Famous

Chapter 22

HARRY’S POV

I watched her as she rested her head against the cool window. She hadn’t said a word to me except to tell me her address. How did this happen? I was only ever looking out for her and now she’s acting as if I’m the bad one.

The heating was turned all the way but she still had goose bumps across her arms. I reached out to lay my free hand over hers but she quickly pulled away. I let out a sigh. She must really hate me.

We came to a red light and I grabbed my jacket from the back seat.

“Here take this” I held it out to her.

“I’m fine.”

“Just put it on. You’re freezing” I pressed my eyes into hers.

She glared back at me for a couple of seconds. Eventually she let out a sigh of defeat and took it from my hands, giving me the weakest smile ever.

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TASH’S POV

The minute his car stopped outside my house I jumped out, leaving his jacket in the passenger seat. I walked to the boot to find that Harry had already taken my suitcase out.

“Thank you for the ride” I mumbled and grabbed my suitcase.

“Tash I really am sorry. I had no idea what I was doing. I guess it all just happened so quickly”

I wiped a tear from my cheek, praying he hadn’t seen.

“Really its fine Harry. You should get back to the others” Another tear slipped down my cheek. I turned away but Harry’s hand wrapped around my wrist and he pulled me back to face him.

“If its fine then why are you crying?”

I let out a breath and closed my eyes, letting a few tears escape, “Because Harry, I was so stupid to believe in things like real love. I was so so stupid. I ignored my friends when they told me things about him but the whole time they were telling me the truth. He will never change.”

Harry instantly pulled me close to him. His strong arms closed around me and I let it all out.

“It hurts so much. It hurts so so much Harry” I sobbed into his chest.

“Shhh it’ll get better I promise.” He stroked my hair as I cried.

I felt his hand grab my face and I looked up at him. His eyes were so clear today. Usually there were different flecks of green but today they were more of a smooth watery green. I sniffled and wipe the tears from my eyes.

“No one will ever hurt you again. I promise” His voice was gentle and he pulled me back into another hug.

I was confused by what he said. Why was he promising that I wouldn’t get hurt? I decided not to ask him what he meant, mainly because I was exhausted and just wanted some peace and quiet.

I pulled away and looked back up at him.

“Thank you Harry. You really helped me out today, thank you so much”

“It’s nothing. Call me if you need anything and if you need a chat you know where to find me. I should probably get back before people start recognising me”

We said our goodbyes and he climbed into his car. I opened the front door, relieved that both my parents were at work. All I wanted was to curl up on the couch with a good film and some chocolate fudge ice cream.

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-5 DAYS LATER-

 HARRY’S POV

I woke up to my phone vibrating underneath my pillow. I glanced at my clock, it was 11.26 and I had only been asleep for a couple of minutes. I grabbed my phone and answered it. There was no need to check the caller ID, I already knew who it was.

“Harry were you sleeping? I’m so sorry did I wake you?” The voice said.

“No its fine Tash, I couldn’t sleep anyway,” I lied, “What’s wrong? Are you okay?”

“I couldn’t sleep. I’m sorry, I’ll just call you tomorrow” Her words were rushed and I could hear her sniffling. She had been crying.

 “Have you been crying?”

She said nothing so I asked again.

“Yes…I’ve tried not to but I can’t stop thinking about it.” She explained.

This was how the past five days had gone. She would call two or three times a day, crying. I hated it. Not because she kept calling, but because Romeo had done this to her. He had ruined the joyful spirit inside her that I missed so much. She hadn’t come for any of the shows since we got here and none of us had seen her since the day I dropped her home. I called her later that night just to check on her and since then she would call me after shows and in the night. I didn’t mind of course. Any time speaking to her was time spent well but not when she was so heartbroken.

She would call me up and tell me how stupid she was, how much she loved him and how she couldn’t believe he had done this to her. And every night I told her how amazing she was and how he didn’t deserve her but there was so much more I wanted to say to her. I could show her how she should be treated and how much she was worth. But how was I supposed to tell her when she was so heartbroken about another guy?

If only she knew how much I cared about her.

“Harry are you still there?” Her sweet voice brought me back to reality.

“Sorry what did you say?”

“I was just saying thanks for being my friend through this. You don’t understand how much you helped me.”

“Tash I’ve already told you. Please don’t thank me-”

“Harry just let me talk. You have been truly amazing but I think it’s time I stopped bothering you. I don’t think I’ll be coming back to the tour. Everything I thought I knew for two years has been a lie. I just need to figure myself out. Please say thank you to everyone and send them my love. Especially Phoebe.”

“What are you talking about? You said you were coming back next week. Tash don’t do this just because of him. You’re so talented you can’t leave.” The panic in my voice started to rise. She had to come back.

“Who am I kidding Harry? I’m going to get a job that will work out better for me”

“No. Don’t say that. You are so talented Natasha, don’t let his stupid mistakes ruin things for you” There was no way I could bear saying goodbye to her.

“It’s decided Harry. I’m sorry, please send my love to everyone. Goodbye Harry” She spoke quickly and ended the call before I could respond.

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(For all you home and away fans, there have been some spoilers about Phoebe and Ash getting together in H&A! This is amazing!! Love you all)