Dark and Dangerous

Gone Going Gone

*HARRY'S POV*

I refused to leave Ed's house. I figured Michael would come clean, or someone will know and tell her. I was sitting in my car with Lou until Demi came out and threw something.

She sat on the hood of her car and started crying. so I, being the brilliant guy that I am, got out of the car and sat next to her. I'm probably about to get slapped, but it's worth it.

Before I could even tough her, she sat in my lap and cried into my chest. I held her, knowing that this moment wouldn't last long. She pulled her head from my chest and looked at me with Teary eyes.

"Did you know?", she asked.

"No. I didn't even think he'd do this to you.", I frowned.

"It's funny how some people said the same thing about you. I guess you and Michael have more in common than you think."

Ouch. I hugged her closer and let that sink in. it's true. Michael and I are both horrible people. we both cheated on the same girl, and we both love her deeply. I can tell by the way that he looks at her, that he indeed loves her.

"Why do people hate me?", she whispered.

"No one hates you. I honestly think that we're just guys and guys are pigs.", I stated.

"I'm going. bye.",she stated and slipped out of my grip.

She tends to do that. either she slips, or someone steals her from me. I want to be the one to hold her. I can't let her go again.

"Demi, wait.", I said.

"Harry please. I just want to go home. I want to go home and just try to relax. I know I'm probably not going to be relaxed, but I want to try to be.", she begged.

"Just wait one second.", I stated.

"Ok."

I ran over to my car and grabbed her bracelet and the note that came with the bracelet. I forgot to put it in the box. I ran back to her car and handed them to her.

She frowned and looked at me. she got out of the car and cupped my cheeks, smashing her lips to mine. My grip on her waste tightened as her fingers twisted in my hair. she pulled away for a mere second.

"I love you.", she whispered.

"I love you too.", I smiled.

I hugged her and kissed her head. before I could walk back to my car, Demi grabbed my wrist and pulled me into a lingering kiss. I smiled one more time and walked to my car.

"I knew that you two would get back together.", Louis smiled.

"Yeah. I just hope that we stay together this time."

*DEMI'S POV*

After Lou and Harry left I texted harry. *stop by later* he replied with a simple, *ok. when?* *just come whenever, I just want to see you.*

I drove back to my house, showered and drank some tea. I feel really crappy still, but Harry helps the pain die down. I French braided my hair and went to sleep.

..

I was woken up by a knock on the door. oh that must be harry. I ran downstairs and toward the door. I opened it and was slammed against the wall with great force.

"Why would you do this?", Michael slurred.

"What?", I stuttered.

"You know damn well what I'm talking about!", he shouted, causing me to flinch.

"No I don't.", I'm shaking and I can't seem to move, except for the shaking, of course.

"Why were you kissing him?", Michael gritted his teeth.

"Michael, you realize that I ended it right?", I asked.

"No! you're mine.", he shouted and grabbed my neck.

"Michael, you're hurting me.", I coughed.

I know that the man strangling me is Michael Clifford, but I don't recognize him. he's so angry. I wish that I knew what could possibly stop him.

*HARRY'S POV*

After about four hours of doing nothing, I decided to go to Demi's house. I'm not hung over anymore so i can probably drive.

I drove over and saw that the door was open. I also saw that Michael's car was in the driveway. I went inside the house and saw Demi. she was unconscious and Michael was raging.

He looked in my direction and stomped towards me. oh shit. well, let's way the options here. if I beat him, I can get him away from Demi, if I lose he could hurt Demi worse than he already has.

Michael swung at me, his fist connecting with my jaw. I fell to the ground but quickly recovered and tackled him to the ground. I began punching his face until I was seeing red and could no longer control myself.

"Harry stop.", a voice whispered.

I calmed down and looked over at Demi, who looked lifeless almost. Michael's face is bloodied and he probably has a broken nose.

I walked to Demi and cupped her face. she can barely keep her eyes open. I looked around to see what he did to her and spotted red handprints on her neck.

"Demi, I'm sorry.", I frowned.

"It's ok.", she whispered. "take him back to Ed's please? he won't regain consciousness for a while."

I kissed her. I need to know that she is for sure ok. she has some gruesome looking welts and bruises on her arm, probably from him grabbing her arm too roughly.

I quickly took Michael back to Ed's and drove back. when I arrived, Demi was laying on the couch wrapped in a blanket. I caressed her hair and kissed her cheek. I'll talk to her in the morning. I am pretty tired as well.

Instead of going to sleep I just sat across from Demi and made sure that she was ok. she probably isn't, but I just hope she isn't hurt too badly.