Nicoles POV
I yanked open the door to my first period class and stomped in. My teacher, who was currently speaking to the class, looked over. Same goes for every other student in the room.

“Just in time” my teacher said.

“Goody” I grumbled and slapped my tardy slip on his desk. I can’t believe I ended up being late. I walked in as the bell rang, and he said that I was late. He made me go all the way back down to the office and get a slip.

For some reason, he never really liked me. And it’s not that I guessed, I knew it. He would always grade me harder, ask me for all the answers, and even pick on me if I momentarily wasn’t on task. It’s like he loved seein me flustered and blubber on with apologies and excuses. He was definitely a cruel teacher. And I’m pretty sure that he’s the only teacher I’ve ever had that hates me.

I ignored the stares I was getting and headed back to my seat. Times like this, I wish Louis was here to sass everyone. Also, times like this make me wish Harry was here, because he could easily make me feel better.

I dropped my backpack and slouched down in my lab chair, not bothering to take out my pencil and notebook for class. I was still upset that Lexi had the nerve to say what she said. Not only that, but she was making a move on a taken man. A man taken by my lovely sister.

“Nicole” my teacher said, looking at me.

“Yes?” I said and sat up. I may be in a bad mood, but I can’t disrespect my teachers.

“Where is your stuff?” he asked and I sighed.

"I’m getting it right now” I said, leaning down and opening my backpack. My teacher resumed teaching class without another word directed to me.

I took out my notebook and my pencil then slouched back down in my seat. I didn’t pay attention to class, even though I should otherwise I won’t know what we will be doing for homework or for upcoming assignments. My mind drifted off to Harry’s birthday. I can’t wait to go to the ice rink. I haven’t been in a while and it really is the best. I smiled at the thought. I can see it now, Harry and I skating, laughing and holding ha-

"Nicole?” My teacher called my name for the second time today. I blinked and slightly shook my head. I sat up in my chair and noticed that people were already filing out of the room. I sat up and put my hand on my notebook. Just as I was about it slip my notebook off my desk and into my backpack, my teacher slammed his hand on my notebook, making me jump. I looked up and saw him glaring down at me.

“M-m-mr-”

"Nicole, what have you been doing this whole class period?” he asked, boring is eyes into me and making me shrink back at his authority.

“Listening?” I answered in a small voice, not looking him in the eye.

“Really? Then what was todays lesson?” he asked, leaning down close to my face. My eyes widened at how close he was and I shivered. I was starting to get very scared.

“Um...uh..” I said, trying to rack my brain for anything that I might have heard.

"Exactly” he said, and stood up straight. I relaxed a little, now that he wasn’t all up in my face, but I was still scared. He straightened his tie and huffed. “I should give you detention.” he said. My eyes widened and I shot up out of my seat.

"No!” I yelled, but then quickly sat down and bit my lip. I disrespected the teacher. This can’t be good.

“No?” he asked, narrowing his eyes even more at me. I gulped and here it goes again, with me blubbering on.

“I can’t sir, I can’t oh please don’t! I’ll do anything else and I’m so very sorry sir! I didn’t mean to raise my voice” I rushed out. I looked up at him with round eyes. I can’t get detention I just can’t. That goes down in like, history! You can never get rid of it. I looked at the closed classroom door and prayed that someone would walk in. Anybody, just somebody to interrupt this.

“Alright” he said, and I let out a whoosh of air. "Come back after school and clean my classroom” he said. I furrowed my eyebrows and bit my lip harder. After school I was supposed to get ready for Harrys Birthday..

“Si-”

"Or do I have to give you detention?” he asked, raising one of his bushy eyebrows. I gulped and shook my head.

“I’ll be there..” I sighed in defeat.

“Good, you’re dismissed. And I’d hurry along, only two more minutes until the next class starts” he said, walking away from me to his desk. I quickly packed my things and ran out the door, nearly hitting someone as I opened it. Not many people were in the hallway, so I didn’t have anything in my way and I raced to my next class.

I unfortunately didn't make it to my next class in time, considering that my next class was on the other side of school. I stopped in my tracks with a heavy sigh as I heard the bell ring from overhead. I adjusted my backpack on my back and headed to the office. When I stepped through the office doors, I groaned.

"Nice to see you too" Lexi sarcastically remarked with a smirk as I walked up to the counter she was sitting behind. Stupid Lexi being an office T.A. (Teachers assistant). "Let me guess, you're late?" She said in a mocking tone.

"Yes" I replied through gritted teeth and flared nostrils.

"I guess Virgin Mary can't even keep a perfect record" Lexi snickered as she pulled put a tardy slip from a nearby drawer. I stared at her in shock. How did she know that nickname? Only the boys and my sister can call me that, nobody else.

"Don't call me that" I glared down at her. I'm usually not a violent person and when I'm angry I try not to be. But right now I really want to rip her fake, blonde hair out of her "pretty" little head and smack that caked makeup right of her face.

"Are you also not gonna let me call Niall Nialler?" She asked while filling out the tardy pass with a blue pen.

"Exactly" I said, beyond heated. How does she know all of this? Why can't she just backup? Oh wait, she can't because she's a heartless jerk.

"Aw, but sharing is caring. Don't you like sharing?" She asked in a fake innocent voice.

"Niall is not going to shared with the likes of you" I narrowed my eyes at her and she just smiled back.

"Just like Liam, Harry, Louis and Zayn?" She asked. Boy she just likes pushing my buttons.

"Don't you under-"

"Girls?" An office staff said, walking up to us.

"Is everything okay?" She asked and I quickly slapped on a smile.

"Of course, just asked her about the spring sports assembly coming up" I lied, fidgeting and trying not to stutter.

"Well alright" the lady smiled and walked off.

"Woo, virgi-"

"Why don't you keep your big mouth shut for once" I said, snatching the tardy slip from her and stomping out if the office. On my way to class, I bumped into Harry.

"Hey Nikki, are you okay?" He asked and I relaxed just seeing him.

"Yeah, I'm fine" I said, stopping in the hallway with him.

"I'm so excited for today. To be honest" Harry's cheeks turned pink in the cutest way "I really want to skate with you.." His voice got softer towards the end of his sentence. I smiled big and blushed too.

"Can't wait" I said and walked past him.

"And hey!" Harry called out and I turned around.

"Yes?" I asked.

"I have something really important to ask you" he said, making my heart beat faster and my mind jumble with thoughts.

"O-okay" I stuttered and turned back around. I started walking again when I heard footsteps running toward me. I turned around and was greeted with a big, wet kiss to my cheek. I blushed and looked up at the gorgeous boy in front of me.

"Don't be late, or I'll be mad" Harry smiled and kissed my cheek one more time before running off. I swear that boy will be the death of me.

I headed to class, biting down on the smile my lips etched on my face. I walked into my second period class and handed my tardy slip to my teacher. She didn't appear mad at all unlike my first period teacher and she greeted me with a "good morning."

In this class, it's open seating, so I just sat at the first open seat at a random table and rolled up my sleeves. I tucked my stray curls in my bun rubbed my hands together. In this class I don't as can't really get destructed, so I didn't think about Harry's birthday, for the time being.

Once ceramics class was over, I officially was on cloud nine and nothing could bring me down. Harry was excited to hang out, he kissed my cheek, and e had something important to ask me. Thinking about it makes me giddy and anxious. I even forgot about Lexi and her stupidness.

"Hey darling!" I heard a familiar voice and they wrapped their arm around my shoulder, Fallon I'm stride with me.

"Hey Gage" I smiled up at my taller friend. "So remember to bring your game today" Gage said an I cocked my head to the side I utter confusion.

"Què?" I asked him what in Spanish. Gage rolled his eyes and stopped walking, making me stop as well.

"One, I take French so I'm just going to assume that què means what and two, hello? Tennis practice? You said that you were definitely coming today" Gage said and my heart stopped. I totally forgot all about it. "hello? Earth to Nikki?" Gage said, snapping his fingers in front of my face. I bit my lip a I felt the guilt of the situation at hand form into a knot in the pit of my stomach.

"Oh yeah..." I mumbled.

"Nikki please, we literally are walking on thin rope now. You know that we has to practice in order for coach to put us through sectionals and let us be partners" Gage pleaded and it was hard to say no. He's such a food partner and I know that he really wants this. Heck, I really want it and I need to practice. But Harry said not to be late...he'll be mad... The guilt at this pout is making me feel sick.

"Yeah, I can make it" I said, trying to swallow down the lump in my throat, but I wasn't having much luck. Gage's face lit up and he hugged me. I sighed in defeat and sadly hugged him back. Suddenly, the bell rang and I groaned as we pulled apart. Why can't this day such a roller coaster of up and downs?

"Sorry, now I've made you late to class" I said, but really I was thinking how this is the third class today that I've been late to.

"I don't have a class, I have lunch now" Gage chuckled. "I'll see you later" he said and walked off after giving my shoulder a squeeze.

"Yeah, bye" I mumbled, even though I knew that he wouldn't hear it.

"Off to the office" I mumbled again an felt the guilt boil in my stomach as I walked off to the office. Both third period and lunch weren't pleasant at all. I know that I joules my be making a big deal about it, but it was Harry's birthday and he said that he would be mad and just...I couldn't say no to Gage. I'm sure that Harry will understand...

"Excited for ice skating?" Nick asked me as I walked it the girls locker room after out P.E. teacher took role and filled us in in the plans for the class today. I didn't answer his question and walked into the girls locker room.

I took my time changing and actually folded my clothes instead of just shoving them in my locker an rushing out to Zayn and Nick. Not only that but I actually took the time to lotion my legs, tie my shoes instead of shoving the laces in my shoes and stopped in front of one of the many locker mirrors to properly did my hair.

"Something's up" Nick said, immediately pouncing on me as soon as I took a step out if the locker room.

"I'm fine" I said and saw Zayn walking over to us.

"The real question is are you and Zayn okay?" I quickly asked. Nick looked shocked for a second ad shook his head.

"He just said something that I feel he should apologize for. I mean, we still are friends it's just that it's awkward because I'm still hurt and he has no idea that he should apologize" Nicks voice gradually turned into a whisper as Zayn reached us.

"Hey" he said with a small smile and both the boys followed me walk to the gym where our gym teacher earlier told us to go. Zayn stepped in front of me just as I reached the door and held it open for Nick and I.

"Thanks" I said, but didn't look at him. If he said something to hurt Nick, then I won't exactly be nice to him. I mean, I'm not going to be a complete ass, but I'm not going to be exactly peachy either.

I sighed and stood around the gym, waiting for further instructions by our teacher even though I knew what we were doing for the rest I this class. I couldn't help but drift back to worrying about how Harry would react.

"Nikki" Nick nudged me and I noticed people starting to run "we've got to run eight laps around the gym" he said and I nodded. The gym isn't very big at all, so eight laps is no problem. Nick and I started off jogging and Zayn was kin if just there.

"Guys, I'm going to be a little bit late to the ice rink" I said and both of them looked at me curiosity.

"Is that why you seem so nervous?" Zayn asked and I nodded.

"I'm sure Hazza will understand" Zayn said, but that didn't do much to ease my worry.

"Yeah, I'll just text Anjelica to pick me up a little bit later" I said and I was surprise neither one of them asked why I would be late. Oh well. If they don't ask then I won't tell.

"Three more laps to go" Zayn said not to long after I spoken last.

"I'll race you both" I smiled as they both immediately took off. I lagged behind purposely to watch them fully get into it and playfully shove each other. I'm not sure if it was nick caught up in the moment, but he seemed to have forgiven Zayn and jump back into their old ways.

Lucky. Here I am still worrying over the opinion of someone who doesn't even like me, that way. I shouldn't though. I shouldn't even feel guilty for having to practice with Gage. So I'm going to not feel this way, or at least try not to.

After P.E. was over and the three I us were packed and fully clothed, I told Nick to tell the others not to worry and I'll text my sister soon. Hopefully. I mean, tennis practice isn't exactly quick and short.

"Bye Nikki" Nick said with a small wave. Zayn copied Nick and I replied with my own "fair well." As I walked away from the two and down the open hallways, a door to the right of my suddenly opened and my first period teacher walked out.

"Nikki! Just in time I clean my classroom. Though that maybe you'd be late" he joked but I didn't find that funny at all. This was the second thing today that I completely forgot about. I huffed and walked into his classroom. He shut the door behind him and I set my backpack down on the nearest lab station.

"So what is it that you need cleaning?" I asked, wanting to get this over with. This is the last place I want to be at right now and Gage was probably waiting for me.

"Hmm.." My teacher hummed and rubbed his chin while looking around the room. I rolled my eyes and impatiently tapped my fingers against my thigh.

"Did you just roll your eyes at me?" He suddenly snapped, scaring me.

"I um...had something in my eye" I lied, looking down.

"I don't like being made a fool of" my teacher said, taking a step towards me, making me unconsciously take a step back.

"I wouldn't do that" I said, shaking my head.

"Look, I'm not much older than you. I know what you're thinking. I know what all you youngsters think" he said, taking another step towards me. I furrowed my eyebrows. Hell no, you have no idea what I'm thinking.

"Excuse me sir?" I said.

"You don't pay attention in my class and you think that it's so cool to ignore me. I don't tolerate that. I also don't tolerate you're excuses and apologies, just get the job done" he snapped completely catching me off guard.

"Chemistry isn't the easiest class" was my lame reply.

"Don't make a fool out of me. I know what you're doing" he said. I seriously had no idea what he's talking about.

"Well sorry, but this isn't the 80s" I said, then quickly shut my mouth. I think I've disrespected him enough in one day. He frowned deeply and stood right in front of me.

"You think that this is-" "Oops, sorry" my savior said as he opened the door. My teacher looked over at the freckle red head and straightened up.

"Well it's quite alright" my teacher said and shooed me off. I quickly grabbed my bag and rushed out of the classroom.

"Thank you!" I gushed and hugged Gage.

"No problem" Gage smiled and patted my back. I pulled back and kissed his cheek several times repeating "thank you" over and over.

"You don't know how creepy that was" I said when I finally pulled away from Gage.

"I got suspicious when I saw him open his door for you" Gage said and we walked towards the team locker rooms where I usually kept my tennis bag.

"He was all like 'I've got a puppy little girl, wanna pet it?' But the catch was the puppy really was the thing in his pants" Gage pervertedly joked in a creepy voice and I gasped.

"No! He just seriously hates my guts" I said and momentarily left Gage to go get my tennis bag.

"Anyways, do you need a ride? I mean, it would be easier then having your sister drive you" Gage said and I agreed. Anjelica and the boys are probably gone anyways and I was already hopping that Gage would take me.

The ride there was filled with endless chatter and once we got there, we both quickly changed and got to work. Only fifteen minutes into it and I was already tired and my mind was completely far away from Harry's Birthday.

"Good shot!" Gage cheered when I hit a far corner shot that he couldn't return. I smiled and bowed.

"Thank you thank yo-" I was cut off by the thump on my head. "Ouch!" I shrieked and looked up to see Gage laughing hysterically.

"N-never e-e-ever get dis-attracted" Gage spoke through his loud cackles. I glared at him and picked up the nearest tennis ball. He kept laughing but slowly stopped when I raised the tennis ball to throw it. "Now Nikki" he said, still smiling.

"Now Gage" I mocked and raised my racquet in my other hand.

"That's dangerous" Gage said, but still kept smiling.

"Yep" I said and hit the ball at him. He barely missed it and shook his head at me.

"I call break" Gage said and I happily agreed. I was sweating even though we were in an indoor tennis court that was freezing inside. I walked over to Gage and he tossed me my water bottle.

"Gracias" I thanked him. "French remember" Gage said and chugged down his water. I sat down next to him and wiggled my body.

"Oooo French. Wee wee, bonjour, au revoir" I said and Gage almost chocked on his water from laughing.

"You said every word other than thanks" Gage laughed and I shrugged. I drank my water and saw some of my other tennis friends walk by. They spotted us also and waved before opening the door.

"Hey" I smiled and they replied with a hi back. I was sipping my water again when they reminded me of the very person I should be with.

"Tell Harry that we say Happy Birthday" they said before closing the door and I spit all of my water on my lap, making it look like I peed in my tennis skirt. Gage burst out laughing, but I was to worried about Harry to even bother scolding him.

"Who's Harry?" Gage asked and I snapped out of my frozen state.

"Curly hair, green eyes, BRITISH" I described him to Gage as I quickly packed up. "Oh yeah, the cute one. Hey where you going?" Gage asked as I slung my tennis bag over my shoulders.

"I have somewhere to be."

Harry's POV
Three hours. It's been three hours since we've been at the ice rink and there still is not sign of Nikki.

"I'm sure she'll be here soon" Liam said or the umpteenth time tonight and I was getting sick of it.

"Where could she possibly be?! She said she was coming!" I growled, throwing my hands in the air as I sat on the sidelines with everyone else.

"She said that she would be a little late..." Nick said and I glare at him.

"Are you telling me that three hora late is just being a little late?" I snapped and Nick looked fearful.

"Hey hey, no need to snap at him" Anjelica said. I huffed and pushed my curls back. How could she not be here? On my birthday. I really was looking forward to skating with her, and asking her out on a date after this, but no. Guess that's not going to happen.

"Let's just go"I grumbled and took off my ice skates. Nobody protested and followed suit. As I was turning in my skates for my shoes, I saw her rush in wearing a tank top and a wet tennis skirt. First I was mad, then glad, but then got mad again when I saw the red head walk in behind her and touch her waist.

"What the hell is he doing here?!" I yelled and stomped over to them.

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