Behind the Hidden Face

Chapter 9

Behind the Hidden Face

Chapter 9

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Another stupid, long week of school. Thank god for Friday. Knowing I graduate from school next week is over whelming. Right now I'm home alone.

I sat at the end of my bed, flipping through tumblr on my laptop. 

Then the doorbell rang.

I sighed, slipping my laptop off my lap and onto the bed. I walked out, going down the hall then down the stairs. I made my way to the front door and opened it. Harry's figure smiled.

"Skylar." His tone seemed different.

"Is something wrong?" I asked.

He shook his head, walking inside.

"You usually come in through the balcony." I laughed, closing the door.

"I know." He said, smiling at me.

I looked at his eyes, they seemed greener than ever.

He walked around, looking like he's never seen my house before.

"Harry?" I asked.

"Oh.. What me? What?" He said, spinning around and making eye contact with me.

"You okay? Did you sleep at all?" I asked, looking at him.

"Yes yes I'm fine!" He smiled.

I sighed. I sat him down on the couch.

"Do you like me? Love me?" He asked, peering down at me.

"H-Harry.. Why are you acting like that?" I said, stuttering.

"Answer it," He said, "uh.. Please?"

"Well, yeah.. Remember we both told each other we did. That's why you come to see me every day." I said.

"I do? OH I DO! I do.." He said.

I looked at him, turning my head in confusion.

"Are you drunk?" 

"No!" He said, shaking his head.

I started at him.

"Got to go!" He said, rushing outside.

What is with him?

-* EDWARD'S POV *-

I rushed outside her house, quickly getting into the car. I pulled the mirror down from the roof and removed the green contacts. I placed them in the holder and put it in the middle. I flipped the mirror back up. Harry has been lying to me this whole time. I knew it. I knew it! He said he was out with 'friends' when he was with her. After he said he would stay away.. I should've known.

I drove down to the flat. I parked in place and got out, rushing up the stairs. I barged the door open.

"Harry!" I yelled.

He sat up on the couch, looking confused.

"Edward?" He said.

"Why have you been lying! To me! Your brother!" I yelled, throwing the keys on the table in front of him.

"Wh-What?" Harry asked standing up.

"Yeah, yeah. Don't play dumb with me Harry. I'm not that stupid. I know you've been hanging out with that bitch, Skylar." I yelled.

"How?!" He said, getting up into my face.

"I went there, as you. Green contacts. Not that hard, Harold." I said, mocking his name.

"This is why I hate being YOUR twin. Out of all people. It had to be you. You took advantage of me, Edward."

"Me? Taking advantage of YOU?" I laughed, "No. That's where you're wrong. You said you would stay away from her, for me. FOR ME. Why can't brothers keep a secret, eh?"

"I told you before. I love her."

"Love love love. Whatever Harry. Get out." I said, opening the door and pointing out the door.

I looked down at his hand, his fists clenched with anger. He stormed into his room. I could hear him rummage through the clothes and stuff them in a suitcase. He came back out a few minutes later, exiting the flat.

"IF I EVER SEE YOU AGAIN, IT WILL BE TOO SOON!" I yelled, slamming the door.

I watched out the window as he got into his car, speeding out of the drive-way and down the road.

I sat down on the couch, running my fingers in my curls.

-* SKYLAR'S POV *-

I wonder what was wrong with Harry.. He seemed awfully strange. I have no idea.  He seems just a little short, his hair was just slightly more curly than usual. I don’t think Harry would keep something from me, but now I’m starting to ponder from what just happened.

I picked up my phone, dialing his number.

“Hello?” His voice sounding slightly weak.

“Harry?” I asked.

“Skylar?”

“Are you okay? I-I’m just wondering because you were acting different today and-“

“Yeah, yeah. I’m fine. I’m sorry, I need to sleep. I’ll be over in a minute.” He said, hanging up.

I set my phone down, sighing. Now my thoughts on him keeping something from me is getting bigger and greater. I can’t stop to wonder what’s on his mind. What’s he thinking?

It’s a good think my mum and Luke are out on the second date. I feel happy for them, and I would be happier if he wasn’t so shy in asking her to marry him. Kendall is out with his friends. I think he had just got a small cold last week.

I went up the stairs to my room, sitting on my back on the bed.

“Knock knock.” Harry chimed outside my balcony windows.

“Unlocked.” I said, looking over.

He walked in, half smiling at me. His eyes red, as if he just cried. I felt as if I should ask, but I think it’s something I should keep to myself.

He sat on the bed next to me, than it came out.

“Why are your eyes so.. Red?” I asked.

He rubbed them with his long fingers, sighing.

“I’m just pretty.. Pretty sleepy..” He said, laying his head down on the pillow next to me.

“Harry? Are you keeping something from me?” I asked, turning my head to his.

He shook his head.

“No.” He whispered.

I turned my back away from him, looking at the wall ahead of me. I kept my sight on it, not looking away. Harry’s arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me closer. My body slightly jumped, but I relaxed. I feel bad for this guy, his life seems pretty rough. I could just feel his breath pattern increasing as his chest touched my back.

“Night, Harry.” I whispered.

“Night.” He hummed.

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