Nerd by Night (H. Styles)

Chapter 10

DANIELLE'S P.O.V.

All night I've been crying. All night I never felt sleep come upon me. All night I've felt alone. All night I felt shame.

Getting up and seeing how puffy my face was really killed me, causing more crying. I took a shower, then applied too much make up on my face to hide any reminisce of my crying. I dressed quickly and ran down stairs.

"Hey baby," mum walks over to me. "I don't know the whole story, but it'll be okay. Eat some breakfast, okay?" She hugs me, trying to erase the pain one boy and one girl inflicted on me.

"It's alright, we'll talk later. I'm not hungry." I weakly smile, and give her a kiss. I grabbed my keys and drive to school.

As soon as I parked my car, I felt even worse. I could see Zayn sitting at the entrance of the building. I quickly looked away, grabbing my bag. I walked to Hannah and Carmen.

"Hey guys." I give them my fake smile.

"Hey, can you explain what this is?" Carmen shows me the video.

"Please, you guys know me. I was doing that as a freaking joke, for my cousins. Harry recorded it for me. Can you tell any asshole that tries denying it? Even the bitch?" They nod, agreeing and buying my lie. If it works it work. Maybe I am okay...

I head towards the front gates of school and dig my nails into my palm to not cry.

"Danielle!" Zayn's desperate voice yells, then he grabs my arm. His eyes are teary, facial features full of regret and sadness. "Please talk to me."

"I have nothing to say to you, liar. You're really sick you know that? You sure as hell have guts, too. I don't want to talk to you." Tears happen to fall, but I quickly wipe them away.

"Please, I love you." One lone tear falls from his eye also. I look away and yank my arm, letting me walk away.

"Please Danielle!" He yells after me. I can't help the tears falling down my face. This isn't happening. Angel and Angela are by Carmen and Hannah inside now. I rush over to them and cry on Angela. She rubs my back, holding me while I sob.

"Go away Zayn." Hannah's voice spits. "Let me talk to her. Dani-"

"I have nothing to say to you! You lied Zayn, how can I trust you? You're a sick, twisted bastard!" I shove him, then storm away, my girls close behind me.

I run into my first period, really late. I probably look like shit, but thank god for waterproof mascara.

"Miss Danielle, are you alright?" The teacher asks me once I sit down.

"Yeah, just get on with it." I snap. Liam pokes my shoulder and whispers, "He does really love you." I just put my head on the desk. I can't focus right now.

HARRY'S P.O.V.

I saw Danielle push Zayn this morning, and crying. She looks broken and weak. She also never spoke to me, that's why I've called her over.

I answer the door and she's in sweat pants and an over sized T-shirt. He face is red, like her eyes.

I guide her to my room so we can talk. She plops down on my bed and lets out a shakey breath.

"Danielle, could you please talk to me?" I beg, searching her delicate face.

"Harry..." her lip quivers before she lays on me, crying. "Zayn... lied..." she chokes out. I sigh, knowing the truth would come.

"He told me he was kidding. Lied for half our relationship. I felt something the whole time, and he was faking. I cant believe him, he claims he loves me. Why would Amanda do that to me?" She continues to cry, hugging my torso for support. My jaw clenches as I tighten my grip on her. I want to make the pain go away, to help her.

"Do you love him?" I find the words coming out of my mouth. She pulls away looking into my eyes.

"Yes Harry! Why else would this hurt so much?! All I wanna do is cry. I even made up a lie to my friends to spread. Hopefully it'll work, but its too much for me. With Zayn and Amanda, I feel like I'm ruined. I basically already am."

I grab her hand, and kiss it. What the hell am I doing? I sigh and say "I'm really sorry. You deserve better than him. Someone who isn't all lies." She looks into my eyes, wiping her face. For one thing its not me. But deep down, I want her. I want to be the one to hold her to fix her broken heart. To fall asleep with her. But in reality I can't.

"Harry, could I... erm.. stay with you tonight?" She whispers. I nod, and leg her under the covers of my bed. I go in my bathroom and put on sweat pants, leaving my chest bare as usual. I slide in, laying opposite for her.

"Harry?" Dani whispers. I turn around and face her. "Hm?"

"Why do you have to many tattoos?" She asks, looking at the ones etched in my chest and arms.

"I dunno, I just got them. I'm actually so post to be in college. I got held back twice." I admit. Its not something I'm proud of....

"Oh. That ones my favortie," she points to the rose on my elbow. "And I don't mind that you got held back." She smiles a little.

"Well, you should sleep. We have school." She sighs and rolls over. I lightly chuckle and do the same.

"Thanks Harry." I wake up to a light whisper, then feel a little kiss on my forehead. I hear rustling, then my door open. I sit up rubbing my eyes, and follow Danielle.

"Hey." I yawn, folllowing her.

"Hey, did I wake you? I really should be going to get dressed." She smiles, walking closer to me.

"Yeah, hurry before mum wakes up." I smile back and she runs quietly down the hall.

At school, Danielle departs from me to go to her locker. I walk over to mine, sadly Amanda is there. I sigh but continue to ignore her as I open my locker.

"Harry, why are you ignoring me!?" She stomps her foot and whines at me.

"You're sick, that's why. Plus I don't like you at all." I tell her straight up, with no emotion. Its the cold hard truth.

"Don't walk away from me!" She attempts to chase me as I take long strides down the hallway, chuckling.

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