We're getting somewhere now but I have the feeling you don't expect how this story is going to get down and how it will turn out at some points. 

I wanna dedicate this chapter to my lovely and beautiful  Quitegoodatwoodtech  , love you <3 

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A bit nervous, Harry walked into school on Monday morning. Walking down the hallway towards his locker, he pulled on his dark t-shirt and adjusted his denim jacket. With a sigh, he opened the locker and took the stuff he needed for his first lesson of the day out, English.

"Good morning, Haz. This has to be the weirdest day ever cause you're almost running late instead of me" greeted Louis him in a chipper voice.

Harry had to smile at his words. When they were younger they've always come to school together because they were living pretty close but when Louis started to get lazy and always be late he made Harry go without him because he didn't want him to be late because of him. Only Louis could be reckless and caring at the same time.

"I couldn't sleep at night and then overslept and didn't find my clothes" shut Harry his locker shut.

"I see. Is that why you're wearing shoelaces on your wrists, Haz?" inspected Louis Harry's wrists with the colourful shoelaces.

"Um ...".

The school bell saved him from embarrassing his ass in front of Louis. Together they sprinted to the classroom and sat down in their seats next to their friends. Harry was sitting between Niall and Louis, who was sitting next to Zayn. On Niall's other side were Liam and Sean. Àmber and Aria were sitting right behind them with Niall's girlfriend Maya and one of her best friends Kayla. During the Form Period Louis and Zayn next to him were only doing nonsense and pissed the teacher off. Harry just ignored them and imagined his future conversation with Jake. Today he would talk to him.

When their English teacher Mrs. Collins came in, the class shut up immediately. Everyone liked her and no one even thought about misbehaving in her class because she was so likeable and never boring. Even though the stuff sometimes was, just like today. Just comparing and working on their essays. Nothing important.

"Do you get anything she is saying?" asked Louis in a whisper.

"Not really, no" whispered Harry back.

"You're okay? You always understand her" looked Louis worriedly at him.

"Just a lot on my mind. I'll tell you later" played Harry with the shoelaces nervously.

"Okay" offered Louis him a smile but it was way too forced.

Next stop was the biology classroom with Sean and Liam. Sitting in this class made Harry ponder why Niall willingly chose Physics and Zayn and Louis advanced Maths. Zayn and Louis again. Always together. Well not always, but most of the time. Harry couldn't shake the feeling away that something was going on between the two of them and Zayn broke up with Max because of Louis. But Harry didn't understand why Louis wouldn't tell him that. Was it because he obviously didn't like Zayn?

For the first time in forever, Harry almost fell asleep in French. If Liam wouldn't keep him from closing his eyes he would be dead by now. His teacher would kill him. But Harry was just way too tired to work properly.

"Why are you so tired?" asked Liam when they were supposed to work in pairs.

"Barely slept the night" yawned Harry.

"Was imaginary Jake keeping you awake?" grinned Liam cheekily at him.

"No and yes" answered Harry vague and only earned a very confused look. "I went through every detail for today because I finally wanna talk to him".

"Wow, that's great. Very brave" was Liam surprised. Or maybe shocked. Harry couldn't really tell. That was a weird voice, even for Liam.

"I have to man-up and grow some balls. It's about time I finally get the d" said Harry enthusiastically.

"Wonderful priorities" snorted Liam sarcastically.

"Ey, you already did it. I'm a Senior and still a virgin. I can't leave High School without having sex and who's better for that than my long-time crush" explained Harry himself, forgetting that no one knew he was still a virgin.

"I didn't say anything. I just want you to be careful" said Liam softly, not commenting on his slip-up.

"I know and I will. Thanks for looking after me" smiled Harry at his friend.

"We all do. We're your friends. By the way, does Louis know about your great plan?" cleared Liam his throat.

"Not directly. I was late and couldn't tell him yet. But I need him to give me a pep talk beforehand or I will chicken out" got Harry anxious.

"He will be there with you and do whatever is necessary to make you happy" assured Liam him gently.

"I know" relaxed Harry immediately.

"I'm telling you it's annoying. Every fucking time Mrs. Clarke calls her to answer her questions. I don't stand a chance" reported Louis exaggeratedly as soon as they had taken their places at their table in the cafeteria.

"I'm sure it's not that bad" tried Harry to calm him down.

"Oh, but it is. I'm good but I can't compete with her. Don't laugh at me, Miss native Spanish speaker. How is that even allowed?" sulked Louis and got cuter by the second.

"Because I'm not a native Spanish person. I'm German. My stepdad is Spanish. Not my fault I'm better than you" explained Àmber to him unbothered.

"Because you talk Spanish at home" Louis didn't let up.

"Or because she is simply good" threw Aria in.

"I hate you" grumbled Louis defeated.

"No, you don't" winked Àmber at him. "You love me".

"Gay, remember?" pointed Louis at himself but a smile broke through.

"How could I ever forget that when you remind me every day of my life?!" groaned Àmber dramatically.

"Why are you two like this? You love each other, just be nice" could Liam simply not understand his friends.

"It's called friendly bickering and shows our love, dear Lima" said Louis in a teacher's voice.

"Like when you talk to Niall" added Àmber light-heartedly.

"I'm deadly serious when I question his existence" stated Liam dryly.

"Damn, he is traumatised" clicked Zayn with his tongue.

"Niall isn't that bad" threw Harry in, completely ignoring Zayn's presence.

"Thank you, Hazza" came Niall finally over to them with his girlfriend Maya right next to him.

"Where did you leave Sean?" looked Liam around in search of their missing friend.

"He is over there talking to Brandon and Sebastian" pointed Niall over to Sean and two members of the football team. (Originally they were Ashton and Luke)

"Since when does he know them?" eyed Louis the scene weirdly.

"Since when does it matter?" shot Niall back freely.

"Touché".

"Hazza, I don't wanna sound mean but why do you have shoelaces on your wrists? Did I miss a trend?" asked Maya a bit confused.

"Um no, you didn't. I um ... wanna talk to Jake today. After practise" stumbled Harry over his words nervously.

"That's amazing" was Niall pleased but all Harry could see was Louis staring at him in shock.

"It really is but how is that related to the shoelaces? You don't wanna tie him up, do ya?" was Maya still confused.

"No, um ... last Friday I heard him talking to his friends and he said he likes people who wear shoelaces around their wrists. It's unique and yeah" let Harry them know and just knew he would earn laughter now.

"Oh my god!" was Niall the first one to laugh.

"Did he actually say that?" tried Liam to keep it in. Harry just nodded with red cheeks.

"And you want to impress him with that because he likes it?" checked Aria hesitantly.

"Yeah" brought Harry out.

"Do you like it?" wanted Àmber to know.

"It doesn't matter. They're just shoelaces and not a freaking tattoo. I'm not changing for him, if you wanna know that. And it's not that weird" got Harry defensive.

"I'm sorry, Harry. I didn't mean it like that" apologised Àmber directly.

"I know. Don't worry, A. I just don't wanna hear anything about it" sighed Harry heavily.

"I understand" squeezed Àmber his hand.

"Niall, stop laughing at my best friend" slapped Louis Niall to make him shut up.

"Sorry" swallowed Niall his laughter. "Just didn't expect Jake to like something like that".

"It's okay. Lou, can I talk to you alone for a second?" locked Harry eyes with him.

"Sure" stood Louis up immediately.

"Don't do anything I wouldn't do" called Niall after them and shortly after, Harry heard him yelp. Zayn probably slapped him.

"So, Haz, what's the matter?" leaned Louis against his locker.

"I'm just really nervous and don't know what to do. I've never talked to Jake before. What if I make a fool of myself? What if he just ignores me or he actually doesn't know I exist?" poured Harry his doubts out to Louis.

With a sigh, Louis took a hold of his hand and lifted his chin up so that Harry would look at him. "Haz, you don't have to be nervous. You're a wonderful person and every boy who doesn't see that isn't worth your time. You're so beautiful. Jake would be dumb if he wouldn't want you. You're irresistible, Haz. He's gonna be gone for you sooner than you think".

"You really think so?" croaked Harry out emotionally.

"I know so" flicked Louis Harry's nose lightly like he did from the moment they met.

"Thank you, Lou. I can always count on you. You always make me feel better about myself" thanked Harry him.

"No need to thank me. I'm simply stating facts, Haz" waved Louis the praise off humbly.

"What about your special someone? I know there is someone but I didn't have time to ask you again" remembered Harry suddenly. He really wanted Louis to tell him he was with Zayn.

"Don't worry about that. Just a pathetic crush on someone I can't have. Not worth mentioning. I'm good" put Louis on a brave smile.

"If you're sure" nibbled Harry on his bottom lip.

"I am and now stop hurting your lip or Jake can't kiss you" nudged Louis him with his elbow.

"You think he could kiss me?" gasped Harry anxiously.

"Who could resist those lips, Haz? But remember that he has to pass me first" joked Louis with a chuckle.

"You mean you're coming with me?" stared Harry at him.

"I'm gonna pick you up at the gym after my practise. Basketball starts a bit later, which means they finish later" let Louis him know.

"Thank you, Lou" hugged Harry him tightly.

"You're welcome" sighed Louis into Harry's neck. "And now move your little perky ass to the editorial office or you're gonna be late again".

"Oh right. I won't keep you here any longer. Have fun at practise" broke Harry away from the embrace and sprinted towards the office, hearing Louis chuckle at his antics.

Together with Liam; Sean; Àmber and Aria, Harry was working on the next issue of the school newspaper. Sometimes Harry wondered how they had all ended up here, but then again, Àmber was good at writing; Aria loved doing research and interviewing people; Liam needed it for his college application and Sean was good at everything. Harry himself just really had to choose a course but he didn't want to, so he signed up for the school newspaper. Better than sports or art courses.

With his mission on his mind, Harry finished his work especially fast today and like this, they were done way before the last lesson was over. His friends jokingly made fun of him for that but Harry didn't care. He put his things away and made his way towards the gym where the basketball practise was taking place. Calming himself, he walked inside and sat down on the bleachers next to two girls, who were watching the practise as well. It wasn't forbidden as long as one kept quiet.

His gaze wandered over the people until they stopped on Jake, who was running across the field with the basketball. Harry had no clue on what was happening down there but it didn't matter. Jake just looked absolutely amazing. The rest of the training went by with Harry staring at Jake until the Coach's whistle startled him. The practise was over, which meant Harry had to talk to Jake now.

With shaking legs and a fast beating heart, Harry stood up and padded nervously over to Jake and two of his friends and teammates. When Jake actually turned around to him, Harry froze in his tracks. So up close Jake was even more attractive.

"You're Harry, right?" addressed Jake him friendly. Harry only nodded. "From the swim team".

"And a friend of Niall and that Louis kid" added his one teammate named Xavi.

"Football Captain Louis?" asked Jake in a strange voice.

"Yep, that's him. And water boy here is his shadow. Oops, I meant best friend" confirmed Xavi.

"Why are we talking about Louis?" wondered Harry confused. "I wanted to ...".

"What did you want? I saw you watching the practise. You liked it?" cut Jake him off in a soft voice.

"Yeah. You were great" cleared Harry his throat.

"Thanks. Are those shoelaces around your wrists?" spotted Jake the shoelaces.

"Um yeah. I think it's special" was Harry becoming nervous again.

"How did you come up with that?" Jake wanted to know.

"He probably heard you talking about this and is trying to impress you" guessed Xavi and Harry decided he didn't like him.

"Xavi, shut up" hissed Jake at his teammate before turning back to Harry. "Is he right though?".

"Um ..." was Harry at a loss for words.

"Do you have a crush on me, water boy? That's a bit strange if it's true. You don't even know me. I never talked to you and well, who knows if I even like guys?" eyed Jake him intensively.

"Why would you think that? I was simply watching the practise because I was done earlier. And I like those on my wrists. It's something different" tried Harry to save his ass because it wasn't going like he hoped it would. He couldn't blame Jake though. He was right.

"I actually think you have a crush on me and just got exposed by my idiot of a teammate. Why don't you admit it?" made a smirk its way onto Jake's face.

"Because it's not true. I don't even know you" backed Harry away.

"That doesn't stop you from crushing on someone" pointed Jake out.

"But having a boyfriend does" shot Harry back before he could think about his words.

"Oh, you have a boyfriend?" raised Jake an eyebrow at him.

"Yes" nodded Harry in confirmation.

"Who?" looked Jake down on him.

"Um ...".

In this moment the door to the gym opened and Louis walked in to pick him up like promised. Seeing Louis coming over and remembering Jake's reaction to his name made Harry's mouth talk faster than his mind could process the words that were coming out.

"Louis is my boyfriend" lied Harry quickly.

"He is your boyfriend?" glanced Jake at Louis. "I thought you were just friends".

"Friends become lovers all the time, duh" clicked Harry with his tongue, hoping to sound convincing.

"Hey, Bafort. Being nice to my boy?" greeted Louis Jake and put an arm around Harry's shoulders.

"I'm always nice, but didn't know he was your boy in that way" replied Jake strangely.

"He's my boy in every way but what exactly are we talking about?" Louis wanted to know sceptically.

"You don't have to act anymore. Water boy told me you're a thing" rolled Jake his eyes.

Now Harry was scared to look at Louis. He felt only how Louis' arm tensed up and suddenly wandered further down until Louis' hand rested on Harry's waist. Bravely, Harry glanced at Louis. His face was petrified but he did a god job at hiding it. Well, except when you knew him like Harry does.

"So, he decided to tell you?! What did you do to achieve that?" played Louis along and Harry felt like a weight was lifted off his shoulders.

"He claimed I'd have a crush on him, what would be weird cause I don't even know him, right Jake?" let Harry him in on the details.

"Was just asking" asserted Jake now.

"I know your 'just asking'. I have news for you. Haz is with me. He would never want someone who is any different than me" clarified Louis and Harry felt kinda weird but proud.

"Keep him. I'm not interested anyway" shrugged Jake.

"Your loss" spat Louis and then turned around with Harry still in his arm.

"I could've sworn he's into you as intensively as he watches you every day and heard your joke. Something's off here" was Xavi questioning the situation behind them.

"Why should it matter to me? I don't care" said Jake dryly.

"Oh, you do care. It does matter to you. You like the water boy?".

Before Harry could hear the answer, the gym door fell shut and he was standing in the hallway with Louis, who dragged them into a corner and immediately released his hand from Harry's waist. Now he was just staring at Harry wordlessly.

"I'm sorry, Lou. I panicked" apologised Harry quickly.

"It's okay, Haz. But what happened exactly?" was Louis obviously worried.

"He guessed that I have a crush on him and not really in a good way. He said I don't really know him because we never talked and he is right with that. Then Xavi mentioned some stuff and Jake asked me about the crush thing. I said it's not true and blurted out that I have a boyfriend. When he asked who you came in. I'm so sorry" reported Harry what had happened earlier.

"No need to be sorry, Haz. I understand. It's not like I can't pretend to be your boyfriend. No one's better for this than me" tried Louis to ease the tension.

"Did you hear what they were talking about when we were leaving?" questioned Harry.

"I did, yeah" sighed Louis out.

"You think I have a chance?" checked Harry hopefully.

"Well, it sounded like it didn't sit right with him that you're with me. Maybe that means yes" mused Louis thoughtfully.

"But I'm not with you. When he finds out I lied he will laugh at me" panicked Harry squeaky.

"Then he will not find out. Ever" said Louis surely.

"What are you on about?" knitted Harry his eyebrows together.

"You already announced that we're dating so we should keep doing that" replied Louis and Harry was just lost.

"You mean we should date? You do know I have a crush on Jake and you on whoever?" was Harry not keen on that plan.

"I know. I was trying to say I'm gonna be your boyfriend when Jake is around, or his friends. Let's find out what his true intentions are and if he is worthy of my baby" explained Louis what he actually meant.

"You would fake date me to make Jake jealous?" gaped Harry at him. Louis only nodded sheepishly.

"Oh my god! You're the best. Thank you, Lou" fell Harry around his neck.

"Is that a yes?" chuckled Louis fondly.

"Of course. But are you sure this is a good idea? What about your crush?" voiced Harry some doubts.

"Impossible anyway" shrugged Louis indifferent.

"So, you're gonna be my fake boyfriend?" checked Harry giddy.

"If you want me to" smiled Louis at him with an emotion in his eyes that Harry couldn't place but he didn't care. He had a plan and a jealousy object now.

"Of course. I really need you to do this. I would have asked you anyway later to keep this lie up at least this week. Oh god, this is gonna be fun. Don't worry, it's gonna be so worth it and then I'm gonna help you with your crush. Who could resist you?!" jumped Harry excitedly up and down.

"Whatever makes you happy". 

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Dum, dum, dum .... Harry is an idiot but well. Now they have to fake date. How's that gonna turn out? 

Is Jonah Louis' crush or Harry or someone completely different?

Please, vote and comment on what you think :)