Forbidden Fruit

Chapter - 4

Harry's POV

I couldn't even remember the time I fell asleep, the exhaustion from the day before really wore me out.

Zayn and I had Chinese take-out for dinner because we both were too tired to cook anything ourselves.

I woke up to the sound of my alarm and tossed over in bed to turn in off.

"Shut the damn thing off Harry" I heard Zayn mumble beside me. I don't even recall him sleeping I my bed.

We both get ready, taking turns to shower. On our way to the university, we grabbed a quick bite at the little café around the corner. I got a buttered bagel with some coffee and Zayn got the same with some tea.

I smiled kindly at the old lady at the counter as I paid her the money and we started making our way to the building.

I could see a few people already going into their halls while me zayn finished up our drinks as we walked towards the CHEM part of the building. The place was huge and was divided into various parts for chemistry, biology, staff halls, council board, cafeteria and more.

"You ready to go haz?"

"Yeah, and why are you wearing a hoodie?"

"I'm cold" he shrugged

"And so is your heart! Stone cold!" I imitated a deep voice.

"Save the wit styles, now let's go see the man of your dream" zayn chuckles as I feel my face get red.

I suddenly felt self-conscious while walking towards out first-hour hall. Did I look okay? Do I smell? How does my hair look? I questioned my being. I was wearing a simple grey t-shirt with my sleeves rolled  and paired them with my favourite pair of black jeans.

I enter the hall while looking around nervously. There! I see him setting up his things and some papers on the table. 'He's so beautiful' I groan internally.

"Morning boys"

"Morning Mr.Tomlinson" zayn speaks but I'm too dazed to greet the man as he looks at me. I feel myself blush under his gaze and I look at my feet. Damn this man has me going.

"Alright, if you both may proceed and take your seats" I look up at his voice to find him giving me a questioning look. I've already ruined it. Damn it, Harry!

We quickly shuffle into our seats as Mr.Tomlinson begins to talk.

"well according to records given to me only two students are yet to arrive but I can care less about them, so shall we begi-"

"May I enter Mr.Tomlinson" I see Taylor speak hurriedly standing at the door. 

"I think I made myself clear yesterday that I'd like to begin a little early for me to know you guys. Am I right miss? He drags out.

"Swift. Taylor Swift" she flashes a sickening grin

"we'll get to that part. Please come in and take your seat. I shall not tolerate this behave again-" he says pointedly and turns"-and it's applicable for all of you. I do not approve of tardiness in my class. Everybody got that?"

All of us find ourselves nodding to his statement.

"Let us begin! I want you all to stand one by one and tell me your name and also one interesting fact about. Anything! Begin from the top left corner please"

I saw as the students go ahead and do what was asked. Soon it was Taylor's turn "hi I'm Taylor Swift and I like older men who exceed in chemistry."

Strings of "oohs" could be heard around the room.

"much to your disappointment I don't prefer the hungry females who throw themselves at anything with a dick"

The entire hall burst out laughing and couldn't help but giggle along "you may sit miss swift" Mr.Tomlinson spoke as Taylor sat muttering something under her breath.

The process was nearly ending as it was now my row speaking. I stood up when it was my turn

 "hi I'm chemistry and I love Harry" I rush out.

I could hear the chuckles of people around and I realised I've made a complete fool of myself in front of everyone but more importantly Mr.Tomlinson. I was a sensitive person and I felt tears brim in my eyes as I looked down to avoid the piercing stares

"pleased to meet chemistry" Mr.Tomlinson chuckled along with the class. I could feel myself grow smaller as zayn kept a supporting hand on my back and I sat down. I moved closer to him, seeking comfort as he happily let me scoot with an arm around me.

I just wanted this to be over because I could still hear people snickering at me. I saw the time and released a sigh of relief, only 5 minutes more then I'm out.

Mr.Tomlinson spoke after the last student introduced himself "very well class. Now that I know you guys names I can easily call out if you're being an ass in my class-" the class laughed. I didn't "-for tomorrows hour I would like to begin with a small project. Oh, quit whining! It's not much. Each of you have to choose a chemical compound or element and present it. You can use whatever to make your presentation better than the rest because I will be judging you. Please take each task I give you very seriously" he said in a stringent manner.

I began my way to the door, tagging behind zayn. My stride was brought to a halt to my name being called out. I turned around to see Mr.Tomlinson sitting in his chair gesturing me to go over to him.

I motioned zayn to go ahead without me and we parted out ways with zayn giving me a quick kiss on the cheek "play cool hazza" he whispered along with a smile.

"Y-yes Mr.Tomlinson" I mentally cursed myself for stuttering.

"Harry right?"

I nodded my head, not trusting my voice.

"You alright? That was quite a humiliating moment to be in" he said sincerely.

"Fine" I muttered

"Good because it would be a pity for such a pretty thing to be upset"

WHAT!

My eyes widen to his response and I feel myself blush under his gaze.

I look up to meet his eyes and I regret that decision that very instance. The man gives me an award-worthy smile and I buck my knees to stop myself from falling on the ground.

I give a curt nod before turning on my heels and speeding away to the next hour.

I'm so screwed but I can't help but love it.