Vulnerable (Harry Styles Fanfic)

Ch 21

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We weren't fast enough. The guys were able to get out of their cars before we even made it to Veronica's house. The original guy that came out first back where we were went after Scott, along with his other friends. Veronica tried punching them on their backs and tried pulling them off. I was able to hit one of the guys in the nose, but that's all I could get since the driver decided to come out and help by grabbing me and pulling my arms back.

"Riley!" Veronica screamed out. I was hoping him and the rest of the gang would be somewhere near or at the house and be able to hear us. I just watched and screamed, but for Scott. He was already down on the ground. His legs sprung up every now and then to kick the guys, but one of them was able to hold him down as another jumped right on to him. "Riley!" yelled Veronica again.

"Alright you filthy hood, you're gonna learn this time." Threatened the guy on top of Scott.

"Stop please!" I begged and tried again to get out of the guys grip. "James! Riley!" I called out for anyone.

"Someone shut them two up!"

This time, one of the friends came over to me and looked me up and down. "We told you that you should've come with." his arm was raised and his hand, wide and spread open was at a position were I'm sure he would be able to slap the whole side of my face.

Footsteps against the dirt and gravel were soon heard, and the guy couldn't even proceed to hit me since curiosity struck over him as he looked over to find the noise. I could only make a small view of Harry before I was pushed down to the ground along with Veronica on one side.

"You fucking pricks!" He yelled. Others were right behind him, I heard more yelling and footsteps got louder.

"I thought we told you to stay away from our side!"

"Leave!"

"Stupid socials!" They yelled at them.

"Veronica! Amelia!"

"Scott, are you alright?"

"Amelia! Babe, it's okay now." Harry came over to me once he was sure the rest could handle the guys who jumped us. He stood up again and ran to the car were the idiots were trying to get into to leave. "Don't ever fucking touch her again!" His fist instantly connected with the one who held me, hitting him straight in the nose, and I'm positive he broke it. The rest of the guys friends were trying to get in to the car and they were finally able to start it to try and drive away, but Danny still grabbed on to one by the shirt. The door on the passenger side was still open, but he was able to get in and hit the pedal. Danny forcefully had to let go, but went to immediately grab a rock the size of his fist and throw it; sadly it hit the side of the window. They drove off and now we were all huddling around Scott. I immediately got down to where he was still sitting and wiping his cheek.

"Scott, hey, how bad did they hurt you?" I say in a low tone.

"Not much, got my ribs a bit, but I'm fine." He says but I'm sure it's more than just that. Poor kid's only sixteen-just turned too- and he shouldn't be treated like this. He's a better person than any of us and honestly sometimes I wonder how the hell he got caught up in all of this. He's tough enough, but he seems as if he shouldn't be dealing with things like this.

"It's all my fault." I confess and shake my head to look at the dirt.

"No it's not Em, you didn't know they would do this."

"No Scott, they were talking to me, and I should've just settled it back there."

"What do you mean 'back there?' Were they following you guys?" Danny asked.

"Yeah, they wanted to get Amelia to go with them, but then we just ran off, and they just followed us." Veronica admits.

"Come on, let's get to the house first." Riley orders.

"Amelia?" Harry calls for me. His arms open up and he looks at me straight in the eye and I don't hesitate to go to his embrace. His arms around me are enough to soothe me and calm down. "I should've been there with you. I should've heard you guys and ran as soon as I could."

"Harry, it's not your fault." I assure him and place my hand over his cheek gently. "I'm alright."

"Are you sure?" He steps back and looks around me to make sure himself. "He was about to hit you." He looks down.

"But he didn't, since you guys finally came and found us. Thank you." I go back and hug him.

"Don't thank me Em, I just, I..." He stutters. "I just wanna keep you safe, no one should fucking touch you."

"Well it's not like you can always protect me. "

He simply laughs again and I step back to see his expression. "Why are you laughing?"

"Remember when we first met? How I helped you when you were getting jumped by those two guys?" I nod in response and he continues. "When they finally left you told me you could handle things perfectly fine. Then when we went to the party, and that guy wouldn't let go of you? I came and helped you out once more." He smirks. "And now, I'm helped you again when you were in trouble."

"Yes Harry, I get that. I get into a lot of trouble and you usually find your way to help me."

"See? You need me to be there for you." He smiles.

"Yeah, well I never said I didn't need you. You've helped me a lot actually." I smile. "And I'm glad you're now in my life." I admit. "But hey, I've been in those kind of situations before by myself so I know I can handle anyone."

He chuckles again and his dimples show deeper. "That's one of the many reasons why I really like you." He admits himself and walks close enough to where there's barely any room between us. He puts his head down close, and enough were he's able to kiss me.

"Come on," I say. "Let's get back before they think we've been jumped again." He takes my hand and picks up my books, that I almost forgot about, and we walk back to Veronica's house.

I didn't expect to get jumped or attacked by any of those guys, especially on the first day of school either. Harry said he could come pick me up now after school, for now on, that way, I wouldn't get hurt. These things don't usually happen, but since the first time I saw Harry, every time I was in trouble, he'd find his way to me. He's been a big help, and I think I've been able to help him too on those times he's gotten in to fights. The only thing is, that it always surprises me on how furious he could get when fighting. He doesn't seem like himself, and even when he's helped me by attacking the guy who'd try to hurt me, he still can be scary. I know theres a different side to him, maybe more than two, but would I ever be there to witness all myself? There are so many things that I haven't seen in him, but I feel like it won't be easy for him to let himself become vulnerable under those emotions.

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