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The Hitchhiker

Step by Step

Tyra's POV

I woke up from the sun shining in my eyes. I sat up in bed trying to remember where I was.
Harry was asleep on his back, a hand slumped over his face.

I was at Liam's, Calum's friend who gave Niall a ride last year to NY.

Niall wasn't here anymore, and the desperation took over me once more.
I am not sure if I will be able to find him and the panic from last night was back. That was when I remembered the number Liam handed me. I got out of bed and walked over to my bag.

I pulled out my phone and the piece of paper.
I dialed the number and waited, wishing he would pick up.
He didn't.

When I was about to give up and the answer machine took over, a gasp escaped my mouth.

"Talk to me- Oh wait you can't, well then, sucks for you… leave a message, bye,"

I hung up and called again just so I could hear his voice again.
This was his number after all, it was his voice that was recorded and I dialed a third time.
When the beep sounded I spoke out.
"Ni, it's me! I came… where are you?"

I couldn't keep talking since my voice got all choked up, so I hung up and let the phone fall out of my hand.

"It's his number then hey?"
I turned to see Harry was up and staring at me.
I nodded my head, while bringing my knees in, hugging them to my chest.

"But he didn't pick up," Harry stated. I shook my head no.

"Do you remember what I promised you last night?" Harry sat himself up. I watched him carefully, I remembered what he said, though I also know that boys say whatever they can to get a girl to stop crying.

"I promised we'll find him- So we will," Harry said firmly.

"How could you promise me such a thing? You can't keep that promise! The States are huge! We can't possibly go through every single Country and City until we find him… I should go back home to my mum.." I let my shoulders slouch.

Maybe I should have never left her.. She wasn't doing well as it is, and having another child of hers up and leave in her condition is plan cruel. But then I remembered my promise to her, when I first called a few days ago. I promised I will bring him back, furthermore, I promised him I'll come, so by going back without him I break not one, but two promises.

"Tyra," Harry moved from his bed to mine, sitting himself next to me.
"When I promise, I try my best to deliver, you don't have to be alone in this, you could use people's help," He tilted his head trying to see into my eyes better.

I then laid my head on his shoulder, something I would have never thought of doing before, but things changed with us these past few days, we grew closer.
Harry brought his arm around my shoulder comforting me with a hug.
"I wish he would call me back," I whisper.
"Let's hope," Was his answer.

Once we were up and dressed, we came out of the room looking for Liam. He let us sleep in his room while he spent the night with Luke, which we appreciated.
"Good morning," Liam greeted us with his squinting eyes and smile.
"Good morning," I smiled back at him sitting by the kitchen counter.
"I am making eggs! Feel like having some?" He questioned.
"Please," Harry sat next to me. I couldn't get over how proper his accent was, wanting him to go on talking forever.

"I did it!" Luke came running into the room, a laptop raised above his head.
"I found him!" He put the computer down in front of Harry and me, pushing himself in between us.
"Niall? Do you know where he is?" I got to my feet excited, moving sideways to make him some room.
"Yes, according to the tracing of that number, the phone is at Harvard," Luke pointed at a dot on the screen.
"As in the University?" Harry questioned.
"Yep, as in Harvard Uni of geeks," Luke flashed a pleased smile.

"Well done bro!" Liam bumped his fist, happy with his roommate's findings.

"Where is Harvard?" Harry questioned them.
"Massachusetts- Cambridge, it should take about 3 to 4 hours to drive," Liam replied.

"We better get going if we want to get to him today," I stand up.
"Sit down hot stuff and eat your breakfast, you'll get there soon enough!" Luke pushed me back down into my seat.

I was hoping he was right and finding Niall would be soon rather than later. When I glanced over at Harry, I found him staring at me from the corner of his eye.

Harry's POV

We end up leaving Liam and Luke late in the afternoon, Tyra finding out everything she could about the time her brother spent with them.
I was waiting by the car packing it up as she said her final goodbyes.
Listening to their stories made me think of Megan and me and how different it was there from here.

I reopened the package I kept in the back, wondering how life can be strange.. I mean, for weeks I haven't touched it, keeping as far as I can.. And then now, twice in less than 24 hours I have opened and looked in it.

If I was there, and Megan was with me.. I would have never helped Tyra, sending her on her way home- I would have never stopped in the first place…
And now, I can't imagine never meeting her, getting to know her…
It's amazing how much I have changed these past few weeks…
But being happy I have met Tyra meant I was happy losing Megan, which is partly true, though admitting it out loud is heartless and evil.

"What is that?" I hear Tyra's voice behind me.

"Nothing," I smile, "Are you ready to get on the road?"

"Yep, gosh I haven't noticed how late it is," She opens the passenger door sitting down and leaning out to look at me.
"Are you happy with the information you got?" I question, making sure she is truly ready to leave, not wanting to be the one to rush her.
"Yeah, there is nothing more to look for here," She brings her feet back into the car and closes the door after her. I make sure the package is safe in its place, and then make my way to the driver's seat.

"All right?" I ask glimpsing over at her.
"All right," She grins, and I start the car.

We are over an hour into our drive. The music was playing in the background, Tyra had her window down, letting her arm fall out, her fingers trying to catch the passing wind.
I keep glancing over at her, at the way her hair was blowing through the open window, tracing her arm, as it blew back.

I couldn't help but smile, knowing if it was Megan she would demand of me to shut the window, complaining the wind is ruining her hairdo.

"What are you smiling about?" Tyra questions.
"Nothing," I chuckle, her eyes not missing a thing.

"Harry…" She trails off, bringing her arm back into the car and letting it settle in her lap.
"Why does that package in the back make you so sad?" Her eyes are round with real concern in them. She only had one glance of me peering in and it registered in her mind as me being sad.

"What makes you think it had made me sad?" I question, letting a light smile play on my lips.
"Don't play me Harry, I've got to know you… You get gloomy sometimes, usually when you you're not being watched,"
"Have you tried your brother again?" I change the subject. It was quite harsh since she was trying.
I hear her exhale before she provides me with an answer, "I texted him I'll be at Harvard in about 2 hours and he better be there," She sighs.

"Tyra… I left London for a reason.. I left to block my past, to leave it behind.. But I'm not really good at that.. You see.. Sometimes it flashes back into my mind.." I try and explain, knowing I should share a part of myself with her, after she shared so much with me.

"Harry, you're allowed to be sad.. Sometimes being sad is a good thing… How else would you be sure you could feel? As long as you can pull yourself up and out of it you'll be fine,"
It's hard to remember she is only 18 years of age when she talks this way.

"Her name was Megan," I blurt out before I'm able to think.

"Your girlfriend" She states.

"What makes you think she was a girlfriend?" I bring my brows together in question.
"The way you say her name," She shrugs, "Where is she?" She goes on.
How can I explain where Megan is?
I take a moment to think it through.

"So you left because of Megan?" She let's go of the first question she asked, covering it up with a new one, guessing I wasn't ready to answer it.

"Partly, I mostly left to get away from our family and friends.." I sigh, squeezing the bridge of my nose, regretting getting into this conversation.

"I'm sorry for you loss," She say softly. I feel Tyra's little palm on my arm. I pull the car to a stop on the side of the road, turning to look at her.

"How did you know she is.. That she died?" I ask.

"Oh Harry, the loss is all over your face.. How did she dye?" She was feeling my pain. It would take one to know one, which means Tyra has also lost someone dear to her, to recognize such a silent thing, and I take a moment to wonder who it is she lost.

"Cancer," I finally answer.

Tyra is watching me with those eyes of hers, and I wish I could be driving again to escape her watchful stare of sympathy.
Just then the phone in her lap beeps.
After swiftly reading the message Tyra hands over the cell phone, so I could have a read of the message.

'I'm waiting for you'

Without another word I start up the car, getting us a little closer to her Brother.

Notes

So.... Megan is a girlfriend...
Who do you think Tyra has lost?
Will Niall really be waiting for her?
Share your thoughts with me! Come on! Don't be shy!

ALSO!!! I am amazed at the amount of people reading this story I mean.. I have only written 7 chapters and 44 people are following! I never thought I would even have one follower so thank you so much!!!
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Comments

@laurenbush23
Hi sweetie
I don't like writing sequels, I don't know why, but I don't.... If I will write something it will be a short stroy, but don't forget there is one more chapter to go x

You should make a sequel to this story... The ending is not satisfying me at all - I need more!

I can't believe that they broke up!! I am crying... I shipped them so much.. please update love! I don't know why, but I have a feeling that something will happen...
Thanks Love!! xx

-Madi

@Nouiscrotch
@kt999
Thank you loveys xx I'll update soon enough..

I started this earlier and finished your current latest chapter (chapter 29) and i love it. I actually love all of your stories! Your such a good writer. I can't wait for your next chapter.

kt999 kt999
4/22/15