Homecoming

Harry's P.O.V
I wake up to my alarm blaring. Ugh, I really don't want to go to school. If I see Ned at all I'll probably end up punching him in the face. I don't think I can handle seeing Riley either.

"Harry, are you up love?" My mother says as she opens the door slightly. I groan and put my pillow over my head. " Come on, you have to get up or you'll be late." She says as she pulls my blanket off of me.

I groan again. "Mum I don't feel well, can I stay home?" I beg hoping she gives in. She walks over to m e and puts her hand on my forehead and looks me over.

"You're fine, get up Harry." She says. I groan again and sit up in defeat. "What's wrong? Who are you trying to avoid?" She asks from my doorway. Man she's good. Me and my mom are super close so she always knows when there's something up in my life.

I sigh heavily and run my hands through my hair. "Riley went on a date last night. When I drove past her house is aw them kissing on her porch." I shake my head at the memory. My mum walks over and sits next to me and begins to rub my back soothingly.

"Oh Harry, maybe he was just giving her a goodnight kiss. Sweetheart, high school relationships generally don't last very long so if they do end up together I don't think they'll be together for long. You'll have your chance love. You're charming, funny, sweet, and I can tell you really care for her." She tells me. I nod my head and run my hand through my hair before hugging my mum and getting up to get dressed. "You know, I think you should tell her how you feel regardless of how her date went last night." She adds.

"Yea you and the boys all think so but I'm just...... I'm afraid of losing her altogether." I say furrowing my eyebrows. "But.... Maybe you're right. I'll never know until I try." I tell her forcing a smile. She smiles back at me.

"Have a good day at school love." She says as she walks out of my room. Today is going to be a long day.

Riley's P.O.V
I shoot up in bed. CRAP IM LATE! I rush to get dressed and grab my things, gargling some mouth wash before running downstairs and out the door. I overslept because I could barely sleep last night. I couldn't stop thinking about how horrible my date was and how Harry and I would have had an amazing time. I need to figure out a way to tell him how I feel about him otherwise I think I might go crazy...er. I'm halfway to school when I realize I forgot to take my meds, crap. Oh well, one day won't hurt right? Plus I've been feeling great ever since I got back to Holmes chapel. Ever since I got Harry back in my life. I smile just at the thought of him. Maybe I don't need those pills anymore. Before I know it I'm at school. Okay deep breaths Riley, you can do this.

I speed walk to my locker but Harry isn't there. Well thats weird, he always waits for me at my locker. I shake my head, well I am a little late maybe he thought I wasn't coming. I shake his absence off and get my stuff for class. I'll just talk to him after class.

After every one of my morning classes I head to my locker hoping he's there but he never appears. Maybe he didn't come to school today? I mean I should have realized that when I didn't see him in math class. I get to my locker this time to get my stuff for lunch and the girls are there.

"Sooooo how'd the date go?" El asks when I come into earshot. All the girls stand their waiting for the details of the date.

"It was horrible." I admit throwing my stuff in my locker. I go on to explain the details of the date and Perrie and El apologize while Dani just shakes her head. "You know what else?" I say as we start to walk to. The lunch room. They all look at me signaling me to continue. "I couldn't stop comparing him to Harry..." I admit. I feel a my cheeks heat up.

Danielle puts her arm around my shoulder. "Riley, even though you've never told us, we can all see that you have a thing for Harry. Hell, he's head over heels for you too." She says throwing her hand. In the air. I open my eyes wide and look at the girls who are nodding their heads in agreement.

I shake my head. "No way, we're just friends." I tell them. "What makes you girls so sure?" I ask

"Riley, why do you think he's been avoiding you all day? He couldn't stand the fact that you went out with Ned." Perrie explains.

I mull over the information I've just been given. If the girls know that I like him do the boys know too? If Harry does like me, then why hasn't he said anything? Could he really have been avoiding me just because I went on a date last night? My train of thought stops when Harry comes into view. Butterflies erupt in my stomach. Pull yourself together Riley, he's your best friend don't be nervous.

We walk over and I take my usual seat next to Harry. I look up at him and he's already looking at me. Well, kind of. He looks like he's deep in thought, a wave of expressions cross his face.

"Uh, hi." I say, bringing him back to earth.

His face turns a light shade of pink before he answers. "Hey. So uh.... How was your date last night?" He asks rather awkwardly.

I shrug my shoulders. "It was... Uh...." I shake my head and chuckle. "It was awful." I admit. He looks kind of relieved at my report.

He chuckles and leans closer to me. "Maybe you should go on a date with someone who's not a complete idiot." He mutters. He is about two inches from my face and with every word I can feel his breath on me and it sends shivers down my spine. He stays like that for a second before winking and pulling back.

I can feel my face heat up and I'm almost positive I'm as red as a tomato. What in the world just happened. I shake my head and look at the girls who are all trying to hold back a laugh. I shake my head at them and chuckle myself. Just then I feel an arm wrap around me, I freeze when I realize its Harry's arm. Calm down Riley, pull yourself together. It's not like he hasn't done this before, he's your best friend. Relax. I can't seem to make myself relax enough unfreeze. I feel someone kick me and notice Eleanor staring at me, basically telling me I look like a scared puppy. I relax a bit and lean back into Harry's arm. The warmth his touch sends through my body is enough to make my cheeks heat up again. This is going to be a long lunch period.

Harry's P.O.V
I smile inwardly when I feel Riley freeze at my touch. I've completely flustered her and I can't help how amusing it is. I had to refrain myself from jumping for joy when she told me that her date sucked. So Ned probably forced that kiss last night. I breathe a sigh of relief knowing that I still have a shot. From what everyone has been telling me Riley likes me too, I had to confirm it for myself. When I noticed how red she got after we were face to face and I whispered to her, I could tell that she was nervous. She does have feelings for me, I can see it now. It's just a matter of getting her to admit it now. Time to think of a plan.

Notes

Here's another chapter, hope you enjoy =]

progress yes? Lol I couldn't help but laugh at Riley's awkwardness lol

so she seems like she's going to stop taking her meds, what do you think is going to happen?

comments please. I want to interact with you all!!!!

enjoy =]