My Tourmaline

Chapter Five

I was clean, and I felt so fresh. I was content and the pain in my stomach had eased substantially. I closed the door to the bathroom, and was struggling to carry my towel, my dirty clothes along with my plate and the glass balancing on it. As I entered the room, I realised Harry was on the phone at the end of the living room. I couldn't make out exactly what he was saying, just instructive words like “Make sure its done by tomorrow” and “It better” etc. I didnt want to seem nosey, or interrupt so I tiptoed to the kitchen, chucked my clothes in the bin, and stumbled to the sink where I placed my plate and glass, clinking so loud it made Harry turn round, jumping. I mouthed “Sorry!” and guiltily walked over to the living room and perched myself on the edge of the sofa.

“Alert me as soon as you find out anything. Bye.”

Harry ended the call, smiled and made his way over to the sofa.

I yawned, “Sorry for making you jump then.”  

“Dont be silly, I didnt want to be on the phone much longer anyway, couldnt keep you waiting could I sweetheart?” he replied, placing himself opposite on the other sofa.

“You tired?” he asked.

“Absolutely exhausted if i'm honest!”

“Lets get you to bed.”

“Thankyou” I smiled.

We walked over to the room in the far corner. It was the spare room, obviously. It was filled with flowers and mirrors. In the centre of the room was a double bed, with duck feather pillows and duvets, my favourite.

“Will this be okay? No one has been in here for a while, its where my sister stays sometimes but I havent seen her for ages..We will leave that story for another time anyway.”

ANOTHER TIME. There was going to be another time?! Hmmm, Im not complaining. Shit... ive been talking in my head for ages again and not replied.

“Sorry, yep, perfect. Harry?” I muttered.

“Mhmmm?”

“Strange request... do you think you could stay with me, until I fall asleep?” I awkwardly asked as our eyes locked.

“Oh love... youre scared arent you? Of course I will... like I said I want to make you feel safe. Ill sit against the door until you hit dream world okay?”

“Thank you Harry, for everything. I cant thank you enough for all you’ve done for me, I owe you hugely.”

I said, whilst pulling away the covers and snuggling under the duvet. Man, was this bed cold. In all truths, I wanted Harry to spoon me... would that be weird to ask? Hmmm...

“Ah.. its cold!” I exclaimed when hitting the pillows. I thought it was a good enough hint.

“Sorry, i'll put the heating up” he said walking over to tweak the radiator. Darn it... I must be exhausted. I'm still shaken up I cant expect this guy, who I hardly know to snuggle in bed with me till I sleep can I?! He looks absolutely shattered himself...

”You didn't have to do that. Are you sure you'll be okay on the floor, I do take awhile to sleep and itll be even longer tonight” I smiled at him.

“I dont mind if you want to perch on the end of the bed... In all honestly I.. I...want a cuddle.”

And as I said this, I broke down into tears as a mixture between tiredness and fear overpowered my entire being. Harry rushed over to me, and embraced me in his arms.

“Woah your heart is beating so fast” he whispered into my ear. He grabbed my face into his hands, wiping away the tears and kissed my forehead.

“I'm going to protect you, okay?” he said, intently staring into my eyes.

I broke a half smile, as he pulled me towards him once more, but this time he pressed his lips against mine, his hot lips infusing my body with delight. My heart was still racing fast, the hairs on my spine prickling, as I pulled away.

‘Im sorry, im still really delicate. Can I sleep now?” I whispered into his ear, still with his hands wrapped around me.

“Of course, im sorry I shouldn't have kissed...”

“No, no!”  i shut him up before he could finish the sentence. “Don't be silly, I liked it. Its just, too quick. Im sorry. I'm just, so tired my mind is all over the place.”

I guiltily looked into his jade crystal eyes as he flared his nostrils, and grinned with his cute little dimples immersing on his cheeks. He pulled the duvet over me, and placed himself behind me, on top of the duvet. His legs fitting perfectly behind mine so we were spooning in between the duvet. I was so warm and felt so safe, and as Harry’s arms wrapped around me I slowly felt myself drift to sleep.

 

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“LEAVE ME ALONE” I shouted, running as fast as possible down a long road that seemed to never end. I turned around to see loads of black shadows chasing after me, until one grabbed my ankle and pulled me over, the rest then continued to climb on top of me, pinching me, scratching me until one bent down in my face and screamed “YOU ARE DEAD”. They all began laughing as everything around me appeared black and I felt them all push against me, everywhere....

 

I was gasping for dear life, as I sat up and realised it was all a dream. I had tears all down my face, I was sweating all over and my heart was going ten to the dozen.

“Hey hey hey, its okay, it was just a bad dream i'm here, Harry’s here.”

He grabbed me and we sat up.

“Shh, shh, shh its okay” he kept repeating as he rocked me in his arms back and forth as I continued to sob for god knows how long. I felt myself drift off to sleep again, in his arms until I felt the light on my face...it was morning.