Insanity

Chapter 23.

"Niall?"

"Yeah?"

"Can I go with you guys?" I ask.

Niall glances over his shoulder to look at me in bewilderment. "What? Why?"

"I want to thank Harry in person for saving me awhile ago."

"Oh but- well... I don't think thats a good idea. Harry will literally kill me for not bringing you home."

"Don't worry. I'm simply going to tell him that I forced you or something." I reassure him.

"But how about your mum?"

Shit. I almost forgot about her. "I'm gonna call her." I quickly took my phone out of my jean pocket and searched for mom's number. I held my phone up against my ear as I wait for her to pick up. I hope she buys this.

"Hey mom!" I chirp, trying to cover up my nervousness.

"Why are you not home yet?! It's so dark already. What if you get in da-" She starts but I immediately cut her off.

"Mom chill. That's why I called to discuss about that. So we had this shitty meeting which took like forever and that's why I'm not home yet, but you shouldn't worry about that because some friend of mine offered me to stay at her house for tonight since it's already too dangerous to walk home at this time. Her house is near the school and you know, it's safe and stuff. So... Will you allow me?"

"I don't think I trust that friend, you are talking about. And how about your clothes for school tomorrow?"

"Mom don't worry, okay? She's one of my good friends in school. Also, I'm just gonna go home early in the morning so I can prepare there for school." This is seriously making me guilty. Lying to her was not my intention, but I have no choice. It kinda surprises me how I'm really good at this rightnow since I'm usually bad at lying. Still, that's not something to be proud of. Lying is downright awful.

"Well, okay then... It's for your safety. I wonder how many more days I can finally get my car so I can just fetch you every after school. Anyhow, please don't get yourself into trouble again, and be nice."

"Mom." I whine as I roll my eyes before I continue. "I'm not a kid anymore."

"I know but you somehow still manage to get into trouble."

I sigh, knowing she was right. "Yeah I guess your right but mom I have to go now. See you tomorrow."

"Be careful, Brae." I hung up and turned my phone off before I shove it back into my pocket.

"So how was it?" Niall clears his throat to get my attention.

"It was fine. She bought it." I bluntly say, still feeling the guilt washing over me.

"Alright. Are you sure about this? I don't think it's safe."

"I'm sure. and I know I'm safe when I'm around Harry."

Niall nods and mutters something under his breath. "Did you say something?" I ask.

"Nothing."

"Okay..."

"Oh and by the way, meet Nicolas. The person from your school." Niall introduces as he glanced at him and at me.

"Oh hi." I shyly say.

"Hey, you must be Harry's girlfriend?" My eyes immediately widen from the word girlfriend and I furiously shook my head.