Forbidden Fruit

Chapter 16

Harry's POV

I woke up the next morning feeling just as awful, not that I expected to be in any better condition.

The clock on my nightstand showed that I was up pretty early, the classes not starting for another two hours. I decided to hop into the shower, might as well take advantage of the time.

I strip out of my clothes turning on the faucet, letting the water slide down my body, instantly providing me relief. But my solace is short lived as the calm of the shower made me realise I still have to face Mr.Tomlinson today and give a presentation good enough for a good grade.

I begin to wonder if our activities earlier will affect my grades, if so, in what manner?

Would he fail me on purpose for leaving him alone yesterday or not because of his obvious attraction towards me?

Blocking my thoughts I finish showering and exit the bathroom, stopping at the mirror placed on the wall.

I observe my lifeless face which visibly seemed to be clouded with my worries. I had bags under my eyes and they were still a bit puffed up from all the crying I did last night.

I make my way towards my wardrobe and finding myself some clothes. I wasn't really choosing an outfit and decided to grab some black pants and a grey t-shirt. I also grabbed a pair of sunglasses to shield my slight yet evident swollen eyes.

Walking out to the kitchen I notice three sleeping figures sprawled across the living room. Zayn along Liam and Niall were still stretched out on the floor with thin blankets lying over them.

It felt nice to know that the other two boys had stayed the night here, it gave me a sense of comfort that I now have them caring, although it has only been a few weeks from when we first met.

I walk over to gently shake zayn's shoulder and what surprises me is he instantly jolts up, wide awake.

"Harry!" He sighs in relief.

"Hey z" I talk back, kneeling down beside him.

I watch him scan my entire face and he moves his hand to get rid of my glasses. His reaction makes it quite obvious that I truly look miserable. I felt miserable too, but I choose to give my best mate a small smile instead.

"Oh Harry, what happened? Whats wrong? Talk to me, I can't see you like this!" He begged

"Later" and I stood up walking back into the kitchen, trying to occupy myself by making breakfast for the boys. I knew I would tell zayn about what happened but I just didn't feel like it was the right time. I knew I would break down once again if I started explaining the events that took place yesterday.

I saw Zayn wake Liam and Niall up who were just as surprised to see me as Zayn was. They all exchanged a few glances back and forth, which I knew was Zayn silently asking them to not to ask me anything and I was thankful for that.

Mixing the pancake mix I fell back to the thoughts of how I should I act in class, I can't just avoid Mr.Tomlinson for the rest of my life. I feel my heart sink thinking about him so I quickly stop my mind from going over there and instead start to revise the project that I had planned for chemistry hour.

I had used the special advantage given to me pretty well, even though both chemicals I was using were extremely basic but adding the natural factor, it was a beautiful reaction and I was extremely fascinated by it.

I serve the boys and grab a stool myself, propping myself on and we all eat in a comfortable silence.

There were still 40 minutes left for the first hour to begin so we offered Liam and Niall some fresh clothes out of our closets and all three of them took turns showering while I cleaned up the kitchen.

Placing the last dish in the dryer I looked at the wall clock. With ten minutes left for the start hour 1, we all grabbed our stuff and left for the university.

"Are you guys all prepared for you chemistry hour project?" Liam question on our way.

"Yeah I think I'm good," said Zayn and they all looked at me for an answer which I gave with a smile.

"Yeah I'm ready"

"What are you going to do?" Niall asked

"You'll see"

"What is that supposed to mean?" Liam laughed

"It's a surprise," I said and we all chuckled.

Zayn and I parted our ways and headed for our designated hall. We reached to find the doors closed with a note taped to it.

Chemistry Hour 1 students are required to reach the lab on floor 2. Do not bother coming if you are not carrying your lab coats and other protective gear.

Mr.Tomlinson

We both were already carrying our stuff so we began walking toward the lab. Upon reaching the corridor, where the lab was I could my entire body tense up. I tried my hardest to relax but I couldn't help myself so I just keep on walking with my breath laboured from fear.

Zayn must have felt my state of being and tried to comfort me, thinking I maybe I was getting nervous for presenting the project but little did he know.

Entering the lab I keep my eyes down and grab zayn's t-shirt to steer myself forward. The lab was big, walls painted a pleasant white and had different charts and the periodic table. There were marble tops lined up in the entire space with shelves of various colourful chemicals and some space at the front section of the lab.

The section I ever so discreetly looked at knowing who might be standing there. The door was at the end of the room so it was expected Mr.Tomlinson has not seen me arrive.

He was busy focusing something on his phone screen. He moved his head up to look around and I held my breath. I observed his face as he looked out the window, he wasn't looking as radiant as he usually did.

He had a gloomy aura around him but yet he looked absolutely magnificent.

Once again he began to scan through the population who have arrived while grabbing his folder, I suppose to grab his attendance record and that was the moment his eyes met mine.

His kept his face unreadable but yet I could feel the emotions he portrayed in a single look. But what I was not expecting from him is to utter a single word, filled with the same emotions.

Just one word.

"Harry"