This Is Us

Chapter 3

Alyssa’s POV:

I cant believe that Rue freaking left me all alone in the party. LIke seriously which best friend does that but what Harry did was remarkable. He seemed so nice. Wait I did not just say that. I immediately message Rue.

Alyssa: You shuck faced idiot. Meet me at Starbucks in 10 mins

Rue: I am so sorry. I just met up with James and so, yeah. Ya five minutes.

Alyssa: -.-

Rue: I love you too xx

And precisely ten minutes later she is sitting on our usual chairs at Starbucks typing away to glory on her phone. James again maybe. I order my coffee and sit in front of her she just launches into her speech. “Alyssa bro I am really sorry. I know after the thing with Daniel I shouldn't have left you alone at a party but James called me over for some project and I was like ‘yeah I’ll be there in five’ as soon as you went inside and Harry followed you I left.” “WAIT. You left me after Harry followed me in like seriously what is wrong with you!” “Dude he knows Niall and wouldn't try doing anything like that, and you know that too. Last night he made sure to tell me you were at his place.” My face fell, I had judged Harry so wrongly after our first encounter. “And is there something you want to tell me about last night?”

I look around and tell her something after which she will flash me her I-told-you-so smile. “Ya. Harry went and slept on the couch in the night and took stupid selfies with me before we drove back.” “He slept on the couch, wow. And the selfie thing is like woah. I have heard he hates taking pictures of himself. His freaking Instagram is filled with pictures of everything except his pretty face. Almost.” I chuckle at that and she snatches my phone from me and unlocks it knowing the password a little too well.

She opens the gallery and looks at the selfies. And says, “Distance :check. Awesome smile :check. Not drunk:check. Dude you both look so good together. I ship you guys.” I tell her to go die and finish off my drink when I see Harry sitting with Lia. She looks pretty, like damn pretty. But they seem just friends and not boyfriend-girlfriend like they pretend to be. Lia tells him something and he smiles, hugs her and yells “I am free man”. He winks at her and she just laughs.

Oh so they broke up. But they both seem so happy with this. Harry sees me and walks over. He looks at Rue who greets him and tells him how thankful she is to him for last night. She gets a call, James.  Some “chemistry” project it seems again. I just wink at her and she leaves. I am leaving when I feel the presence of a body next to me. My gaze meets the green eyes which stand out even more because of the green shirt he was wearing. His eyes had such intensity that you wanted to look away but they also had the sparkle to made you want to look in them forever.

I quickly banished those thoughts and asked him something “Why do you want to be friends with a person like me? Like I am so antisocial and all. All guys like you talk to the cheerleader types not us.” I say pointing to my body. He just shrugs his shoulders and says “Maybe it was those brown eyes of yours which captivated me. Or the fact that you were happy with what you are and that you werent like one of those anorexic girls who starved themselves. And I want to break your walls, I want to remove those inhibitions and make you realize that the world this a marvelous place to be.”  

Someone who looked so good, who had perfect A grades, who was football team captain and who was the teacher’s pet was so deep. He could actually see beyond those skinny girls who wore skimpy clothes. But the minute he said break your walls I was shocked, did I really protect myself so much?

“Could I ask you something?” “Uhm sure.” “Alyssa why do you, you uhm not let anyone near you?” I stare at him. But since he answered my question I answer his. Quite truthfully I must say. “Harry not everyone has the privilege to have someone who loves them as much as they love that person. Same thing happened with me. I fell for the wrong guy and yeah it was screwed. I knew he was trouble but I still fell for him. And everything screwed up soon.” “I am sorry. I shouldn't have asked.” And as soon as he said that the tears come down. The horrifying nightmares comeback as daydreams and I can't help but wonder why did I ever tell him this. He just wraps his around my body and pats my hair. My tears wet his shirt but he doesn't mind.

Once I am quiet I look at him and mentally slap myself for getting weak. I just tell him on his face “Harry don't ever talk to me again. I dont want you to be another mistake.” “Love, I am sorry I didnt mean it that way.” “Harry no.” “Alyssa I wouldn't leave your side now. I wouldn't let your past ruin what you have in store for yourself. Just please.” “Harry you have seen in my most vulnerable stage. I cant do this.” “Alyssa we’ll just be friends okay?” “No.” I hear Harry sigh as I walk away.

I walk to Niall’s place. I needed to talk to him. I unlock his door with the keys he gave me and see Louis sitting there drinking coffee but Niall was nowhere to be seen. I walk in and Louis looks up. I ignore him and walk to Niall’s room when Louis shows “He’s in the shower.” I sigh and join Louis on the table. He doesn't try to talk to me and that surprises me. I look at him and he just continues reading his paper. I clear my throat and he still doesn't look at me. Why is he ignoring me? I am the one who ignores people.

It hits me that he’s playing my game. “Louis sorry for ignoring you. I am just not used to people being at Niall’s place.” He looks up a triumphant smile on his face. “You understand fast love.” I chuckle. “So why did you come over to Niall’s?” he asks me. “Uhm just wanted to talk to him about somethings.” “Want to talk to me?” “Uh-huh” I shake my head. And just then Niall comes out. He looks at me and a concerned look grows over his face. I excuse myself and me and Niall go to his room.

“What happened Alyssa?” “Niall nothing actually happened I just wanted to talk to you.” “Aww. How cute love.” He winks and I laugh. I tell him everything about yesterday night and about my encounter with Harry and he just says one thing. “Harry knows better than to hurt you. He is right, let him in and if he does something smack his face or something maybe?” I smile at his advice and he tells me that there is a band practice in the evening and I should come too. I smile and make my way to my place.

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In the evening I get ready and walk to Niall’s place and see Harry’s car parked there. I walk inside and hear a deep and raspy voice singing and it doesn't take me time  to understand that its Harry. His voice is amazing. Next Zayn sings his high notes and I walk in. I take a place next to Harry and say, “You sing pretty well.” “Well thanks princess and did you just talk to me?” “Oh yes I did” we both chuckle.

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