My Heart Chose You // h.s. a.i.

Chapter 4

Before I go on to Chapter 4 I would just like to thank each and every one of you for reading my story <3 You have no idea how much it means to me. Everyone's just been so sweet and supportive and I can't tell you how happy that makes me feel! I hope you like this next chapter(:

Oh and I would just like to inform you that I made Harry and Gemma twins, in case you're wondering why they're in high school together. Also, all of the boys, both 5sos and 1D, are seniors. Quincy is the only junior.

Lastly, I'm sorry for the occasional typos or misplaced words. I try to fix everything and make it perfect but I slip up sometimes. Try to ignore them please.

Love you all so much, thank you loads!! Xx

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The mix up with my schedule is quickly fixed and in no time I'm instructed to head to my correct first period. I don't see Ashton on my way out. I force him out of my mind as I walk to my class. He's just some random guy, I tell myself. I probably won't ever talk to him again.

It takes me a few minutes to get to my class. When I walk into the room, the teacher makes me stand in the front and introduce myself. I'm blushing a deep, tomato red the entire time. As I walk to my seat, I trip over my own feet causing a few students to snicker. I mentally kick myself and sit down. I keep my head down in humiliation as everyone stares at me for the rest of the class period. No one tries to talk to me.

My next class is culinary arts and I'm relieved when the teacher doesn't make me stand in the front like the other one did. I'm able to choose my own seat as well. A blonde boy sits at the table in front of mine and immediately turns around to start talking to me. He's very nice and has a cute Irish accent. I quickly find out his name is Niall. With his help I meet a bunch of people though I quickly forget all of their names. I'm also reintroduced to some of the kids I'd met with Gemma earlier this morning. Most of the boys I talk to are extremely friendly while only some of the girls are nice. The majority of them just stare and greet me with fake smiles. By the time the lunch bell rings I've come to the conclusion that Gemma might be the only nice girl at this school.

I discover Niall and her are friends. He tells me how happy he is that I've made Gemma's acquaintance and then invites me to sit with their group at lunch. I accept the offer shyly and we walk to the cafeteria together. Louis appears out of no where to join us. We're both surprised at seeing each other, having no idea that the other person knew Niall. We exchange a quick hello before he and Niall begin to talk excitedly about a soccer game. I can tell they're passionate about it by the expressions on their faces and the way the tone of their voices rise.

They try to include me in the conversation but it's slightly awkward because I know nothing of soccer. When I tell them this they chuckle apologetically and try to talk about something else. To my surprise, I find myself wishing Gemma would show up to save me from all of this boy talk.

The three of us go into the lunch line to get our food and once it's our turn I furrow my eyebrows in distaste. The selection isn't appetising at all. The options are burnt hot dogs, a suspicious looking slice of pizza or a stale ham sandwich. I grab the sandwich and a banana with a sigh. Over the summer I'd forgotten how much I hate cafeteria food. Once we all have our meals, we begin to head towards some tables in the back of the room near a large window. I hear a high pitched squeal and look up to find Gemma waving at me excitedly. She resembles a puppy dog by the way she's wriggling around in her seat. I laugh and wave back at her. She gestures to the chair besides her and I sit down obediently.

"I see you and Niall have met." She says with a smile.

"Yeah, we're in the same culinary arts class." I look over at him and he smiles before taking a large bite out of his pizza. "Is that any good?" I ask, glancing at it skeptically.