Destiny | H.S.

Chapter 24

Avery's POV

Today's the day of my interview, and I have never been this nervous before in my life. This is the reason why I went to college, this determines my whole future. This is the moment I've been waiting for.

Harry obviously has it all figured out. He's had it figured out since he was 16, but me? I'm still getting there, and this could very well be my "figured it out" job. I hope it is.

Harry's spent the past two days here at my apartment, being paranoid that Cole would come bother me. I told him not to worry about it, but I obviously didn't mind his company. I wanted it, if anything.

I can't believe Cole. He just shows up, unexpectedly, thinking that I'm going to drop everything for him? After he broke, no - shattered - my heart a YEAR ago? I'm happier than I ever have been right now, I don't need this shit. Not to mention, he was a total dick. He started off apologetic, but he got to be rude and arrogant, just because he wasn't getting his way. Typical, I don't know how I was too blind to see it when we were dating.

I do wonder what caused him to suddenly want me back, though. He must have seen me online or something, and I guess then suddenly wanted me, probably out of a pit of jealousy. That's the thing about Cole, he cares about no one other than himself. And even though I was hurting for months upon months, he thinks he can have me back because he now suddenly wants me. Wrong. I actually hate him so fucking much.

Harry couldn't be more supportive. He lets me talk about everything, and he just lays next to me, listening. He doesn't butt in or force his advice, he just listens. You sometimes need that, you know? You don't always need a million and one answers, but rather just someone who can hear you out and let you rant. I'm so grateful for Harry to be that person.

I wonder what I would have done if I wasn't with Harry, and what Cole would have even done. Would he have still done this? Or is he just jealous? I would have been a lot more vulnerable in the situation, especially being by myself. Thank God for Harry.

Looking back, I'm actually glad that Harry punched Cole. First of all, it was kind of hot. Second of all, Cole deserved it. Majorly. Third of all, it shows Harry's loyalty towards me. I love that he's protective and doesn't let anyone mess with me, because lord knows that Cole couldn't give two shits back when we were together.

I brush away everything running through my mind, and instead focus on getting ready. As I stare at myself in the bathroom mirror, I gently begin to pluck my eyebrows. I wince at each pluck, never getting used to the short, stinging pain. I glance over to Harry laying in my bed, watching Netflix on his phone. He's recently been obsessed with Stranger Things, so he's nine watching it. I have already finished the first season, so I'm waiting for him to catch up before we start the second season together.

I glance down at my phone, the time being 9:03am. I have to leave by 10, my interview being 10:30. It won't take more than 10 minutes to get there, but I want to be early just to look more professional.

As I finish up my eyebrows, I brush them and fill them in a bit. I then apply my foundation, it being an all natural, vegan brand. I got it a week or so ago, and it works wonders to cover up my tiredness in the mornings. After blending everything in, I apply a light amount of neutral colored eyeshadow, and then some mascara. I brush my teeth for the third time, and then put on a light, pinky-neutral shade of matte lipstick.

After I'm somewhat satisfied with my face, I begin straightening my hair. It takes about 10 minutes, after being fully brushed and straightened to perfection. I then go into my closet, and change into the outfit that I picked out while shopping with Harry. It's a collared shirt, with a cardigan and a pair of dress pants. I also got new nude heels, really wanting to look good. After I dress myself, I walk out into my bedroom.