Rambling: Hey guys I know the title's rubbish, but I honestly couldn't think of a better one. BTW, the name for this chapter is my favourite Hadouken! song. I only know two, but still. Enjoy! Sorry about my choice of language, but it does day T is minor coarse language, so it should be ok.

*Harry's point of view*

God, my head hurts. It feels like a flipping volcano. I think I got completely paralytic last night. My eyes can't focus at all, and I can't remember much either. What's that noise? Oh crap! It's my phone. It's probably Leo telling me I'm late or something. What is the time? Urgh, it's eleven o'clock. No kidding I'm late. Leo'll be furious. Hmm, that's weird…the bed's empty. Maybe I didn't get lucky last night…Anyway, better get a quick shower and get my clothes on.

*Nikki's point of view*

For Christ sake's Harry, why did you have to be late today. After I've got everything ready for your birthday. But you go and do this to me. Harry Cunningham I HATE you. Well, that's not strictly true but you're dead when you walk through those doors.

"Sorry I'm late everyone."

"Harry Cunningham, I hate you!"

"What? Why?"

"Because today is your birthday and now you've ruined it. At nine o'clock, we were waiting outside the doors to surprise you. But obviously we can't do that now, because you've seen all the decorations and everything. So well done Harry!"

Urgh, I feel terrible now. He looks really hurt. I'm so ashamed. "Harry, wait!"

"What now Nikki? I've got a massive hangover and I can't remember what happened last night at all."

"Harry, I'm sorry. I guess I overreacted a bit. Anyway, here's your birthday present."

I can't wait to see his face when he opens the box. I had it put on order. A very special, sterling silver St. Christopher. They're so rare, but he just kept going on about an ad he'd seen at Christmas, and he's wanted one ever since. Oooohhh! He's opening the box! And, wow! That smile. That perfect Harry Cunningham smile. One of pure bliss that stretches across his cheeks and flushes them bright pink, and reveals all his perfect, straight, square white teeth. And I can't help but smile back. I can feel my face lighting up, and filling with so much warmth.

"Wow, Nik! It's perfect, just what I wanted. How did you afford it, Nik? Last time I checked it cost way over a hundred pounds, so how?..."

"Well, it's not like I'm skint. I saved up a bit. I also saved up enough money for some drinks at the club round the corner tonight. Fancy another piss-up?"

"Only if you buy the first round, Dr Alexander." He's flashing me that cheeky, rather flirtatious smile again.

"It'd be my pleasure, birthday boy." And when he flirts like that, I can't help but reply, with more flirtatious behaviour.

*Harry's point of view*

So yet again, I find myself at the club, getting absolutely pissed out of my brains. But it's different somehow, me Nikki and Leo. Nikki is completely smashed. Mustn't buy her anymore drinks. At all. Never. Again. But still, she's quite pretty on the dance-floor there. Strutting her stuff. And also dancing with Leo, which is not so attractive to my mind's eye. Leo is almost in the same position as I was yesterday. Completely paralytic.

"Hey there hot stuff. What happened to that drink you were gonna buy me yesterday?"

Oh no. That Barbie doll from yesterday. I thought I did buy her a drink. I can't remember anything though. But tonight's my turn to be responsible, even though it's my birthday. Plus, both Nikki and Leo have gone way over the top. I better make sure they actually get into a cab at the end of the night.

"Oh, um sorry do I know you?" There that should do it. That'll hopefully get rid of her.

"Really? You must've had a strong night last night then." Dammit, why won't she leave? Gotta think fast. Nik!

"Hey Nik! Come over here."

She's stumbling across that dance-floor like a clumsy elephant. And she's bare foot. Did she break her stilettos or something?

"WhassamattaHarry?"

"You've clearly had too much to drink. I think we should get you and wild-thing over there home. You're both supposed to be into work tomorrow."

She might be as drunk as, but she's still rather pretty. That long black dress just hugs her body. It's amazing really. And the way her hair beautifully frames her face is mesmerizing. Stop it Harry! Get a grip! I gotta stop doing this, she's just a friend.

"Harry, you awways rune my fun."

Her words are so slurred, I can't make them out. I'm definitely taking you home.

"Come on. Let's go outside for a bit."

Harry guided Nikki towards the exit, and grabbed Leo by the scruff of his neck and dragged him out too. He rang his mobile to order two cabs. One for Leo and one for him and Nikki as they didn't live too far away from each other. Leo's cab came and Harry gave the driver instructions to make sure he got home alright. Harry waved Leo off and stood next to the shivering Nikki. After half an hour waiting, he shook off his coat and wrapped it around the shivering Nikki. As they continued to wait though, a shadowy figure in black tracksuit bottoms and a blue hoodie came towards them.

*Harry's point of view*

"Gimme your stuff!"

What the hell? Who does he think he is? Stupid oaf. He sounds really intelligent. I think not. If he thinks we're giving him anything, he can think again. Oh geez. He's pulled out a knife. A sharp one too. And it's pretty big. Crap! Now what do I do?

"I said gimme your stuff! Are you deaf or what?"

Oh my god! He's brandishing that knife at Nikki. I've never seen her so scared before. Maybe it's the booze. We did have a pretty big piss-up after all. But still, she's as white as snow.

"Hey, back off will you!"

Blimey, my voice is growling more than I expected. I can feel my body temperature rising with my anger…

But it was too late. Before Harry could do anything, the hooded man had stabbed Nikki and ran for it. Harry panicked at the deep red life liquid that was gushing from Nikki's stomach. She couldn't hold herself up, so she fell to the ground. Harry propped her up against the wall. He ripped off his shirt and pressed it hard against Nikki's stomach, which made her scream out in pain. The sound was so horrible to Harry's ears.