Chapter 5
When Harry falls asleep, you pick up a book and fall into the wonderful world of magical cities and princesses.
Perrie texts you a few times, but you ignore her.
Suddenly, Harry cries out. "No, Mummy, don't die!! MUMMY!!!!" He sits bolt upright and stares at you with wild eyes. Then he registers your presence and his eyes soften. "Fiona, I'm sorry, I had a--"
"It's ok Harry.. Let's get you home..."
Harry bursts into tears and you feel so guilty for trying to make him leave. You walk over to your bed and sit beside him, leaning your head on his shoulder. You squeeze his clammy hands. "Hey, Harry, it'll be ok, I promise..."
Harry's shoulders slump with defeat and he lifts your chin up. When your eyes meet, he leans in and gives you a long kiss on the lips.
He tastes like mints, but you sense some wine underneath. As he cups your face, you lean over and rub his back comfortingly.
A sudden knock on the door makes you both jump away, startled. Your mum and Barbara are staring at the two of you with suspicious expressions. You smile sweetly back.
Barbara coughs. "Harry dear, let's leave now..."
Harry tries to resist, but Barbara gives him such a venomous expression that he stands up automatically. "Yes ma'm."
After Harry and Barbara leave, your mum comes back up to your room. "FIONA!!" she shouts. "BARBARA TOLD ME THAT HARRY CAME HOME DRUNK. IS THAT TRUE?" When you don't respond, she takes it as a yes. "Look, Fi, all I want for you is what you want, but I don't think you know what you're up against. Harry is an ALCOHOLIC--"
"MUM!" you shout, and her eyes widen. You never speak to her like this. "HE NEEDS MY HELP! AND IM GOING TO HELP HIM!!!"
Her eyes narrow and she leaves the room, shaking her head in disgust, as you cry yourself to sleep once again.
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Bakery Boy
FanfictionWhen Fiona meets a mysterious boy named Harry in a bakery, her life is thrown upside down. But can she help him overcome his alcohol addiction, or is it too great a risk?
