Harry's P.O.V

Through the rest of class I mostly kept stealing glances at Riley who would catch me every now and again in which I would quickly look down at my notebook and continue doodling. I remember looking at pictures of us and saying how she was pretty, but now, seeing her in person, she's gorgeous.

I jump ump at the sound of the bell and she chuckles. I get up quickly and me and Niall meet up at the front of the class.

"You would be the lucky arse to get the seat next to the hottest girl in class!" He practically yells at the top of his lungs. I elbow him in his chest and he cries out in pain and continues to walk out of the class.

I step out of the door and move to the side to wait for Riley to step out of class. When she finally exits she turns quickly to walk in my direction, not paying attention to where she's going, and she ends up bumping into me and stumbling a bit. I catch her and steady her on her feet smiling at her. Her cheeks turn a light shade of pink as she stands up straight and fixes herself.

"You alright?" I chuckle. She gives me a nod and smiles.

"Yea, sorry I'm a cluts." She says laughing showing her amazing smile. As cliché as it sounds her eyes look like they're sparkling as she laughs.

"I can't believe you're back. It's been so long!" I say hugging her. She hugs me back and we stay like that for a minute.

She takes a step back and looks at me, still smiling. "I know, it's pretty wild yeah?" She replies. Her eyes glance behind me and widen a little bit. When I turn to look who it I smile. "LOUIS?!" She yells as he jogs up and hugs her.

"RILEY!! What on earth?! Was there a planned reunion I hadn't been informed about?" He says putting her down. I look at the two of them and I could not be happier.

Riley's P.O.V

Seeing my two childhood friends has made this the best first day of school ever. We all walked through the halls together. Harry introduced me to the rest of their group. Zayn and his girlfriend Perrie, who look absolutely adorable together. Liam and Danielle, and then Louis introduced me to Eleanor very eagerly but from what I've gathered they aren't dating even though they seem rather smitten when they are around one another. Niall I met in class, him and Louis were cracking jokes the entire time we were walking.

"Alrite I'm completely lost, where do I go for...... Mr.Barkkume?" I ask cluelessly, showing my schedule to Harry. He looks at my schedule then takes his out.

"Looks like we've got music together." He smiles widely showing his deep set dimples again. My heart flutters a bit before I smile in return and take my schedule back.

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Music and the rest of my morning classes fly by. Harry and I have lunch together along with Liam, Danielle, Louis and Niall. I walk into the caf and grab my lunch, as I stand awkwardly looking for a table I hear someone call me.

"RILEY!!" I spot Louis waving his hands wildly. I can't stop the smile that creeps on to my face. I walk over and the rest of the crew comes into sight. Harry pulls out the chair next to him and pats it. I slide in and set my tray down. "So! Spill! We want every detail of your exciting american life!" Louis says resting his head on his fists. We all chuckle at his enthusiasm.

"Well there's not much to tell really. I had a pretty average life." I lie. There's no way I can tell them what my life was like, they'll never understand. I smile to hide my thoughts. Harry gives me a strange look while everyone begins asking me questions.

"Where did you live?" Danielle asks. Everyone nods as if agreeing to her question.

"Well I lived in Arizona, in a pretty big city. It really made me miss Holmes Chapel but I got used to it." I explain. They all start talking about where they would want to move to if they moved to America and I breathe a sigh of relief that the topic has been directed off of me. I continue eating my lunch and I feel someone's eyes on me. When I turn I meet a pair of intensely green eyes. Harry doesn't look away like he had in English. This time he looks as if he is trying to figure something out. After a few seconds I am the one to look away this time. I wonder if he can tell I was lying. No way. I shake my head a bit and finish my lunch. To

Getting up with my tray I also grab my bag and speak "I'm gunna go find my next class, make sure I'm not late this time" I laugh. They all wave as I walk away.

As I deposit my garbage into the bin and place the tray down I feel someone approaching. I turn to see Harry walking towards me. I smile at him and he smiles back but not quite enthusiastic as the previous times.

"I thought I'd help you find your class" he explains. I nod and we walk out of the cafeteria together.

As we walk through the halls the silence begins to become very awkward. When I finally decide to speak, it seems that he has to. We both turn to each other mouths open. I laugh nervously and say "You first."

He smiles weakly and begins "What...." He pauses and shakes his head as if trying to erase his thoughts. He starts again "Do you need a ride after school?". I don't think that was what he planned to say but I am glad he changed the subject because I am almost positive he was going to ask me about why I came back.

I smile at his question "Ummm, yea that'd be nice" I answer finally. He smiles, this time a bit less forced. At that moment the bell rings and we continue walking to my next class.

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