Bucket List (Narry AU)

Chapter 4

A/N This chapter turned out a lot shorter than I wanted it to be, so I'll probably update again later today!

Anyway, this chapter is short but the next ones will be longer!

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“Class, I’ve a little announcement to make regarding your project” Mrs. Alvord stood up and walked to the middle of the room, right in front of Katherine. It’s been a week since this project started and although it had been on my mind during most of the week, I haven’t even thought about what to say in the actual debate. “We’re going to make a slight change in the project.”

Lauren looked at me and winked. Maybe this could be something good. Something great, even.

“We are turning this class project into a debate for the entire year.”

Wh-WHAT?

“You are going to be choosing the theme again and that theme will be what you’ll be debating against 12-A.” She turned to me “Harry. Since you chose the theme last time, come down here and pick another one.”

My shoulders slumped and I sighed in relief. This was the moment I’ve been waiting for! I’ll finally get rid of that stupid idea of talking shit about gay people!

“Harry?” Mrs. Alvord said, eyeing me with a cheeky little smile on her face. I stood up and put my hand into the same blue silk bag as last time, trying to keep a smile. What are the chances that I’ll get homosexuality as a theme AGAIN? Almost none!

“Um, Mrs. Alvord? There are only two pieces of paper here.” I informed, my chest heavy, making Mrs. Alvord laugh slightly.

“Why, of course! This time you only have to choose between your previous theme and the other class’s previous theme!”

My heart started racing away once again. I can’t believe it. There is literally a fairly big chance I get back into the same situation. Backed into the same corner. Fuck. Why is Mrs. Alvord making my life so difficult!?

I released a huge sigh and took one of the pieces of paper there were inside the bag. Afterwards, I clutched it in my hand, a bit scared to read it. All people in the classroom had their eyes on me. I opened up the paper and read what it had written inside.

I cursed under my breath. “Homosexuality”

Mrs. Alvord seemed quite surprised but started chuckling right afterwards. “Well, it looks like you won’t have any changes to your theme so your research is perfectly useable!” I simply dropped the paper in the bag and walked back over to my seat, my hair blocking any looks from my classmates.

As soon as I got to the chair, a feeling of déjà vu runs through my body. Sitting down and immediately slumping. Resting my head on the wall as Lauren tries to comfort me. I could hear Mrs. Alvord’s voice but I didn’t care about what she was saying. Fuck my life.

“Why the fuck would this have to happen to ME, though!?” I screamed, startling Lauren and Louis. I didn’t even know if I was sad or angry. I wanted to burst into tears but at the same time I wanted to punch the living hell out of something.

Louis put his hand on my shoulder. Lauren looked at me with a bit of fear in her eyes.

She never saw me like this.

Shit, I never felt like this.

“I’m sure it’s gonna be ok. After all, you’ll be up against half of my class and half of your class. The people who aren’t against gay people.”

“Shut up, you make me sound like I am against gay people.” I paused “This is terrible. I’m already failing in two other classes so I can’t fuck this up, and I simply HAVE to get a good mark for the debate.”

A debate about being against… myself.

Louis apologized and I simply shrugged his hand off my shoulder. I am really fucking pissed.”If it makes you feel any better, the half of my class that’s going on your side are really lazy. They won’t do anything unless they get paid or something.” Louis said and tried to comfort me by hugging me. Weirdly enough, it made me feel better.

“I guess that helps. But even then, I am one of the two spokespeople on the against side.” With the merging of the two classes, the spokespeople from both sides are teaming up against their opponents.

Louis’s jaw dropped “Wait, what?”

“I’m representing 12-B’s against side of the debate.” I struggled to repeat. The words were a bit painful to say, to be fair.

“But… that means…” Louis grew a cheeky grin and started squealing “Harry! Do you know who’s the against spokesperson from my class!?”

I shook my head. I didn’t know, and I didn’t particularly care. After all, no matter who it is, we are both against homosexuality. Ugh, just thinking about it.

“HARRY!” Louis woke me up from my thoughts by screaming right in my face. “This is great news!”

“No, I don’t know who’s the against person from your class, and frankly I don’t c-“

“It’s Niall.” Louis cut me off, and a smile grew on his face.

When I realized it, that same smile was mirrored on my lips. A genuine smile.

“N-Niall?” I stuttered, not believing what he told me. Is something good truly hidden among all of this? Am I going to work with… Niall?

“Yes! Niall James Horan! He was handpicked by Mrs. Alvord today, actually.”

“Today?” I asked curiously. She didn’t swap either spokespeople in our class.

“Yeah. Lea was supposed to direct the against side, but Mrs. Alvord changed her mind and said Niall should do it. He accepted, even though he wasn’t really that interested.” Louis explained. Does that mean… me and Niall are going to be… workmates?

“Don’t get any funny ideas.” I heard a familiar but incredibly annoying voice behind me and Lauren glared at the person from over my shoulder.

I turn around and meet the bitch herself. “What do you want, Allison?” I sighed. I don’t have time for this girl’s bullshit.

“Look, Styles. I know your little secret.” I gulped. S-Secret? She knows I’m gay!? How did she even find out!? “Niall isn’t like you. You’re a freak. So let me repeat… do not get any funny ideas.” She flipped her hair and walked away.

“Wh-What the fuck?” I muttered. My voice could barely be heard. “No… N-No, this can’t be.” My heart sank and I felt it explode. I could only feel the blood pumping quickly and furiously through my body. I started feeling faint. My vision was blurry, I couldn’t speak, I couldn’t move. I was just standing, with what I felt was a lifeless stare.

“Harry? Harry!” Lauren’s voice echoed through my ears but I couldn’t respond. Louis tried to snap me out of it but I wasn’t able to answer them.

Suddenly, all I saw was black.

Cold, dead darkness swallowing me whole.

The last thing I felt, was me, hitting the hard grassy terrain I was standing in. And then, I blacked out.

A/N Aaaagh! So short! I'm sorry for the length of this one. But the next chapters will keep getting even longer!

How did you like this chapter? Aside from the length! Also, Allison drama, oh noes!

QOTC: Fav 1D story? (boyxboy or boyxgirl, just your overall fave)

AOTC: "Steps to his Heart" by narryismylife101! It's still going and it's SUCH a good fanfic, I cry. I feel like it hasn't been updated in forever and I need to read more!

Anyway, see you next time!

~ Bips x