Broken || Harry Styles a.u. ||

Chapter 1: the homecoming

*Harrys pov*

I was awaken by the sudden movement of the car turning on uneven road. I slowly opend my eyes and straightened myself out, looking out the window. We were now pulling onto the long, all to familiar, gravel driveway and a sense of mixed emotions came over me. I had been away from home for so long I should be happy but i'm really not so glad to be back.

My parents had sent me off to university in London, at the most prestigious school there is. Which happened to be, as well, the most expensive. But they could afford it because they are...well loaded!

Its no big secret I mean everyone in this small town knows. I bet everyone already knows I'm on my way home; word gets around quick in a population below 13,000.

I just hope they don't know exactly why I'm coming home so soon. I wasn't set to be back until late next spring after I finished my studies, but I got expelled... Lets just say i'm not exactly the best student. I stayed out partying all night and slept till 2 almost everyday, so I missed a lot of class and never did my work.

I have no regrets it was fun and I got away with it for well over a year. I'll probably continue no matter where they send me. I think that's why they want me back here, to keep an eye on me and keep me away from the hectic life of the city.

That's why they moved out here to begin with: to find peace and quiet in the country side. They don't like new things, they are very old fashion. As well as very respected in this town so I bet they haven't dared say a word about why I'm here. but gossip gets around and fast so people are bound to find out.

as we get farther up the driveway the house is visible through some trees. we come to a stop at the door where my parents and the maid Mrs. Cliff stand smiling. a wide grin spreads across my face at the sight of them.

I open the door before the driver can get to me. And quickly walk to my mother embracing her in a hug. She giggles and wraps her arms around me.

"I have missed you sooo much Harry" she says with her head on my shoulder.

"I missed you to" I say letting her go. we give each other a quick smile then I turn to my father

"welcome home son" he says with a smile.

He puts out his hand for me to take but instead I embrace him as well. He hesitates at first but gives in and hugs me back. He isn't one to show his emotions, but he's my dad for Christ sake and i haven't seen him in a year.

we all laugh and Mrs. cliff helps me with my bags as we walk into the house. She is pretty strong for a women in her late 40's, and my favorite of all the house staff.

my mom starts to ramble but I am barley paying attention "well we are just so happy you are home honey, although we do need to discuss your behavioral problems..." she continues as we walk into the foyer and come to a stop near the center.

She turns to Mrs. Cliff "Mrs. Cliff will you help Harry to his room please"

"with pleasure" she respones with a smile.

"me and your father have some business to attend to so we wont be back tell dinner. Make your self back at home and we will see you soon" she says as they head back out the door. It shuts and i'm left alone with Mrs.Cliff in the foyer in silence.

I just got back and they already left, this is typical. They were always "attending to buisness" when I was young and lived here, so I easily brushed it off.

"shall we take your things to your room then?" Mrs. Cliff said

'"ugh yeah" I finally say and we head up the stairs. I needed no help finding my room, I had lived here my whole life. So I found myself in the lead with Mrs. cliff following behind me. I opened the door to my room and stepped inside. It hadn't changed a bit, it still had that 18 year old vibe to it. But it was cleaner than I remembered leaving it.

I will have to do some changing to it, I am an adult now...kinda. I set my stuff down and go to the window to open the curtains, the room was lacking light. When I open them I was almost surprised to see a beautiful garden spread like a maze through the back yard. It was my favorite part of the house, and I loved that my room had the perfect view and I had almost forgotten it.

Then suddenly something caught my eye or should I say someone. Down near the flowers by the entrance of the garden an unfamiliar girl stands observing the layout. Shes wearing a floral dress with an open back, and it looks like she has marks all over her but I can't make them out because she is too so far away.

"Mrs. Cliff...who is that girl?" I finally asked. Mrs. Cliff was busy putting my things away and hadn't notice my intent stare out the window.

she came over to me and looked where I was looking "oh that's Miss Penelope... She has been staying here for a couple of months. Came from a bad family she did. poor girls lucky your parents took her in, she would probably be dead." she said with a smile and went back to unpacking my things.

I continued staring in confusion. there was something different about her and I wanted to know more. Then she looked up at me, we just stared at each other before I quickly looked away from the window. 

Oooook soooo I will be working on this later I just wanted to get it out there. Soooo yeah I hope you like the intro to it even if it was really short.