Reach For the Stars [ NARRY FANFIC ]

chapter 17. Secrets

Harry's pov

I woke up to hear a loud blow dryer on or maybe it was a washer? I rubbed the fresh crust out of my eyes and stretched before getting out of bed. I looked to the wall and searched around looking for the damn clock to show me the time. '6:22am' it read. what the hell. I crept out my bedroom to found out where the loud noise came from. The window that led to the roof top was wide open sending the morning winds through the rooms. I walked over to the window and poked my head out it and looked around, I heard sniffles that came front the roof and of course I followed them.

I wasn't expecting to see what I saw, at first I rubbed my eyes to make sure I was seeing clearly.

"don't just stand there and look at me like I'm so retard" Gemma yelled as she sniffled into the remaining amount of tissue she had. I blinked before I realized I was making her feel uncomfortable. my legs led me to sitting beside her. it was quite weird because I knew exactly what happened without her saying a single word.

"you know, boys are dumb" I found myself speaking. I had no filter. Gemma rolled her eyes. I embraced her into a side hug and let her cry. I wasn't going to try to make her feel better because sometimes people need a breaking point to appreciate their happy times in life. I know from experience. We stayed like this for about a few hours just in the silence watching the sun rise over the green hills, looking at people rushing to get to work, watching the birds mate. it was all too breath taking.

"I thought he was the one, but I walk in on him banging another women" she spat out laughing at herself in disgust. I didn't know it was that bad.

"Gemma, I'm not gonna try to make this all better. That's not my job nor business, but you gotta clean yourself up and forget that prick. He's not worth this grief. Now how about you call into work sick and we get your mind off all of it. yeah?" I said. she wiped away her remaining tears before nodding and getting up brushing the dust off her pants. Her and I both got back inside and just hugged it out for a few minutes.

"you moving in with me was probably the best idea ever" she said inhaling my scent. I couldn't help but smile. Gemma practically raised me when mum was too busy or dad was at work. I felt like I needed to repay her in some way.

Gemma went into her room to get ready, I took the chance to give Niall a call and let him know about his all.

"h-Harry?" Niall spoke breathlessly. He either just woke up or ran a mile or two.

"how's my baby?" I said. I could hear his smile through the phone and it was probably the cutest thing ever.

"well I'm tired, how are you?" he spoke back his breathing habits came back to normal.

"good. hey I'm gonna be spending the day with Gemma. Something sorta happened and I need to be here for her" I spoke.

"that's fine. tell her I said "hi" and I guess I'll see you later today?" he asked reassuring.

"yes you will" I said back. he hung up and I ran into my room and got dressed and combed my hair fast enough to finish just in time Gemma was ready.

Gemma got into my car as I drove to wherever she wanted to go.

"I have book study soon so if you don't mind drop me off at the Crazy Cafe" she said. I nodded and drive in that direction.

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"be back her in about two hours" Gemma said gettin out of the car and walking into the cafe. I waved bye and drove away. I took this little break to go visit Niall.

I walked up to Niall's front door and knocked lightly making sure that I didn't wake any sleeping people. Niall opened up with his face almost red and his expression made me so very worried.