love or hate // h.s

chapter 9: thunderstorms

(Mae's POV)

I whimpered quietly as a loud banging thunder comes thrashing down yet again and I hold the sheets tighter around me. It was around 2am and I was completely awake. Tired and sleepy, but awake.

I hated thunderstorms and I thought I'd be over it by this age but I'm not. I'm not as scared as I use to be but I still got freaked out. I sighed, moving around in my bed as another lightning flashes by the window.

I bit my lip and wandered if Harry was still awake. I just needed someone with me right now and I don't even give a shit if it had to be Harry.

I sighed, laying wide awake under my sheets. I was way too scared to walk across the hall towards Harry's room. The whole house was completely dark. There was no way I'm getting out of this bed.

(Harry's POV)

I yawned tiredly and irritatedly groaned hearing another loud thunder. I couldn't even sleep and Mae's whimpering and shrieks could be heard all the way from her room to mines. I knew she wasn't the biggest fan of thunderstorms and it was pretty obvious although she never admitted she was scared of them. I suddenly feel my phone buzzing beside me and I open it up, thinking it was probably just some girl I met before who wouldn't leave me alone.

But nope, it was Mae.

"Please come stay with me in my room. -Mae"

I laughed as I read the text and shook my head. She was such a scaredy cat. She was probably under her covers right now, hiding from all monsters possible.

"Why don't you come over to my room instead you pussy, I'm too lazy to get up. - Harry."

Within a second, she replied.

".. I'm too scared to get out of my bed...and shut up..-Mae"

I laughed tiredly and stand up from my bed, almost tripping over a pair of pants that was laying on my floor. It was so fucking dark.

The heavy raindrops were heavily pouring down the roof and that was all I could even hear.

I made my way towards Mae's room, opening up her door and walking in quietly.

All the lights were off so she couldn't see me, but I knew she heard me. "Harry?" She called out quickly, her voice coming out a bit panicked. She turned her flashlight on from her phone and I squinted my eyes slightly from the bright light. "Relax, child. It's just me." I reassured, walking over and sitting down on the bed right beside her.

I hear her quietly sigh in relief but suddenly she jumps up, hearing another loud thunder. "Woah, chill Mae." I chuckled tiredly and laid down on the bed beside her. It was pretty amusing to see her so worked up over every little lightning and thunder that occurs.

"Shut up." She whispered back to me and sighed. I could tell she was chewing down on her nails, a habit of hers, as she stared randomly and nervously over at the window.

I knew she was tired, but her fright was keeping her wide awake.

I shake my head as she continued to move around on the bed, keeping me awake as well. "Mae, can you please stop moving?" I groaned and opened my eyes up to look at her. She was now laying on her side, facing me. There was a small space between us and she quickly placed a pillow there childishly.

I scoffed and rolled my eyes, grabbing the pillow and chucking it across the room. It would just get in my way while I was sleeping. I could tell Mae was going to say something but was quickly shutted up by another loud thunder.

She immediately scooted closer to me and I roll my eyes. I lazily, without thinking wrap an arm around her and she surprisingly cuddled right into me. I thought she'd break my arm or something and we would start fighting again, like always.

But I didn't mind this..

My chin was slightly resting on top of her head and her arms were up against my chest as she laid close to me. I could feel her uneasy breath hitting against the side of my neck as she stayed completely silent.

This was different.

Moments like this, where we were just too lazy or not in the mood to start any type of argument or piss each other off, we'd simply and peacefully lay together. Calmly.

These moments were pretty rare, very rare actually. But I guess I kinda enjoyed them...just as much as I enjoyed pissing her off as well so..

After a while, I was finally about to fall peacefully into my deep and wonderful sleep. My eyes were closed completely and the snores were just about to begin.

Suddenly though, I hear Mae whispering my name, her finger sharply poking my arm and pulling me right back to being awake. Great. Just when I was about to fucking fall asleep.

"What the hell do you want now Mae?" I mumbled annoyedly, my voice coming out a bit raspy.

Please just let me sleep for goodness sake. It was already late ass hell.

She sighs and bites her bottom lip. "I have to pee.."

I looked at her as if she was stupid, which she was. "then go?"

She sat up a bit and turned the lamp on. "I'm scared..stand outside the bathroom door please?" She suggests and I shake my head, laughing at her although I was pretty irritated. "Are you serious right now?"

She sighs and looks at me tiredly. "Yes I'm serious! Please, just come." She begged, running a hand through her messy brown hair.

I groaned and let my shoulders shrunk. I knew she wasn't going to let me sleep until I agree to go with her.

"Ugh, Hurry up!" I complained, standing up from the bed and walking out to the bathroom grumpily. "I should be asleep by now, Mae!" I whined, following her towards the bathroom.

She went and pee'd, ignoring me as I waited outside the bathroom door ridiculously. I can't believe I was even doing this.

I hear the toilet flush and the sink water running. Suddenly, another sound of loud thunder occurs and I heard her gasp.

After a few more moments, the door unlocked and she looked at me. "I'm done." She muttered quickly and I suddenly laugh again. "You're such a pussy, you know that?" I teased, pushing her to walk first.

"Shut up." She mumbles, probably feeling a bit ashamed. I chuckled and climbed onto her bed and laid back down. "Now, can I go back to sleep?" I asked, before I even attempted to close my eyes again.

She nodded and shrugged, pulling the sheets over her. "Yes..and thank you..asshole." She says quietly but loud enough for me to hear. Of course she had to insult me while thanking me.

I simply shrug and move my hand up to ruffle her hair as if she was a dog, just because I knew it annoyed her. She quickly swatted my hand away and fixed her hair into a messy bun. "Stop!"

I laughed and left her alone for now. "No problem, you pussy." I smirked and then pulled the sheets over the both of us, tiredly.

I thought of telling her goodnight but I decided against it..

Why should I?

Wait..

Why would I?

I sighed and close my eyes. I needed to sleep.

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