I'm in love with a Criminal

Chapter 9

It was finally my first day of classes. I had avoided Harry up until now.. Now I have to see him . He's in both my classes.

Music theory was first.

I arrived to class early and got a good seat. Not to long after some other students arrived. Then finally Harry. He took advantage of the empty seat next to me and sat down, but didn't say a word.

About 25 mins into the lecture. I felt a tap on my arm. I looked up at Harry and then looked down. There was a note on a piece of line paper.

'Can I explain this all to you after class'

It said.

I looked up at him and nodded .

I found it hard to stay focused during the rest of the lecture. All I could think about was Harry.

I glanced over at him he looked so cute . He turned his head and his eyes met mine I quickly turned away.

"I'm going to hand out the schedule for the rest of the year. When I call your name please proceed to the front and get it ." The professor told us.

Harry's name was called and he began to walk to the front. I looked over at his notes and saw a few doodles on the side. I leaned in closer and notice he wrote my name by some doodles on his paper.

I noticed Harry was walking back so I turned away, although, I did find it cute he was doodling my name .

My name was called and I went up to get my schedule.

"That's all for today everyone. See you Wednesday at 10am sharp! Don't be late!" The professor dismissed us.

Everyone stood up and made their way out of the room.

"Where do you want to talk?" I asked Harry, with little emotion in my voice.

"Uhm.." He scratched his neck. " somewhere private."

"My dorm?" I asked.

"What about Liz?" He asked.

"Her lecture doesn't end for another hour."

"Ok." He said nervously.

We walked out of the room and headed for the dorm. It was an awkward walk there.. Very quiet.

I got my keys out of my bag and unlocked the door.

"Have a seat." I gestured to my bed. He slowly sat down on the edge of my bed. I took a seat next to him.

"Go ahead.." I said with a little attitude.

He looked at his toes .

"A couple years ago.. When I was sixteen. I. Was walking home from a party.. Uhm . When I got back to my house my mom was gone.. I was worried so I went out looking for her. Bare this in mind I did have a little to drink . Anyways ... I heard a women scream, she sounded like my mom so I ran towards where I heard the sound coming from. It was my mom. There were two men beating her and doing horrible horrible things to her.." He paused and looked up at me .

"I guess.. I guess I just I freaked out.. They were hurting my mother! I beat the first guy unconscious. The second guy was stronger. I looked over and saw a medal pipe on the ground .." He paused his eyes looking glossy.

"Harry..-" I began softly

"I picked it up and hit him .. Right in the head.. He instantly died. I didn't mean to kill him I was just trying to save my mother. No one knows about it but my family. Liz doesn't know the whole story that's why her and I don't get along.. She thinks I'm some sort of psyco.. But I'm not Roxy . And I can promise you I haven't done anything like that since and I wouldn't again. And I would NEVER hurt you Roxy.."

By this time I was in tears. I shouldn't have judged Harry before I knew his story. I didn't know what to say to him. I pulled him in close to me and gently pressed my lips against his. He joined in after a second. I felt the sparks. I gently pulled away and he tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear.

"Harry. I am so sorry I shouldn't have judged you before I. Knew I-"

"It's ok Rox. Really."

"Harry?"

"Yeah?" He said softly .

"Do you think .. We could try this again?" I asked.

"Try what again?"

"Our date? I sort of ruined the last one.." I frowned.

"Of course." He smiled,