Worlds Apart

*1 month later*

Alayna’s POV:
“I’m sorry Miss Saunders. I don’t think you could take your finals a month early.” I shifted through my seat. “But Sir, I really need to go back home as soon as possible.”

“I’m sorry but if this is an emergency, you could drop off and ---” I shook my head and stood up. “I know Sir. My international studies will then go to waste.” The advisor then nodded and filed some papers. “And you would need to repeat it again.” I nodded then picked up my bag then left.

“Where is she?” I was on my way back to my room when I heard a familiar voice. “I haven’t seen her in I think a month.” I hid behind a wall near my room and peeked to see if Kacey and Niall have left.

I ran back outside the building then made my way through my favourite spot. I tossed my backpack to the corner and sat down near it. “I’m sorry guys.” I took my phone out then scrolled through the hundreds of messages that Niall and Kacey sent me.

I haven’t seen them since the tragic event and I’m not planning to be seen until I go back home. I love them, they’re my friends but their memory consists of Harry’s as well and I want to erase just that.

I tried to feel numb this whole time but all I felt was endless pain inside. I hid my head between my knees and took in a deep breath.

“Never thought I’d find you here.” I was startled when someone sat beside me. “Niall.” He moved a little bit to his left, away from me. “Where you’ve been?” Niall’s tone was a little bit cheery and all it did was irritate me more.

“I have to go.” I stood up and picked up my bag. “Where are you going?” Niall was still sitting when he grabbed my hand. “I have a class.” I pulled my hand and walked briskly towards the door.

“You don’t. I walked you to class for the past almost two months; I kinda know your schedule.” I stopped on my tracks then sighed. “I have, um, tutorials. See ya, bye!”

“Alayna! Can you please stop?!” I was surprised when Niall raised his voice. “Are you like this because of Harry?” I dropped my bag then turned. “No, okay. This is who I am, Niall. Just leave me alone”

“This isn’t who you are Alayna! You’re not some girl who cries over a guy. You’re a strong, smart, beautiful lady. Stop treating yourself like this. You’re not a victim, Alayna. You’ve always been a warrior. Stop hiding and start fighting!”

Harry’s POV:
“Son, I talked with your parents. Since they’re coming here, I’ve already prepared our guest room to accommodate them.” Mr. Endicott tapped my back then made his way out of my flat. I thought after that night, I would be brave enough to find my own way out of this relationship but I guess I was too weak.

“How can you do this to her?” I turned around and Niall was there, standing at my door. “Did you find her?” I walked towards him but I my face was met with his fist. “That’s for being stupid.” I stood up but I was pushed down with his fist again. “And that’s for Alayna.”

“I deserve that.” Niall offered his hand to help me up. “I told you that it’s better to stay away from her.” Niall and I sat down in the living room. “Is she okay?” I offered him a glass of water but he declined.

“She’s going to be better off without you.” Niall tapped my back then stood up. “Can you take care of her?” I stood up and was right behind Niall. “Can you make sure that I never hurt her again?” Niall turned around and held his hand out.

“I’ll make sure that she’s happy. I’ll make sure that she’ll get back that smile of hers.” I shook Niall’s hand then he exited the room right away.

I went to my balcony and sat down. How can I be such a jerk? How can I hurt two amazing girls? “You are stupid Harry!” I punched my thigh then took a deep breath.

I stood up and went out my door. I started walking out of the building. I really had no endpoint in mind but I just really want to get out of my flat. I felt like the walls were crushing me. Minutes passed by but I didn’t feel any different; I guess it wasn’t the walls that were crushing me.

“Oh sorry.” I looked up and it seems that I bumped into someone. “Watch where you’re going.” I nodded and watched the guy walk away pissed. I looked around to see where I was at. “I guess my heart will always find its way back to you.”