Shedding Tears [COMPLETED] #Wattys2016

Chapter 7

Harry's POV:

The last week went by in a rush. So much happened. Firstly the tragedy that Mrs. Helen Conroy went through. Stacey was so upset, the way she sobbed on my shoulder i couldn't help but stare at the perfection laying on my chest. Her puffy eyes held so much emotions, worry, pain. I wanted to be with her, to calm her down, to make her feel better. I stayed the night at her house, she was so tired yet broken, i carried her bridal style up to her room, she was so light and the way she grabbed onto my shirt and dug her head in my chest, i couldn't help but fall for her every second that i looked at her.

I pecked her forehead and shut the door silently trying my best not to wake her up. She was already in so much pain and i just wished i could make her okay. And i knew i would. I slept on the couch that night, it was uncomfortable, i have to admit but staying at Stacey's place was magical. The way her cologne had this light fragrance in the house, it smelt of sweet strawberries, so soothing.

Everything was different when it came to Stacey. She was so simple, she wouldnt brag about things she had and she wouldnt create a scene for the things she didnt. It was amazing just to look at her. I have dated lot of girls, all were my sex toys. I never had this nervous-ness or when my heart wanted more feeling ever with any of those. Not even Karen.
Karen.
I had to break up with her; its only fair. I couldn't let her dangle in between my feelings when i was clearly falling for some other girl. Besides, Kyle told me she was constantly flirting with Leo in my absense. I thought it would just make it easier. And i did. The next day i called her and cut off, she told me i was a dick and hung up. Bitch.
And i had to ask Stacey out. I couldn't let this heavy feeling hang forever. It was like a huge elephant was tap-dancing on my heart. I sighed as i slept on the couch.

So here i am, at the lunch table in school. Its been a week since all this mess and stacey is sitting on the table across me at the far end. Shes with her friends, so i text Jane and ask her if Stacey likes me or not. She texts me back that its not the right time to ask her since a lot is already going on in her life. I sigh as i take a bite of my sandwich.

I've got other things to worry as well, like the football tournament tomorrow. We have to beat our rivals this time, im the captain and i cant let my team down.

Stacey's POV:

The last week was terrible if you ask me. Mums condition, i missed four days of school so the work had piled up, Sebastian (yeah that ass) was texting me again and again, he said he was wrong for dumping me for Darcy the Dumbass and he was sorry and he wanted to patch up. I mentally showed him the middle finger as i ignored every text and call. Oh and did i mention? I was falling in love with Harry Cooper every passing second.

So here i am, with Jane on my left and Adam and Anna on my right. We're all seated on the bleachers as the two football teams enter the field. My school's team who are in red colour and the other team who are in yellow. I immediately spot Harry in the field while they're warming up. He's constantly searching for somebody in the crowd. Karen i think. I wish he was looking for me. And then, his eyes land on me as he beams a smile and waves a hand. HOLY SHIT. I return the gesture as i try calming down my nerves.

I see Sebastian as well with his team who's glaring at Harry. Why? Some football rivalry i guess. The game starts and both the teams are playing extremely well. Harry throws a header and kicks and defends so well that i just can't stop looking at him. The first half is over and the score is 0-1. Our team is losing so far. So its break time and Anna Adam wander off leaving Jane and I on the bleachers. 'I'm gonna go get some coke. Do you want one?' Jane asks as i nod and she hops off.

I'm staring at the field which is now empty, its rest time for the players.
'Hey babe' Somebody says beside me. I turn around to see the Greek God, Harry. Hes all sweaty and panting. His breath fast and shallow. The scent of his cologne has lessened as his eyes sparkle. His jersey looks SO good on him.
'Babe?' He waves a hand infront of my eyes.
'Um yeah, Hi' i smile. Babe? Aaahhhh.
And there we are, talking to eachother till Jane comes, she winks at Harry. I dont know whats going on, i know they've always been pretty good friends and Jane already knows how i feel about him. Shes my best friend, of course i wouldnt hide such a thing from her.

The coach whistles and Harry runs over to his team. There are still ten minutes for the game to start so i just excuse myself from Jane and go to the washroom. Its located at the far end of the alley in the basement. The basement has always been creepy but there are always some of the students down there. The basement washroom is given to the rivals, Seb's team, they'll all be in the ground so I'm glad i wouldn't have to see his face.

As I'm walking, I'm suddenly grabbed by the wrist and pinned on the wall nearby. I try to scream as a hand covers my mouth. My eyes open wide as i see Sebastian. What the actual hell?

'I'm gonna release you but listen to me. Please. Just once' I was so horrified to see Sebastian doing this to me. I just nod signalling him to continue.
'Listen, i have always been an ass to you, but i swear I've changed. You're the only girl who has ever made me feel the way no other girl ever could. I love you, Stacey. Please come back to me? Don't you remember the seven months we spent together?' He whispers and continues, he's so close to my ears, 'I still have that video of our little makeout session on Valentine's Day' he says with a smirk. I am terrified. I roll down a tear as i feel like curving myself into a ball and die.

'Am i interrupting?' A hard voice comes from behind. He turns around to see Harry glaring at him. His fists are balled and he looks as if hes gonna kill him. I realise im still pinned to the wall with seb's hand on my face.
'What the fuck, Cooper?' Seb says, 'Get the hell out of here!' He says releasing me just after. I run towards Harry and hug him tight, crying in his chest. I don't know what caused me to do so, but i just did. I felt secure.

He hugs me and in no time punches the shit out of Sebastian. In return he kicks Harry's stomach and they both beat eachother as if to end their lives. My hands cover my mouth as i look at them in utter horror. Justin, Kyle, Leo, David and other football players come to separate Seb and Harry.

'If i ever see you near my girl ever again, you won't live to see your children!' Harry screams. My girl?
'She's my ex girlfriend you son of a bitch! And I'm pretty sure she loves me' Seb yells in reply. Harry turns around to look at me and i cant stand there anymore. I run down the alley toward Janes car and text her to meet me there. It was such a horror scene.
'Just take me home' I cry out to Jane, panting. She doesnt ask a word and drives me home.

I cry in my room for around fifteen minutes as i make mental calculations. What the hell just happened? The fight. Harry defending me. The douch coming back for me. I sob as i take two of my antidepressants and lie down for a while. The doorbell rings.

I open the door to see a worried Harry standing on the doorstep. 'Babe, i can explain everything' he pants. I nod as i let him in. Im not mad at him, he makes me feel secure. But what was my girl? He sure needs to explain a lot.

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Hey guys! Chapter 7. I hope you guys are liking the story so far. If yes, i'd love you guys to vote for it, yeah? Thaaankssss!❤

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