New Boy || [ Harry Styles au ] ✔️

29

School had flown by in the blink of an eye. Graduation was in a week and my, had things changed. It was five months into 2018 did I realise how much time had passed since Harry came into my life.

Olivia and Louis broke up, as predicted. Turns out, being committed was hard for her and Louis was not feeling it. Noah had realised her mistake of trying to change herself back then and vowed never to be someone else again and by the next day, my best friend was back in her over-alls and worn out converses.

Things were looking up in my love life. Harry had taken me out on our first date 7 months ago. It was perfect. It was a day full of activity starting from breakfast in bed, fancy lunch beside swimming pools, an afternoon cuddle session and lastly, a classic movie and expensive dinner.

However, things weren't looking up for Zayn and Harper. Apparently she wanted to take a break and figure herself out because she felt like she jumped into this too soon. I had never seen my brother so heartbroken...ever. It took weeks before he came out of his depressed state. He's doing better now, though he still has his moments.

It angered me that while my brother was in his room-wasting away, Harper was out partying with college boys and what not. Even Harry was upset at his sister for ending her relationship so abruptly.

High-school would be over in a few days and I couldn't wait to branch out from here. I loved my hometown, but I just wanted to explore the world and continue my education. I already had a few colleges in mind and Harry and I thought about applying together because I couldn't imagine my life without him but we had to respect each other's dreams and wishes.

Coming back to present time, Harry and I were curled up in his bed, the air conditioner was turned up to keep the room cold as our sweaty bodies lay close together. I felt his lips ghost over my bare shoulders before trailing downwards.

"Again? Bad puppy!" I playfully smacked his chest, emitting a light chuckle from him before he raised his head to kiss my forehead. His beautiful green eyes with his pupils dilated stared back at mine."You can't blame me baby, you're irresistible."

And with that, the both of us got lost into another hour of love and pleasure. We hadn't said the words yet, because we didn't feel the need to. I do love Harry, not only as my boyfriend but also as a human being who manages to make me happy everyday.

It was in our caring actions where we could feel the love we had for each other. We were unsure of the future but not of our feelings. We had discussed about the future—not as lovesick puppies but as individuals with their respective dreams.

Harry always dreamt of taking over his father's business, which was located in New York. And, ironically enough, my dream was to study in San Francisco State University with Noah, Zayn, Lorcan and Lou—which was about forty-two hours away from New York.

We promised not to talk about these things and just to be in the moment, but there's only so much you can do but worry about the future.

Five days later as I sat in the school auditorium, trying oh my graduation gown, I reminisced about all of my memories here from freshman year to senior year. My first kiss, first time, first ever high-school party along with many other first times—all of which I experienced with my best friends by my side.

I would miss this place. Maybe not the mornings when I couldn't open my eyes, or the moments when I felt like crying my eyes out because I didn't study for an exam or slaving over assignments that were due the next day.

But definitely all the other memories such as lunch times, all the hilarious detentions I'd receive, cheesy high school drama and what not.

"Hey, you." Noah hugged me from the side as she sighed, eyes glazing over the room. "We're gonna be adults in a few years...is me becoming an adult even legal? Wait, does that mean I can't wear my overalls anymore!?"

That last statement was spoken with such seriousness and desperation it made me laugh. "Chill Noah. You can do all of that and still adult."

She let out a relived breath, wiping away the fake sweat beads on her forehead.

"So have you and lover-boy talked?" She asked softly, moving in front of me. I nodded my head in answer, eyes downcast.

"We decided that...that it would be for the best if we focused more on ourselves right now. I mean, we're at the peak of our lives. And our destinations are so far apart..." I trailed off, my eyes slightly watering.

Noah wrapped her arms around me in a tight, soothing hug and I couldn't contain myself anymore. "I love him Noah, I love him so much and I keep reminding myself that this is all for him...I want him to be successful and happy but...but I want to be there with him you know?"

"Shh, bubs calm down. He knows this, and he knows how much you adore him even if you don't say it." Noah's attempts to calm me down didn't work as more silent tears cascades down my cheeks.

"She's right." A hoarse whisper came from the entrance of the room. We pulled away from the hug as I saw Harry himself standing there with his arms over his chest.

He took fast steps towards me, arms shooting out from beside him to wrap me in a hug. Noah took this chance and silently exited the room, closing the door for good measure.

"Baby." Harry demanded from above me as I buried my face in his neck, probably wetting his shirt. "Look at me, princess please?"

Reluctantly I raised my wet face, eyes and lips puffed out as I sniffled helplessly. "Aww my baby, please don't cry." He wiped my tears away, pressing countless kisses on my forehead, cheeks, nose and lips until I calmed down.

My chest was still rising and falling rapidly as the aftermath of crying so much but it was much better than before. "We may be departing now love, but I'm telling you, we'll see each other again."

I nodded meekly before kissing his lips. "Zara?" I hummed in response, holding close to me.

"I love you too, baby." He confessed with such sincerity and affection, I pursed my lips in an attempt to hold back more tears as I kissed him again.

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We have a few more chapter left, my loves.
I know some of yall are gonna come @ me for the ending but I just wanted to do something a little different because my other book, Secret, has a cliche happy ending so ya

Not gonna lie, almost cried while writing this lol.

Love you babies so much

-perfectzjm xoxo❤️