The Neighbour

16

I'm phoneless, I'm car less and I'm alone on a sunday night at my neighborhood park. I miss Harry, I haven't talked to him since the last time I called him which was saturday morning. He hasn't gotten back from Louis' or at least I haven't noticed his car back yet. Its getting dark so I might as well go back home. I live about 2 minutes away so its not a far walk I just feel scared since its night time and I have no phone incase I need one. I'm at my house before I know it, no ones here. Their all out at some dinner for my aunt but I didn't feel like going. I lied and said I had some big test to study for. I mean I do have a test but I don't feel like studying.

That's when I remember that my mom most likely left my phone here! I dash into my house and run to my parents room. I look thru all the drawers they have but I find nothing. Then I hear a vibrating noise. I walk towards it, it's in the closet. Is my mom that crazy to hide my phone in there? I see the phone anyways. Someones calling me so I try to reach it quick because it might be Harry.

I grab it and read the caller name. Its just Zack. I sigh and answer.

"Hello?" I say.

"Cassidy where the fuck have you been?!" He shouts. I'm taken back by his outburst and I'm speechless. He sounds pissed.

"Uh what?" I walk out of the closet and close the door. What the hell is wrong with him?

"I've been trying to reach you all weekend. I needed to tell you something!" He's still shouting and I'm not going to last long until I burst into yells.

"Why are you yelling at me? Calm down" I go to my room and turn the light on. It smells werid in the house or mainly over by Justin and I's room but I ignore it and sit on my bed.

"I'm yelling because I need you" He finally settles down and his breathing is coming out short and choppy.  I stand up and pace and back and forth. I'm getting worried.

"What's wrong Zack?" I say quickly.

"My parents are getting divorced. I don't know who else I could tell but I can't keep it in me forever. I need you now please" He pauses, "please Cass" He sounds miserable.

"Okay I'm coming" I hang up. I write a note explaining to my parents where I went and why. I don't want to risk another long discussion like last time. I run to my car and drive to Zacks. I took my phone just incase he called again, I get it back tonight anyways so my parents shouldn't mind. I'm at a red light so I decide to go thru my messages.

5 from Harry. Shit.

2 from Bri.

19 from Zack.

I feel horrible, I wasn't there when he needed me. He needed me bad, I am so glad I answered the phone when I did. The light turns green and I didn't get a chance to open any messages, I wait for the next red light to come which doesn't take to long. I open Harrys first.

*harry**

hey I called, no answer?

*harry**

hey answer please?

*harry**

did I do something wrong last night?

*harry**

I miss you.

There's one last message from him. He sent it today tho about an hour ago. He knew my phone was taken away, why'd he text me? I open it while trying to drive.

*harry**

I don't know if you have your phone by now but it looks like I'm stuck at Louis' for tonight again. Ill be at school but I can't give you a ride, I'm sorry. I miss you terribly :( xx text back as soon as you can..