Broken Down // 1D a.u.

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The first classes were today and I was excited. Not because of the coursework,of course, but because of the time of the year. I had always loved the briskness of fall. Autumn had the most gorgeous foliage, and the way the leaves sounded as you walked over them always brought a smile to me.

It reminded me of my mother. She had died when I was much younger, around 10. We used to live in Connecticut and it was much colder over there but it still felt the same in California. When I walked down the sidewalk to my classes that morning I could feel her with me, like I was back in time 8 years ago. I saw it perfectly, the old rusted park bench, the crisp smell of autumn air, and her beauty looking down at me. I usually got lost in thought when thinking of her. It was out of my character really, to get distracted. A curse and a blessing. I always was so focused on what was going on and it would make everything around me feel ten times harder to handle. I think that was why I was so engrossed in Harry, whenever I was with him last summer I could block out my surrounds. His deep green eyes, his fluffy chocolate curls, even his smell, everything drew me in. Leaving my stress and sadness at bay.

She did it again. The thought of my mother brought me to a different world, allowing me to drift back to my days with Harry. I had been so caught up in my mind that I almost didn't walk into the right classroom. I took a seat not so close up but not too far back. As I was settling my stuff I checked my phone to see the time.

9:23 it read. I was early. I sat in my seat and watched the unfamiliar faces pile in. I knew a lot of people from my high school attending USC, but none would be in this class. I was so far ahead in English I knew no one I had already became acquainted with would show up.

I stopped paying attention to the endless amount of people pouring in and started to scroll through my twitter feed and just as I expected it was endless "first day of college" tweets. Why are people so basic? Seriously, everyone is so predictable and doesn't strive for originality anymore, I try to be as free-willed and unique as possible.

I looked up from my phone once I heard someone settle down in the seat next to me. I remembered him automatically. It was Louis. We didn't get much time to talk to each other last night and I had left earlier than him this morning, so I wasn't expecting to see him here.

"Nice to see one familiar face, yeah?" He sounded out of breath it must've been from rushing to class.

"Yeah I guess, I'm surprised someone in my grade is in this class." I had doubled up on English my last two years, I was in love with everything about it so how could I resist?

"Eh, I guess you could say I'm quite the bookworm," Small talk makes me cringe inside, I realized I had remained silent. Wow Brenna way to let you're social awkwardness shine through. "Anyway, I guess you know Harry pretty well?"

Of course, Harry had to be mentioned. "Yeah we dated last summer, do you know him? I'm only asking because two guys with british accents in the same room is a pretty large coincidence." Rambling yet again.

"Yeah Harry is my best friend, he never mentioned you," Ok not gonna lie that one hurt the second he said it. "Although I think I might now why you uh. . . split. Harry had a pretty rough time back home last year, so maybe you could cut him a break, give him another chance. "

"Yeah I thought about it but, Harry just took so much of my life away. I want to be able to go through college freely, you know?"

"I get it, Harry can be pretty distracting. Odd one he is." I tried to contain my laughter, not only from the insanely accurate statement but also from Louis yoda talk. Yes I am a nerd, it's okay I embrace it.

The class began and the teacher gave us and outline for the semester, he already assigned us a paper to write about the impact of words on our life. I was fine with it, but the groans that emerged from the dark classroom didn't seem to agree with me. I quickly gathered my papers and when I looked up I had realized Louis was still there waiting there. I stared into his eyes for what seemed like forever, but I sure as hell hope it wasn't too long.

"So, what class do you have next?" I don't think I stared long, either that or Louis was just a really friendly guy. Whichever one it was, thank god.

"Uh, I actually don't have another class until three," It had to be close to twelve, and I hadn't eaten much this morning. "If you're free would you wanna go get some food?" I needed to make as many friends as possible to break free from my scaring senior year.

"Yeah that sounds good! This is my only class on Mondays." His smile was so bright and infectious. Louis was so charming, almost like it was someone in a movie. I'm sure he was like this all the time, so warm. Louis was defiantly the type of person you want to keep around simply because they feel like home. I needed that.

Louis and I made our way over to a local cafe in the college town. I had gotten a panini and I was praying I didn't look like a fat-ass once I realized he was getting a green smoothie.

"Fit, huh?" I had only ever seen the gym types drink those smoothies.

"Actually I'm the laziest motherfucker you'll ever meet and I have no idea why I bought this shit. " After that I honestly couldn't stop laughing.

"Are you serious? Why would you get it?"

"I think I wanted to impress you, clearly my head doesn't work right yet. It still has some catching up to do from its lack of use this summer. " I'm not sure who blushed more, me or him. His cheeks flushed a deep crimson and it suited him so well, lining his scruffy beard.

"Well I'm impressed that you took a single sip of that thing. Does that count?" Louis had a low giggle that was the most adorable thing I had ever heard in my life. "Anyway," I began again. "Why did you want to come to USC, why not a college in England?"

"I hate the cold over there, and Harry had said there were some pretty hot babes over here, not that I can really date any of them."

"Why can't you date anyone? Your mommy won't let you?" I tease.

"Actually no, I have a girlfriend back home, Maggie. " His eyes glowed instantly, like someone had turned a light on.

"Oh," I didn't know what to say or feel, not that I thought this was a date or anything I just didn't know why he would act like this if he had a girlfriend.

Louis and I decided to head home short after his girlfriend announcement. I knew Cassidy wasn't going to be home, but I did not want to see Harry. I was too tired to deal with his drama. Of course, right on cue there he was.

"Where have you guys been?" He didn't sound mad, just curious.

"Nowhere man, just grabbed some lunch, talked. " Louis spared me the breath.

"Talked? About what?" He sounded panicked, his eyes grew wide and now I was the one who was curious. I looked back at Lou, looking for an answer.

"Don't worry Harry, I didn't say anything."

"Oh shut up Lou," Harry seemed impatient. "My room please." He nodded towards his door and Lou followed. Once the door closed I waited until I could hear whispers and I pressed my head against the door. How could he expect me not to be curious with a scene like that?

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AUTHORS NOTE: I still don't think this is as long as I would like but do you guys like it? BY THE WAY I changed the title from hs to 1D bc I like the possibility of something happening with other one direction characters not just harry, I feel with the harry styles I'm attached to something and I don't want that. PLEASE LIKE VOTE COMMENT AND SHARE xxx