Glass Wall

Chapter 27

Harry gently puts me in his car and buckles me up. He walks around the front of the car and gets in. Once we're driving I turn to face him.

"Thank you." I say looking down. He looks over at me with a serious expression.

"You're welcome." He says back. His expression changes as he relaxes in his seat. It seems to me he understands. Even though words haven't been spoken aloud, the forgiveness is mutual.

I relax in my seat looking out the window. The rest of the ride home is silent but not awkward.

When we arrive at my house, Harry walks around the front of the car and opens my door. He leans forward unbuckling me and his hair brushes my face. He puts one arm around my back and another under my knees.

"Do you have your keys out?" He asks before he picks me up. I search in my pockets for my keys. When I find them I hold them out and dangle them. He picks me up and walks me to my door. He bends down so I'm level with the lock as I unlock the door. I push open the door as wide as possible as he carries me to my couch.

He walks back towards the door and I think he's about to leave but then he shuts the front door. He walks into my kitchen and I hear the freezer door open. Harry walks back in the room grabbing the remote as he approaches the couch. He gently lifts my legs and sits down. He puts my legs back down over his lap. He turns on the tv and changes the channel settling on a movie. He turns his attention back to me.

He slowly puts his hands on the end of my pant leg and gently moves it up. He moves it up to my knee and goes back to grab the ice pack resting on his lap. He observes my ankle moving it around.

"Right here?" He asks pointing to the outside of my ankle. I nod silently and watch him continue.

He puts the ice pack on my ankle and I hiss in pain. The pressure of the ice pack hurts at first but then I get used to it. He immediately looks up at me with a concerned expression.

"Are you okay?" He asks worried.

"Ya I'm good." I say giving him a strained smile. After a few seconds of silence he glances at me.

"You know she did that on purpose?" He asks.

"Who did what?" I ask confused.

"She was looking at you before the game. I saw how she followed you when the game started. When the ball was kicked somewhere else, the ref wasn't looking so she kicked you." He explains.

"Oh." I say laughing. "I figured. I saw them pointing at me at the beginning of the game and I found it odd." I say shaking my head.

"You obviously intimidated them." He says smirking at me. I laugh leaning my head back.

"Oh ya because I'm scary." I say sarcastically.

"You'd be surprised." He smiles at me. We turn our attention to the tv. He's moving his hand up and down my leg. I think he's doing it unconsciously though.

"Do you want something to drink?" He asks.

"Um no I'm good but go ahead and get one for yourself." I say smiling. He slowly gets up removing my legs from his lap. I watch him walk away.

I hear a car door shut from outside. I turn my head around as the door opens. My parents walk in the house.

"Hey Jules." My parents say at the same time. Harry walks out of the kitchen and smiles. His smile shows off his dimples and I can't help but stare.

"Hello mister and misses Daniel." Harry greets them politely.

"Oh sweetheart call us Dave and Mary please." My mum says smiling. I can tell she likes him because her voice goes up a pitch higher. I roll my eyes and turn back towards the tv.

"Juliette are you okay?" My mum asks walking towards me on the couch.

"Sort of. I got injured at the soccer game." I tell her. My mum's expression changes into full of concern.

"How did you get home?! You didn't walk did you?!" My mum says getting upset.

"No no mum I-" I start.

"I brought her home." Harry pitches in. My mum swivels her head towards Harry and gives him the biggest smile I've ever seen.

"Oh thank you Harry!" My mum says.

My mum is too easy.

Harry walks over towards the couch and I scoot backwards leaving him more room on the couch. Harry sits down and continues watching tv with me.

"Are you staying for supper Harry?" My dad calls from the kitchen

"No I think I'm going to head home." Harry says.

"No dear please stay." My mum says walking in the room.

"I have extra food." She adds.

"Well I-" He hesitates. I glance over at him while he struggles to make a decision. He sees me looking and stops to look at me in the eyes.

"Ok I'll stay." He gives in smiling at me.

"Great!" My mum says turning back into the kitchen.

I smile turning away. I didn't really want him to leave. I'm happy he stayed and that's why I smiled but I don't want him to see.

Harry turns his attention towards the tv and places his hand on my knee.

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"Wash up supper is ready!" My dad says as he sets the table.

Harry turns off the tv and turns towards the kitchen. I start to get up but Harry immediately stops me. He stands up and then takes my legs gently placing them on the ground. He puts his arm under my arm and around my back picking me up.

"Thanks." I say as he helps me towards the bathroom. He places me on the toilet seat as he washes his hands. He helps me back up and holds me as I wash my hands.

"You know you don't have to do that." I say turning towards him. He smiles at me but continues helping.

We walk in the dining room and he sits me down. He walks to the seat next to me and settles down.

We pass the food around the table putting it on our plates. Once all is passed around we start eating. The supper, I have to admit, was a lot of fun. We got along really well and I actually joined the conversation this time.

When I look around at the family, it's like Justin was back making my parents happy again. Instead of Justin it was Harry and Harry is my...friend, I guess you could say. Looking at my parents laugh and seeing Harry smile made me feel happy.

On the outside, Harry looks scary and he's rude at first. Once you actually get to know him he's not all that bad.

After supper, Harry and I empty the table and wash the dishes as my parents watch tv. When we're finished, we walk upstairs into my room.

"You okay to get to school tomorrow?" Harry asks.

"Yes I'll be fine." I say smiling at him. He walks forward and leans in. He kisses my cheek and leans back.

"Alright. Sadly I have to go... but I'll see you tomorrow." He says smiling at me. He turns around and walks out of my room. I follow close behind.

"Thank you for supper once again it was lovely." Harry tells them politely. I smirk at him and laugh under my breath.

"Bye Harry." I say as he walks out of the door.