Love Shouldn't Cause Pain?

Phoebe

♦ Harley's p.o.v ♦

I didn't want to let go of Red but Skylar wouldn't stop meowing, sure I love Skylar but Ivy needed me now more than ever.

As I stood up I could feel that half of my top was soaked in Red's tears, I barley noticed she was crying, I guess she's a silent crier. I opened the door and expected Skylar to run in and jump in the bed, but she didn't she just sat at the front door and scratched at it. What was outside that was so important...

I threw the door open, totally forgetting it could of been Mr J outside. Thankfully it wasn't Mr J but there was something happening something bad. Someone was screaming, quietly but there was definitely screaming. I looked back, what if Red needs me more. No, I could help them, with that I shut the door behind me and started running towards the muffled screams.

I turned the corner and my heart melted as I saw the scene in front of me, there was a young girl being held by a group of three men, she didn't have a chance against them. I had to act now before anything happened to her, she might not be able to recover... I'm barley recovering myself. I ran as fast as my bruised legs could carry me.

"HEY! You get your hands of her, NOW!" I tried to sound confident, it didn't fool me but maybe it fooled them.

"Ha Ha. Sure little lady, from the looks of you it looks like someone already claimed you... But I don't normally listen to what people say I can't have." The guy in charge looked at me like I was some kind of prey. What have I got myself into, I totally forgot that I ran out in my pj's... They could see all my bruises and cuts. His grin made me sick as he started walking towards me.

"I said get your hand of her, NOW! " I couldn't let them think I was scared, this time I was almost positive they knew I was terrified. He kept waking towards me but he motioned his hand back to the other two.

"We will let her go... But we need someone else to take her place..." The two men stopped their attack as I walked towards there boss on shaky legs.

"Let her go boys" The others released the girl. I saw my opportunity and took a swing at the closest face, take down the leader and they all fall right?

I had boss man in a firm head lock and motioned for the girl to walk over to me. She stumbled over to me and my eyes filled, her injuries looked just like mine, hopefully she's not as damaged as me. I kicked there boss man on the concrete in front of me. I didn't have to say anything they just ran... Weird but I'm not complaining. My thoughts quickly came back to the girl besides me, I turned my head and examined her. I couldn't see anything indicating that they did... IT.

"Are -are you okay?" I looked at her worried hazel eyes and her very extravagant hair, her hair looked like a flame that ended just a bit over her shoulders. Eventually she nodded yes and looked to the ground. Well I knew that feeling, she didn't want to show that she was weak and almost let the unspeakable happen.

I held my hand out to her and she looked at it cautiously. "I'm not going to hurt you. If you would like I can bandage you up at my place?" Red probably wouldn't of been to happy with me calling it my house, she very possessive but oh well this girl needed my help.

She held my hand and simply nodded once again. We walked back up to Red's house and the girl held onto me, she needed the support and I was glad to help. As we got to the door I was greeted by Skylar stood in front of a worried Ivy, her cheeks were stained with tears and her eyes wear still red.

"Harley I was so worried...." Ivy's looked turned from a look of concern to one of confusion. "Who is this?" She sounded worried but I took no notice I just helped the kid up the stairs.

"Red... I know what you're going to say but she needs help. There was a gang of men and...." I looked down to the ground and helped the kid through the door.

"Harl... Help her in anyway you can. I'm - I'm just gonna go water my babies... If you need me, you know where I will be... " Red sounded hurt. I- I didn't know what to think so I thought about what I would say as I walked the girl to the bathroom.

"I will go find you some spare clothes... If you don't mind telling me sweetie... What's your name?"

"My name... My name is Phoebe... " She kept looking down at her feet. I stopped asking questions maybe later she would be more open... I wonder if she has anywhere to go or any family. Any... Any anything. I left her in the bathroom and went to find Red.

" Hey.... " I could tell I sounded worried which probably made Red feel hurt. "are you okay? " I totally forgot about everything Red had told me, about her family about her name. I dropped everything to help that girl, I even left Red behind... Crying on our bed. I left her after everything she told me...

"I'm fine Harley... The spare clothes are in the cupboard upstairs in the bedroom." No, her walls were back up. She let me in and I left her, she might never open up to anyone ever again. Quick try and salvage it.

"Red... About before-"

"Harley it doesn't matter. Just go help the girl, okay?" She sounded so hurt, I still don't get why Red cares about what I think or do, people don't affect Red. All Red cared about was her plants. Right?

" But -"

"Harleen! Go help your friend, this conversation isn't helping anyone..." Red ran her fingers through her luxurious red locks in frustration or maybe just to hide her face. I decided to do as she said... Red was the only person left who really cared about me, not forgetting Selina of course, I didn't want to mess that up.

I went upstairs and got the spare clothes, I didn't know if they would fit but it's better than nothing.

"Hey.. Phoebe. Feeling any better?" She turned around revealing her tear stained cheeks. I held my arms out to her instinctively , to my surprise she pressed herself against me and wrapped her arms around me. I held her tightly, like Red did for me.... Red did so much for me and I left her with her thoughts when she needed me most...

Thanks for reading hope you enjoyed. Comment below I'm always open to adding twists into the story. New part coming soon ~Jw