Spaces between Us

**26**

Harry's POV

My phone rang and it read Taylor's's name.

I just told her I couldn't feel the same way, because of my past. I told her everything about Nevaeh and I. She didn't seem mad, she understood and I'm glad she did.

"Hey" I said awkwardly

I looked over at Jazz who was still looking out the window

"I have news..."

Nevaeh's POV

I squinted a little to let the image of her figure soak in. Out of all people, she had to be the one to run into me here. I rubbed the back of my neck awkwardly as I looked away from her sympathetic gaze. I felt her stare burn right through me. It was inevitable. Her cold thin hand touched my face, making me look at her.

"You've been crying" She murmured

I exasperated heavily and kicked a pebble with my shoe with my hands in my pockets, "Just a little" I whisper lightly

"I need to make a quick phone call" She said as she pressed her lips together in a thin line.

I gasped and shook my head vigorously, "No, No please don't call him" I practically begged

She sighed, "But he's worried about you..." She trailed off "Why did you run off anyway?" She asked rather quickly

I began to walk away trying to ignore and dodge her question as if she never asked, but she realized what I was trying to do and she pulled me back a bit harsh, "He dumped me for you do you understand?" She said louder

My eyes widened at the hostile tone in her voice, she's never spoken to me that way. It's strange to hear her speak so fervent and brusque.

What also caught me off guard though was the fact that Harry had ended things with Taylor for me!

"I-I'm sorry" I whimpered

She sighed and face palmed herself, "Look I'm sorry for sounding rude, but I really love Harry, it just angers me that after he chose you over me you run off like this." She explained "Do you even love him back?" She asked

I nodded a bit slowly and nibbled on my sleeves of my hoodie.

"Doesn't seem like it" She scoffed

"I do, I really do, I just needed to stay away a little to think a bit. My niece was being a bit rude you see and I needed time alone" I explained with a crack of the voice in the end when I was reminded of Jaz. She must be home alone, oh crap I hope she's okay and hasn't burned the apartment down.

She nods hesitantly "I get that feeling a lot." She said quickly, "You do realize I still need to call him so he won't keep searching the city for you right?" She asked

I nodded with a frown. He might as well know I am okay so him and Jaz won't be out and about in the dangers of New York.

"Okay," I said, she was about to look for his contact number when I saw a tear escape her eyes until it finally clicked and processed what she has been telling me. She is in love with Harry and is willingly letting him go easily because of me. I wonder if she knows about our past together.

I then grabbed her hand and squeezed it, "Thanks Taylor, I know realizing the guy you love doesn't feel the same ways sucks. You're a beautiful girl and i know somewhere out there there must be one waiting just for you" I wink to ease the tension that surrounds us.

She gives me a puzzled look and walks away while holding her phone up to her ear. I guess it's time to head home. I was about to start the car when she opened the car door and smiled, "Done, he is very happy to know you're safe. So he said to follow my car and I'll lead the way to his house because you guys need to sort things out or something." She said with a straight face