You couldn't wait until Art , because thats when you would see Niall again .
Unfortunately , it was the last class of the day . You searched for him during lunch , but you couldn't find him the cafeteria .
"Who are you looking ? I'm right here babe ." You snort as Grant appears behind you . He frowns , "You wouldn't be looking for that Horan , kid , right ? Dont worry , I told him that if he ever thought about talking to you again , he would have a big price to pay ."
You glare at him . "He's nice , you know ? Nicer than you , at least . So lay off him ."
Grant backs up , eyes wide . "Woah , I didn't know that you liked him !"
"I dont ." You say immediately . You were trying to keep yourself calm , so your cheeks wouldn't flush up . Luckily they dont , and the other boy believes you instantly .
"Good ." He wraps an arm around you and leans in to whisper . "You're mine ."
There goes lunch , you think to yourself . You had just lost all appetite .
"I am sorry about Grant ." Were the first words out of your mouth as soon as you sit next to Niall in art . He looks up , suprised , as if he didn't even know you . You smile , reassuring him . "Don't worry , if Grant's friends try anything , I have a big brother . He can beat his ass all the way across the country. "
Then he smiles and and sighs , relieved . "Oh okay . I am sorry for upsetting your boyfriend ."
Your jaw drops and you laugh . "He's not my boyfriend ! And don't be sorry , he's a real douche . What he said to you in math ......" You couldn't even begin to form the right words , so you settle on letting an expression of disgust take over your features .
He chuckles , and he says , softly this time . "Thank you for ... standing up for me in math . I didnt thank you earlier , but .... thank you ."
"It's really no problem ." You smile . "I mean , I dont know why everyone doesn't . Grant's a dick . Popular, but still a dick ."
You are emptying your art supplies onto the desk , when Niall asks quietly . "But you're popular too . How can two can be different ? I'm sorry , its just me thinking out loud and -"
"No , no ." You interrupt him , running your fingers through your hair . "Thats a valid question . Grant ..... has been at this school the longest . He is intimidatingly tall , he's attractive . There's no secret . So that's why a lot people practically worship him . And the fact that he's rich ."
Niall nods , sketching an outline of the pot of the flowers in front of you two .
Somehow , you knew he was listening intently , despite his task . He glances at you and smiles , "And you ?"
You smile back , freeing a pencil from your pencil case . With sketches , you always like to start with the base . What's going to influence the others ? With flowers, it's always the head . The stem can be redirected , but if you screw up the head you're doomed . So you start with the head .
"Ummm ." You dont look up from your sketchpad . "I wouldn't consider myself as popular more like I know a lot of people . But that's just because I made a goal for myself that I wouldn't be shy this year . And being the only girl who's brave enough to stand up to Grant ... well ... unfortunately , it turns him on ."
You dont hear him laugh , so you look over just to see him looking at you with a frown . He mumurs . "He treats you like an object . You deserve so much better ."
Then , as if suddenly struck by lightning , he straightens up and presses his lips together . "Sorry , that was .... not in my place ."
"I have a goal for you ." You tilt your head to the side . "Stop apologizing for things you aren't sorry for . Things you shouldn't be sorry for ."
You reach over and grab his wrist , pulling his hand to knock over your water bottle .
He parts his lips , but before he can say anything , you take one long look at him .
Then he shuts his mouth and you smile . "Good . This'll be fun ."
"What'll be fun ?" Niall asks , adjusting his glasses . You realize your hand is still on his wrist , so you slide it up and lace your fingers through his . You feel him stiffen .
"Doing things you arent sorry for ." You look across the room to see Grant's friends glaring at Niall . Niall follows your gaze . "Like messing with them . This is going to be fun . I'm going to teach you how to live ."
And you could tell by the way that Niall bursts out laughing , interrupting the whole class , that he had gotten your joke .
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