My old friend (One Direction fanfiction)

Chapter 15

Goodbye

"Just stay away from me."

My voice was serious and with an edge of anger. Harry looked shocked.

"W-what do you mean?" He asked nervously. I blinked back tears angrily.

"I mean," I pushed him away from me and stood up, making my voice sound as bitter as it could, "don't come near me."

His face was hurt and confused. "But, Emma, Em, you're meant to... you were meant to come home and... and be safe with us." His eyes were full of sincerity but I knew what I had to do. I couldn't let any of them get hurt by me anymore, or cause them any more trouble or difficulty. I took a deep breath and began my lie, turning my voice and face hard and cold.

"Harry, I'm sorry to say this... but I never wanted to live with you, not after everything. I only came to your house because it was the only one I recognised. I never actually forgave you, it was all just a lie. I will be happier without you and away from you." Do not cry, do not cry. "In fact, I don't want you to ever talk to me again, so, thank you for your help... just please don't come near me again. I'm sorry."

My voice trembled on the last word and I turned around quickly as to not see their faces, and to let the tears fall.

And with that, I walked away.

This is the right thing to do, it will make them happier in the long run, they'll be without me. Don't go back, don't turn around. Don't give in.

It was devastating, having to walk away from the only people I care about, who care about me.

It was soul-wrenching, having to lie, and hurt them.

But the most heart breaking  thing is that as I slowly hobbled off down the dark street.

No one tried to stop me.

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Hey, sorry this is literally the shortest chapter I have ever written, just I'm