Heartless Misery

Chapter 23

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Valerie's POV

Life was definitely good at the moment. No drama, no sadness. Everything was put behind us and Harry and I were happy. We walked together towards the group table at the cafeteria with our fingers entwined. Every ones eyes were on us and I couldn't help but notice that Michaela was no longer seated in the cafeteria. I frowned, Michaela never gets offended nor embarrasses herself by leaving the scene. This is strange. I ignored it and sat down next to Harry. Our whole group had their mouths shaped in an 'O' and were wide eyes. It was an awkward silence until Louis spoke. "So....Are you two together?" He asked. We looked at each other and nodded. "Yep we sure are." Harry replied. The smile that formed on both our faces was unstoppable. Harry leaned in and lightly pecked my cheek before sitting back in his chair. I rested my head on his shoulder and he cuddled me. It was so good to have him hold me again, to be able to call him mine. 

Harry's POV

I held her close to me as she rested her head on my shoulder. Her hair smelt of strawberries and I couldn't fight the urge to run my fingers through her soft, black locks. I scanned the cafeteria, noticing that Michaela had fled the scene. We used to be really close, but I don't know if I can forgive her after what she did to me. The bell rang and we gathered our rubbish and threw it in the nearest bin before walking to class. I had history next and groaned when I realised that Michaela was also in that class.

I shrugged it off and decided to act normal, but the only difference would be my ignorance towards her.

I took a seat and began to spread my textbooks across my desk. Valerie had shown me how to organise it so that everything was within easy reach. I can say that it works quite efficiently. 

Michaela made her way to the back by herself and I felt a little sorry for her. She had obviously been crying. The guilt was instantly replaced with anger when I thought over what she did. I huffed and turned around to read my notes and calm down. I can't lose my temper, especially not now.

"Class, we are starting a new topic today." Mr Brown said. We all groaned but listened anyway. "We are mixing with another class and you will choose partners." He finished. Please be Val, Please be Val... I pleaded to myself. There was a knock at the door followed by students scattering inside. I scanned them for Val, until I caught her eye at the other end of the room. I grinned and she winked before walking over to me. "Hello partner." I beamed. She smirked. "Who said you were my partner?" She chuckled. I faked a hurt expression before throwing her into my lap. She squealed and i laughed. I felt someones eyes on me and I looked up to be met my Michaela's gaze. I rolled my eyes and averted my gaze back to Valerie. She had followed my gaze and was looking at Michaela with a look of sympathy and anger mixed into one. She met my gaze and smiled. For a long time I had missed seeing that smile, she smiled with her eyes, and you could see it was truly genuine. 

Valerie's POV

I looked at Michaela with sympathy, even though I should be angry at her. I couldn't help but wonder what her story is. What happened to make her build up so many walls and become so cruel? The bell rang and I decided I was going to make amends. "I've got something to do so I'll catch up with you later." I told Harry and kissed his cheek before walking away in search of Michaela. I checked everywhere until I came to a hidden area behind some bushes. 

Michaela sat there, in silence, with her head in her hands. As I approached her, I heard a sob and bit my lip to stop from gasping. She's crying! I sat down beside her and put a hand on her extremely skinny shoulder. She looked up at me, shock written over her face. "Hey." I smiled. She weakly returned the gesture before looking straight ahead. I decided to break the awkward tension. "Are you ok?" I asked. She shook her head. "Why are you talking to me after what I did to you?" She asked. I shrugged. "Life's too short to hold grudges." She nodded. "I'm so sorry." She stammered. I stared at her, disbelief running through me. Michaela Stone just apologised to me! I opened my mouth but just closed it again, no words came out. "Th-that's fine." I stammered. She smiled. "You and Harry belong together, I should have seen that at the beginning. It's just, every time I love someone, they leave me." She whimpered. I didn't know how to react, so I just hugged her. She melted into my arms and began to sob. "I'm sorry..." I whispered. She shook her head. "No, don't be. You have found your love. Just don't let him go, he's a keeper." She said. I nodded. He sure is a keeper. I thought to myself. 

"Come on," I said and stood up. "Come sit with us." I pulled her with me before she could refuse. We walked into the cafeteria together and I kept my head high as I felt all eyes watching us. She looked uncomfortable. "Guys, Michaela is sitting with us today." I smiled and they all gave me a what the hell? look. I returned their question with a just do it look and they nodded before smiling. I noticed harry looking a little awkward and I went and sat on his lap. "Don't worry, I'll tell you everything later." I promised. He nodded and pecked me lightly on the lips. Niki joined us with Matt and a guy whom I have never met before.

"Guys, This is Carter." Matt introduced. We all smiled and greeted him. He waved and sat down next to Michaela, as it was the only seat left. They looked at each other and he smiled at her, a blush instantly rising on her cheeks. I leaned into Harry and whispered. "I see chemistry." I giggled and Harry smirked before cuddling me closer. "I love you." He said. I grinned. "I love you too." I said before engulfing him and a light kiss. He smiled and we pulled away, leaning our foreheads together lovingly. 

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