Not once.


I felt bad for Daniel. Not only do I use him constantly to make Niall jealous, he also was scared of him, too. I decided I would make it up to him. One day.



On the other hand, I was glad. I got a reaction out of Niall. We would talk. I was scared of what he had to say, but also glad he wanted to say anything, really. I tried to focus on that, whilst pretending I payed attention.



The bell rang, and I swallowed a few times to get rid of the lump that formed in my throat. I got up and saw Niall rush past me. Eager fuck. Then I remember Daniel.



"Sorry for Niall" I said. It wasn't much, but it was all I could manage to get out.



He smiled.


"It's okay Harry. Now go. Don't wanna make him mad right?" he said and walked off. He was really sweet. I hoped he would find someday someone who treated him right.


I made no attempt to hurry. I carefully packed my bag, and even walked to the teacher to ask if there were any assailments due for a special day. When he said no, there was nothing that could keep me here any longer. I made my way to the hall and looked for Niall. I didn't have to search for long. He practically stormed to me and grabbed me by my collar, dragging me to the nearest toilets. He pushes us both in and locked the door.



"What the fuck, Niall?" I said, kinda pissed. What the hell was his problem? If this was any other situation I would be totally turned on, and okay, maybe I was a bit right now, but my anger was stronger than my lust. Even if it was only by a tad bit.



"What the fuck, Niall? What the fuck, Harry! Why did you invite him to my party, I am going with you!" he screamed. He actually screamed. I was sure people who walked by could hear him.


I got mad. Why did he think I would go with him, after he acted so coldly all day?



"Why do you care? Last night was apparently nothing for you, so why should you care about me going out with another guy?" I asked, a humourless chuckle escaping my lips.



He pushed me against a wall and got really close to my face. Was he going to kiss me? I hoped so, even though he was acting like a huge dick. His dick was probably huge.


Focus.




"You think it meant nothing to me?! Wow. You really don't know me, do you now? Yesterday meant everything to me. That's way I'm acting this way" he said, his voice still as cold as this morning. It reminded me of the november wind. His words were sweet, but didn't suit his tone. He let go of me and walked out, leaving me here, more confused than before.









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IM SO SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING SOONER.



A lot is going on with school and family and dancing and I met a really amazing guy.




Guess what?



I HAVE A DATE ON SATURDAY



HOW DO THOSE THINGS GO




anyway


Next chapter will be longer, this is only the beginning [evil laughter]



The last chapter didn't got as many reads and votes, and I worked quite hard in that, so that was kind of like a dissapointment, but yeah.



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