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[six] hey angel

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-Harry-

She looked like an angel.  I was surprised that I found myself thinking of her that way.  How can I have this perfect, innocent, pure girl in front of me?  She made her way towards me.  Without thinking, I said the unexpected.

"Hey angel."  I smirked when she blushed.  Did I just say that?  How could I ever say that? 

Stop it.  You don't deserve her.  It spoke to me.  I had no choice but to follow the orders that it gave me.

"Hi, Harry."  Her voice spoke out so softly.  The way she said my name made me have those visions again.  Those sinister visions.  I couldn't think of her that way, though.  I have to remind myself.  She spoke again, "Are we going?"  She giggled, though I could still sense she was scared. 

"C'mon, love," I said, putting my arm around her.  I could feel her shaking under my touch, and I just wanted to assure her she was safe.  She followed me out and once again, the cold air whipped our faces.  I felt her pull me closer to keep her warm.  I smiled to myself. 

"Where are we going?"  She asked nervously, looking up with me with those big brown eyes.

"I thought it'd be nice to take you to my personal favourite spot.  Is that okay with you, Stella?"  Stella.  The way her name rolled off my tongue.  It was perfect.  I noticed her fear in me increase. 

"Y-yes."  She answered.  As we were walking down the street, I stopped.  "W-what are we doing?" 

"Stella, I need to tell you something," I began. 

"What is it?"

"Don't be scared, I won't hurt you, I promise."  I noticed she was nervous after I said this.

"Let's go," she tried to change the subject.

She followed me through the crowded streets gripping to my arm occasionally, although, I'd much rather hold her hand.  The place I had in mind was a park outside of my apartment where I do most of my thinking.  The ground was cold stone lined with stone walls.  There were sculptures spread around along with benches and shrubs. 

I noticed a lone bench toward the opposite side of the park.  In the center, there was a circular grass area and a huge sculpture of a lady.  I admired it before leading Stella to the bench.  She sat close enough to me to speak with me, but close enough to the other end of the bench.  Probably her just in case I try anything, she can run away from me move.

I swallowed nervously.  Nervous to talk to her.  Nervous that I'll scare her away.  Nervous that she won't like me.  "I suppose you're wondering why I asked you to come here," I said, trying my best to not seem like a coward.  

"That's exactly what I'm wondering."  I noticed a change in her confidence.  She was scared of me.  At the coffee house, down the street, at the party.  But now, she seemed as if she knew I wouldn't hurt her, like she's known me her whole life.  

"Stella, you remember me, right?"  Her body stiffened.  

"You're the man that was at the party that one night."  

"Yes."

"And you're the man with the gun."  Her attitude towards me had changed.  I wasn't quite sure whether she was scared or confident, yet angry.  "Why did you have that gun pointed towards that man's head?"  I wasn't quite sure how to answer that.  

"I sought revenge."  I answered, and swallowed nervously.

"Revenge?"

"He killed my mother.  He killed her and he never paid for it.  I thought killing him was the answer, but at that moment I knew wasn't the right decision."  

"Harry," she started, "I'm sorry."   I looked at my hands where they sat folded.  "Why did you bring me here?"  

"I sense something about you.  You're different, Stella, and I can't quite figure it out."  Her breathing calmed down while looking at me innocently.  "Why did you agree to come?  You don't know me, I could've tried something on you.  I was honestly surprised you showed up."

She sighed, "I was scared ... scared of the consequences if I didn't show up, scared you would find me anyway."

"Oh," I looked at the ground.  Suddenly, I felt small, soft fingertips touch my hand.  I looked at her with confusion even though I was ecstatic.  

"And I sensed something different about you."  I smiled to myself.  

A/N:

Hey!! sorry for not updating in four months, i've been bust busy busy and my exams are almost over this week and school will be out in a month so stay tuned for sooner updates!!!

I apologize for not taking the time to write but I will try my best.  I also apologize for this chapter being so short but, just trying to get to the point ;) 

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- natalie