The Decision || h.s.

Chapter 28: A Disease

Chapter 28: A Disease

*POV: Snow*

Fuck man, I don’t feel well at all. Charlie wants me to go to Lexi’s house with him, Carter and Alee. I really don’t want to deal with that drama, but he wouldn’t take no for an answer. He’s already on his way to get me. I don’t want to do anything though.

I just want to talk to Harry again.

I want to talk to him so badly, but he’s drunk and it’s late. He needs his sleep and I could never be selfish enough to make him stay up for me like that. If I’m not talking to him, I just want to sleep so I can forget the events of today, but no. Charlie won’t allow that. Soon enough, there’s a knock on my door.

“I’m going out mum,” I yell and she turns around in the kitchen to look at me.

“Wearing that?” she gestures to my hoodie and sweats. I don’t feel good. I just nod at her as I open the front door. Charlie hugs me and we walk to his car. I get in the passenger seat and he talks my ear off, swallowing nervously. I know he likes me, I’m not dumb. I just don’t like him that way. Why do boys have to be so complicated?

“Here. She said to just go in through the back,” he tells me and I nod, coughing. God do I hate being sick. We get out of his car and walk around to the back door. Slowly, we climb down the long steep narrow staircase into the basement where Lexi’s room is. I notice two beds set up, one for her and the other for Alee.

Honestly, I feel really bad that she’s staying here. I have the extra bed in my room set up for her, but she much preferred to stay here. I was actually looking forward to her staying with me and having a female roommate that doesn’t hate me, but it looks like my luck keeps running short.

I take a seat on Lexi’s bed, examining the photos on the walls. I see one in particular that makes me smile because I had made it for her. She had been feeling down one day so I went around the school having people write little notes for her to make her feel appreciated. I never expected her to hang it up on her wall, but I’m glad that she did. It lets her know that she’s important.

“I’ve got the drinks,” someone says and I look to the door to see Zach and Carter. My heart beat literately stops as I glare at Charlie. How could he bring me here after knowing that Zach and I broke up only shortly? Is he fucking stupid?

“Thanks man,” Charlie says grabbing one before coming to sit down right next to me. I cough again, not able to hold it in. Zach gives me a look of sympathy and I roll my eyes. Fuck him. Can I leave now? I can’t be here. I don’t think I can handle being in the same room too long with him.

“Are you okay Snow? You disappeared today at school,” Lexi points out. I forget that she’s in my first and last period of today.

“No. I felt sick. I didn’t even want to come out, but Charlie dragged me here. That’s also the reason why I look like shit,” I tell them. My face is abnormally pale, my hair is done up real shitty and I’m wearing clothes that my mother doesn’t approve of.

“I can always take you home?” Zach offers and I shake my head.

“No. Charlie can take me,” I tell him. I’d much rather deal with the creeper than the rapist. I really do feel sick though, like I’m going to vomit again. It’s not just Zach that brings this feeling up, I think. I mean, I puked when I got home earlier, but I was thinking about Zach then. So, maybe it is just thoughts of Zach that make me want to vomit. I glance over at Charlie who just nods at me, prepared to leave. I’m thankful for his cooperation.

“Bye,” I say to everyone. They all return the gesture, even Zach who starts to approach me. I don’t wait for him, instead I hurry up the stairs. I walk outside, followed by Charlie. He’s obviously curious as to of why I’m hyperventilating and not moving. I am standing on ice, so I have to be careful. Oh the things I hate about winter. He walks over and wraps his arm around my waist, guiding me to his car. I’m thankful for his help at the moment.