I was making my way to my car after school was finished when I heard someone calling my name. I turned around and saw Sam walking towards me, his bag slung over one shoulder.
“Parker. Wait up.” He called gaining pace in a slight jog.
“Oh hey Sam.” I said unlocking my boot and placing my bag inside.
“We didn’t really get to finish our conversation today at lunch.”
I looked down at my feet. “Oh yeah, Mr Styles kinda just interrupted didn’t he?”
“Mr Styles. That’s so weird that you call my cousin that. I guess that’s normal though! God it’s so weird seeing him as a teacher. He used to be quite a rebel back home. Him and I would get up to such mischief, running around playing pirates and super heroes. I’ve missed him a bit, glad to be near him again after growing up with him and just having him next door. He kinda keeps me sane if that makes any sense. I think that’s why mum moved us here...you know, with that whole ‘drug thing’.”
“Yeah totally.” I said awkwardly.
“Anyways, there’s a house party on tonight at my friend Marcus’s if you want come.”
“Oh really?”
“Yeah he lives just down the road from me, and I’m in Spencer road. Is that close to you?”
“Yeah it’s actually just down the road from me too.”
“Ah! Neighbours hay?” He said clutching his bag strap.
“I guess so!” I replied shyly.
“So, you’ll come tonight?”
“Yeah, sounds good to me. I’ll bring the girls. Thanks for the invite.”
“No worries.” I saw a faint resemblance to Harry as he flashed me a crooked dimply smile.
As he walked away I saw Harry across the parking lot staring at me and then staring at Sam. He looked away as I caught his gaze and pretended to be looking at something else.
“So I’ll definitely be seeing you tonight?” He asked re catching my gaze.
I quickly glanced back at Harry who was now chatting to a student.
“Yeah. Wouldn’t miss it.” I replied smiling.
“Cool. See you then Miss Parker.” He winked at me before making his way over to his car.
I fiddled with my car keys as I watched him drive off.
Miss Parker. Harry used to call me that all the time, and not just because I was his student.

I couldn’t believe that Sam was his cousin. I mean there must be a reason why Sam just showed up, and why I felt slightly attracted to him. Was I just falling for a younger version of Harry? Or was I actually into Sam?
I got in my car and drove out of the school gates leaving Harry and all my worries behind me. Tonight was going to be a good night, and I wanted to finally have fun.
I pulled over near the shops and texted basically everyone I knew inviting them to come. Alcohol, Sam and a good party. A little bit of rebellious behaviour never hurt anybody.
Or did it?