NOTES:
Picture the photo as Harry with long hair. x

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Alpha omega class was postponed. The principal, who'd be teaching the class, was obviously busy, sorting out the fight in the locker room.

“I cant believe the fucking prick went and got himself suspended! How the fuck are we supposed to get around?!” Zayn spat as he paced back and forth in the parking lot. “Calm down Zayn. I’ve texted my mum and she’s coming to get us.” Liam intervened. The alpha rubbed his temples, stressed, but Louis could tell he was only worried for Harry. Louis played with his fingers, looking at the ground, keeping quiet. He thought that maybe Harry beat up Tom for him.

But he was probably being stupid. Because why would he do that? Harry probably had his own beef with tom, and he probably had nothing to do with it. He was being stupid. The alpha got into fights all the time, and Louis knew he couldn’t be the reason for any of those so why would he be now. He wasn’t.

A charcoal grey SUV pulled up and Liam and Zayn walked toward it, Louis assumed it was Liam's mum. He and Niall followed close behind. They hopped in and the woman looked like a female version of Liam. She was beautiful. “Hello boys. How- Oh. Who do we have here?” She asked as she noticed Louis and Niall in the back seat with Zayn. “Mum, this is Niall and Louis, they’re new to the pack, and our new friends.” Liam smiled at the two and Louis felt a sense of pride.

“Nice to meet you Niall!” she smiled, reaching to shake his hand. “And Louis” She gave the boy a once over and let go of his hand. “Such a pretty omega!” She winked at the boy who blushed furiously. “Mum!” Liam nagged, giving Louis an apologetic look. “Karen, can you please take Liam and I to Harry’s house after we take Louis and Niall home?” Zayn asked, breaking the tension. “Of course, darling. Where is Harry anyway?” She asked, pulling out of the school parking lot. “Left” Liam pipped before Zayn began.

“He got himself in another fight, he’s suspended for a week.” Zayn replied. “Oh dear…” She tiskd. The trip was fairly silent after that. Karen was talking to Liam about his day, and it was really sweet watching the two interact. She obviously cared deeply for her son, and the feeling was mutual. Niall was dropped off first, the beta giving Louis a hug and promising to call him later. Louis’ house was next, and he thanked Karen and told the boys he’d see them tomorrow.

The car drove off and Louis watched as it left, a feeling washed over him, one he didn’t quite understand. He breathed out and walked inside, ignoring whatever it was that’s eating at his insides.

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“Will you need me to come get you later?” Karen asked as the boys got out of the car in Harry’s driveway. The beta shook his head at his mother, “No thanks, I’ll get Harry or Anne to take me back.” They bid goodbye and the two boys walked to the front door. Zayn brought his hand up to the white door and knocked. Harry’s mother answered the door, she looked at the boys and smiled sadly. “Come in” She stepped aside and they walked in.

“Is he okay?” Liam asked. “I don't know. He’s not telling me anything.” She looked worried and Zayn put a hand on her shoulder. “We’ll talk to him” He smiled at her and she thanked him. They walked up the stairs and stood at Harry’s door. Liam knocked “Harry?”. There was no reply, “Fuck it.” Zayn mumbled and opened the door, marching inside “Za-” Liam couldn’t stop the alpha and simply followed him instead. Harry was sitting on the edge of his bed, head in his hands, long curls hanging down, looking utterly destroyed.

“What the fuck, Harry!? What happened?” Zayn asked, trying to keep his voice down. Harry rose his head, only supporting a split lip, a relief to both boys. He looked at his friends before facing the floor once more. “I got in a fight.” He uttered, making Zayn scoff, “No shit, you twat! We want to know why!”
“I overheard Louis, okay!” Harry stood. “He was raped. Fucking raped. By his own family!” His brows knitted together, he was getting more angry the more he thought about it. Liam was watching his face closely and could see the hurt in his friends eyes.

“And that prick, Tom, was treating him like shit and I was in the locker room and he was on the phone to someone talking about Louis, and-” he stopped and clenched his fists, taking a deep breath, “-and I lost it.” He finished. “Fuck, Harry.” Zayn spoke quietly, and pulled the fellow alpha into a hug. They released one another and sat back on the queen sized bed. Liam took a seat on the other side of Harry, giving him a reassuring pat on the back.

“Harry…” Zayn began, treading with caution. “How do you really feel about Louis?” Both Liam and Zayn looked at their friend, who sighed defeatedly. “I’m not sure. But there’s something there. He brings out something in me that i’ve never felt before. My emotions are heightened around him and I have less control of myself. I’m a ball of pure emotion and he holds me in the palm of those; those tiny fucking hands” He chuckles half heartedly. Zayn and Liam glance at each other, not having to say anything more.

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It was Friday. Finally! Louis and Zayn walked to their usual table where Liam awaited. “Thank fuck, I was starting to think people were staring at me.” Liam chuckled. “They probably were, loser!” Zayn gave the betas arm a friendly punch.

The three began to eat their food, when Niall came up to the table with a big grin on his face. “Hey lads” he sat next to Liam. “What's got you smiling so wide?” Louis smirked at his friend. “Before Zayn can make a rude comment-” he gave the alpha and accusing look, who in turn just shrugged with a smirk. “My older brother is throwing a party at my house, and you're all invited. Harry too.” He smiled excitedly.

“I'm there!” Liam piped first, high fiving the hand Niall held out for him. “Liam!” Zayn warned. “Oh come off it Zayn. A party would be fun, and you know it.” Liam rolled his eyes at the alpha. Zayn sighed, “Whatever.”
“That's the closest to a 'yes’ you'll get from him.” Liam laughed with Niall, copping a scowl from Zayn. “Plus, it'll be good for Harry.” He added, looking at Louis, who smiled small at the beta before avoiding eye contact.

“Great! And Lou, you're obviously in” Niall stated more than asked, “You know it, bud.” He gave his best smile for his friend. But he was feeling nervous, he wanted to talk to Harry, and see if he was okay. He shouldn't feel nervous around the alpha, but he does. Still, the want to see the alpha overtook the nerves.

PUBLISHED~22/NOV/2018