Broken

Chapter 38

I pushed open Lauren's front door, knowing her parents weren't there. I pet the fluffy dog that met my feet and looked up as I heard a voice.

"There you are!" Niall roared, standing up from the couch.

Harry's eyes met mine before he walked towards me, passing me and walking out the door. I stared after him for a few moments before facing Niall again.

"Someone's cranky," I say.

"You have no fucking idea," Niall said, chuckling.

I heard Lauren laughing from the other side of the living room. I slid my shoes off and walked inside.

"What's his problem?" I ask.

"He's pissed because your mad at him," Lauren says.

I sit on the chair and burst out laughing.

"I told you he was overreacting," Niall says quietly to Lauren.

"No," I gasped for air before continuing "What did he say?" I ask.

"Well first he said he came to apologize for something, he didn't tell us what it was," Niall said.

I couldn't help it, I glanced at Lauren. Her eyes met mine before they darted away. I know she felt guilty. I smirked lightly before looking at Niall to continue.

"He basically just said you were still mad at him after he apologized. I could tell he was lying, though. He just wanted to tell someone," Niall said.

I nod slightly. I get off the chair and walk into the kitchen. I open her pantry to loads of food I enjoyed more than mine.

"That's not what happened was it?" Niall asks, following me into the kitchen.

"Nope," I said, popping the 'p.'

"What happened?" Lauren asked, getting up from the couch, too.

"Well," I started, amusement in my tone "I caught him making out with someone."

Niall asked, "what is that supposed to mean?" at the same time Lauren cried out, "I was drunk!"

Niall looked at her with disbelief in his eyes. He let out a small chuckle like he wasn't actually surprised.

"I don't care," I say laughing. "I know you were drunk. Besides, I actually like you, so."

A look of relief came over her face, and an odd one from Niall. I'm sure he was happy I wasn't liking Harry at the moment.

"Oh!" Lauren called from her spot "Are you sleeping over tonight? I don't wanna be alone with him."

She giggles as she pokes his side. I shut her cupboard grabbing a cookie and laugh at them.

"Yeah, I'm sure my mom won't care," I reply.

"Guys, it's supposed to snow tonight!" Niall interrupts, looking up from his phone.

"Really?" I say, getting excited.

"Have you ever thrown hot water into the air when it is cold before?" He asks, looking into my eyes so seriously we could have been talking about the presidential election.

I shook my head no leading to a look of disappointment cross his face.

"We are so doing that tomorrow," he says.

"Have you ever made ice cream out of snow?" I asked, just as seriously as he was before.

"That's possible?" He asks.