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THE DEATH OF ME

Chasing Cars

Perrie stays to help lock up the shop, since I am underage, so technically I'm not allowed to lock up on my own.
She is whining on the phone to her boyfriend who was late about picking her up, asking her to walk a block to meet him.

She waves goodbye to me hurrying off, leaving me to walk the same way by myself. I don't mind since I am constantly walking back on my own, so this is no different.

I am ready to take out my ear buds when I notice him leaning against the wall watching me, his foot bent back to support his weight.
I roll my eyes once I am closer, making a show of putting my ear buds in.

"Quite rude, don't you think?" He asks, stepping in front of me and pulling them out.
"What do you want?" I am impatient, tired from the long day, ready to get home and go to bed.
"And I was trying to be nice, make sure you're not walking home alone," He shrugs, a hint of a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
"Why would you care?" I am puzzled by his answer, what is it to him, how I get home?
"A pretty girl as yourself should not walk the streets alone at night, you never know who might be lurking at the edges," He gives me a sly smile, and I notice his dimples for the first time. How have I not noticed them before?

"Listen- whatever your name is, so you knocked me over yesterday and I hurt my knees, I'll heal, I'm over it, you said you're sorry, so you can run along, continue with your life and forget about me," I up my pace, trying to get away, and leave him behind.
"Feisty, I like it!" He smirks catching up to me.
I notice a tat of a ship on his forearm, while glancing over sideways to see if he is watching me as we walk. He is.

I couldn't understand what a handsome bloke like himself wants with someone like me.
"So are you working tomorrow?" He inquires, bending his head slightly, making me wonder if his neck hurts while talking to me, needing to tilt it like that.

"Why?" I ask shaking my head while looking up, trying to think clearly.
"I want to know, If I come by tomorrow, would you be there?" He raises an eyebrow, offering me a crooked smile, flashing the dimple closer to me, and once again I can feel my cheeks flushing, knowing they are bright red by the twinkle in his eyes.

"Oi Styles!" Someone calls making him turn to see who it might be.
I feel him tense next to me when his eyes find the person.

Three young men walk towards us, stopping once they are a few inches far.
"Ben," Harry hisses through clench teeth. It is amazing the change he goes through. From being cheeky and smiley with shiny green eyes, he turns taller and threatening, his eyes go from green to black and he steps in front of me, as if to shield me from the three guys.
I peek from behind him too intrigued by them to stay put.

The one named Ben is tall and has olive skin. His hair is jet black and his brow is pierced.
"I see you have a new toy, she looks awfully young though.. Even for you mate," Ben chuckled cruelly.
So that is what I am to him? A game? And for a moment I thought that maybe for once It is me who the lad picks, that he might fancy me, even though I am.. well… me.

"This one here? Na.. You have nothing to worry mate," Harry makes the word 'mate' sound anything but the true meaning of it, which makes me think they probably are far from being friends. I couldn't help but feel stung by his words to Ben, the way he waved me off as if I was nothing, no one, even though I really was a nobody to him.

"For a moment there you got me wondering," Ben winked, "Hope I'll see you at the field tomorrow," Ben and the two others that were with him passed us, the whole time Harry moving to shield me from their watchful eyes.

"Don't worry.. I'll be there," Harry spits, watching their backs as they walk away.

"Styles? Why does that name ring a bell?" I ask confused by what just happened.
He narrows his eyes at me then, tugging at my arm making me continue walking.

"Where do you live?" He ignores my question.
"Over on fourth.. Why?" I pull out of his grasp, rubbing my arm where he touched me hoping it won't bruise.

"Walk faster- please," He replies, his sharp tone turns softer when he says 'please' and he quickens his pace. I feel his palm on the small of my back, rushing me. The touch sends chills down my back, making my skin cover with goosebumps- side effects, of never being touched by a boy.

"Who was that?" I question wishing he would go back to his cheeky cocky self, at least I can handle that, but this- this is new to me.. Well, as new as it can get.
Instead of answering he continues to lead me while seeming to be lost in his own world.
We walk passed my Nana's home and I stop in place yanking him out of his deep thought which rewords me with a confuse look.

"I live here," I explain my abrupt stop, pointing at the house.
"This is your home?" He asks eyeing the building, and I can't help but feel defensive.
"Yeah, you have a problem with it?" I liked the house it was small and cute, big enough for Nan and me, and it was kept clean and nice.
"No.. It's just.. How big is your family?" His eyes are back to green, and his shoulders are more relaxed.
"It's just me and my Nana," I look down at my shoes, not wanting to see the look of pity in his eyes.
"So, will you be at the shop tomorrow?" He changes the subject.
"No, it's my day off," I reply "Thanks, for walking me home…"
"Harry, my name is Harry… don't play me as if you don't remember my name," He touches my chin just for a slight moment, letting his hand fall back to his side.
"Thanks Harry," I say looking up at him, feeling my cheeks turn pink again.
"Goodnight Cassie, don't let me catch you walking the streets alone again,"

With that comment he is gone, rushing along the walkway, the dark swallowing him in.
I open the door to the house and climb the stairs to my room. It is late, and Nan is already sleeping, not worrying about me eating, since she knows I ate at work.
I shower and climb into bed, wondering for the millionth time about Harry and what on earth could he want with me.


When the school day ends, Liam and I walk out of the building and into the front school yard making our way to the gate, ready to head home.
There is a commotion at the car park, a bunch of students, crowding around something, and I can hear girl and boys whispering in excitement.
Liam and I eye the crowd as we walk passed it making sure to keep a few feet away.

"Oi Cassie!" I stop short in my place, my eyes growing wide when I recognize the raspy voice.
"No bloody hell," I whisper, glancing at Liam.

"What is it?" He questions, pulling a face at my frozen body.

"Cassandra! Wait up!" I hear him call me again, cringing at the use of my full name.
Liam and I turn to face him. I am shocked to find the crowd moving alongside of him, boys and girls, not understanding the reason as for why.

"You KNOW him?" Liam whispers to me as a smirking Harry gets closer.
"No," I whisper back swatting his arm.
"There you are, it's hard to tell you apart in these terrible uniforms they make you wear," Harry stops in front of us shoving his hands in his pockets. I ask myself how he manages to do that being his black jeans are so tight.

"Aren't you going to introduce me to your boyfriend?" He questions when Liam and I stand staring at him without saying a word.
"Liam this is Harry, and Harry this is Liam, which is not my boyfriend," I sigh rolling my eyes. Just as I was about to demand him to tell me what he is doing at my school Liam decides to talk.

"I know who you are, I watch you race every Saturday with my brother, you where brilliant!" He smiles at Harry.

"Race?" I ask confused. I hear the whispers around us, and a few shouts with Harry's name in them. Styles… Styles… Harry… Harry Styles the car racer.. I remember pretending to listen to Liam when he spoke about the races he's been to every now and again.. known for his drifting, best drifter out there. I close my mouth realizing it was hanging open.

I watch as Harry takes a photo with some of the boys before turning back to me.
"What are you doing here?" I ask when his eyes meet mine.
"I came to pick you up," He smiles, and I can't help but notice the glances I was getting from all around.

"Why? I am not walking home alone at night, it is still day time, and Liam is with me," I blurt out before I have a chance to think about what I was saying.

"Yeah, but that's the thing, I'm not taking you home, come on," With that his arm is slung over my shoulder turning me to the opposite direction. I turn my head to look at Liam who was watching us in amazement. I mouth him that I will call him later, and turn my head back just in time to see where Harry is leading us to.

"Umm.. No way, not happening," I shake my head, stopping in my place.
"Come off it Cass, don't make a scene in front of all of your friends," He whispers in my ear.
I look around to find so many people staring. I look back at the shiny black motorbike in front of us, noting there is only one helmet.

"Where are we going?" I ask him quietly, hoping the other student can't hear.
"You'll see," Harry winks and hands me the helmet. When I don't take it he steps closer and pulls it over my head, closing the strap. He then shifts back, swinging one leg over the bike, sitting down, and petting the seat behind him, telling me to get on.

I give my surroundings one last glance, noticing the watchful eyes and do something I never thought I would do before now. I climb on to the back of the motorbike, wrapping my thin arms around Harry's waist holding on tight, as he starts the engine and takes off, leaving a cloud of dust behind and jealous stares from boys and girls together.

Notes

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