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Chapter 14:
Harry and Nick sat in relative silence. Every so often, Harry would let out a small cough and Nick would frown. He got sick very easily, whereas Nick didn't, and he became worried that Harry will have to get over a heartbreak and a cold at the same time.
As they pulled into the dorm parking lot, the two boys walked to elevator, riding up in distant silence; a stark contrast to the intimate ride up earlier that day.
When the elevator doors opened, Harry veered towards the door of their own apartment. Grabbing his wrist, Nick pulled him over to Niall's door. With a puzzled look, Harry messaged with his eyes that he was confused as to why they would just walk up to Niall's door like that. Nick just looked at him blankly and knocked twice on the door.
On the inside of the room, they could hear Niall turn down the tv and run to the door. He immediately threw it open and hugged Nick.
"Nick, mate, you're back! And you've brought Harry too," Niall exclaimed, hugging Harry next. Harry looked at Nick and raised an eyebrow.
"Back?" Nick shifted uncomfortably.
"Uh... yeah. He was here to..." Niall started.
"To borrow some sugar for tea. We watched the telly for a bit as well but that's all" Nick explained. He put a hand on Harry's shoulder and turned to Niall. "Anyway Niall I just wanted you to know that Harry is back and everything is fine and we are going to drink tea and go to bed."
"Great. If you need anything else Nick... or you Harry, I'm right next door." Niall said, opening the door for them. Harry walked out and began unlocking their apartment and Nick followed slowly.
Turning back to face Niall, Nick whispered, "Thank you for everything. And by everything I mean the sugar."
Niall winked. "No sweat mate." Nick just smiled, stepping into his apartment as both boys closed and locked their doors for the night.
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Inside, Harry sat on the couch, head in his hands. Nick sighed and sat beside him, rubbing small circles into his back. Harry leaned his head on Nick's chest instinctively and took a deep breaths to calm himself. Nick began to stroke Harry's curls, like he had seen Ms. Anne do many times when Harry needed to be calm and was trying not to cry.
"I wish I had just watched the movie with you instead of going out to meet Louis... to meet the boy who so boldly stood me up... the boy who doesn't even care that he broke my heart... I wished I had listened and stayed here to sit with you" Harry mumbled. Nick sighed. On the inside he felt like Harry; Harry stood him up for Louis, but here Nick was, the one holding the boy when he needed comfort. Not Louis. Nick continued to stroke his hair, deep in thought.
"I wish you did too..." he whispered. Nick sat up and Harry did the same. "Do you fancy a cuppa? I can make tea with jam and we can still watch the movie if you want."
Harry smiled and nodded. Nick smiled back and got up to fix the tea and jam.
Harry leaned back and watched him. The way he walked was graceful and familiar. He had never really watched Nick walk away from him, mainly because he was always beside him. Sighing, Harry reached onto the floor and pulled his pamphlet out of the bag. The smiling sea god grinned back and him and Harry sneered.
"You're not even that great Louis. I never should have trusted you..." he hissed as he picked up a black pen from the coffee table. Furiously, Harry scribbled out all of the hearts, adding an extra touch of devil horns and a goatee to the surfer's face.
"That's what I think of you Louis," he sneered, shoving the booklet back into his bag. Harry crossed his arms fuming. He was going to give Louis the biggest silent treatment of his life for making him look like a fool tonight.
Nick returned with a blanket and the tea, gently wrapping it around them as he pushed play on the movie. Harry calmed himself and settled back into Nick, sipping his tea. Here he felt safe, back with Nick, who he knew would never do him wrong.
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sorry this is short guys! I may not have a chance to update soon bc i'll be really busy this week but comment any notes you wanna say! what are you doing for vday? comment plans it's exciting! whoever had no plans don't fear i'll be your valentine <3
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