holding on (h.s)

mason

Katerina's POV

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"So Katerina.. is it? I nodded. "Whatcha need help on?" He asked looking at my papers and slipping on some glasses. I giggled quietly. "Uhm.. mainly math and history." He nodded and dug through his backpack.

He pulled out some index cards. "Got any colorful markers?" He asked and I nodded. I got up and walked to my desk next to my window.

I looked out and saw my moms car pull up. Then a red car came speeding in and parked in the road. A familiar boy got out of it and ran to my mom. "Everything okay?" Harry asked.

"U-uh.." I tried to speak. Harry got up and walked over to the window. "Who's that?" I tried to focus on the boy but he ran inside before I could get a good look. "Katerina! Are you home?" I looked at Harry. "Great.." I mumbled and ran to the door. I locked it and Harry ran over.

"What?" He whispered. "I forgot to tell Mason I had tutoring." He frowned. "M-Mason's your boyfriend isn't he?" I nodded and felt banging on the door. "Kat open the door! I know you're in there!" I snapped at Harry to sit down and act cool. I unlocked the door and Mason barged in.

"What is HE doing here?" He asked Harry. He looked up and made this sarcastic looking face. "Tutoring your girlfriend. Why else would I be here?" Mason clenched his fist. "Mason stop. Get out." He looked at me and grabbed my arm. "Don't you dar-"

He squeezing my arm. "Get your hands off her you jerk. She said leave. Why don't you go have another make-out session with one of the cheerleaders while your at it huh?" Harry said firmly. Mason released his grip and looked at me. "W-what?" I rubbed my arm. Harry looked at me and noticed I had tears in my eyes.

He looked back at Mason. "Well.. tell her how many you've kissed this past WEEK." He crossed his arms and Mason looked at me. "Katerina bab-." He put his hand on my face and Harry slapped his hand away. "I said do not touch her. Do you understand English or do you only speak Mason?"

Mason glared at Harry. "Babe. I only did it beca-." I cut him off. "I only did it because 'I don't think I'm good enough for you.' I've heard it before Mason. Just get out of my house."

Harry smirked at me and snaked an arm around my shoulder. I put my arm around his waist. "I'm going to call you tonight." Mason said to me as he left, glaring one last time at Harry. I slammed the door behind him. "Jerk." I mumbled and Harry laughed. I looked at Harry and smiled. "Thanks." I said putting me head down and wiped a tear away.

"No prob- what did you mean by I've heard it before Mason?" He asked. I looked up and saw he was starring at me. I let out a big sigh and fell into the bed. "He's done this all before."

I covered my red face and felt the bed move. Meaning Harry had sat down. "What?" He asked and I laid next to him. "He's cheated on me before.. He's never admitted it but I am smell the perfume and he has makeup on his shirt a lot." I played with my fingers.

Harry took my hand and started playing with my fingers. I kept my head down because I didn't want him to see me cry. "Well then you don't need him." I shook my head. "B-but I do." I could tell he frowned and looked at me. "Why?" He continued messing with my fingers.

"I don't know.. I love him, he makes me happy Harry..." He stopped messing with me fingers. "But why would you love someone who cheats on you? Over and over again?"

"Will you stay over tonight?" I asked out of nowhere. He gave me a glance and nodded. "Eh, why not. But I gotta go home to get some clothes." I nodded. And he got up, slipping his shoes on. "Wanna come with?" I shrugged and he grabbed my hand. I put on a sweatshirt and some shoes. "Jump on." Harry bent down and I jumped on his back.

We both laughed as he carried me downstairs. Only to find Mason talking to my mom. "Why are you still here Mason?" I asked. "Because. Why are you on his back?" He asked rudely. "Because." I mocked, he walked over to me. I jumped down and looked at my mom. "Were gonna run to Harry's house, mind if he stays tonight?"

Mason's eyes went wide. "Sure." My mom said and Mason looked at her. "But- she's my girlfriend!" Harry pat his back. "Might wanna re-think that Evans." He grabbed my hand and we walked out. I heard the door slam behind me.

"Katerina get back here now!" Mason yelled from behind me. "What do you bloody want!?" I yelled back. He pointed at Harry. "Since when were you with him!?" I looked at Harry and he laughed. "You've got this all wrong Evans. You see.. If you would've listened to Katerina earlier instead of getting all pissy, she would've said i'm her tutor."

His jaw dropped and his eye contact went from me to Harry. "S-so were still together right?" He stuttered and I looked from him to Harry. "U-uhm.."