When we met

Chapter 3

Harry's P.O.V.

My eyes lazily opened the next morning when the alarm on my phone went off. I groaned as I sat up and took it off the nightstand. I silenced the alarm but instead of getting up I just fell back into bed. Saturday was my chore day, meaning cleaning my flat and laundry since I had Saturdays off. I lifted my phone up so I could go through my contacts. I smiled when I reached Louis' name. maybe I should text him if I needed anything. I don't need anything. I locked my phone after a moment, still smiling like an idiot thinking about Louis. I finally got out of bed and made my way into the shower.

Before I could step in though my phone began to ring. I saw it was Liam so I unlocked it to answer it, 'Hello?' 'Hia Harry.' He said happily. 'Hey Liam. Aren't you supposed to be at work?' 'I'm here now but I need a favour.' 'What is it?' 'Can you go to my bank and withdraw money for me? Our rent is due tomorrow and Niall and I are working all day.' 'Oh, sure yeah that's no problem. You trust me with your bank information?' I heard him snort at the other end, 'You're my best friend Harry. Of course I trust you with it. I gotta get to work so I'll text it to you.' 'Okay. Have fun.' I heard him make him make a noise of disgust before hanging up. I set my phone on my counter before stepping into the shower. I ignored it when it went off again since that was just Liam texting me his bank account number.

By the time I cleaned my flat and did laundry it was pretty late so I decided to go out to get something at home. I decided to go to a coffee shop down the street from my house but stayed away from the coffee since it was so late. I just ordered a sandwich and as creepy as it sounds, I had Louis' contact open and was just staring at his number with a goofy smile on my face. I really wanted to text him but nothing would be more embarrassing than if I texted him and he thought it was weird since he had just given me his number yesterday. I'll wait a few more days just to be sure. I looked at the time on my phone and felt my eyes go wide. Liam's bank was closing in a few minutes and I didn't take my car. I threw some money on the table before jogging out of the shop. The bank wasn't too far away so I was relieved when I made it in time. The tellers looked slightly annoyed that I had walked in a few minutes before closing but I would be quick. They all offered me a goodnight once we were done and I was relieved they looked a lot happier that I hadn't take much time. I put Liam's money in my back pocket as I walked down the street back to my flat. It was a little chilly tonight even though it was summer so I regretted not bringing a jacket. I began making circles with the breath that was escaping my mouth when I heard something behind me. I turned my head slightly to see a group of three boys probably my age behind me. They were wearing all black and had hoods over their heads. I looked forward, quickening my pace slightly, but they quickened theirs as well. They were unmistakably following me. They must've seen me leave the bank and put all that money in my pocket. I turned down another street and sighed in relief when I could see my flat up ahead. I pressed the walk button to cross the street but it was taking a while to let me go. I turned my head again, seeing the boys had just turned down this street as well and were getting closer. I bounced on the balls of my feet in anticipation, praying the crosswalk would give me the okay to go soon.

'Hey curly!' One of the boys shouted making my breath hitch in my throat. I turned around completely this time to see they were only a few feet away.

'Oh pretty boy we've got here.' The same one said, 'What're you doing out so late huh? Making a little withdrawal?'

I stepped away from them but they formed a circle around me. Another one of them said: 'Why don't you be a good boy and just hand over the money huh?' I gasped slightly when he flicked a knife open, 'Or do we have to take it from you?' I panicked and pushed past one of them and ran into the street. Two of them grabbed my arms and the third held the knife up making me shout, 'Help!' But that just made them laugh at me. One of them was just about to go into my back pocket for Liam's money when a car sped down the street and stopped right in front of us, shining their headlights at us. The boys let go of me, staring at the car in shock. Even I was looking on in shock. The driver's door opened just then and I became even more gobsmacked when I saw a familiar set of blue eyes step out of the Audi.