Still The One [Sequel to Smile]

Chapter 10

Chapter 10

~A couple hours later~

*Tori's POV*

I made sure my hood was up, covering as much of my face as possible before raising my hand to know on the door. Just as my hand was a couple centimetres from the door I dropped it back to my side, letting out a side.

"Come on, Tori." I whispered to myself, tightening my grip on my laptop bag. "It's not that hard."

I took a breath and knocked on the door. After a couple seconds, my eyes widened as I realize what I had done.

"So stupid." I mumbled, walking away. "Why, Tori? Why?"

I heard the door open but I continued walking away, hoping he wouldn't say anything.

"Hey!" I heard him call out. "Tori? Is that you?"

I stopped in my tracks, shutting my eyes tightly before turning around. "You know what? Forget I came, I was actually going to my dad's to get him to fix my laptop. I don't actually know why I stopped by here. I shouldn't have. Sorry. I should go n-"

"Come inside." He cut me off. I stayed where I was and looked at him, unsure if he was being serious or not. The fact that he was shirtless did not help me or my hormones in any way.

"I won't fight with you." He looked at me. "I promise."

"Okay." I nodded, walking into his hotel room. I hung my jacket up and placed my laptop bag on the ground as he locked the door I looked down at my feet, unsure of what to say.

I had so much on my heart and on my mind but I didn't know how to express them into words. There was a mixture of emotions running through my blood and I had no clue how to figure out which one was which. I felt as if whenever I was around Harry I was powerless and had no control of myself - and that scared me.

I looked at Harry who was leaning against the door, his arms crossed and his eyes avoiding mine.

"I'm sorry." I eventually spoke up. "I was being a bitch. Not just at my house but even before we broke up. I know I can turn extremely nasty when I'm angry but I really can't help it. The thing is, Harry, I love you so much it scares me. I become attached and possessive really easily and I hated the fact that you put me through so much pain so I wanted to hurt you as much as you hurt me. I'm sorry."

"Tori, look at me." Harry cupped my face with both hands. It was then that I noticed that dark circles around his bloodshot eyes. He looked drained - emotionally and physically. "I do not enjoy hurting you. I don't aim to do it and I don't take pleasure in doing so."

"We only dated for just over a year but, to be honest, that's my longest relationship." Harry admitted, letting go of me. "I don't know how to do relationships, T. I'm a useless boyfriend and I'm so sorry for that. Every time I mess up, I feel the need to justify my actions instead of admitting I'm wrong and I guess what's why we fight so much. I'm sorry. I really am." He apologized.

I looked at him and saw how genuine he was and my eyes began to fill with tears.

"I'm sorry, T. I would love for things to go back to the way they were." Harry spoke up. I shook my head, looking away again.

"I can't, Harry. I'm scared to get my heart broken again. I can't put myself through that pain again." I wiped my cheeks.

"I promise I could never hurt you again. I was stupid, idiotic, and I've learnt my lesson. People always say you don't know what you have until it's gone and I love you too much to let you go again. Forgive me?" He asked, holding out his hand.