Fire And Ice L.S

Chapter 8

Betty: Hi...
The other three give Niall a look before responding with a small Hi.
Betty: So... I know you might not want me here...(looks down at her shoes) I'm not the best choice...
Liam: (immediately feels bad) Hey it's not like that.
Betty: (gives him a hopeful look).
Zayn: Yeah we'll work this out.
Betty: Thanks guys. I won't disappoint I promise. (smiles) So... what's our group name?
Harry: We already go by one direction... is... is it ok?
Betty: (repeats) One Direction... (smiles) I like it!
Zayn: Great! Now let's get back.
Niall: What did I miss?
Harry: We were going to attack Liam.
Niall: (excited) I'm in!!
Liam: (shocked) Are you not even gonna ask why?
Niall: (shrugs) I don't think we need a reason to do that.
Liam: (mumbles) Little shit.
Betty: (laughs) So why were you going to attack Liam?
Zayn: We just found out that Payno here might have an extra power after that little cafe incident.
Betty: Oh I heard about it, alright. It's sad I didn't get to watch you guys beat Tim's ass. It would have been hilarious (laughs).
Niall: It was. (smiles)
Other three cough suggestively.
Niall: (glares) Well where were we. Ah right! Attacking Liam (fake smiles at Liam).
Zayn: (laughing) Yes Liam go and stand there.
Liam: (huffs) Okay... (looks at them unsure) Guys take it easy, okay?
Zayn & Harry: (chuckle) Okay Okay.
Zayn: (looks at Harry) I think I'll do this Haz. Maybe you need to practice that control thing.
Harry: (thinks) Yeah... I'll probably burn Li. You're right, you should do this.
Zayn: Hey Ni you help Harry. Betty and I'll take care of Liam.
Niall: (looks at Betty; shrugs) Okay.
Liam, Zayn and Betty move to the farthest corner of the ground while Niall and Harry stay in the center near Louis.

Liam, Zayn & Betty:

Zayn: Okay Li... Now I'm gonna strike you with low voltage. (Bites his lip; concerned) But it will hurt.
Liam: (scared; but nods).
Zayn: Just think of what you thought at the cafe, okay?
Liam: Okay I'll try.
Betty: (sits on the side bench; watching them in amusement).
Zayn: Okay. You ready?
Liam: Ofcourse not. But go (motions Zayn to strike).
Zayn: (sighs; strikes).
Liam: (puts his hands up but nothing happens; gets electrocuted) Owww... (falls to the ground).
Zayn: (gets closer) Li! Are you alright?
Liam: (gives him a look) No Zee, I'm not alright.
Zayn: (helps him up).
Liam: (goes to his position) Alright. (Motions Zayn to strike again) Come on.
Zayn: (hesitates but strikes).
Liam: (falls) Fuck shit!!
It goes on with Liam getting electrocuted for thirty minutes straight...
Zayn: (shakes his head) Li I think it's enough for today.
Liam: (sad) Um... okay.
Zayn: (comforting) Hey... it's alright. We can work this out together.
Betty: (hands under her chin) Aww you guys are so cute.
Liam: (blushes).
Zayn: Hey Betty... um... I know... No, the whole school knows that you got a secret power....
Betty: (raises an eyebrow).
Zayn: (blurts) What is it? I mean I really wanna know.
Betty: (hesitates) Um...
Liam: (jumps in) And it would be really useful for the Renaissance...
Betty: (sighs) Okay you're right. (Stands up)
Zayn: (points to Niall and Harry) Let's go to them.

Harry and Niall:

Niall: (claps) Alright mate, come on. Let's burn your torso.
Harry: (laughs).
Niall: What? I'm serious mate. We both know your whole body is like a torch... So let's test the limits.
Harry: But... You know it only comes when I'm angry.
Niall: (sighs) Now that's the problem Haz. You should be able to do that whenever you want and not be able to do that whenever you.... don't want.
Harry: (thoughtful) Um....
Niall: (continues) So if you could do that whenever you want.... (hopeful) You could also control it whenever you don't.
Harry: (raises an eyebrow) When did you grow so wise Niall?
Niall: (Shrugs). Now come on!
Harry: (sighs; starts taking off his black shirt).
Niall: Um... Haz? (Whispers) I'm not saying he's checking you out, but he is totally checking you out.
Harry: (looks at what Niall is talking about; leaves the shirt down.)
Louis: (gulps; completely flustered).
Harry: (smirks).
Louis: (looks up bravely; making eyecontact with Harry; crosses his arms).
Harry: (shakes his head amused; smile evident).
Niall: (raises an eyebrow) Am I missing something here?
Harry: (ignores Niall; raises his head; hands wide apart)
Niall: (knows what he is doing; moves back)
Harry: (slowing his hands start flaming up; Fire gradually moving up his shoulders to his naked torso as he growls loudly).
Niall: (amazed at his friend's ability; hears footsteps).
Betty: WOW...
Liam: (rolls his eyes; under his breath) Show off.
Zayn: (intently watching Harry).
Harry: (sees them approaching; slowly his body seems to become normal; flames lessening until it completely disappears leaving some smoke as he slowly rubs his chest; his eyes immediately meeting Louis').
Louis: (looks emotionless).
Harry: (shrugs it off; starts putting his shirt on)
Niall: So... Li? (Hopeful)
Liam: (shakes his head, sadly)
Niall: It's okay Li (places a soothing arm) We'll try again tomorrow.
Liam: (shouts) Niall! Are you serious?
Niall: (confused) What?
Liam: Do you really think I look like Einstein dipped in coal tar?
Niall: (realises; immediately takes his hand off Liam's shoulder; scratches his head) Mate right now, you really do.
Liam: Well for your information Niall, I've just been electrocuted more than a hundred times in the last thirty minutes, so give me a break, will ya? (rolls his eyes).
Niall: (tries to hold his laughter) Jeez... calm down mate (looks at Harry).
Liam: (huffs) Whatever.
Harry: (also trying to hold his laughter; looks at Niall; both start laughing).
Liam: (starts growing more and more annoyed).
Zayn: (notices; coughs) Anyways! Betty here just agreed to show us her secret power so let's start before she changes her mind.
Betty: (exhales deeply) Okay...
Harry: (turns to look at Louis who seems to find the sky more interesting; turns back)
WHOA!
Betty: (slowly starts unzipping her jumper).
Zayn: (wide eyed).
Liam: (internally panicks).
Niall: (profusely blushing; sees the others eyeing her) Hey hey stop!
Betty: (gives him a look; throws the jumper down).
The four boys visibly relax. It seems she was wearing another shirt inside.
Betty: Niall! Can you unbutton. (Points to her back)
Niall: Um...(hesitantly obeys, slowly unbuttoning her shirt).
Betty: (holds the front of her shirt).
Niall: (notices black lines on her back as he slowly unbuttons).
Betty: Thanks.
Niall: (quickly removes his hand; goes to stand with his friends)
Betty: (exhales; slowly those black lines start growing, forming bluish wings, that slowly spread.)
The four gasp watching as the wings start fluttering..
Niall: (blurts) You're beautiful. (Shocks himself).
Other three give him a look.
Zayn: (shakes his head smiling) Oh... we're definitely gonna win.
They talk for a few minutes then decide to leave.
Harry: (sees that Louis is nowhere to be seen; checks his phone).
1msg
Louis: It's Louis. This is my number.
Harry: (calls him)
Harry: Hey where did you go?why did you leave?
Louis: um..because it's been 2hrs.
Harry: What bout the project.
Louis: we could meet?
Harry: Your place?
Louis: No.
Harry: Mine it is then. I'll text you the address.
Louis: Okay. I'll be there like 5-ish.
Harry: (smiles) Okay. (Ends the call).
Zayn: Why're you so happy.
Harry: (confused) What? What do you mean?
Zayn: I don't know. You look like you've just won candy.
Harry: That's right. I look emotionless.
Zayn: (gives him a look) Haz, I know you.
Harry: (shrugs).

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At Harry's house

Peter: So... when's your friend coming?
Harry: (gives him a look) He's not my friend.
Peter: So... you just invited a stranger to our house.
Harry: (rolls his eyes) 'Your' house and he's not a stranger.
Peter: So... he's your friend.
Harry: (snaps) NO HE'S NOT MY FRIEND! Gosh, is it really that hard to understand? I don't want no friends. I don't want anyone.
Peter: (sighs) But you need someone Harry. Not just Zayn, Niall and Liam. You don't even allow them into those walls you've built for years! (Puts his hand on Harry's) Please Haz... This is not what your parents would want!
Harry: (eyes glisten at those last words) My parents... are dead.
Door bell rings...
Harry: (quickly gets up; opens the door)
Louis: Hey...

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(A/N)

So... Betty and Niall are warming up!

Does Harry's character seem depressed or normal?