Choices (Narry) **EDITING**

Chapter Four: Roomies

    To say I was confused would be an understatement. I couldn’t think of a single reason as to why Harry would just leave. It’s all I could think about as I walk to the train station. Zayn and I are going to hang out today since Louis got his assignment and I told Zayn that I would pick him up at the train station.

    I lean on the railing, a little early. I wonder what Harry is doing right now. I hope that he’s okay.

    My thoughts are interrupted by the train halting at the station. Not many people are getting off at this stop, but when I see Zayn, I grin and call his name.

    “Hey Ni,” Zayn says, hugging me.

    “Hey Z,” I reply as I lead the way back to my flat.

    “I wonder when we’re getting our assignments,” Zayn wonders.

    I look over at him, “Yeah! I’m just really excited to get it! I can’t wait until- oof!” I ran into someone as I turned the corner because I wasn’t watching where I was going.

    “Oh I’m sorry-Harry?” I ask, shocked that I actually running into him again.

    “You know him?” Zayn asks, looking between Harry and I.

    “Um...kind of,” I reply, still looking at Harry who won’t meet my gaze.

    Harry opened his mouth to say something, but Zayn’s MyTab beeped, cutting him off.

    “Oh my gosh! I just got my assignment! Sorry Ni, I gotta go,” Zayn tells me with a smile so bright that I almost need sunglasses.

    “No problem, congrats Zayn,” I smile at him. I look over Zayn’s shoulder as we hug and I see Harry glaring at Zayn.

“Nice to meet you Harry,” Zayn says to him before rushing off back the direction that we came in.

    Harry and I stand in awkward silence, and it certainly isn’t getting any warmer outside.

    “So…” Harry trails off.

    “Why did you leave?” I blurt.

    Harry’s startled green eyes meet mine, “I - You wanted me to stay?”

    “Um…well I at least thought that you’d be there when I woke up.” I mentally smack myself, way to make this sound like a one night stand Niall.

    “I just didn’t want to overstay my welcome,” Harry says gently.

    “You’re not-”

    “Niall, just drop it. Please,” Harry almost begs.

    “Fine,” I say and move around him to walk home.

    “Niall,” Harry sighs and grabs my arm.

    “It’s fine Harry. I get it. You don’t want pity yadda yadda yadda. Have a nice day.” I yank my arm out of his grasp.

    Harry rolls his eyes and that’s when I turned around to continue my journey.

    When I reach my door, there is a bouquet of roses sitting in front of the door. I pick them up and read the card that came with it.

    I just wanted to say thanks for letting me crash with you Niall. No one has ever extended a helping hand like you have and I can’t thank you enough.

    -Harry

    “Shoot,” I mutter. Now I feel terrible. I was rude to Harry when he spent most likely all he had just to get these for me.

    Someone clears their throat behind me and I spin around. Harry’s leaning against the wall behind me, and damn does he look good.

    “You followed me?” I ask teasing him, eyebrow raised.

    Harry became flustered, “Yeah, um...I thought-”

    “I’m just kidding Harry,” I chuckle, but then gained a serious tone, “Look. I’m really sorry for what I said back there. I shouldn’t have said the things that I did.”

    “It’s okay Niall,” Harry reassured me.

    I relax and look down at the flowers, “Thank you for these.”

    “No problem, thank you for everything,” Harry says.

    “It’s no big deal. Do you want to come in? My afternoon plans got cancelled.”

    Harry laughs and my heart just melts. We enter the flat. I go into the kitchen to put the flowers in a vase and Harry follows.

    “So, what do you want to do?” I ask him.

    “How about we watch a movie? I haven’t seen one of those in a while.”

    My heart aches for the boy, but I just smile and agree. We watch one of the new comedies that just came out. We laughed way too hard at the movie, and it was over too soon for my liking.

    “Harry?” I ask. Harry gives me his attention immediately, “Do you...do you want to stay here? Until you get on your feet?”

    I’m expecting Harry to become angry with me for asking him that, but he doesn’t look mad at all. He looks quite the opposite.

    “I don’t know what to say. Niall, you are the most caring person I’ve ever met. I don’t think that I could ever say no to you,” Harry tells me.

    I perk up, “So is that a yes?”

    Harry nods. I grin at him.

    “Come over here,” I tell him. He follows me out into the hall. I hold my thumb on the scanner of my flat.

    “What are we doing out-”

    “Hello Niall, how may I be of assistance?” a robotic female voice cuts Harry off.

    “I’d like to grant access to my flat.”

    Harry’s eyes widen and I just smile.

    “Of course. They can now place their thumb on the scanner and state their name and I shall grant them access.”

    I step to the side so that Harry can step into my previous place. Harry looks at me cautiously as if to ask ‘Are you sure?’ I nod at him. He presses his thumb to the scanner like the lady said and he stated, “Harry.”

    “Thank you Harry, and welcome to Water Tower Complex, suite 312,” the lady greets.

    “Welcome home,” I smile as the door opens for the both of us. Harry looks away with tears in his eyes, so I pretend not to see and I lead the way inside. My MyTab is beeping from where it was charging, so I head over to look at it. I read the message that appears.

    “I got my assignment!”

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