SAFE
“Harry,” you shakily said down the phone. “Yeah love? What’s up?” He said cheerfully, unaware of what had happened a couple of minutes before. “Do you think the boys would mind if I came over for the night? I don’t mean to crash your sleepover!” I asked. Desperation clung to each word as it left my mouth. “I’m sure they wouldn’t but let me just check!” Harry was my best friend, we were inseparable, but lately my boyfriend Jake had been getting jealous about how much time Harry and I spend with each other. “I see the way he looks at you Hannah, you’re mine and he can’t have you.” I would protest saying that Harry and I are only friends but he would yell at me even more and then hit me across the face. I never told Harry and always covered the bruising with make up as best as I could. At times he would notice but I would make up an excuse so he wouldn’t do anything stupid. I wished Harry would hurry up and ask the boys already as I could hear Jake coming back. His footsteps echoed throughout his small apartment. Each clip of his shoe heels got closer and closer and my hands began to shake even more. Suddenly Harry’s voice spoke through the phone “You still there babe? They said you can come over as long as you bring ice cream!” He said. I could tell he was smiling down the phone like an idiot by the tone of his voice. “Thanks” I said quickly and shoved my phone into my red stained jacket pocket. I stood slowly as Jake entered the room. “Who said you could get up you filthy slut.” He said and knocked me to the floor with a blow to my cheek. “I..I..I’m sorry, please stop.” I said wishing I could shrink into the floor and disappear into Harry’s safe arms. Harry, I thought. He will keep me safe and he knows I’m coming. I have to get to Harry! “Well do as your told bitch and I won’t have to!!” he said furious and kicked my into the wall. I let out a small yelp in pain but didn’t move. I knew if I moved he would beat me even more. I watched him silently leave and shut the door through my long hair and waited until I couldn’t hear his shoes on the floor boards anymore. I slowly stood again, and tried to balance myself on my shaking legs. I walked over to the door and lent on it for support and pushed it open. I walked out into the hallway and crept towards the front door. Harry’s is only 6 blocks away from here, you can do it. I told myself. I knew as soon as I opened up the front door Jake would be after me. I was finally at the front door and slowly pulled it open. I took a step out onto the front door mat and began to close the door slowly as well when a gust of wind caught it and slammed it shut, knocking me to the ground. Panic and adrenaline shot through my body. I scrambled to my feet, images of what Jake would do to me flashing through my mind and ran. I ran as fast as I could. “HANNAH GET BACK HERE YOU LITTLE SLUT! HARRY CAN’T PROTECT YOU FOREVER!!” I looked back and saw him standing on his door step. I knew he knew where I was going so he had no need to chase me. I continued running under street lamps that lit the way to Harry’s for me. I knew that this wasn’t the smartest as Jake knew exactly where I would go, but the only place I wanted to be was in Harry’s arms. I ran all the way to Harry’s and knocked on his door. “Hannah Banana!” He said cheerfully smiling as he opened the door. But his smile fell as he saw the state I was in. I hadn’t seen what damage Jake had inflicted yet but I knew the outcome would be pretty severe. “What...?” Harry asked unable to finish the whole sentence. “Please Harry; don’t make a big deal in front of the boys.” I could hear Niall’s infectious laugh coning from the living room then Liam telling Louis to get off Zayn. Typical. Harry’s face was in a hard concerned frown as he took my hand and led me to the bathroom. He grabbed my waist and I winced in pain from the kick Jake had given me. He placed me on the . “Wait here.” He said emotionless. I looked at him with a sorry look on my face and watched him leave, shutting the door behind him. I turned to the mirror to inspect the damage and broke down in tears when I saw what he had done. My right eye was half open and turning a dark purple with blood dotting the side of it from the cut above me eye brow. My nose was bleeding and possibly broken while my lip was cut in 3 different places. My face was practically red from all the blood. I tried to shift myself so I was staring straight into the mirror but had to grasp my stomach in pain. I remembered Jake kicked me there and lifted my top above my head to see what other marks he had left on me. When I saw the bright red mark of Jake’s boot blackening and imprinted onto my stomach and ribs I couldn’t take it anymore. I pushed myself off the sink and began to yell at myself into the mirror. “You deserved it you ugly whore! You didn’t tell anyone what was happening you stupid fat skank! You knew what was going to happen but yet you still let it happen anyway you faggot. Now you’re gunna have the scars to remind you about how stupid you really were!!!!!” I screamed and screamed and screamed insults at myself until I felt a pair of arms wrap themselves around me, restraining me. I struggled to get free but I knew I wasn’t going anywhere fast. Eventually I gave up and just let myself fall into Harry’s arms, tears streaming down my face, unstoppable. “Shhhh,” Harry soothed as he sat down with me on the tiled floor. He moved me around so I could rest my head on his chest. I clung to him not wanting him to let me go. “I’m sorry Harry I didn’t mean for any of this to happen.” I cried into him. There was a knock at the door and Liam’s head appeared around the door. “Harry,” He began. I watched his eyes and noticed a sense of fear in them. “He’s here.” He said. Harry’s grip tightened on me and he stood taking me with him down the hall way. We got to the front door and saw that the rest of the boys had made a protective wall. Harry put me behind him and the boys then answered the door. “What” He asked flatly. “I’m come to collect what is mine.” Jake stepped forward challenging Harry. A low growl came from Harry’s throat, “Like hell you’re taking her.” Liam’s arm protectively wrapped around my shoulders and Louis put his around my waist making sure I wouldn’t go anywhere. “She’s mine Styles so back off.” Jake answered back pushing Harry. I grimaced as did Zayn, Louis, Liam and Niall, all of us knowing what was coming next. Before we knew it Harry’s fist had connected with Jake’s jaw, leaving Jake on the floor screaming in pain. “She’s not an object Jake, no girl is, she will never be yours. She is too good for you.” Harry said wiping his fist on his shirt. “Now piss off before I give you another one.” Jake immediately leapt up and ran off into the darkness of the night. Harry turned around and looked at me cowering into Liam. “Hannah come on,” he said extending his hand. “Back soon boys thank you.” Harry said without looking at them. He led me back into the bathroom and sat me on the sink again. Without speaking he pulled out the first aid kit and began to clean me up. Once he had finished he stared at me without saying anything. “What?” I questioned as smile playing on my lips. Still staying silent Harry lent in and gently pressed his soft pink lips against mine. I felt my eyes widen in surprise but kissed him back. “Do you know how long I’ve wanted to do that for?” He asked me smiling at me. I shook my head, “But I wish you’d done it sooner.” I said grabbing his shirt and pushing my lips against his again. “I love you Hannah, I always have, please give me a chance to make you feel like the princess you are. I promise no one will ever hurt you again.” I watched Harry’s pleading face and thought about how much better he could treat me compared to any other boy. He knew me better than I knew myself and always told me the truth. “Ok Harry. I love you too.” Harry smiled a huge smile that flashed his dimples. “Aww!!!” We both heard from outside the door. I gave Harry a confused look and he walked over to investigate. “What’s happening?” We heard Louis whisper “Hush!!” Liam scolded. Harry smiled and opened the door. “Ooofff!!!” The boys went as they all fell into the bathroom with us. “You’re stealthiness needs work boys.” Harry said and we both laughed. “Hop on gorgeous!” Harry said offering his back to me. I jumped on and he carried me out into the lounge and sat me on his lap. “Movie?”he asked and I nodded my head. He smiled again “LAST ONE OUT HERE HAS TO GET THE SNACKS AND OUT THE MOVIE IN!” Harry yelled. We waited and listened as Zayn, Louis, Niall and Liam all fought their way down the hall way and onto the couch. Poor little Niall was the last to the couch and had to put the movie and get the snacks, but quickly got over it. We put the movie on and almost immediately I fell asleep in Harry’s arms feeling as if no one would ever hurt me again.
