Tortured Love (One direction Fanfic)

Chapter 14

Everyone had gone to bed hours ago. I sat at the kitchen table with me back to the wall so I could see the kitchen.  

I was too scared to go in the dark let alone sleep. I hadn't been scared of the dark since I was five or six but this was different. I couldn't just call Mommy and Daddy to check under my bed. And I didn't imagine these monsters.

I could hear someone coming out of their room. They shuffled into the kitchen and I saw that Harry. Of course it was him, he would notice I hadn't gone to bed.  

"Hey, why you still up?" He asked in a sleep filled voice.  

"I'm not tired" I lied and took a sip of my tea.  

"Your exhausted" Harry saw right through me, "What's wrong?" 

"I'm scared" I said after a few minutes of silence, "I'm terrified! I don't want to be in the dark again. You don't know how is was down there" I shivered, "I thought I was going to die down there" 

Harry gave me a soft, sympathetic look, "You can't stay up forever. Come to bed with me, I'll be right there the whole time" 

He was right, I would have to sleep sometime. Putting it off wouldn't effect the outcome. I was just giving them what they want and that was to terrify me.  

Harry took my hand and lead me back to the room. We got into bed and he automatically wrapped his arms protectively around me. I put my hands on his arms and snuggled into him. 

He kissed my cheek and I felt the familiar butterfly's.  

"Thank you Harry" I whispered, "For just being there for me. I really appreciate the support you've given me" 

I felt him smile, "Your welcome Charlotte. Good night" 

"Night Harry" I murmured. 

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I shot up, my breathing was as quick as my pulse.  

Harry automatically got up asking, "What's wrong?" 

"Just a nightmare" I replied, taking a deep breath.  

"What about?" Harry pressed.  

"Just what happened yesterday" I murmured. I sat up and trudged to the bathroom.  

I was pale, sweaty, and the bags had returned. Great.  

I stripped down and stepped into the shower.  

I just enjoyed the hot water streaming down my clammy skin, ignoring what lay outside the bathroom.  

It ended too soon though and I stepped out. Wait, I forgot my clothes again! 

Harry was right outside and all I had on was a towel! Should I go out and get clothes, should I wait him out, should I put on the clothes I was wearing before? 

No, I wanted new clothes and who knows how long I'd be waiting and someone might get suspicious.  

I needed to go out and get fresh clothes. Damn it.  

I opened the door and stuck my head out. Harry, who had laid back down, opened his eyes and grinned.  

"I need clothes" I stuttered awkwardly.  

"I won't peak" He winked and closed his eyes.  

I came out slowly and grabbed the clothes.  

I slipped back into the bathroom, looking back to catch him staring at me. I rolled my eyes but didn't say anything.