Lana's POV

"That is weird. I wonder what he's doing."

I haven't talked to Harry since I told him to leave last night. He still hasn't come to school, but I got here early to talk to Brooke about it.

"I don't know. I don't understand why he couldn't tell me."

"You know, now that I think about it Niall told me a few days ago that he couldn't hang out tonight. Maybe they're doing something together?"

"Why wouldn't he tell me about that though? It doesn't make sense."

"I don't know, Lan. I'm sure he'll tell you at some point. You look awesome by the way. Harry's either going to fold and tell you or you'll drive him crazy being mad at him." she says as El sits down beside me. We keep talking, and after a few minutes Harry pulls in the parking lot and into the spot next to my car. He gets out and walks over to us. Shit. He looks good.

"Lana, can we talk?" he asks, standing directly in front of me.

"Are you going to tell me what you're doing tonight?" He stares at me, not saying anything. "Fine. Then no, we can't. I'm going to class."

I get up and walk to the school. Harry follows quickly. "Lan, come on. Don't be mad at me, I haven't done anything wrong."

"You're lying to me."

"No, I'm not. I'm just...omitting certain things."

I stop and look at him. "That's the same thing, Harry. When you're ready to tell me the truth that's when we can talk. Until then I have nothing to say to you." I step around him and walk into class. El and Brooke run up beside me. I take my usual seat and Harry sits next to me, but I don't look at or talk to him. I'm relieved when he doesn't try to talk. I rush out of the room when class is over and get my books for free period.

Harry's POV

I turn to tell Lana again that I'll explain everything when I can, but she practically runs out of the room before I can even look at her. El and Brooke walk by and I tap El's shoulder. Brooke goes ahead to Lana, but not before glaring at me. Sheesh, what'd I do to her?

"I know you're going to ask me about Lana, Harry. So save it."

"I just want to know why she's so pissed at me. I didn't do anything wrong."

"You lied to her."

"No. I didn't. I just can't tell her this right now." She rolls her eyes and starts to walk away, but I step in front of her a little to stop her. "Just tell her I'm sorry. And that I'll explain everything tomorrow." She sighs and nods before walking to her locker. I run my hand through my hair as I watch the three of them walk to the library together. Suddenly I feel a hand on my shoulder.

"You should take a picture, mate. Lasts longer."

"Shut up, Lou." I shrug his arm off while we go to our next class.

"So I'm assuming Lana is mad at you?"

I look at him. He's trying not to smile. "How do you know that and why are you smiling about it?"

He shrugs. "El texted me. Plus you were watching her walk away like a lost puppy."

"I was not."

"What did you do?"

"Why do you assume I did something?"

"Because we're guys, mate. It's always our fault."

"I didn't do anything. I have a thing with Niall tonight but I can't tell her about it." He puts his hand back on my shoulder and stops me from walking.

"What kind of thing could you have with Niall that you can't tell Lana about?" I don't answer and he narrows his eyes at me. "Is this some sort of gang thing? What the hell are you doing Harry! If you're back in it you know Lana will leave you right? She won't let you-"

"Shut up, Louis! Stop talking so loud," I grab his arm and pull him into an empty classroom. "I'm not back in. I'm just helping Niall with something."

"What kind of something?"

I guess I can tell Louis. "Zayn is looking for Niall. He wants him back in. Zayn and Liam are coming here to talk to me and Niall, but they don't know Niall is here. We're going to talk to them and just explain to them that we need out."

"Who is Liam? Do you think that will work?"

"Liam is one of my friends from home. The four of us have been friends since we were kids. If it's just him and Zayn I think we can talk to them and convince them to let us stay here. Zayn already told me he's done with me. I'm out. Niall isn't yet."

"Why would they let you go but not Niall?"

"I was more of a problem than anything else for Zayn. He's probably happy I'm gone, I can't question him anymore. Niall just randomly left without any warning and Zayn wants him back. I need to help him with this. Zayn needs to leave him alone."

"Why is this your problem?"

"Because he knows where I am, Lou! He'll keep coming here and calling me until I help him get Niall back because he knows he can use Lana against me. I can't put Lan in danger. Plus, Niall is my friend, he's like a brother to me. We both need Zayn to be done with us."

"Okay," he says, nodding slowly. "Why couldn't you tell Lana this?"

"What do you think she's going to say when I tell her I set up a meeting with Zayn? She's going to keep me from going or she'll go with me. Follow me or something. I will explain this to her, but not until after it happens."

"I'm going with you."

"No, you're not."

"Yes, Harry, I am. I'll even just wait in the car or something. That way if there's a problem I can jump in. Zayn won't even know I'm there."

"It's not a good idea."

"I'm coming."

He crosses his arms and stares at me. I guess it couldn't hurt to have him there just in case..

"Have you ever even been in a fight Lou?"

"A few times. Nothing major."

"Alright fine. But you stay in my car and I'll text you if I need you. Now come on, we're late for class."

I sit through my next two classes and head for lunch. Louis and I sit down first and I tell him about how tonight will probably go. He asks about Liam and Zayn. Eleanor comes and sits beside Louis and I'm surprised to find she's alone.

"Where's Lana?" I ask her.

"She went out for lunch with Brooke."

Wow she really is pissed at me. Avoiding me and everything. "She's coming back, right?"

"I don't know, Harry. She didn't say."

Fuck. At least in biology she'd have to talk to me, we're starting a lab today. I eat the rest of my food in silence while Louis makes up a lame excuse as to why he can't hang out with her tonight. Then I remember that Lana has that stupid dinner tonight. Shit. I know that kid is going to be there.

"El, you should go with Lana tonight. She has a dinner at someone's house for her dad's work."

"That sounds painfully dull."

"Please? Just do it for me."

"Why?" she asks. The two of them narrow their eyes at me. They could actually be the same person.

I sigh. "It's that kid Aaron's family. You know, the one I got in a fight with last weekend? He's a creep and I know he likes her. Can you just go so he doesn't try anything with her?"

"Why? Don't you trust her?"

"Of course I do. I don't trust him, though."

"Fine, I'll ask her about it. You owe me, Styles." She kisses Lou on the cheek and goes out of the caf. Louis asks me a few more questions about Bradford before we leave as well. I go to biology early and wait for class to start. People start coming in after me and sitting down, and I watch the door for Lana. The bell rings and Mr. Davis starts teaching. I fold my arms on the desk and lean my forehead on them. Davis stops abruptly in the middle of his sentence. I lift my head to see Lana standing in the doorway. I feel myself smile as she mumbles a sorry and slides into the desk beside me.

"I thought you were going to skip," I whisper.

"I was going to, but I remembered we're starting that lab today so I came back."

"I'm glad." She looks at me without an expression, and I just smile at her until she looks back to the front of the room. We start our lab, but she only speaks when it's necessary. When we're done she hurries out of the room again. I sigh and watch her leave.

"Trouble in paradise?" I hear a high-pitched annoying voice beside me. I look down to see some prissy little cheerleader. "I'm Trish. Harry, right?"

"Can I help you with something?"

"Oh I'm sure you could," she says smiling at me. Awesome, she's flirting with me. That's exactly what I need right now.

"I have to go," I say quietly, making my way out of the room. I go to my locker to get my books for stats. I see her flip her blonde hair next to me. Seriously? She followed me?

"What's the rush? Worried your girlfriend might get jealous?"

Fuck. I look down the hall to Lana's locker. She's watching me, mouth hanging open, but she quickly snaps it shut and looks away when I meet her eyes. Shit.

"Not really. She's a lot prettier than you." She looks taken back by my words. A lot of people have a problem being mean to girls, but I always was back home. I didn't really care. I was always kind of a dick.

"Feisty, aren't you? That's fine. I am too." I roll my eyes and turn back to my locker. "Let me know when you get bored with her. I'll be around." She looks me up and down before walking past me. I look back at Lana, who glares at me and shakes her head before turning and walking out of the building.

I run down the hall and out the doors, sprinting down the steps. "Lana! Lana, wait!" I grab her arm and spin her to face me. "That wasn't what you think."

"Oh yea? What do I think?"

"That I was talking to that...that blonde. I wasn't. She started talking to me after class, I told her to leave me alone."

"Clearly you weren't very convincing."

"Are you serious right now? You're actually mad about that, too? You fucking danced with that Aaron kid right in front of me! You have nothing to be upset about right now. I didn't do anything wrong."

"You're such a dick sometimes."

"And you're a drama queen." She narrows her eyes and laughs darkly. "Lana, I didn't-"

"Stop! Just don't, Harry, you've said enough. I can't be here right now, alright? I need to go."

"Then I'll go with you."

"I'd really rather you didn't," she spits. "Now let go of me." I release her arm and take a small step back. I know I look hurt. She stares at me for a few minutes.

"Fine," I say finally, "have fun tonight. Tell Aaron I said hello." I turn and walk back inside. She doesn't say anything or try to stop me, and I can hear her car start and peel out of the parking lot.

Why is she so pissed at me? I didn't do anything to her! Is she mad about that girl? I clearly wasn't showing any interest. How could she be mad about that? She fucking danced with Aaron right in front of me! I'm so pissed right now. I get my bag from my locker and leave as well, but I don't go home. I'll be too tempted to talk to Lana. Instead I go to Niall's house. His parents work like crazy, so I know they won't be home. I find the key hidden on the porch after looking for about thirty seconds. Typical Horan's, they're so trusting. I haven't been here yet, so I go inside and walk around a little. The house is incredible. I go upstairs and find Niall's room and lay on my back on his bed to wait.

Breathe, Harry. Try to calm yourself. You love her. Remember that.

Notes

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