New Boy || [ Harry Styles au ] ✔️

26

I didn't really know what to feel about the predicament I was stuck in during lunch period.

My friends I are were sitting at one of the larger tables surrounded by jocks and cheerleaders. I can assure you it wasn't on any of our checklists but Louis forced us to because he wanted us to like his 'girlfriend'.

Oh god, I remember this morning like it was a few minutes ago.

-Flashback-

Harry and I walked into school like we normally did; hands intertwined and smiles on both of our faces. Zayn was beside me, giving our clasped hands the stink eye but occupying his mind with his girlfriend Harper.

It was like some sort of sibling exchange thing.

I met up with Noah and Lorcan in front of her locker, immersing in some lame conversation until Louis walked up to us.

"Guys." He walked up to us with an impatient look in his face—like he couldn't contain his feelings. "You all are invited to sit with me and Olivia and the golden table."

Oh the golden table. You either had to be a jock, a cheerleader or someone very fūcking popular to sit there. If you ask me, it was just a bunch of dim witted people talking about their lays the night before.

I'd sat there several times, back in sophomore/beginning of junior year when I was in my bad-girl prime...horrifying if you ask me. And a few days back when Harry and Olivia began their friendship. So yeah, if you ask me, I personally never want to go back.

Noah gasped dramatically, "And dine with the most sophisticated people this school has to offer?"

"No thanks. Your invitation is officially declined." I smiled sarcastically, all three of us turning our backs to him as we started talking again.

"Please don't be like this." Louis whined like a five year old not getting his way. "Please just for today! And then you'll see how much of an amazing person she is!"

"I beg to differ." Lorcan raised a brow, hugging his books close to his chest.

The best few seconds consisted of Louis pulling the best puppy face he could manage as the three of us fell in deep though.

I mean, it's just one time. Plus I'm sure Harry will be sitting there too. Oh well. I looked at my other two friends who gave me a tired nod in response.

Turning back to Louis, I pointed my finger threateningly at him. "One time and that's it."

"Yes! Thanks you guys!" He hollered, pulling us into a group hug to which we all groaned.

❁

-End of Flashback-

And here I was, sitting in between my boyfriend and Noah, Lorcan occupying the seat beside her as Lous sat opposite of Harry and Olivia of me. The rest of the chairs were taken by some others who I couldn't bother to remember.

She couldn't be? Or could she? I mean that's what it had been looking like since the last 30 minutes. I faked looking down at my food, pretending like I didn't know of my surroundings and then quickly looked up through my lashes.

Oh my god. It's official. Olivia had been staring at Harry. My Harry.

I sighed agitatedly before intertwining my fingers with his ones, bringing his hand over my shoulder.

"You okay baby?" Harry's concern was almost enough to melt away my jealousy. Almost. Instead, feeling the pair of grey eyes on us, I placed big kiss on his lips. "Just peachy."

I turned back to Olivia who was now gaping at us, irritation clear on her face and I smirked at her. I actually smirked at her, sending her a wink just as the bell rang.

And let me tell you...the look on her face was absolutely priceless.

❁

Noah and Lorcan's eyes widen considerably as I tell them about the lunch incident. School had just ended and students were flying out at the speed of light. The three of us stood outside, at our usual spot under the large oak tree.

"We...We have to tell Louis!" Noah looked up hesitantly. "He has to know about this! This isn't fair–"

"Noah." I placed my hands on her shoulder. "We can't. We have no solid proof. Let's just give it time okay? Don't worry about it."

She nodded shakily. Lorcan whistled, eyes staring into the distance. "I almost thought she was trying."

"Yeah well you thought wrong." Noah snorted, pulling the straps of her bag tighter against her. "I'll be going now. Bye you two." She smiled lightly and ruffled up both of our hairs—which was a fail because Lorcan and I were way taller than she was.

"Bye squirt." I teased, waving her goodbye as Lorcan followed suit.