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Chapter 23

WARNING: this chapter contains mature and violent content!

Emma's POV

Harry stood there for an awkward second, contemplating what he had just witnessed. He looked from myself, back to Niall repeatedly as his plump lips parted in defeat. His jaw was clenched so hard, that if he clenched any harder, his teeth might have crushed. But I was glad he softened up when our eyes finally met. Although I had no reason not to, I backed away from Niall as it clearly bothered Harry.

"Shit." Niall cussed under his shaky breath, as Harry stormed out of the scene and back into the building. He only glanced at me once, and worriedly hurried after him, which of course led me to follow.

What's going on?

I walked in on Harry sitting next to Eleanor with his face in his hands, when Niall slowly walked up to him.

"Harry, I-I'm s-sorry." He finally spoke up with fear evident in his cracked voice.

Harry's face finally raised out of his hands, as Niall's breathing intensified with a higher level of dread and despair.

"You two are great together, stay like that... and never come back running to me." Harry finished that harsh sentence, standing up from his seat. Seriously nothing was making sense at this point so I had to step in and ask.

"Could someone please explain what is going on?" I suspended. A silence surrounded but left when Niall began.

"Actually, I called you out here so Harry could truly explain himself and you could listen. He didn't break up with you because he wanted to, he was forced. I'm sorry." He forcefully resolved. I took a step back before articulating.

"So you knowingly kissed me?" He childishly looked everywhere but my way, trying to avoid my attention. I can't believe this. I looked up to Harry's hurt filled eyes that were specifically set on one person.

"You honestly, fucking ruin everything!" Harry shouted at Eleanor.

Her eyes widened in surprise and fear. Surprise because she wasn't expecting to be called on, and fear because I found out it was her that got Harry to break up with me. Half of me wanted to yell at him to stop yelling at her, but the other half of me just let him do his thing.

"You constantly yelled at me, told me to not be around her so the bullshit surprise would sound better, and on top of that, once we actually do break up, you do nothing to actually get us the fuck back together! Why the fuck are you being such a bitch?!"

"Back off of her, Haz! She can do whatever the fuck she wants!" Niall surprisingly jumped in, defending Eleanor.

"Are you serious? Harry can do whatever the fuck he wants and if that includes yelling his lungs out at Eleanor then so be it! " I sceptically responded making more of a point to Niall.

"And you call me a bitch, when you were just totally asking for it. Harry has class and he doesn't date sluts. I mean I would slap you, but I wouldn't want to get slut on my hand." Eleanor shot at me which a classic insult, aggravating Harry.

"Why not? You already have it all over your outfit." I looked back and remembered how she always stood up for me and helped me get through these times and now she's the one against me. I saw anger in Niall's eyes when I shot back, and to that he immediately reacted.

"You know what? Yeah, she only dresses like that because she's hotter than you. Do you have a fucking problem?" Niall yelled at me, unexpectedly. I remained silent in my spot feeling my face heat up.

"Get out of her face you prick!" Harry yelled back defending me.

Niall immediately punched Harry square in his jaw, making Harry stumble back a bit but he didn't fall. Harry sent Niall a death glare, and then fired at him. He punched him in his eye socket, making Niall fall to the ground, and then he got on top of him and started punching his face in. I attempted to pull him off taking a hold of his arm.

"Harry, that's enough!" I finally was able to pull him off of Niall's aching body. He was left on the ground with a seriously bruised face and what looked like a broken nose that had blood leaking out of it. "Was that necessary?!" I scolded him but he remained silent maintaining his eye contact with Niall's black eye.

Harry glanced at me then a final time at Niall before huffing and intertwining his hands with mine. He pulled me out of the scene without saying a word. He walked to the passenger seat of his Rover with me and held the door open waiting for me to sit. As my brain wouldn't function and take in what had just happened, I merely stood there gazing at the seat like an idiot. Harry huffed which made me regain my focus. "Oh." I only glanced at him once to see his facial expression at this point which looked like he was angry, which motivated me get into his car faster.

He slammed the door shut causing me to cringe and went over to his side quick to start the car and leave. My hands wouldn't let go of my bag because I was panicking at how fast the car was going. The urge to tell him to slow down was repeatedly increasing but I knew if I did that he would feel more enraged and drive even faster. So the ride remained silent, and the only sounds you could hear was of the roaring engine and honks we were receiving from some of the other cars far behind. I closed my eyes attempting to meditate to calm me down.

I woke up still in Harry's car relieved to see he had slowed down a bit and was driving exactly at the speed limit of the stranded, wet roads. My eyes began to feel lighter as they made contact with Harry's calmed face, which for some unknown reason made me smile. That smile swiftly faded when, "Watch out!" I screamed making Harry immediately pump the brakes.

"What happened?" We only continued to view the road to see a small bunny hopping to the other side of it. His intensified expressions relaxed as he sighed before accelerating once again.

"Sorry." I whispered, burying my face in my bag and forcefully looking out the window.

It seemed that we had finally reached our destination since Harry's car was parked. His eyes were closed as his head rested on the headrest. It looked like he was sleeping so I quietly left the car careful not to wake him. When my head turned back, my eyes were extreme satisfied to witness a perfect sunset across the horizon. I had managed to make my way up and admire the view.

"Hey." I heard a familiar voice sneak up behind me.

"H-Hi." I wasn't sure whether to be frightened or ignore but I did neither expecting for him to say something.

"Great view, huh?" He attempted to make awkward conversation.

I sighed crossing my legs as I sat down. "Yeah." It was silent for a bit before Harry plopped down beside me.

"Listen baby, can I please say something?" He pleaded.

"Mhmm."

"This whole thing was just a big misunderstanding. Everyone was actually making a plan to go to Paris as our anniversary celebration. Eleanor said that if we had a fight and I told you after it, you'd be even more excited for the trip but I should've known. The only reason I listened to her was because you guys are best friends and I thought she knew more about you than I did. I'm so sorry, baby. I swear this will never happen again."

"P-Paris? Babe you know I'd be excited regardless. Fuck her. I didn't know this bitch could go so low. And that's okay, boo. I know you didn't mean for any of this to happen." I tiredly smiled at him.

"I'm sorry babe, I know how close you two were." Harry intertwined our hands.

"Don't be. I just really love you." I rested my head on his chest as he lifted his arm to bring me closer.

He kissed my head a last time. "I love you more, baby girl.

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And they lived happily ever after!

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Yaaasss they finally made up!! What do y'all think about what's going on with Eleanor how'd u feel about this one. What do u want to happen next? Lemme know! I love writing for u guys and I hope u know that. Any concerns or ideas. Message me!!

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