Fall.// h.s au Short Story

Chapter 30

The scent of spring flew into my nose as I walk out of the auditorium. It's March and it's time for new flowers to bloom and regrow, just like my heart. Cheesy as fuck, Laur. My subconscious adds. Zayn was stuck in a lecture so I'll be eating lunch alone. I drive straight into Regina's pizza plaza parking lot and pick the closes spot to the doors.

I grab my bag and exit the car while locking it with my keys. I love this Pizza Plaza, it was underestimated. The food is always delicious and it's never really busy. I pick my favourite seat, which is near the windows but not too close. I begin to eat my veggie pizza while scrolling through my instagram feed until a couple entered the store. I look up to my left, of course it's them. I'm mad at Regan and Harry still but what's the point of holding a grudge when everyone around you is there to support you.

Regan was wearing thin tights and some muscle tee that has her favourite band on it. Harry was wearing a half buttoned, burgundy flannel with his signature Chelsea boots and skinny jeans. They look great together. I begin to feel self-conscious about my outfit today, just light washed ripped skinny jeans with a black tee. Harry changed his style, well kind of. Zayn never made remarks about my outfit choices. We never really contrast together when it came to outfits. What the fuck? It doesn't matter. We didn't start as sex buddies.

As I was about to finish the rest of my slice, someone slides into the seat beside me. Regan. I widened my eyes as I pat the edges of my mouth with tissues. "Hey!" I try to sound happy but ended up awkward.

She looks happy. "Hi Laur!" She says happily. She actually thinks I'm not offended. "I'm happy you're not mad at me. I thought after 2 months you would still be mad." She glances at Harry then looks away with red cheeks. I smile at her, not explaining myself so I don't create drama.

"Harry's ordering for me, can we eat with you? Haven't spoken to you in a while." She flips her long black curly hair over her shoulders and lean in.

"I was actually just about to leave."

"You still have those fries and that milkshake." I flash a fake smile at her and lean back in my chair. "What happened to Marc." She tenses her shoulder and bits her bottom lip.

"He never told you what happened?" I shake my head in response. She was about to explain until another chair slides between us. Harry.

"Hi Lauren." He smiles a little, trying not to look at me. His strong cologne fills my nose and I begin to feel tears in my eyes. All the memories were ambushing me, not letting me think. I clear my throat and greet him back. "Here Reg." He hands her a slice of pizza then takes another slice. "Want a slice ba-Lauren." I widened my eyes as he was about to call me by my pet name. I shake my head and look down at the table. Regan didn't even notice.

It was awkward but I can't show him I'm affected. "So Harry, how are your new classes." He looks at me, I caught him off guard. He clears his throat and fixes his posture. Regan was on her laptop, doing an assignment, not listening to us.

"They're ok. All of them are in the afternoon."

"Did I ask?" I say rudely, as he gulps. I laugh loudly trying to play it off.

"How's your mum and sister?" he cares? That's funny.

"My mom is actually dating Mitch. My sister died." He widens his eyes and grabs both of my hands from the table. My eyes look at our connected hands. I need bleach please.

"I'm so sorry. Mackenzie is a great girl." Regan begins to stare at our hands as well. Her eyes tinted a bit with jealousy or maybe sadness. She was close to my sister.

"I was kidding!" I quickly pulled away from his touch and wipe them on my jeans underneath the table. Harry shuffles awkwardly from the table and fakes a giggle. While Regan smiled softly and began to work again.

"Caught me there." He glances at me, while I laugh.

"You caught me before." I say, thinking about his revenge plan for Ann. "Excuse me, I have to go, class." I quickly jump out of my seat and clean my food up, throwing it away in the bin two tables away from us. As I make my way back to the table, I gather my stuff. I was about to leave but suddenly Harry and Regan stand up. I stare awkwardly at them. Regan shuffles to me and hugs me. I want to puke please.

"Thank you! Hope to see you seen." She mumbles to me. I was about to walk away, until a large hand grabs my wrist and pulls me into a hug.

"Bye baby." He whispers quietly and quickly for me to even process what he said. He pulls away and joins Regan. I clear my throat and walk back to my car.

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I finally made my way back into campus, after driving in silence. I park my car in front of the auditorium and kill the engine. Without even noticing, tears begin to fall down my face. I try to stop but more fall out.

I miss his touch, his scent, his voice, and his pet names. I feel the urge to grip onto his hair. I miss cuddling him. Does he miss me too? He really looked hurt today. Maybe he's playing with my feelings. I need to meet up with him.

Tonight.

Class was horrifying, or maybe. I wasn't really paying attention. I quickly text El.

To: Eleanor Calder

*Hey, can I get Harry's number from you or Louis.*

I sit in my car and wait for her reply. She's free tonight.

From: Eleanor Calder

*Whyyyyy? Please tell Zayn!!!*

To: Eleanor Calder

*I'll just call Zayn. You take long.*

I search for Zayn's contact and pull my iphone close to my ear.

"Lauren?" he asks genuinely, probably doing some street art around the city with his friends.

"Hi, do you have Harry's number? I just want to meet up with him.

"What?" he asks in shock. "Why? I thought you were mad at him.

"Not really, I just want to clear the air between us, he seems-"

"No" he says sternly.

"Why?" I pouted, saying the y really long.

"He is, never mind."

"Zaynyyy, please! I promise he won't hurt me, I won't cry. I'm one hundred percent over him." I lied.

"Why do you care so much?"

"He's my best friend's boyfriend."

"Ughh, fine. I'll text you his number."

"Thank you Babe." I make kiss noises and hang up.

Well, time to clear the air. 

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A/N

Happy new years! My birthday and Harry's is next month. lol same birthday :P

I'm making shorter chapter because i want a longer chapter count.

vote please 

Sorry, my internet is slow and my trailer will be up in a very long time.

lots of love -Tiff