The Bet | Zarry | *On Hiatus*

CHAPTER-5

HARRY'S POV:

I watched the interaction of school Nurse and Zayn. They were on first name basis. Usually it was okay with students, but on people with authority, I prefer to use salutation. I saw he tried to flirt with the Nurse and noticed that his charm doesn't have an effect on her.

I remembered Zayn even flirted with me but I rejected him in an instant. I'm here only for one goal, to study and graduate. Our school was considered one of the best in the country, if not the best. They mold students , top leaders and even if you owned the school, they won't hesitate to fail you.

When Zayn tried to hit on Nurse Pirtle. I felt a small tugged in my chest. It was the first time that I felt something like that. It was gone the moment I heard that his attempts failed. It was not that confusing for me.

The feeling, I know I shouldn't feel that way. It will only lead towards a miserable end which I know I can't face right now with all the problems still going on in my life. I can't watch their interactions anymore. So, I bid my farewell.

"Since, You are okay now,  then I'll take my leave. Thank you Nurse Pirtle. "

The moment I stepped outside the room,  my phone rang. Checking the number, I saw that it was our landlord. I just paid our bills, I wonder what he wanted now.
"Hello? " He cut me off before I even started.

"Harry! You need to come home. There's Police at  your apartment and.. " He never got to finish as I ran towards the exit.

When I was near the bus station, I saw that it was already moving. "Damn! " I missed the bus! It'll be another thirty minutes if I waited. I can't get a cab since I don't have enough money, it was at this kind of moment that I felt so lost.

"Niall" I thought. He was my only friend and he knew my situation. I ran back to the school only to realize that he was on the middle of the soccer game. I can't be selfish enough to pull him from an important game.

With all hope lost, I let myself sunk into the ground to at least think. Maybe I'll just wait for the bus.
"Harreh?" A voice said and when I looked up, I was greeted by a pair of hazel eyes.
"What's wrong? Are you hurt somewhere? "

"No. I'm okay. I just tripped. ", I lied.

" Let me help you up."Zayn then assisted me just like I assisted him earlier.
"You want to go to clinic?"

I shook my head. "No.. I'm okay. I needed to go home." I removed myself from his arms and instantly missed his warmth.

"Wait! Let me give you a ride!" He offered which I was tempted to accept but I can't. I can't let anyone know about my situation and he isn't even my friend.

"No, thank you." Then my phone rang again. It was a blocked number.
"Hello? "

"Mr. Styles, this is Olivia Smith from the child services, we needed to speak with you. Where are you now?", she said.

" I'm on my way."I then hung up and ran towards the bus stop. I'll just use my remaining money on a cab halfway and then try to run the rest of the way.

"That sounded like an emergency, and I know you take the bus everyday and I believe you already missed the last one.", Zayn said.

" I'll give a ride and I'm not taking 'no' for an answer."

I let him drag me to the parking lot and shove me into his range Rover.

"Now... Where to? "

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Police? Drama begins...