Crossing Oceans

Chapter 10: The Evening Plans

{A/N: HEY LOVELIES! I haven't updated in a while and I'm so sorry, but here's a long chapter :) I'm updating tomorrow too I promise! Dear Gryles shippers, *sigh* prepare for feelings.}

Chapter 10:

In high school, people used to make fun of the way Harry ran. His long, lanky legs seemed a bit ridiculous when he was running around a football field, but no matter how awkward he looked, no one could doubt that Harry was fast.

Harry ran all the way from Westgreene Dorm to the Starbucks right around the corner from his and Nick's uni apartment complex. Nimbly working his way through the crowd, Harry burst through the door and saw Nick at the corner table, packing his things. Harry breathed a sigh of relief and hurried over.

"Grimmy thank God you're still here I'm so sorry I'm late I was-"

Nick turned around, a frown evident on his face.

"Harry. It's 6:50. I've been sitting at this table since 6:15 waiting for you." Nick spoke slowly and stared straight into Harry's eyes. Harry looked away.

"I know Grimms I'm sorry I really am!" Nick sighed.

"Should I even ask where you were?" Harry shifted uncomfortably.

"Well I was on my way to meet you but I passed Louis's dorm and he stopped me so..." At the mention of Louis's name, Nick scowled.

"Whatever Harry," he said abruptly. Nick picked his bag up from off of the chair and thrust a mug into Harry's hand.

"And take your damn coffee. It's cold now but at 6:20 it was the perfect temperature."

Nick walked away leaving Harry standing at the table. Harry sighed and lifted the lid on the mug. Inside was the creamy rich color of a salted caramel mocha with extra whipped cream, his all-time favorite drink that Nick always bought for him on special occasions. A guilty feeling crept into Harry's throat as he threw the cup away and hurried after Nick.

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Back in Westgreene Dorm, Zayn and Liam were in Louis's room, laying on his bed and watching while Louis paced around.

"So you invited him to the beach tonight, but you forgot you have to work tonight?!" Liam exclaimed.

"Yeah yeah I know! And there's no way I'm gonna tell him that I work at the grocery store. He's Harry Styles! He's rich pretty boy of the school at the moment!" Louis yelled. He had been frustratedly marching around his small dorm room for the past 30 minutes, ranting to his best friends. Zayn clicked his teeth and shrugged.

"What else can you do man? You can't bail on the lad he's new here he'll get lost or something" Zayn mumbled as he started to fall asleep while Liam stroked his hair and murmured in agreement. Louis looked longingly at the two cuddled on the bed and sighed.

"I don't know Zayn, I don't know."

Liam sat up, careful not to wake Zayn.

"Wait I have an idea! Just go on to work because I know you need the money. I think Zayn has his number and we'll just text him that something came up and that you'll see him in class tomorrow." Louis smiled.

"Oh thanks mate you're a life saver." Louis grabbed his uniform apron and hat from his bottom drawer and Liam handed him the keys to Zayn's jeep.

"We'll stay on campus and you can take Z's car. I feel like we'll be sleeping in here until Stan comes back. Now go to Aldi! You have to be there by 7:30" Liam smiled and sat back down, continuing to stroke Zayn's hair. Louis nodded and closed the door behind him.