A Lovely Betrayal

Chapter Seven

A scream rips from my throat as I wake up from the dream I'd had every night for the past three weeks since my fight with Carson. Harry's arms are around me automatically just like all the nights before. Tears pour down my face as I cling to him tightly. He strokes my hair and holds me close until I stop crying. 

"Was it the same as always?"

"I-I-I think so I can't remember. I don't know what happens. It terrifies me every time. I don't know. I really don't." I lie to him. I can't tell him what really happens. He can never know. 

"Go bac to sleep babe. I'll be right here." He whispers the same as every night, but I nod and stay awake while he sleeps. I can never sleep after that. I wiggle out of his arms and sit on the edge of the bed burying my face in my hands. I can't do this anymore. I grab my phone and text Ashton. 

Are you awake?

I am now. What's wrong?

I need to talk to you. Meet me on at the elevator.

I stand up and pull on my shorts slipping my phone and room card into my waistband. I slip out of the room closing the door as quietly as I can. I pad down the hall smiling as I round the corner and see a sleepy ashton rubbing his eyes. I smile and walk faster. He grins at me and opens his arms. I launch myself into them my heart squeezing as his arms lock around my waist. He presses his lips to my hair and sigh pulling away and slipping into the elevator. He presses the roof button and as soon as the door slide shut he presses me against the wall and crashes his lips to mine. My hands slide up his chest and wrap my arms around his neck pulling him coser. His tongue glides along my bottom lip and I open my mouth letting our tongues meet. I groan pushing him away as the doors slide open. He takes my hand pulling me out of the elevator quickly. He pushes open the door to the roof and we stand beneath the Texas stars in silence. I turn to look at him and he smiles gently. 

"What did you need to talk about love?"

"I've been having a nightmare. Every night for the past three weeks." I whisper. 

"What's it about?"

"You."

"Me?" He whispers. "What about me?"

"In the beginning I scream at Ashley that I cheated on Harry. Louis heard me and he threatened me. Told me if I didn't end it with you he'd make me regret it." I whimper tears pooling in my eyes. "You found me crying in the hallway and I told you it was over. I-I-I walked away from you. You yelled that you loved me. I went bac to my room and I-I did something horrible. But when I wake up I realize that's not what scares me. It's the fact that you don't love me."

He's silent as he stares down at me his blue eyes boring into mine. I jump when he starts laughing. I frown. He thinks this is funny, he thinks it's funny that I love him. I rip my hand away from his glaring at him. 

"You think this is funny!" I snap and he stops laughing immediately. 

"Of course I do Tatum. I think it's funny that you could possibly believe that I don't love you." he says seriously and my eyes widen as he moves closer. "I love you Tatum."

My heart soars as the words slip from his lips. I smile and throw my arms around him hugging him tightly. 

"I love you too." 

"Good." He says and I can hear the smile in his voice. 

"I'm leaving in two weeks." I whisper. He sighs and pulls back looking in my eyes. 

"I know. I wish you would chose me." he whispers and I can see tears pooling in his eyes.

"Ashton please don't cry. Please." i whisper cupping his cheeks with my hands. Tears slip down his cheeks hitting my hands. "I'm so sorry."