Dangerous Love

Chapter Nine - His Past

*Harry'sPOV*

I sighed as I grabbed an ice pack from the fridge.

"How is she?" asked Niall walking towards me.

"Those bastards caused her to twist her ankle. I don't think it's too bad, so I'm just going to put some more ice on it." I explained.

"We'll be down here if you need anything." He smiled patting my back.

"Thanks." I nodded walking back upstairs.

I quietly walked into my room, where Ashley was resting. I still felt a bit guilty at how they actually hurt her. I would think they would've stayed away after my warning from yesterday.

"You alright, babe?" I asked as I stepped inside.

She lifted her head up and sighed.

"I guess you can say that." She muttered.

I knew she wasn't alright. She had just been attack by people who should be attacking me, I'm surprised she's even here. Most girls wouldn't let a relationship with me go this far, they'd be too scared for their life or they don't really feel anything towards me.

"Ashley, I'm sorry this is happening to you. I never meant for this to happen, it's all my fault." I sighed placing the ice pack on her ankle.

"Harry, come here." She said reaching for my hand.

Ashley intertwined our fingers and pulled me onto the bed. This action surprised me, considering she was attacked because of me. I would've thought she'd want out of this relationship....or whatever we are.....by now.

"None of this is your fault, they're just idiots that think hurting someone you care about will bring you down. You're stronger than that Harry, I know you are and I know you won't let those guys get to you. I promise I'll be more careful and walk home with George, they won't attack me with a guy by my side right?" She asked looking into my eyes.

My jaw hardened at the mention of George. It's not that I don't like the guy, it's just the fact that he's real close with Ashley and can try anything on her at any time. I know Ashley will stop him, but just the thought of someone else touching her gets me fuming.

Also, the fact that Ashley's parents prefer him doesn't make it any better. It makes me think even worst about him. He hasn't done anything wrong to me, at all. I guess the fact that her parents like him makes me feel intimidated, and let's me know he could take my girl if he really wanted to.

Ashley sighed and pressed her hands to my cheeks, "Harry, George is just my friend. You have nothing to worry because I don't like him....I like you." She spoke shyly.

I felt guilty about all this, everything was happening to her when it should be happening to me. I didn't want her to get hurt anymore, but what can I do with the life style I have? Not much really.

"I know, it's just. I feel like he's gonna try something on you." I sighed.

"He won't, I promise. He's like a brother to me." She smiled kissing lips.

I kissed back and smiled, "Alright then, I'll back off." I chuckled.

There was a silence for a while. Not an awkward silence, more like a comforting silence. I've never felt this comfortable around a girl in a long time, she makes everything perfect and I can't explain why.

"Harry...why do they want to use me as 'bait'?" asked Ashley in a whisper.

I felt bad because Ashley sounded like she was afraid of asking the question. I don't want my girl to be afraid of me, especially because I will never hurt her.