Studying Abroad

Alleys

I always walk to and from school and today was no different. The sun set about an hour ago, and I hate walking in the dark but I have to hence no ride. I turned down the famililar alley- like path that cut inbetween two other flat complexes. It always seemed a bit sketchy, but there is no doubt I'm creeped out 10 times more than I usually am. I began to turn around to take the long way until I heard faint footsteps coming from the oppostie end of the narrow pathway. I froze in my tracks terrified of what's to come.

"Where are you going love?" A creepy voice snarled from behind me.

"J- just home." I replied, refusing to turn around to face the stranger behind me.

"You're a pretty one aren't you?" He growled, now running his fingers through my hair.

"P-please leave me alone." I stammered, trying to step forward and run away, but suddenly his grungy hand grabbed my arm tightly, pulling me back. I squirmed in his hold, my only defense coming to mind to knee him in the crotch, so I did. He bent over in pain as I ran away. My breath was heavy as my feet pounded against the sidewalk.Once I was sure I'd lost him, I stopped in an attempt to catch my breath. I pulled my phone out to call Harry and tell him what happened. I then realized that something was missing from my pocket - my student ID. I was positive I had it in my pocket when I left, but I shook it off.

Harry could hear my heavy breathing through the phone and he assumed something was up. "What's wrong love?" He asked with concern in his voice.

"S-some old prick j-just tried to j-j-jump me" I replied, my stuttering worse than ever.

"Where are you I'm coming to get you. Get into some store and wait for me." He said. I explained to him my location and waited inside of a near bank. Harry's large black range rover pulled up and I ran towards him, holding him in a tight hug. He grabbed my hand and led me to the passenger side where he opened the door and helped me in. Once we were both in the car, Harry said

"Tell me everything that dick said to you." He clenched his teeth and gripped the steering wheel harder.

"Uh, well he was asking where I was going a-and I t-tried to ignore him but he grabbed my arm and started touching my hair, but I kneed him in the crotch and ran away."

"Wait till I-" Harry said before I cut him off.

"Just leave it Harry. I'm fine." I replied, looking over at him and placing my hand  on his thigh for comfort.

"Just know I'm driving you to and from school from now on." He said, pulling into his driveway.

"Alright." I said getting out of the car as it stopped. I hated having people doing favors for me but I wasn't in the mood to argue with Harry.

I patiently waited on the couch for Harry to finish brewing our tea. I was wearing one of his plain white t-shirts and a pair of his boxers. He walked over and handed me a cup of warm tea. I cupped the cup in my hands, the warmth raditaing from the cup to my hands. Harry joined me on the couch, lifting his feet up on the coffee table. I laid my legs over his, my body perfectly positioned so I could lay my head on his chest.

"How was school today?" He asked, taking a sip of his tea and setting it on the coffee table.

"It was alright." I replied, mimicking Harry's move with the cup. I buried my head deeper in his chest, my arms now wrapping around his torso. Harry reacted by placing a small kiss on my head.

"I'll be right back." I said, getting up and heading to the bathroom.

Harry's POV

Me and my nosey self couldn't help but look when I heard her phone go off. I looked at the screen to see a non- saved number appear on her phone. I picked it up, unlocking her phone and reading the message.

'Hi love. If you want your life not to be a living hell meet me at my place (100 Serth Rd. Apartment D) at 4:00 next Tuesday. I hope to see you there. You should really be more careful about where you keep your student ID in a safer place than your back pocket. Can't wait to see you again, Paige.'

It took me a few minutes to whip up a plan. BUt I had it decided quick. I texted him 'Okay' and deleted the messages in plans for her not to know what was going to happen. I had only 3 days to prepare to beat up this prick. I quickly put the phone back in its original position when I heard the bathroom door open. 3 days. Only 3 days.