This Is Us

Chapter 12

Harry’s POV:

Today was Friday, Alyssa’s parents would be back and she would be going home for the weekend. Her parents are planning to shift out but she wants to complete her studies here so they try and come every weekend. However Alyssa has been quiet, like not the calm quiet but the kind where she doesn't know what to do. Its been since she came back from Zayn’s house. There has been tension between them but Zayn doesn't seem to notice. I need to try and talk to her. I walk upstairs, there’s an hour for school and she hasn't woken up yet. I knock but there isn't any reply. When I walk in she’s sitting with her head in her hands and her body is shaking, she was crying. I sit beside her and pull her towards me. “Niall, all this is because of me. Daniel is going to hurt Doniya and it will be because of me. It will break Zayn to know all this and on Wednesday Daniel was acting creepy. Like I don't know what he’s up to but I swear its nothing good.” So this is what is making her sad, this is what is making her stay away from Zayn. She doesn't want to be the reason Doniya gets hurt. “In fact I am planning to get back with Daniel.” The moment she says this I force her head up and she looks into my eyes. Her brown eyes meet mine and realization hits her. “Harry get away. I thought it was Niall. Oh god, why did I just pour my heart out to you?” She sobs harder, I pull her closer and rub her back. Soo her sobs are gone and she has a glare on her face. “Alyssa cut the drama. And no way are you getting back with Daniel. Try talking to Zan and get ready, I am taking you for a night out right after school.”

chuckle, I know she’s just trying to escape the night out. “Oh love, after school since today we have classes till seven and then we are partying till midnight. Oh and later we’ll clean up your house.” She groans and I walk to her closet, pull out a pair of the skinniest jeans I have ever seen, like tighter than mine and a denim shirt. She laughs at my selection but goes to get ready. Soon she’s out and does her hair, “Oh come on Harry, why are you still here,?” “Princess, I don't want you to escape through the window.” She chuckles, picks up her bag and I close the door to get ready as she walks downstairs.

I wear blue jeans and a white shirt. I pack my bag and head down I see Alyssa coming up, “What you planning to jump down seriously?” She smacks my arm and says, “I bet your night out is a school party so I need a hot dress don't I?” She smirks and moves into the room to select a dress. “Harrryyyyyy” I walk in and see that she’s thrown all her clothes on the floor and is like, “I have no clothes for tonight.” I look through the clothes when I see this shimmering gold dress. IU hold it up, she eyes it and a smile spreads across her face, “You sure this will look good?” I nod and she takes from my hand, fold it and places it in her bag. She surprises me by placing her hands around me and giving me a kiss on the cheek and saying, “You are a lifesaver Harry.” I chuckle and head down behind her.

The day passes by quickly, Lia came up and was talking to me. She was talking about the party and how awesome her boyfriend was. I tuned out and waited for the day to get over. We were helping in giving music for the junior class’ annual program and music was something I enjoyed. Soon classes were over and me and everyone else from the band were heling with the musical. It was pretty cute seeing those children dance and act, they were little bundles of joy. After two hours of gruelling practice it was time to head to the party. I walked up to Alyssa who was talking to Lia and Zayn. “Princess dont you want to get ready?” “Ya ya Harry, I’ll be back in ten.” And precisely ten minutes later she was standing next to us. SHe was wearing that stunning dress, it made her look thinner. Wait, it looked like she had lost tremendous amount of weight. I need to talk to Niall about this. However her heels looked gorgeous and her eyes looked better than ever.

She smirked at me and walked over to the group. We spoke for sometime but then started walking towards the venue. Zayn and Alyssa walked behind while I spoke to Lia and Niall was talking to someone. While talking to Lia I realized that she was wearing the same dress Alyssa was wearing, I know Alyssa must be freaking out in the inside but she didn't show anything. She seemed calm and even happy. We reached the venue, Louis headed out to find someone and so did Liam and Niall. I walked with Lia and she introduced me to James, her boyfriend. Soon I head out to the dance floor where I see Zayn and ALyssa dancing, no wait that girl was too tall to be Alyssa. I scan the room for Alyssa, she is there talking to Rue. Holy cow, I walk towards the dance floor and turn to look at Alyssa, hoping she hasn't noticed it yet. But bad luck, she has a look of betrayal on her face, I follow her gaze and see Zayn and Lia kissing. I stalk towards them and pull them apart. Lia and Zayn both drunk, just great.

I hear Rue scream something, and see Alyssa running outside with a hand on her mouth. I see Niall near by and tell him to go behind Alyssa and I’ll get Zayn he nods and takes off sprinting towards Alyssa. I pull Zayn outside and pour water on his head, he curses and says, “What the hell Harry. Alyssa looked amazing and she looked so gorgeous with those contacts. Wait she started wearing contacts?” He slurs some foolish sentences and stops when he is sobered up a bit. 

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Once I reach home, I see that Niall’s room is closed so I head upstairs. I open the door and Alyssa is sitting there, with her head in her hands. This is the second time she is crying today. “Alyssa, he thought it was you and not Lia.” Though somewhere deep in my heart I hoped she wouldn't forgive him so I could get close to her. Wait what did I just say. “Harry, was I not good enough?” “Love, you both were wearing the same dress he mistook her for you.” She sobs harder and hugs me tight. Somewhere between all this I find myself tracing designs on her back. “Harry, I trust you.” I grin breaks onto my face, I look at her. She smiles back and rests her head on the pillow. She closes her eyes and soon is asleep or at least I think she is. Before sleeping I whisper, “I think I am falling for you, please be there to catch me.”

In the morning I wake up and hear shouting but Alyssa is still sleeping next to me, curled up against me. I smile but get up to head  downstairs. As expected Niall and Zayn are fighting. “Niall, it was a mistake.” “Zayn-o, you hurt her. If you care for our friendship get lost.” “Niallllll.” Alyssa soon is by my side and says, “Zayn I am done with you. I might like you but what you did last night is unbearable. Bye.” “Alyssa, just hear me out.” But she’s already gone.

Maybe, she would be the first girl who I wouldn't mess with. I think I am falling but is it safe to say I am falling hard?

(1k for next update maybe?)