the freshman | h.s.

[7] your protector

H. A. R. R. Y

I couldn't believe that had just happened. I felt so horrible, if I knew her past I wouldn't have even suggested the idea of sex or anything really. looking at her, crying and looking just so...pathetic made my heart break into a million pieces

"Who was it..?"

"it doesn't matter..."

I knew I couldn't keep bothering her, that would only make her more upset. I guess that if she really trusted me it wouldn't matter.

"Lacey...I had no idea... I'm so sorry."

"No nooo , it's okay.. I'm just , I'm gonna go to sleep."

She stood up and tried to walk away but I grabbed her wrist before she.could get too far. She looked down at me and yanked away her arm. Once again , the tears started flowing.

"Lacey wait."

"What."

"Im going to keep you safe.."

She didn't say anything. She just sat down next to me and looked me straight in my eyes. I could see the pain and fear that.was bottled up inside of her. Im sure her pain was unimaginable...

"I hated myself.."

Her voice was quiet and low... she was hurting so badly.

"I.thought it was my fault because I never.told anyone and I didn't try and stop him. I never left the house. I was so ashamed of myself and my body.."

Her eyes were tearing again and she.bit her bottom lip, which was trembling viciously. After hearing that... I couldn't stop my tears. My head fell and I pinched the bridge of my nose with my thumb and index finger. I was choking on my tears..

"Lacey.."

I looked up at her with bloodshot eyes and tear stains on my cheeks.

"No body will EVER hurt you again."

"H...how do you know?"

I wiped her tears with my thumbs and held her face, her hands grabbed.my wrists and I knew that I had to keep this girl safe.

"I swear on my life, I swear to God... im going to keep you safe. Nobody.will ever hurt you again. Im going to be.your protector. Im never letting you go... I promise."

My forehead pressed against hers and she waa able to manage a smile through her tears which gave me the best feeling ever. This little girl is my angel... she's my inspiration. She's strong, beautiful, intelligent,.funny, sweet, shy... everything. If I.didn't know better I'd say im in love.

L. A. C. E. Y

After my heart to heart with Harry, I felt safer already. I'm not too sure if I could trust him but... he's the.only one that knows and I needed to try and gain back trust.

"Can we sleep out here tonight?"

Harry asked fiddling with his.fingers, I was surprised at the question for a minute.

"yeah sure.. of course."

Harry smiled and ran to go get some covers and pillows. When he came back he.was holding two blankets and pillows..

"Harry, why do you have two of each?"

"Oh, I was gonna sleep in the floor.."

"No. can you sleep on the couch with me, please?..."

I really needed a good cuddle and Harry was definitely the person for that.

"Sure I will."

He folded the.other blanket and put it on the chair then placed the pillow on top of it.and came over.to lay.with me. I stood up so he could lay down and then I layed in front.of him. I felt a nice, warm sensation when His arms wrapped around my torso. I felt like... he was taking me under his wing. As usual, he twirled my red locks.

"Tell me about you..."

"Haha, what?"

I.was surprised he asked me that, I mean it was kinda random.

"I don't know.much about you.."

His.voice left a trail of goosebumps along my neck, I kinda liked it.

"Haha. well, my name is Lacey Carter Phoenix uhm-..."

"Wait wait. I thought your last name was Reed.."

He leaned over my shoulder and I.saw him pop up an eyebrow.

"Haha, well yeah. But my birth name is Phoenix. ANYWAY, im 14.. almost 15. My.birthday is September 3. Uh, I have natural dirty blonde hair. Im an.only child, I play piano and violin and... im from a small town in Texas called La Vernia. Haha, yet I find myself in England..."

I love how Harry was such a.great listener and he actually.cared... I didn't wanna tell him too much though.

"Now you."

"Haha, okay... well. My name is Harry Edward Styles. I'm 16, my birthday is February 2, I have brown hair.. my.curls started coming when I was.like, 11. I have a younger sister named Gemma, I don't play anything... but I sing and im from Holmes Chapel in Cheshire!"

We didn't have that much in common, but whatever.

"Did you have any boyfriends before.you came here?"

I don't see why Harry felt obligated to.ask me about my love life... which now that I think of, I didn't have one really..

"Uh no. but I had a few best friends. Alex, Austin, Robert and Zach. Austin was going to.ask me out but felt before he could. He sings too. Maybe.you know him? Austin Mahone?"

"Oh yeah! I've seen that kid on YouTube. He's pretty good."

"Yep!! So, now what?"

"I'm just going to hold you until you sleep."

I gave a biy of a laugh and shook my head. I was so wrong about Harry when I judged him. which I shouldn't have done.  

I was dozing.off to sleep when Harry shook me.

"Lacey.."

"What."

"Who raped you..."

I sat.up and faced him. I didn't cry, I just swallowed the.lump in my throat and took a breath.

"You really wanna know."

"Yes."

His hand ran through my hair.and.I took another breath and told him..

"It was Louis Tomlinson. That's why I felt uncomfortable at the party."

Harry's eyes lit up with fury and he stood up and gave me one.last look. He mouthed the words 'Im Sorry' then left... he just walked out. 

As soon as I thought I could trust him...

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