DISARRAY (Niall Horan A.U)

Chapter 8

I take another deep breath and say, "listen, I'm a bitch and I'm sorry. You probably aren't as boring as I think you are."

"Dont call yourself that. You aren't a bitch." Niall says sincerely. His entire presence changes. All anger he once had is gone.

"No, I really am a bitch." I try not to sound shocked by his reaction.

"You are not a bitch so stop calling yourself that. Yes you are a little mean, but you do it to protect yourself." Niall walks over to me. He leaves just a small gap between us so I take a step back.

"No I don't." Is all I can think to say. Things just got weird between us.

"You are trying to protect yourself. I don't know from what, but you are. You keep everyone at a safe distance with your harsh words." Niall stares into my eyes.

"No, I don't." I glare at Niall and then I change the subject. "Your paper is due on Sunday at four. I will help you tomorrow after practice and Saturday morning. If you still need some help on Sunday then I will help you."

"Whatever you say secretly nice girl," Niall teases.

"I'm not nice so shut up, sucky writer." I grab my bag and start to walk out of the room. I hear Niall sigh behind me, but I ignore him.

"Fine you are not nice, but I think we should be friends. We are going to be around each other a lot so you might as well get over your hatred for me," Niall says amused.

"Fine, we can be friends. Now shut up." I open the door and storm out. Niall laughs as I leave.

***

Its Friday afternoon and Rae and I are trying to soak up the sun before tonight. I just got done with the tutoring center and it's only three p.m. Today was suppose to be easy and relaxing, but I have to help Niall and then we have rush. I am going to soak up the next two hours of relaxing.

"I just got a text from Harry. Him and Liam are going to watch the guys practice. Do you want to go?" Rae looks over and smiles at me.

"Sure," I shrug my shoulders.

We stand up and walk over to the practice fields. Thankfully we weren't too far from the fields so the walk was short. Harry and Liam are already sitting down. We walk over to them and Rae smiles at them. She sits down next to Harry and I sit next to her. I don't feel like sitting by Liam and bickering with him today.

"How were your classes?" Rae asks both of the guys.

"They were good. I'm taking this social innovation class that is really interesting." Harry says with a big smile.

"My classes were boring. We were still doing introductions." Liam says sounding bored. "How were your classes?" Liam looks at the both of us.

"Good. I just found out that in one of my classes we are taking a trip to New York. I love being a fashion major," Rae squeals.

"What? Please take me with you. I'm so jealous!" I smile at Rae. "And I don't have classes today so my day has been awesome."

"You should transfer to New York for school. I'm sure you would get into that big fashion school." Harry says and then he looks at me. "You should both transfer to New York. North Carolina isn't the best place for either of your majors."

"I am not leaving North Carolina. It is the best place, well besides Alabama." Rae hates the idea of moving away, but Harry is right.

"I might become a professor so I could stay here." I move to lay down on my stomach.