The Freak with the Notebook

Reasons

After she had calmed down, I guided her downstairs to watch a movie. I remember her telling me that she adored any of Tim Burton's films, so I popped 'Coraline' into the DVD player.

She sat on one end of the couch while I sat on the other, but partially through the movie I saw her tracing over the several marks on her body with her fingers, while silent sobs wracked through her body. She shook violently.

I pulled her close to me, wrapping a blanket around both of us. She immediately cuddled closer to me and I held her tightly. I felt like I couldn't get close enough to her, close enough to know she'll always be safe and sound. Close enough to where I can protect her from everything. But that wasn't my job. I have PJ.

By the time the movie had ended, it was early evening, but I knew I couldn't leave her in this state. I had a growing desire to be with her, to know that she was mine, but I loved PJ.

We continued watching movie after movie, Katt returning to her normal self. Her shivering didn't stop though. I held her tighter and tighter, just wanting to be the one to provide the warmth for her, less of the blanket, but it never settled.

I looked down at her arms that were now wrapped tightly around my torso, counting her marks. 23, 24, 25, 26... It made me sick to know that someone this beautiful would have to deal with these scars, a reminder of everything that went wrong.

My hand made its way to run my fingers through her hair as she became sleepier. It was now late evening, and the sun had just crossed behind the horizon. I decided to pry once more, looking for the answers I so desperately desired. "Can you please... Please tell me who made you harm yourself. Please."

Her shivering became more violent once more as she stayed silent. "Please Katt." I grabbed her hand and squeezed it gently. She finally found her voice after several moments, soft but ragged. "PJ.."

I felt the color drain from me. What? My PJ? The sweet, amazing girl I had fallen Head over heels for? How? Why? I needed to know more. "What does she do to you?" I asked quietly, trying to keep calm.

"Everything. Names, rumors, horrible pranks. She wants to makes sure everyone hates me but-"

"What?" A cold sweat broke out as I began to feel like I could've stopped PJ. I was partially the blame. My heart sank and I lost all feeling in my body when she began to explain.

"But I don't want you to leave her. You're happy, and that's why I haven't told you. "

That's just the thing. I can't be happy with PJ if she hurts Katt. I thought I loved PJ, but I guess I'm getting another view of her. "I can't stay with her if she makes you feel like this," I explained softly, trying to not show my feelings. "You're my best friend, and I don't want you getting hurt."

She didn't reply, but she cuddled closer to me, holding onto me as tightly as the poor girl could. I held her as she trembled in my arms. Slowly, she fells asleep on my chest. I smiled down at her beauty, before carefully picking her up and taking her to her room. I laid her down and covered her up, before turning her light off and walking back to the living room.

Her sister walked in just as I was set to leave. Instead of wondering about the stranger that had been in her house, she went straight to the couch and plopped down, turning the television back on and watching whatever reality TV show was on.

She seemed exhausted, but she smiled at me before introducing herself. "Hi, you must be Katt's friend. I'm Becca, her sister."

I smiled and shook her hand. "I'm Harry,"

"Oh! Katt talks about you all the time, she's told me all about you," I felt a blush creep upon my face, and she must've noticed, judging by the smirk she plastered on. "You're welcome here anytime, Harry" She stated, the smirk never leaving.

I cleared my throat awkwardly. "T-Thank you. I better be going now, I'm out past curfew," I said, waving slightly as I walked out of the door.

I drove home in silence, thinking over today's events. I knew what I needed to do, and it was going to hurt a lot of people, but I needed to protect Katt. I love her.