Minter's Sister - Harry Lewis

Chapter 18

**Elizabeth's POV**

It was somewhat nostalgic waking up in Harry's bed to him yelling ridiculously loud at a game. I didn't think it would be something to miss but I genuinely had. My headache was screaming at him to shut up but I found myself smiling tiredly at the man. I knew he was probably streaming but I noticed he was playing Mario Kart and I couldn't resist perching myself on the end of his bed. His chat must have notified him of my presence as he whipped his head to me.

"No lads I didn't sleep with Lizzy." Harry grunted, loading up a new level. He didn't have earphones in so I could hear any chats that were sent in that read aloud.

"I saw your post about Elizabeth, is she okay?" The computer voice read and I automatically remembered why I was here in the first place. I must have looked like a beaten up mess for thousands of people too stare at live.

"I'm okay, just everyone please keep an eye out for that man. He's dangerous, just look what he did to me for fucks sake." I laughed humourlessly with a frown, seeing Harry's face-cam in the corner with my beaten face in shot. It was clear as day I didn't look healthy, but if anything, it would make people more vigilant to look for Nate.

"Are you doing better then last night?" Harry asked as his race started, his face leaning closer to the screen as he concentrated more.

"Uhm— a little bit yeah. Still in pain, still traumatised but I'm not crying yet so that's always a positive." I was a firm believer in if you don't laugh then you'll cry, so that's what I was aiming for here.

"Does Katie know that Elizabeth is in your bed?" The computer voice said again and I noticed Harry's facial expression twitch.

"I don't care if she does lad. I never ever cheated on Katie, Elizabeth never cheated on her scumbag of an ex. We're friends." Harry tried to contain the annoyance in his tone but I detected it. It must hurt having these allegations online, it hurt me enough just having them in person. I couldn't imagine the wrath of millions on the matter.

"Exactly. I've never even kissed Harry. A girl and a boy can be just friends. I'm close to a lot of the lads but I don't feel romantically towards them. I've known JJ since I was like 8 and never once fancied him." I concluded, not wanting Harry to fight the battle himself.

"You still look gorgeous Elizabeth." The computer voice spoke and I noticed Harry's eyes leave the game for a moment to see who sent the message.

"Calm down mate, she's only just became single." He joked, a bright smile on his face. I rolled my eyes and laughed, sending a little smack to his arm. He yelped at me dramatically and pouted.

"That wasn't very nice Lizzy." He moaned, his concentration slipping from the game. I chuckled.

"Like you're ever nice. You're having a stinker here Bog." I put emphasis on his nickname from the boys and he fully turned away from game.

"Don't call me that Ellie." Although everyone in my life called me Ellie, I cringed badly at the nickname falling from his lips. I frowned.

"What happened to Lizzy? No one else calls me that." I huffed, nudging him over in his chair so I could squeeze in and take over the game. I was half on his lap and half on the chair but I ignored that fact to focus on the game. I think it was my concussion making me do silly things. Harry tensed under me but relaxed after a moment and settled his left hand on his arm rest and the right one on my thigh. The gesture gave me goosebumps but felt comforting. I think a part of me craved a warm touch after being hurt so badly. I pulled the game back from 7th to 3rd at this point.

"Don't call me Bog then and I won't call you Ellie." Harry finally stated, letting his eyes dance over the chat.

"Calm down guys, you wouldn't be going mad if it was Freezy on my lap. It's not like I'm banging her." My cheeks burned at his words but I shifted slightly on the chair to get more comfortable so my concentration was higher. I doubt it was picked up on camera it was such a subtle movement but I felt Harry's hand grip my thigh tighter.