Afraid To Fall

Chapter Fourteen

It should be a lot longer today, lovelies. I'll try and update as soon as I can. And we're halfway finished with this story! Yay. I love all of you readers and followers. lol. Alright, bye. :)

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I walked down the hallway, kicking around the lost papers on the floor. Nathan will be in the hospital for another week, but they say he's perfectly ok. Thank goodness. I really hope he comes back earlier. I walked into the classroom and like everyone that's nice to me isn't here. Steven's out of town at his uncle's house, Nathan's in the hospital, and Brittany's at that gymnastics tournament. I'm all alone. 

I sat down in my usual seat and to my luck, Josh sits beside me. "Heard that the fag is stuck in the hospital," he said with a smirk. He moved his feet onto my desk. I shoved his feet off quickly and crossed my arms. "Aw, babe, what's wrong?" he asked, trailing his index finger up and down my arm. "Go away," I said sternly, batting his hand away.

He stuck his lower lip out, leaning an inch closer. "Is this making you...uncomfortable?" I nodded my head. Why does he have to pick on me? 

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I hurried to my locker, slammed my books into it, and started walking towards the cafeteria. Harry texted me saying that he was coming to eat lunch with me since Nathan is still in the hospital. As I reached the door, a sharp tug pulled me onto the floor. "Let's go have some fun," Josh whispered, taking a hold of my arms. "I-I don't want to have f-fun," I stuttered out nervously. He pulled me towards the janitors closet and a lump formed in my throat.

I wanted to scream, but my throat wouldn't allow it. I wanted to protest, but the lump only swelled up more if I struggled. I tried to swallow it down, but to no prevail. "J-Josh," I got out before he shut  the door, pressing my back against it. "Sh," he began, covering my mouth with his left hand. "It won't hurt for long.." I gulped and pulled his hand off of my face. "P-please don't r-rape me," I begged, trying to back away.

He chuckled. "No, I'm not risking getting you pregnant, Elizabeth." I let out the air I was holding in a huge sigh of relief. "Then what are you going to do..?" I cocked a brow as he lightly trace his fingers over my stomach. The small fabric of my shirt was lifted over my abdomen, showing my tummy. "You're so skinny," he said, rubbing his thumb over my exposed hip. I blushed softly, resting my hands on his chest in case I need to push him off. 

"What kind of fun?" I asked softly, looking up at him. He slowly began to unbutton my jean shorts with a smirk. "B-but," I began when his hand clasped over my mouth. My breathing began to shaky as he slid them down. My green laced underwear was now exposed and had his hand tracing the pattern. My heartbeat quickened as he began tugging at the fabric. 

"Don't," I mumbled against his hand, moving mine towards his other one. "Move and I'll make it hurt," he growled in my ear, biting the earlobe. I flinched at his tone and immediately just dropped my hands to my sides. I can't believe he's going to force whatever he's doing. 

"Elizabeth!?" a low voice called out. It sounded close by and I swear I recognized his voice. While Josh dipped his fiingers in the hem of my underwear, I knocked on the door, signalling the people that I'm in here. Footsteps were heard moving closer until the door swung open, taking away my balance. I stumbled to the floor with Josh on top of me and then I realized the voice was Harry. 

I looked up at him, giving him the 'help-me' look. He pulled Josh off of me and pushed him towards the cafeteria. Josh glared at me as Harry pulled me back into the janitors closet, closing the door behind him. "What the hell was that about!?" he asked angrily, throwing my shorts at me. "I-I..! I tried to stop him!" I yelled. My voice cracked. 

"Who is that?" Harry's muscles were tense and the lump came back. I couldn't talk without choking. I quietly pulled my jean shorts up to my hips when Harry pulled my body into his. He swiftly crashed his lips onto mine, making me melt in his arms. My heart raced as he held onto my hips tightly, pulling the shorts up the rest of the way. He pulled away. "What was that for?" I asked with a smile. 

"To show you that you're mine and no one else's. I don't share," he mumbled at the end and I blushed darkly. I buttoned the short up and tightly wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling his face down to meet mine. He puckered his lips, but I just pressed my nose to his, nuzzling it gently. 

He chuckled and kissed my forehead quickly before turning back to the door. "Let's go eat now," he said, grasping my hand in his. Looks like I'm falling.. Just great. I looked down at my shoes as my head cursed my heart. The tiny voices echoed through my head. 

He's not good for you!

He's just going to hurt you like all the rest!

You're so stupid! 

All you'll have is regret. 

He's just going to make you harm yourself! 

Fuck him, he's tricking you. 

Stop falling for his stupid game! 

My heart began aching at those words. Is this really all just a game? Or is this reality? I'm hoping it's reality. I don't think I can take another heartbreak. Suddenly I was stopped. I looked up at Harry and he had a worried expression plastered over his features. 

Fake..

"Elizabeth, are you ok?" he asked me. I put on a fake smile and nodded. "Of course. Why wouldn't I be?" He shrugged his wide shoulders. "You just seem out of it at the moment." "I'm fine, Harry." 

He's so stupid that he can't tell you're hurting. Besides, who can..? 

I shook my head of that thought and Harry frowned. "What are you thinking?" he asked softly. "Nothing.. Don't worry about it." "Elizabeth, tell me now."