HARRYS P.O.V
“So now you know everything” Mia sobs, slowly placing her head in her hands.
I have never seen her so upset before and I hated it. I grabbed her hands and pulled her into my chest, trying to comfort her. She continued crying for at least another 10 minutes. I don’t blame her. I never knew Mia hurt herself, she hid it so well. I would never have expected Mia to be so unhappy. To think that some of the insults I have said lead to anyone of those cuts. Why have I been such an idiot? Why did I stay away when all she needed was me to help her? I know now that I can’t leave this girl. I want to be there to protect her to make those scars go away.
I came to the back of this oval to try and sort things out, not to completely open up to Mia. I had no intentions on telling her about me liking her. I’m sure she had no intention to tell me about her cuts either. My thoughts were interrupted when Mia looked up to meet my eyes.
“It’s okay baby” I say rubbing my hand across her back, trying to calm her down.
She has been hysterically crying for at least 10 minutes. I’m not very good at comforting people but all I knew is I can’t let her go. I would hold her in my arms until she wanted to leave.
“I’m sorry Harry” She cried as she rested her head back into my chest.
Tear marks had formed on my black shirt but I didn’t care.
“I never wanted you to find out, I don’t want other people worrying about my problems” She fights back the oncoming tears.
“Mia, it’s okay! I’d rather know. I can help you now. I want you to be happy again. I won’t let anything drive you to hurt yourself again.” I whisper brushing her hair behind her ear.
“Thank you Harry” She whispers wiping away all her tears. “We should probably go now” She states standing up.
“Let me come home with you” I blurt out wishing I didn’t.
I wanted to be with her tonight though. I wanted to make sure she was safe.
“Harry, I-“
“I will take you home” I say, interrupting her excuse.
“Thanks” She sighs, staring at the ground.
Even though we just shared a lot of personal stuff it was getting a bit awkward. We began to walk back to the car and she pulled her phone out. I’m guessing she was texting Sophie to tell her not to wait up.
We both climb in the car and drove off to her house. She let a small shriek escape as I zoomed out of the school car park. I laughed at her scared facial expression. I didn’t drive that fast.
I parked around the corner from her house because I was planning on staying for a while. And I knew her excuse would be ‘mum will see your car’.
“Why did you park so far away” Mia questions, pulling her jumper sleeves down yet again.
“So your mum wouldn’t see my car” I tell her as I lock the car doors.
She didn’t reply anything back but I knew she knew exactly what I was doing. Although she didn’t resist.
We walked up her driveway and her mum wasn’t home yet, which was good. She’s probably out with my dad actually. I kind of have to thank my dad a bit though because without him I wouldn’t have had a chance to figure all this out with Mia.
She unlocked the door and the scary German Shepard ran towards her.
“Zeus!” She squeaked.
She dropped all her stuff to the side of the hallway as she got down on her knees to pat and cuddle her dog.
“Sorry” She laughed while standing up.
I didn’t mind, it’s nice to see how much she loves her dog. Zeus started to growl at me as I walked more in the house. I stepped back a little because who knows what this dog is capable of.
“Zeus!” Mia sternly said as she pulled me in.
“Sorry he’s protective. I trained him to protect mum and I.” She states as she pulls my hand out in front of the dogs face.
What the hell was she doing? Zeus came up to my clenched fist and smelt it. He then licked my hand and I pulled away quickly.
“Chill out that means he likes you” she laughs, walking towards the kitchen with Zeus following.
I stared at her while she walked down to the kitchen. Everything about this girl was just perfect. From the way she walked to the way all her dresses sat below her knees.
“Let me stay tonight” I blurt out, yelling across the room.
“Harry, I don’t think that’s a great idea.” She pulls a worried look.
I walk over to where she was standing and smoothed the crease in her forehead with my thumb.
“Mia, its fine. Your mum won’t know” I say, practically begging.
“Maybe” Mia says, turning around to the fridge.
I could practically see her blushing from where I was standing. She grabbed a Pepsi max can out of the fridge and chucked one at me. I followed her over to the lounge room and sat right next to where she sat.
“What do you want to watch?” She asks turning to face me.
God those lips, I just wanted to lean in and kiss her right now. But I contain myself. We’re not dating and she made it pretty clear she doesn’t want to be my toy.
“Anything” I say turning towards the TV.
Bad decision Harry. I silently curse at myself as she turns Teen Mom 2 on.
“This is my favourite show” She smiles up at me.
“I think it’s amazing how these people are doing all of this. Raising a child at such a young age. They inspire me to think my life isn’t that bad and that I can make it through anything. It’s weird I know, you’re probably thinking how did she get all that from a show about teenage parents. But I just, it makes me feel strong.” She confesses turning back to her favourite show.
How do I even respond to that? It seems this girl puts a lot of thought into everything she does. Which is another reason why I’m hooked on her. She gives me inspiration.
“Whoa” is all I can say. I silently slap myself in the face.
She makes me watch Teen Mom 2 for two hours. Mia slowly ended up with her head in my lap as she laid down watching her favourite show.
“Let’s go upstairs” She tugs at my arm.
“Mum will be home soon.”
I follow her up the stairs and into her small bedroom. I have never been in here, and it intrigued me to think this is where she spends most of her time. There was a double bed mid centre of the room with a big doona and several pillows. The bed was covered in dog hairs which indicates to me that Zeus sleeps with her. On both sides of her bed sat bed side tables with colourful lamps. Chested draws sat opposite her bed with a mirror on top of it. A bit of makeup and her hair brush was scattered across a white shelf next to her chested drawers. One wall in her room was covered in quotes and family pictures. Her room was colourful but gave a relaxing feeling. She sat on her bed and called me over. Control yourself harry I think to myself while I walk over to meet her at the bed.
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