On the Run // Wroetoshaw

twelve

Two days had passed and Harry was finally released from hospital. Since he lived alone, I didn't want anything to happen as he was still weak so I stayed with him, in his spare room.

"Stop being so stubborn, I'm coming to stay with you. You can barely move so let me look after you." I complained. Harry wouldn't let me stay, he didn't want me to.

"But I'm only just going to get in the way. Besides, you have work to do."

"Not really, I'm on break. I'm thinking of resigning." He raised his eyebrow and shuffled to one side of the bed, patting the space beside him.

"What do you mean?"

"Its so stressful. I just turned 20 and I just want to have fun, work doesn't let me do anything. I want to go out at midnight and not have to worry about going to work at 5am, but I need the job. I can't leave Chip to pay for everything."

"Quit your job and be my camera woman. I want to start recording outside more and I need someone to help me."

"I don't know..." I seemed fun but I didn't know what to do.

"Come on, it'll be fun. You don't need to worry about having a schedule, it's just whenever you're free. And you get paid."

"Fine." I was excited to be honest. Harry travels a lot and goes to a lot of conventions so it would he fun.

"I know you're excited, I can tell." He laughed.

"You only asked because you can't be anywhere without me." I winked.

"And what if that was true? What if I wanted you with me every second of the day?" He smirked, making me blush.

"Shut up. Are you hungry?"

"Yeah, Chinese?" I nodded my head and Harry grabbed his phone. "What do you want?"

"Whatever." I cuddled into Harry's side as he placed his arm around me. "Are you okay? Are you in pain?"

"Maddie, I'm fine. Stop worrying."

"Well it's hard not to worry when you just got out of hospital."

"Babe, I'm okay. I promise. If I'm in pain, I'll tell you." He pecked my lips before ordering the food.

We were now lying in bed, waiting for the food to come. I was cuddled into him, simply enjoying his presence.

"Maddie, can I tell you something?"

"Sure."

"This will determine the state of our friendship..." Harry was extremely nervous and it made me anxious.

"Go on..." I sat up and helped him up.

"I-Im Dinho." He whispered, the words barely escaping his mouth.

"W-What?" I gasped.

"I'm sorry. I just... I really like you, okay? And I was so afraid of losing you so I pretended like I wasn't him. I fucked up so much and I'm so sorry. When I found out you was a detective, I should have cut you off to save you but here we are. Arrest me, I'm ready to take it." He held out his arms.

"Don't be stupid. As if I was going to do anything anyways. You mean the world to me and I can't lose you again. It's ride or die now."

"Wait what? You're not angry?"

"Nah, not really." The door rang and I hopped out of bed. "Food is here." I answered the door and took the food, going into the kitchen and grabbing some forks and bowls. I separated all the food, making sure we both had the same amount. I walked back to Harry's room where he was sat on his phone, talking to someone. He saw me and put the call on speaker.

Is that it then, you quitting? Are we all quitting? Josh was talking. It was obvious he was with the other boys as they were mumbling in the background. I sat down on the bed and handed the food to Harry, we began eating.

Im done. You know I've wanted out for so long. I don't want you to get hurt either.

How does Madelynn feel about it? It was now Simon speaking.

She knows now, 'it's ride or die now' I quote.

You know if they try us, we're back in action

That's fine. I just want as little interaction possible.

Anyways, I'm happy you and Maddie are together.

We're not together officially. I looked at Harry who was blushing heavily.

Well you better get with her before I do. JJ laughed loudly.

You wish. I couldn't help but to join in.

Maddie! How is Harry treating you?

Harry treating me? More like I'm treating him. He's still bed-bound until hes strong enough.

Madelynn, private talk. I put the phone off speaker and held it against my ear, walking out the bedroom and into the kitchen.

Yeah?

Look after Harry. He's the youngest, he doesn't know much about love or relationships, especially with the whole situation of who he is. He's our little boy and we trust you with him.

Thanks for the pressure guys.

You're welcome, you can bring Harry back now. I put the phone back on speaker, walking back into Harry's room.

Guys we're gonna go now, gonna watch some Netflix

And chill?

When Harry is better. I laughed.

So you'd voluntarily bang?

Yep

You have no shame. Anyways, enjoy your Netflix and no chill.

We ended the call and I grabbed the empty bowls, getting up and putting it in the sink.

"What do you want to watch?" Harry asked.

"Anything. Do you want some snacks?"

"Yep, but there's nothing in the kitchens."

"There's snacks at my house, I'll be back in two." I grabbed the keys and ran down the stairs to my flat.

"Chip!" I yelled, entering the door.

"Hey!" Chip and Gee replied.

"I see how you've practically moved in." I laughed, hugging Gee.

"You can't say anything, you're living with Harry for the next week or so."

"So why are you here? Not to be rude." Chip asked.

"Came to steal some snacks. I'll replace it tomorrow when I go food shopping. It's just late and I don't want to go out at this time."

"How's Cal?" Chip asked. I forgot I hadn't told him.

"We broke up but we're on good terms. We're still best friends so it's not awkward, don't worry. I've realised that I love him as a best friend and he understands."

"I wasn't expecting that. I'm just glad you're best friends."

Chip and Gee went back into Chip's bedroom to do god knows what while I raided the cupboards for any junk food. I found a bag of popcorn, two late packs of crisp, a chocolate bar and some Haribo sweets. I put it in a bag and walked to my room, changing into my pyjamas and going back to Harry's flat.