Together [Sequel to Love Actually]

Chapter 29

All good things had to come to an end, and so did Harry and my little intimate moment. Our curtain was rudely ripped away, and a pale faced Brian was standing in front of our bunk.

"Can I help you?" Harry asked gripping on to me tightly.

"I need to talk to Scarlet." Brian said, his voice shaking.

"No." Harry said.

"Please." Brian whispered, his voice breaking a little.

He was really starting to freak me out.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"I need to speak with you privately. They can strip search me if they want before, and I swear I won't lay a hand on you. I swear." Brian said.

I looked from Harry, to Brian, and then down at my hands. I didn't know what to do. Brian seemed really unstable, and he looked like he had gone mad.

"Harry, I'll be fine." I said, and stood up from the bunk.

"Scarlet, you cannot seriously be doing this." Harry said.

"Everyone is in their bunk; Brian and I are going to go onto the couch. You can check up on me in like ten minutes if you want, and I'll scream if anything happens. I will be fine." I stated.

Harry looked at me nervously, and I bent over and placed a sweet kiss on his lips.

"I love you, and I will be right back." I whispered.

"I love you too." Harry said sacredly, not letting go of my hands.

I pulled away gently and led Brian over to the couch. He pulled the curtain closed, and sat on one end of the couch. I sat on the other end, and looked up at him.

"I suggest you go quickly, because Harry will check up on me." I stated.

Brian nodded, and cleared his throat. As he did, a tear trickled from his eye.

"What's wrong?" I asked sympathetically.

Brian didn't say anything; he just rolled up his sleeves, and faced his arms toward me. He had cuts and burns all up and down his arms, and my heart broke for him. I knew what it was like to be in that position. At least when I was there was someone there for me. Who would be there for Brian? No one on the road. He needed me to be there for him, and I can't say that I would deny him of that.

"You did that?" I asked.

Brian nodded, and more tears escaped his eyes.

"Why?" I asked.

"I shouldn't have ever touched you. Ever. I ruined everything with you, and all the boys, and all the management team, and everyone. My family too. They hate me and think I'm a monster. I could have been your friend, but you think I'm a monster too." Brian said.

"I don't think you're a monster. I think you just need a little help, and a friend." I said.

Brian nodded. I scooted closer to him on the couch.

"I can be your friend." I stated.

Brian looked up at me.

"How will Harry feel about that?" Brian asked.

"I'll talk to him about it. I can help the rest of them see something different in you, and we could all hang out as a group. Not just me, you, and Harry, but all the boys and Perrie too." I said.

"Why would you do that for me? I raped you." Brian said.

"Because, we are all stuck here together for the next like six months, might as well do it in harmony." I said.