The Herra Project- Double Cross [H.S AU]

Up At Midnight

I got out of my car and walked to my locker, staring at the floor the entire way. I'm probably the laughing stock at the school now. Jamie spotted me unfortunately and strolled up smiling.

"Hey, love. How are you?" he smiled sweetly.

"I'm fine. Embarrassed actually," I admitted.

"Please, he should completely and utterly embarrassed. He should actually feel like a complete fucktard to have been dating the kindest and sweetest girl in school and then cheat on her with a pathetic Miss California wanna-be," he chuckled dryly.

"Thanks, Jamie," I smiled. He smiled back and took my hand.

"He is truthfully a complete jackass. He has no actual idea what he let go of," he murmured.

"That's very sweet of you," I mumbled as my eyes hit the ground.

"So I pray I'm not being selfish asking you this, but I would love to take-"

"Sierra," Greg yelled making me spin around. He wrapped his arms around me and hugged me tightly.

"I heard what happened. Are you okay? Did that stupid rubbish hurt you?" he asked still hugging me. I hugged him back and gave a slight nod.

"I feel so stupid honestly," I mumbled into his chest.

"Don't, love," he smiled pulling away.

"Thanks guys," I chuckled.

"Of course, see you at break, yeah?" Jamie asked rubbing my arm.

"See you then," I smiled as they walked off. I turned to see Adam walking up.

"I just wanted to say he was so blind. Didn't even realise he had the most beautiful girl on the planet at his side, and for Melissa?" He shivered with disgust.

"Thanks, Adam. It means a lot," I smiled warmly. At least no one's laughed at me yet.

"I have to get to class, but see you later." He smiled and kissed my cheek, which I didn't expect.

I walked over to my locker and grabbed all my books. Harry appeared behind the door as I shut it, much to my utter dismay.

"Why do you seem so down? Whose arse do I need to kick?" he asked smirking. He probably knows exactly what happened. He just wants to torture me further.

"Yeah, you don't have to say I told you so," I rolled my eyes and walked down the stairs. He followed behind.

"I swear I have no idea what's going on. Please tell me, love." He actually seems quite serious. I'm going to sound like an even bigger idiot now.

"Zach cheated on me," I muttered avoiding his gaze.

"What?" he asked shocked.

"With Melissa, after the football," I choked. I can't cry in the middle of school, or in front of Harry. He lifted my chin up to face him. He studied my face for a few seconds. I could tell he saw my tears were swelling up. His expression darkened as he pulled back his hand.

He span on his heel and walked off, leaving me confused. What was that about? Why hadn't he just told me Zach was being stupid and said goodbye before walking off like everyone else?

The day went quickly with no snide comment from Melissa or Hannah until the last class. I had to sit next to Zach. I took in a breath and walked into the room.

I spotted him in the corner but he looked different. His one eye had a huge bruise circling it and his lip was cut. His shirt was wrinkled in the front as if someone had scrunched it up in their hands. Had he been beaten up? By who? I sat down next to him turning and facing the opposite direction. Part of me wanted to ask him who had hit him, but most of me was too afraid to talk to him.