Don't let me go?

Chapter 26

*Time skip*

Harry's POV

It's been more than a week in Sydney now. As a kid I used to come here and spend time with my grandmother. She's so lovable, but seeing her like this pains me so much. I just hope she gets well super soon and gets back to her usual lively self.

It's not like I don't like being here but for some reason I also want to go back. I don't understand what's so different this time! I want to go back home. Or maybe, I just want to go back to her?

It's been nearly 03 or 04 days since I last talked to her when she was at Eleanor's place. And I miss her way too much. I cannot wait to see her. I know I should have texted her and all but I didn't get enough time to do so, and I don't want to talk to her whilst I'm busy because I don't like divided attention.

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would miss someone I met not too long ago, so bad. And the worst part is I have no one to talk to about all this. I can't go talk to my mom or Gemma since they've been equally busy and having a rough time too.

And I don't wanna sound selfish, but I can't help the fact that she doesn't leave my mind for even a minute. No matter where I am or what am I doing, she's always there. Sometimes at the back of my mind, sometimes she's the only thought that occupies my brain. Above all, she's always in my heart.

I so want to run to her and give her the biggest hug and tell her how much I miss her.

I'm not too sure if she misses me too, because she hasn't texted me either. Maybe she's been busy with school and assignments or maybe just her friends or maybe she doesn't actually miss me at all? After all we've met just a couple of weeks ago, I shouldn't be expecting her to miss me.

But what matters is that I miss her. I miss her too much.

Candice's POV

The next day I woke up and checked my phone to see of there was any text from him. But to my disappointed yet again, there was none. It's been so many days since I've seen him or even talked to him. Isn't it natural to miss him?

I didn't wanna go to school because it was so boring without him. Not that all my friends were boring, but they were not him.

I was lying in my bed when my cell phone beeped. I excitedly reached out for it because I thought it would be him, but it was Niall.

Niall:- Goooood morniiiiing Candiceeee!! I got up waaayyyy too early today and I had nothing to do. I played video games, I ate twice, I scrolled through Instagram and Twitter as well and now I have nothing to do, so I thought I'll pick youuuuu up for school today. Be ready by 07. I'll be thereeee.

I literally facepalmed myself at his excitement. How can someone be so expressive that I can literally imagine him jumping around excitedly and hogging food even though he's bored. Well Niall is Niall, he can do anything.

It was his text that convinced me to get up and go to school.

I got ready and was having my breakfast when Niall knocked the front door.

"Just give me 02 minutes Niall. I'm having my breakfast." I shouted through the door.

"Candice, it's bad manners to have breakfast and not invite your friend in to join you." He comfortably seated himself in the chair next to me.

And he was now pouring himself some cereal and milk. Niall and his infamous food obsession I tell you.

"Niall hurry up!! We'll get lateee. You've eaten twice already." I squealed.

"Lectures can wait, food cannot. And you shouldn't rush while having food, isn't good for health." He said without even looking up from his bowl because he was that engrossed.

I literally dragged him out because we were running late. Even when I was dragging him out, he managed to pick a banana from the fruit basket.

"You really hate my relationship with food, don't you?" He chuckled.

"Yes I do!!!!" I responded and stuck my tongue out.

We finally reached school and unexpectedly, before time. Niall straight went to the canteen to look for Louis while I went to the lockers to get some of my stuff.

I was looking through my stuff when I heard her voice.

"Awhhh look girls, here's our damsel in distress waiting for her so called prince charming."

I didn't even have to turn around in order to know it was Veronica.

"W-what do you want Veronica?" I managed to get them words out.

"What do I want huh?! Well I want your ugly face out of my sight. Please do the honors?" She spoke with her all time dramatic tone.

I thought it'd be best not to reply and open doors for anymore downmarket fights with her. So I just got my books out of the locker and proceeded towards the classroom.

As soon as I enterer the Maths class, it struck me that we had to submit the assignment today and I had forgot it at home.

There was no going back, so I sat on the usual back benches, away from everyone. It's not a good day! I should've went with my gut instinct and stayed home.

"So, I hope everyone has done the assignments. And those who haven't, be prepared for detention after school today."

His words were enough to confirm the start of a bad day.

The bell rang soon and we walked out of the classroom. I wanted to be alone today, so I avoided interacting with people much.

The school finally got over and now was detention time. There were just 03 of us students in detention.

"Hey. What's your name?" A ginger-haired guy spoke.

"I'm Candice and you?"

"I'm George."

He went on talking but I wasn't too interested so I just gave him cold replies.

After an hour or so, the detention came to an end and I headed home. I was walking back home when it started raining.

"How worse can it get!" I cursed.

I love rain but not on days like these when I'm already so pissed at everything. It just made everything worse today. Anyhow I reached home and saw the door locked. Luckily we always have a spare key under the mat which helped me get in.

On the table was a note, written by Liam which read...

"Out with Sophia, will be back by late evening. Call me if you need anything. Have fun Candy.

Love, Lilo. XoXo"

I almost laughed at the "have fun" part. I was having an amazing day already, and not having Liam here is just a cherry on the cake.

I went to my room and changed into comfortable clothes.