Chapter 8: Give Me Love

Jamie's POV

It was finally the end of the day. I couldn't believe the first day has gone by so quick. To be honest I thought it was gonna feel like a really long day but it wasn't. I have a really good schedule this year so I'm excited. It's a little bit harder since I have 4 higher grade classes but I can't wait to get the school year started. Not only do I have good classes, but Harry's like in half of them. What more could I ask?

The bell to signal class has started rang and I quickly grabbed a seat near the back of the room, next to Harry and Niall and the new girl, Mia.

"Welcome to chemistry! I'm your teacher, Mr. Finch" Mr. Finch said as he wrote his name on the board. "Most of your grades in this course will be based on your lab work. So we could dive into the lab work as soon as possible, I will ask you to find a lab partner. Be wise with your selection, because you do not want to have a bad partner. You will be paired with this person for the whole year. "

I looked in Harry's direction, shooting him an excited smile.

"Teamwork is key. I cannot stress enough how important choosing a partner is. Now, I'll give you five minutes to talk amongst yourselves while I gather your textbooks. Be ready to give me your partner's name in 5 minutes. Choose wisely." he finished his spiel then he turned his back on us to gather the textbooks.

The room was buzzing once more. People were going to their friends for partners and chatted animatedly amongst themselves. I noticed that Niall immediately went to ask Mia. I kept a small smile to myself. I watched them from the corner of my eye.

"Hey, since you're new to the school and I am kinda like your guide, do you wanna, uhm, maybe be lab partners?" Niall asked her shyly, running his hand on the back of his neck.

"Yes, of course. I was actually about to ask you to be my partner. I don't know anyone here." Mia said quietly.

Oh man. They're so cute in an unbearably shy and awkward way. I'm pretty sure that chemistry isn't something they only find in the textbooks.

"You know you should really stop eaves-dropping" Harry said in a hushed whisper. His breath tickled my neck, taking me by surprise.

"Harry! Don't. Do. That! You totally spooked me." I said, turning to face him. He was wearing a smug smile. The butterflies in my stomach went into overdrive.

"Well you were ignoring me" he said in a mocked hurt tone. "We haven't even started the labs yet and you're already abandoning me"

I rolled my eyes jokingly. "What a baby. Anyways, who said you were my lab partner? Maybe I want Brittany as a partner." I said teasingly.

"You know you should really stop rolling your eye, Jamie. It's not good for you, one of these days; your eyeballs will get stuck." I stuck out my tongue at him and crossed my arms. He stuck out his tongue back at me. "Oh come on, I'm just joking." He put his arm around my shoulders. "But not about the lab partner thing. You're my partner. No one can steal you from me. You're like my personal genius." He said in a commandingly.

'No one can steal you away from me.' If he only knew how much it kills me to hear him say that. I let out a sigh.

"Well... If I must. I guess I'll be your partner. I wouldn't have it any other way anyways" I said, facing him and removing his arm from my shoulders.

He shot me a smile. Oh god, those dimples. "Good." He said, giving my nose a light tap.

"Back to your seats, people." Mr. Finch's voice boomed in the classroom. "I hope you all have chosen a partner. When I call upon your name, tell me your partner."


After Mr. Finch recorded everyone's partners and gave out our textbooks, he gave lecture on lab safety for the rest of the class. It was pretty boring, halfway through class Harry and I started doodling on a piece of paper.

I couldn't believe Mr. Finch didn't hear us trying to contain our laughter at the back of the class. Our picture started with rockets and flowers in space and then we drew aliens with pink pants and 3 eyes. We also drew alien babies that were so ugly it was sad. I don't mean to sound selfish but I miss it when Harry and I get to spend time alone.

After we've calmed down a bit Harry turned to face me more fully with a serious look on his face.

"Hey, I really need your help." He said.

"Shoot." I urged him to continue

"Well, Liz and I's 6 month anniversary is coming up. I figured I'd make it special but I need your help."

"Okay, but what do you have in mind?"

"Well, that's the thing. I don't have a clue. You're her sister, you know her better than anybody else. Plus you're a girl."

"Oh, really, Harry? I haven't noticed."

"You know what I mean, Jamie. Girls know what girls like. I'm sure whatever idea you have formulating in that great mind of yours will be great."

"Fine. I'll help you." I said, even though it breaks my already torn heart.

"Have I told you you're the greatest person I've ever met?" he said.

"I already said I'd help, Haz. You don't need to suck up to me anymore."

"But I do mean it. You're amazing. Any guy would be lucky to have you."

"Oh really now? Let me go find the non-existent line of boys just waiting for me to go out with them." I said sarcastically.

"They're there you know. You just don't realize it. You might think that people see you as Liz's sister but people see past your shadow, Jamie, don't sell yourself short. I hate it when you do that." He placed his hand over my hand that was on top of the table. His touch sent tingles down my spine. I pulled my hand away quickly. I don't know how much more I can take of this.

"Thanks for the advice Haz but let's face it, no boy wants me. Not that it matters, cause I'm fine with being single."

"If you'd finally get your senses, you'd be with Liam. Everybody can see it Jamie. You two obviously like each other."

"Woah, woah, woah. Back up. Who's this everyone? Liam and I are completely platonic in every way shape and form."

"I see you two together, Jamie. It's not that hard to see something is going on between you two." I felt a little bitterness in his voice as he said this.

"Harry, I promise you, there's nothing between me and Liam. Not now, not ever." I said solemnly.

"It's okay, if any guy approaches you, I'll scare them off for you anyways" he said in a joking tone.

"You do that and I'll beat you up." I threatened him. He just laughed. "I already beat your sorry little arse; don't make me do it again."

"Whatever you say, Jamie" he said, chuckling to himself.

"Changing subject; what do you think of Niall and that new girl Mia?" I asked him.

"Stop being nosey, Jamie. I think there could be something there, but you don't need to meddle in their business. You're no matchmaker."

"Hey! I take offense in that. I happen to think I can help them in the right direction. You know, give them a little nudge" I said to Harry.

"Leave them be, Jamie. They can figure it out for themselves."

"I dunno Harry. I think you're wrong, love is the hardest thing to figure out because really, there's no right answer." I said.

Before he could respond, the bell rang to signal the end of the day. We gathered our stuff and approached Mia and Niall.

"So Mia, how did you like your first day?" I asked her.

She had a wide smile on her face. "It's incredible. I've already met such nice people and the classes are great. I wouldn't have gotten through the day without Niall though. He's been so kind to me." She responded.

I saw Niall puff his chest a little, a sign of his confidence. "It was no problem." He said with a grin on his face.

"It's gonna be an interesting year, don't you think so, Mia? I asked her, raising my eyebrows suggestively. Harry gave me a little elbow on the side.

"I have a feeling it's going to be awesome. By the way, did you notice that guy that kept looking your way?" she asked.

"No. No, I didn't. Who was it?" I said, confused. I wasn't really paying attention to others. Harry had my full attention.

"Well, I don't know his –" Mia started.

"It was Ethan Sanders. I noticed him look your way a couple times too." Niall said.

"I think he likes you, Jamie." Mia said.

I felt Harry stand a little straighter next to me.

"I don't know about that. Maybe he was looking at something that was past me?" I said, trying to create an explanation as to why Ethan would be looking my way.

"I don't know, Jamie. I think he fancies you." Niall said.

"I'm not really interested in a boyfriend right now, Niall." I said, defensively.

"Not saying you were Jamie, just saying what I saw." Niall explained to me. All this while, Harry has been quiet. A buzz erupted from his pants; he took out his phone and read his new text.

"They're waiting for us at the front lawn. We better go." Harry said.

"Let's go then!" Niall said happily.


When we were walking down the hallway, I saw Ethan. He gave me a small wave and I shot him a smile. But before I can wave him back, Harry put his arm around my shoulder. I saw Ethan's face fall.

"What'd you do that for?" I asked him, shrugging off his arm.

"Do what?" He said, trying to act clueless.

"Don't give me that, Haz. I was just going to give him a wave hi. We're not walking down the aisle." I said sarcastically.

"He might think he has a chance with you."

"Who said he didn't have a chance with me. He seems like a nice guy."

"He is a nice guy, but he's not the one for you." Harry said, a bitterness seeping through his voice.

"You don't get to decide who's right and not right for me, Harry" I said, feeling slightly irritated.

"I'm just protecting you Jamie, you're like my sister." He said. That hurt.

"Thank, but no thanks Harry. I think I can handle myself on this one" I replied, now fully annoyed.

When we reached the front lawn, we saw our group of friends gathered underneath a tree by the parking lot. I didn't feel like talking to Harry right now and seeing him be all lovey-dovey with Liz definitely isn't helping. I was annoyed and jealous and confused. What a great first day.

Give me love like never before, cause lately I've been craving more. And it's been a while but I still feel the same. Maybe I should let you go.


Author's notes:

Hey guys! I am so sorry for not updating in a month! After basketball playoffs, I got really ill. I was sick for like 2 weeks :( But I'm okay now :). Since basketball is done, I'm hoping to update once a week. Sounds good? Please please please review. I really wanna know what you think & I'd love to hear your ideas as to what's gonna happen next. If you haven't already, follow me on twitter! I tweet loads so you'll be entertained there too. Till next time!

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