CHAPTER TEN

Josh's POV

I sat nervously in the chair, awaiting an offer to enter the headmaster's office.

"Babe, calm down. Surely it's nothing bad."

"Your right, it could be worse," I said, closing my eyes and taking a deep breath.
He grabbed my hand and held it tight.

After a few moments, the door to the office swung open and a teacher, I assume, exited. The headmaster followed suit, but instead of exiting once he reached the door frame, he invited us in. Once we had taken seats and he had positioned himself behind his desk, he began to speak.

"I do apologize if I made you feel as though you were in trouble."

"Not a problem," Josh spoke, "Not to be forward, but why have we been called here?"

"It's about Harry, he, well-he's throwing a tantrum of sorts. He keeps asking for, and I quote, "JJ, Josh, or Simon. Fuck, even Ethan, Tobi, or Vik would be alright."

Simon and I were suddenly alarmed.

"WHERE IS HE?" I asked, slightly raising my voice.

"He is currently in his homeroom class, which happens to not be occupied, luckily."

"CAN WE GO? Shit J, we have class," Simon put his head in his hands. I felt his anxiety begin to rise.

"JJ didn't go to school, shit, shit," I said to Si.

"You are excused from class boys, shall I escort you to him."

"YES OBVIOUSLY, A LITTLE URGENCY WOULD BE NICE!" Simon yelled.

"Si, calm down, love. Sorry about-"

"No need, I understand your worry."

With more pace, we exited his office and headed towards the room Harry was in.

Finally we arrived, and I heard Harry's stiffles as soon as I entered. I immediately went to see where he was. He was hidden in the corner of the room. I quickly went and sat next to him.

Simon sat in front of him. I wrapped a secure arm around the crying boy, and he just climbed onto my lap. He continued to cry into my shoulder, and I re-wrapped my arms around him. He didn't do this unless it was bad.

"Harra, you talk when your ready, okay?" I said softly. I shot Simon the "this is bad" look.

I kept the boy close in my arms.

"Bub, this is going to fine, alright? It's always fine."

Simon then began to speak, "Boggo, we got you. We promise we got you. So, does J, Starboy, Tob, and Behz."

Meanwhile, I could see the headmaster lingering in the corner.

Harry spoke through his tears, "M-make h-h-him l-leave."

"Si?" I asked, hoping I wasn't going to have to ask the headmaster to leave the room.

"N-n-no."

I sent Simon the "you do it" look. He sent back the "why me." I replied with the "i'm a little preoccupied."

"Fine," Simon said, standing up.

"Sir, with all due respect, would you mind giving us a moment."

"No, of course not," he said, exiting. He closed the door and waited outside.

Simon then sat down again, but this time beside us. He ran his hands through Harry's hair.

"Can you tell us now?" Simon said, urging Haz on.

"J-j-josh s-sent a text." He placed his unlocked phone into Simon's hand. He opened the text app and clicked on Harry's messages with his brother, Josh.

"Fuck," I cursed, looking at the screen.

From: Lil big bro <3

I have the day off today

Nice bro! Why?

Teacher development day or some shit...

Enjoy ur day

I gtg

Love ya 

Bye

Love u 2

Dad just sat Rosie and I down to tell us shit.

He said Mum wants more custody and mor-

e visits. Dad told me not to tell you but im

scared af

Fuck

You good Harry?

Harry?

Bro?

HARRY

HARRY
HARRY
HARRY
BROSKI
BROTHER

"Harry, it's not going to happen. Bub, it's not. For all I care, Josh and I will be your guardians. This will happen over my dead body."

"Yeah, Harra, no way, no way in hell okay. You are staying in the house with the people who love you."

"And Harra, we may not be your real family-"

"You're more," Harry said, weakly, "Your my chosen family, and in a million different worlds with a million different situations I would choose you lot every single time. I'd choose you because I love you.

"Good," I said.

"Mum's trying to get partial custody and more visits. I'm scared."

He started to cry again.

"It could be worse," Simon whispered into his head as he kissed it.

Harry and I both confirmed together that, "It could be worse."

AN/ 

Well, that was act one. How did you enjoy it? I know I am going to be hated for this cliffhanger, but that's alright, lol. See ya on the dark side.