The Bad Boy Effect
Hickey
I woke up to 9 texts, 3 missed calls, and a note on my desk. I got up and stretched feeling refreshed. Niall was right, I did sleep really well. I looked at my clock. 3 o'clock?! How did this even happen? I read the note:
Hi honey, I know you got in late and I'm sure you had a lot of fun. You've been working really hard in school so I'm giving you a sick day! Just stay home and chill out. I won't be home until midnight....I'm working a double at the hospital. Dad is still on his business trip but he should be home tomorrow.
I love you,
Mom XOXO
I rubbed my eyes and dangled my legs off the side of my bed. I looked at my missed calls....all from Oakley. Now for the texts.
From: Big Bro 8:01 am
Sleep well lil sis! I hope you had fun last night.....I know Harry did!
From: Oaks 8:33 am
Hey where r u?
From: Hazza 9:10 am
Eyy I wanted to talk to you but I can't seem to find you....text me when you get the chance?
From: 149-223-9836 9:17 am
hope ur sleepin well ;)
can't wait 4 our nxt adventure
From: Oaks 9:57 am
Okay, u aren't in class. you NEVER skip. text me.
From: Oaks 12:15 pm
It's lunch and I'm sitting with El. Don't get me wrong. I like it.....but WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?????
From: Oaks 12:32 pm
Lunch is over and I'm going to kill you. El won't stop talking about Jesus. Jesus Ada! Help me out here!
From: El 1:22 pm
Hey I'm taking notes for you girly! I heard you were extra tired! I'll bring you the notes tonight! Tootles and kisses :)
p.s.- Oakley is really sweet!
From: Oaks 2:55 pm
I'm on my way 2 ur house. not cool Ada, not cool
I laughed, wow. I don't think I've gotten this many texts since middle school when we all got phones. I heard banging on the door. I was about to hear it from Oakley.
"You had me scared to death! You weren't answering at all today and I couldn't find you!" I let Oakley pace back and forth in my living room while I sat on my couch, trying not to laugh. "This isn't funny! And you left me with El!"
"To be fair, you are the one who wanted to take her out. And, I do remember feeling the same way the first day of school when you didn't respond to my texts."
"That was completely different Ada!" He stopped and glared at me. He was actually upset.
"Why are you really mad Oaks? I told you I was asleep all day. We were up late last night and I've been working so much. I'm just tired." I lifted my eyebrows, waiting for him to answer me. When he sat beside me I knew something was up. Did he know about what I did with Niall last night?
"I accidentally did something really bad and I don't know how to fix it."
"What did you do Oakley?" I sighed. He did know how to get himself into trouble.
"I, umm, I kinda accidentally brought up you and Harry." Before even thinking about anything else I punched him as hard as I could on the arm. "I didn't mean to I'm sorry!"
"How do you accidentally say something like that?!"
"We were all hanging out before class started and we were talking about truth or dare and then I was just like, 'did you give her another hickey?' and he looked really confused.....along with everyone else. I'm just glad Liam wasn't mad. He actually seemed kinda happy."
"Oakley," I didn't know what I was going to do. Now Harry thought we hooked up-along with everyone else, "I really trusted you with that." He looked really upset. I should just tell him the whole truth. It isn't fair for me to lie like this to him. I don't think I will today. I just hugged him. I couldn't be mad at Oakley. He really didn't mean to.
I got to work and began my duties, returning books to their spots and making different beverages. The bell rang again, "Hi, how are--" I stopped when I saw it was Harry. I gave him a faint smile and he walked to the counter. Maybe he wouldn't bring it up.
"Hey, what can I get for ya?" He looked at the choices above. "We have coffee half off today." He looked at me hesitantly,
"Why didn't you tell me about that night? I mean, I gave you a hickey?" I was really hoping he wouldn't show up like this. I hadn't thought of a ligament lie yet.
"I, uh. It isn't that big of a deal. We can just forget it." I smiled and began making a cappuccino. It was his favorite.
"I want to know what happened Ada." His voice was stern. Why did I like it when guys talked to me like that?
"We didn't make out okay? Nothing happened at all." He looked upset. Maybe he wanted to be the one who gave it to me. Maybe I wanted it to be him.
"I don't know who it was." I reached for the whip creme and made sure he couldn't see me. Tears were forming quickly. I hated lying so much.
"What do you mean?"
"I don't know who it was Harry. When we were at the party I guess someone....I guess...." I couldn't come up with a lie.
"Was it Niall?" I looked at him in shock. How did he know anything about him? I didn't want to lie anymore. I sighed,
"Yes. But it didn't mean anything!" Why was I justifying myself to him? It wasn't any of his business. "I swear, I'm just friends with Niall. It was a misunderstanding."
"No Ada! A misunderstanding is a kiss! He kisses you and you move away! A hickey is not a mistake." He had no right talking to me like that. We weren't together or even talking. He knew he was wrong when he saw my anger towards him, "I'm sorry. It isn't any of my business." He looked away and mumbled. "I guess I just wish it was me." I could barely hear him and I just pretended that I didn't hear it at all. I sat his drink in front of him.
"It's on the house." I smiled and he looked at me with sad eyes. They were always so beautiful but they didn't look the same. They looked, worn out.
"Thanks Ada." And that was that. He walked away.
When I got off at eight I called the unknown number, aka- Niall. What would I make his name in my contact list?
"Hey good girl. What are you up to?"
"Is that happiness I hear in your voice?" I shouldn't have said anything. It went back to monotone, attitude-ish, and annoying.
"How'd you feel when you woke up?" I adjusted the bag over my shoulder. It was really irritating my bruises.
"Amazing, except I woke up at two."
"Ehh, you were tired."
"I guess so, and my mom turned my alarm off." He laughed.
"That was nice of her."
"So I just got off work, what're we doing tonight." There was a silent moment, "Are ya there?"
"Yeah. I just didn't know we were doing anything tonight. I figured we would wait until this weekend."
"No way. I have study plans with Oaks and then we're probably going to some party. I think Maggie's parents will be out of town."
"We can do it afterwards."
"No, I'm not doing that anymore. I can't enjoy it if I'm half asleep." Niall snickered,
"So you had fun?"
"I told you I did idiot." I arrived at my front door and walked in, "hold on a sec." I got up to my room and closed the door. I know no one is home but I just wanted to be certain. "So, it's 8:15, my mom won't be home til midnight or later and I'm going to tell Liam I'm studying at the library. Get your stuff together and we're going on an adventure. I expect you to be here in 20 minutes."
I hung up and sat on my bed, typing in Bad Boy, as Niall's contact name in my phone.
Harry's Point of View
She really snogged Niall. I guess I did see them that night. They weren't fighting though. I just don't understand how we can go from cuddling in a closet to nothing in a few days. I guess that was the dare. It didn't mean anything to her. I'd just have to win her over. Why couldn't I not care like all the other girls? Niall was really cool though. He reminded me of myself except a little bit more mysterious. At times he scared me. I didn't like the idea of Ada being with him. He wasn't right for her. I probably wasn't either but I know Liam likes us together. It was cold as I walked home. I couldn't wait to eat pasta with my family tonight. I missed having a real family meal. I couldn't stand my parents fighting--it was the worst. I was close with both of my parents so I don't know what I would do if something serious were to happen. Like a divorce or something. I walked in, taking in the scent of tomatoes and sausages. I dropped my bag at the front door and took off my shoes.
"Smells delicious mom! I can't wait!"
"It should be tasty!" she yelled. I washed my hands and then set the table.
"Is dad eating with us tonight?"
"No, unfortunately not. He's working late, still grading papers." he's such a typical English professor. I hated that he wasn't home much anymore--that's probably why they were fighting.
My mom set a plate in front of me and Gemma, my sister. "So Harry, did you have fun last night?"
"Yeah, it was fun. We just played some games and everyone was gone by elevenish."
"I'm just glad I didn't come home to a disaster!" She laughed. "What did you do last night Gemma?"
"I went to Molly's and stayed the night. Are you going to be working the night shifts a lot more now mom?" Gemma and mom didn't exactly get along as well as we did.
"Just for a few more nights I think. You know Liam's mom is having the same problem. We just lost a few more nurses. It's sad really."
"I'm sorry mom." I tried to keep up a good attitude but I was mentally exhausted.
"Are you okay Harry? You seem down."
"I'm just having girl trouble."
"Seriously?" Gemma laughed, "I thought you had that department all figured out." I rolled my eyes at her comment.
"Gemma, maybe he really likes someone. We should be sensitive."
I kept eating while mom and Gemma continued arguing. When I finished and got up they didn't even notice. I went to my room, it was 8. Ada was just now getting off work. Maybe I could call and apologize. I put my phone away. I'll just wait til' tomorrow.
Hi honey, I know you got in late and I'm sure you had a lot of fun. You've been working really hard in school so I'm giving you a sick day! Just stay home and chill out. I won't be home until midnight....I'm working a double at the hospital. Dad is still on his business trip but he should be home tomorrow.
I love you,
Mom XOXO
I rubbed my eyes and dangled my legs off the side of my bed. I looked at my missed calls....all from Oakley. Now for the texts.
From: Big Bro 8:01 am
Sleep well lil sis! I hope you had fun last night.....I know Harry did!
From: Oaks 8:33 am
Hey where r u?
From: Hazza 9:10 am
Eyy I wanted to talk to you but I can't seem to find you....text me when you get the chance?
From: 149-223-9836 9:17 am
hope ur sleepin well ;)
can't wait 4 our nxt adventure
From: Oaks 9:57 am
Okay, u aren't in class. you NEVER skip. text me.
From: Oaks 12:15 pm
It's lunch and I'm sitting with El. Don't get me wrong. I like it.....but WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?????
From: Oaks 12:32 pm
Lunch is over and I'm going to kill you. El won't stop talking about Jesus. Jesus Ada! Help me out here!
From: El 1:22 pm
Hey I'm taking notes for you girly! I heard you were extra tired! I'll bring you the notes tonight! Tootles and kisses :)
p.s.- Oakley is really sweet!
From: Oaks 2:55 pm
I'm on my way 2 ur house. not cool Ada, not cool
I laughed, wow. I don't think I've gotten this many texts since middle school when we all got phones. I heard banging on the door. I was about to hear it from Oakley.
"You had me scared to death! You weren't answering at all today and I couldn't find you!" I let Oakley pace back and forth in my living room while I sat on my couch, trying not to laugh. "This isn't funny! And you left me with El!"
"To be fair, you are the one who wanted to take her out. And, I do remember feeling the same way the first day of school when you didn't respond to my texts."
"That was completely different Ada!" He stopped and glared at me. He was actually upset.
"Why are you really mad Oaks? I told you I was asleep all day. We were up late last night and I've been working so much. I'm just tired." I lifted my eyebrows, waiting for him to answer me. When he sat beside me I knew something was up. Did he know about what I did with Niall last night?
"I accidentally did something really bad and I don't know how to fix it."
"What did you do Oakley?" I sighed. He did know how to get himself into trouble.
"I, umm, I kinda accidentally brought up you and Harry." Before even thinking about anything else I punched him as hard as I could on the arm. "I didn't mean to I'm sorry!"
"How do you accidentally say something like that?!"
"We were all hanging out before class started and we were talking about truth or dare and then I was just like, 'did you give her another hickey?' and he looked really confused.....along with everyone else. I'm just glad Liam wasn't mad. He actually seemed kinda happy."
"Oakley," I didn't know what I was going to do. Now Harry thought we hooked up-along with everyone else, "I really trusted you with that." He looked really upset. I should just tell him the whole truth. It isn't fair for me to lie like this to him. I don't think I will today. I just hugged him. I couldn't be mad at Oakley. He really didn't mean to.
I got to work and began my duties, returning books to their spots and making different beverages. The bell rang again, "Hi, how are--" I stopped when I saw it was Harry. I gave him a faint smile and he walked to the counter. Maybe he wouldn't bring it up.
"Hey, what can I get for ya?" He looked at the choices above. "We have coffee half off today." He looked at me hesitantly,
"Why didn't you tell me about that night? I mean, I gave you a hickey?" I was really hoping he wouldn't show up like this. I hadn't thought of a ligament lie yet.
"I, uh. It isn't that big of a deal. We can just forget it." I smiled and began making a cappuccino. It was his favorite.
"I want to know what happened Ada." His voice was stern. Why did I like it when guys talked to me like that?
"We didn't make out okay? Nothing happened at all." He looked upset. Maybe he wanted to be the one who gave it to me. Maybe I wanted it to be him.
"I don't know who it was." I reached for the whip creme and made sure he couldn't see me. Tears were forming quickly. I hated lying so much.
"What do you mean?"
"I don't know who it was Harry. When we were at the party I guess someone....I guess...." I couldn't come up with a lie.
"Was it Niall?" I looked at him in shock. How did he know anything about him? I didn't want to lie anymore. I sighed,
"Yes. But it didn't mean anything!" Why was I justifying myself to him? It wasn't any of his business. "I swear, I'm just friends with Niall. It was a misunderstanding."
"No Ada! A misunderstanding is a kiss! He kisses you and you move away! A hickey is not a mistake." He had no right talking to me like that. We weren't together or even talking. He knew he was wrong when he saw my anger towards him, "I'm sorry. It isn't any of my business." He looked away and mumbled. "I guess I just wish it was me." I could barely hear him and I just pretended that I didn't hear it at all. I sat his drink in front of him.
"It's on the house." I smiled and he looked at me with sad eyes. They were always so beautiful but they didn't look the same. They looked, worn out.
"Thanks Ada." And that was that. He walked away.
When I got off at eight I called the unknown number, aka- Niall. What would I make his name in my contact list?
"Hey good girl. What are you up to?"
"Is that happiness I hear in your voice?" I shouldn't have said anything. It went back to monotone, attitude-ish, and annoying.
"How'd you feel when you woke up?" I adjusted the bag over my shoulder. It was really irritating my bruises.
"Amazing, except I woke up at two."
"Ehh, you were tired."
"I guess so, and my mom turned my alarm off." He laughed.
"That was nice of her."
"So I just got off work, what're we doing tonight." There was a silent moment, "Are ya there?"
"Yeah. I just didn't know we were doing anything tonight. I figured we would wait until this weekend."
"No way. I have study plans with Oaks and then we're probably going to some party. I think Maggie's parents will be out of town."
"We can do it afterwards."
"No, I'm not doing that anymore. I can't enjoy it if I'm half asleep." Niall snickered,
"So you had fun?"
"I told you I did idiot." I arrived at my front door and walked in, "hold on a sec." I got up to my room and closed the door. I know no one is home but I just wanted to be certain. "So, it's 8:15, my mom won't be home til midnight or later and I'm going to tell Liam I'm studying at the library. Get your stuff together and we're going on an adventure. I expect you to be here in 20 minutes."
I hung up and sat on my bed, typing in Bad Boy, as Niall's contact name in my phone.
Harry's Point of View
She really snogged Niall. I guess I did see them that night. They weren't fighting though. I just don't understand how we can go from cuddling in a closet to nothing in a few days. I guess that was the dare. It didn't mean anything to her. I'd just have to win her over. Why couldn't I not care like all the other girls? Niall was really cool though. He reminded me of myself except a little bit more mysterious. At times he scared me. I didn't like the idea of Ada being with him. He wasn't right for her. I probably wasn't either but I know Liam likes us together. It was cold as I walked home. I couldn't wait to eat pasta with my family tonight. I missed having a real family meal. I couldn't stand my parents fighting--it was the worst. I was close with both of my parents so I don't know what I would do if something serious were to happen. Like a divorce or something. I walked in, taking in the scent of tomatoes and sausages. I dropped my bag at the front door and took off my shoes.
"Smells delicious mom! I can't wait!"
"It should be tasty!" she yelled. I washed my hands and then set the table.
"Is dad eating with us tonight?"
"No, unfortunately not. He's working late, still grading papers." he's such a typical English professor. I hated that he wasn't home much anymore--that's probably why they were fighting.
My mom set a plate in front of me and Gemma, my sister. "So Harry, did you have fun last night?"
"Yeah, it was fun. We just played some games and everyone was gone by elevenish."
"I'm just glad I didn't come home to a disaster!" She laughed. "What did you do last night Gemma?"
"I went to Molly's and stayed the night. Are you going to be working the night shifts a lot more now mom?" Gemma and mom didn't exactly get along as well as we did.
"Just for a few more nights I think. You know Liam's mom is having the same problem. We just lost a few more nurses. It's sad really."
"I'm sorry mom." I tried to keep up a good attitude but I was mentally exhausted.
"Are you okay Harry? You seem down."
"I'm just having girl trouble."
"Seriously?" Gemma laughed, "I thought you had that department all figured out." I rolled my eyes at her comment.
"Gemma, maybe he really likes someone. We should be sensitive."
I kept eating while mom and Gemma continued arguing. When I finished and got up they didn't even notice. I went to my room, it was 8. Ada was just now getting off work. Maybe I could call and apologize. I put my phone away. I'll just wait til' tomorrow.
Notes
I'm not sure how I'm feeling about this story...let me know how you like it, should I stop or keep going?
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