NOTE: If you didn't read 'All the Bright places or are planing to read it or in the middle of reading it then once you get to the part it is mentioned skip a few lines so I don't spoil the book for you

"Sarah seriously I've got to study! Let me finish this chapter and then I promise you I'll go with you wherever you want," I beg Sarah to let me be.
"Swear on it! Swear on it and I'll let you study! No way you are home and ignoring me," she pouts.
"I promise! Blooming hell you can be such a pest!" I roll my eyes at her.
"You're saying that but if I were Harry you'd be running," she scolds.
"More like running the other way.." I mumble to myself.
"Come again?" She doesn't miss my tone. I exhale and push my book aside, making her room on my bed.
She takes a seat and gives me a nod to go on.
"Something is off.. I feel there is something I don't know," I explain.
"How do you mean?"
"Like yesterday.. something happened- a phone call that set him off.. Really bad.. that’s was why he stormed outside.. He seemed really shook up but when I asked he brushed me off.."
"It really might just be nothing," Sarah points out.
"It just doesn’t have room for anymore drama you know? I'm over it.. and he always has that in his life."
"But it's over.. the only drama you'll have now would be regular boring kind of college students," Sarah shoves me playfully.
"I hope you're right," I sigh.
"I am.. Anyway I heard he is doing so much better.. Also with his memory.. It’s coming back slowly but surely and he is much calmer now without the racing," Sarah adds.
"That's true.. Where did you hear that?"
"Guy.. Ed was over and him and Zayn were talking about it," she shrugs.
"You two still going strong?"
"Sure thing.. however I think his parents aren't too happy with him dating me," she is back to pouting.
"Why?"
"Not Jewish.."
"Oh.. Yeah.. They like keeping to themselves.. as long as he doesn't care then neither should you," I tell her.
"You're probably right.. His brother is coming next week for a month.. He is finishing with the army.. so he's coming here and then they are going to South America and sorts," she claims.
"I thought he has a sister."
"And a younger brother.. His name is Noah.. He explained it’s a thing when they finish the army they go off for a long holiday- not the type we like with hotels and stuff.. But the kind that you track through dirt and sleep wherever.. apparently they are really into that shit," Sarah crinkles her nose, making me laugh.
"So that is your problem.. That he is leaving with his brother," I note.
She nods sadly.
"And will he come back to the UK?"
She shrugs not sure if he would.
"Well you guys have another month to make the most of it," I pull her into a hug.
"Too bad you're back with Harry.. you could have totally hooked up with Noah," she says in a muffled voice. I swat her arm and push her away.
"Let's go find Eleanor and Perrie.. have a day out," I decide.
"What happen to studying?" Sarah makes a sceptical face.
"Over rated.. Come on," I push off the bed and head to my closet to change from my sweats.
Once dressed I grab my keys and am followed by Sarah out to the car.
We stop first by Perrie knowing she is home, sleeping late, recuperating from the party last night.
I park and we get out. I knock on the door, while Sarah jumps beside me, her excitement picking up.
"Perrie, your girl squad is here," Zayn yells before even opening the door.
"Are you here to finally help me get the lazy bones out of bed?" He questions as he appears in front of us.
"Indeed we are! And we shall also do you're chore and take lazy bones out for a walk in the park," I wiggle my brows.
"You're an angel! Come in come in- she is over there in bed! Do your magic!" He points to the room Perrie is at and Sarah and I take off in that direction.
"My girl squad!" Perrie holds out arms to us.
"Up up! We have places we can go that need to be seen!" I sing out to her.
"Oh my god! You just quoted my favourite book in the whole wide world!" She screeches in excitement.
"Wow Cass I always thought you'd think you are too old and sophisticated for all the bright places," Sarah comments.
"Excuse me?! Change of plans.. Sarah will not be joining us!"
"I cried my heart out when that poor boy died," Perrie shakes her head in sadness.
"He did not! He is still wandering about," Sarah promises her.
"True.. People like Theodore Finch do not die my darling.. Now out of bed and in your clothes," I order.
Perrie obeys and we go keep Zayn company as she gets ready.
"So where are you off to?" Zayn questions.
"To get Eleanor and then off to a new adventure," I grin.
"You know Cass? It's good to have you back," he chuckles.
"I will agree," Sarah hugs me.
"Hey!! Group hug without me?!" Perrie rushes our way, adding her arms and body to the mixture.
"Ok girls out for some fresh air," Zayn breaks us up, rushing us out. We bed goodbye and march out of the flat.
"Does Eleanor know we're coming?" Perrie questions.
"Did you know we we're coming?" Sarah shoots back.
"So what is the accession?" Perrie asks.
"It doesn't happen too often we are all at home," I point “We don't need a better reason than that."
"True! So do we have any ideas? Like what are the plans?"
"Let's get El first," I laugh.
Once at ASOS offices we hurry up the stairs and inside.

"Hands up where we can see them?" We burst into El's office with hands pointing like guns.
"What is this?" Eleanor's slow smile spreads on her lips as she takes us in.
"It's a kidnapping. Up you get!" Perrie orders.
Eleanor shoots to her feet giggling and clapping her hands in excitement.
"I'm so happy you ladies are here! This is going to be so much fun", she squeaks.
I join her contagious giggling and we all march out of her office room, heads of her co-workers turning to glance at us on our way out.

"What is this?" A tall man blocks our way, his brows are low over his eyes in a confused frown and his arms are folded over his chest, his legs spread wide as if he is guarding the exit.
"A kidnapping?" I shrug, ending my statement as a question, realizing I don't know who this is and if he can get El into trouble.
"Is that right?" His eye bounce to Eleanor's.
"Jonathan these are my friends- this is Perrie who got engaged last night and this is Cassie who is home after a longgg time of being away at University.. so they came to steal me," she explains, sending us a side smile, her cheeks blushing from being caught skipping work early.
"It's that so?" He lets his arms fall to his side.
"Yes! Anyway it's Saturday! I mean.. Who works Saturdays?" Sarah puts her two sense in. I try my best not to cringe.
"We do... this week we do.." his hard gaze falls on El again. Her shoulders sag and so do mine, our plan for a fun girl’s time out ruined.
"Back from uni ha? What do you study?" His eyes fall to mine.
"Err.. pre med.." I reply.
"Impressive.. And you have time for your friends?"
"Well no.. Not usually.. But I'm making an exception because of Perrie's engagement.. Listen.. I get it.. This isn't school and El can't just skip work.. It is my fault so please don't give her any grief over this," I plead.
"This is the little blonde your friend gave up racing for ha?" Jonathan breaks into a smirk.
"Hey! I had nothing to do with it!" I snap, forgetting where I am and who I am snapping at.
"Feisty too ha? Well.. I won't keep you girls.. enjoy your time out.. and Congratulation," he nods at Perrie. Then he passes us and continues into the office.
I glance back at him, but Eleanor pulls on my arm and all of us girl run out of the building.
"Who the hell was that?" Sarah questions as I unlock the car doors.
"My boss," El giggles.
"He is scary," Perrie comments.
"Yes he damn sure is!" I agree starting the car.
For some miracle, Eleanor got a ride into work with Louis, so she didn't need to follow in another vehicle.
"Who's hungry?!" Sarah shouts. And we all answer in unison.
We decide to go to Nando’s and make sure to pack away loads of calories.
"I am in forever in Harry's debt for bringing you home- though if you ever tell him I'll pledge you're delusional!" Perrie informs, taking a huge bite out of her food.
"How is school?" Eleanor questions.
"It's alright.. I share a class with Liam and Harry which is quite weird but funny at the same time," I shrug.
"That- wow.. I don't even have words for that," Sarah shakes her head.
"That is saying something," Perrie laughs, making all of us join in.
"Oh, listen to this funny story- so I walk in to one class late and the professor calls me out on it and-"
"Why does he even know who you are?" Eleanor crinkles her nose.
"It's a tiny class, anyway this boy starts taunting me and saying all these things about Harry and me and such, and I get all snappy and-"
"Why didn't you slap him? I would totally kill him!" Sarah cuts in, angry for me.
"And she has good slaps too," Eleanor agrees.
"Wait I'm not done! So after class this pest comes after me apologizing and all and I realize he was just playing and trying to be funny-"
"I don't find this funny," Perrie makes a sad face.
"Me neither and then he asks to be study partners," I continue ignoring them.
"You said no way right?" Eleanor inquires.
"I agreed- he redeemed himself!" I hurry to say when I see the looks on my friends faces.
"Cassie! Really?!"
"Also apparently he is Liam's roommate," I add in a low voice.
"Did you know that before?"
"No... I found that out only after I said yes because Liam came along.. Justin knew who I was all along and that Liam and I are best friends," I explain.
"This is so weird.. Why didn't he come straight out saying he is?" Eleanor gives me a distrusting look.
I shrug."Anyway this guy is supper smart! He makes so many things much easier to understand," I go on.
"Well.. I guess that makes up for what a dick he was," Sarah claims.
I kind of regret sharing this story with my friends now, but then Perrie touches my hand and says softly, "Cassie.. I'm sure he is great.. just be careful.. we don't want you getting hurt by people wanting to just get close to you and Harry.. that target is back on your back and we are scared for you and protective of you," she explains. This warms my heart and I ease slightly.
"When are you going back?"
"Tomorrow morning, Harry is driving me," I reply.
"He is so much calmer without this racing now.. Right or is it just me?" Perrie says.
"He is actually.. at least he is easier to be around.. He is less controlling," I agree.
"Maybe it was a good thing.. him quitting," Eleanor agrees.
"What is he going to do now though?" Perrie hums.
"Well.. He’s getting a degree in business and then it's really up to him."

We finish our launch and I can't help but feel that things are good and going to get better. The worst is behind us.

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