I WANNA BE WITH YOU

CHAPTER 16: I WANNA BE WITH YOU

SCARLETS POV:

Niall went downstairs to get some food for us. It was still raining and I could hear it hit against the window. The sound always calms me down. I remember I have to go out with Maria tonight for coffee while Niall and the boys do a concert. Ugh, I really don’t feel like it but I can’t cancel now. I have only two hours to eat and get dressed. 

Niall walked in with onion rings and a few burgers. I still had the blue blanket on when he handed me my meal. I really don’t want to eat. I don’t want to sleep. I don’t want to do anything. I feel like my whole body is shutting down. Harriet said I was fat, was she right? I put the meal on the floor and got up. Niall looked at me weirdly when I walked over to the mirror hanging on the door. I turned sideways and held my waist. I heard Niall sigh on the couch like he knew exactly what I was thinking. I gave up sucking in my stomach when he came behind me and held my waist.“This is what you’re worrying about?”His eyebrows pushed together and his eyes looked like he was confused. I shook my head and turned around almost in tears. I hugged him, I squeezed him so hard like my life depended on it. I just needed him right now. 

“You know. You are perfection Scar. I like that you aren’t stick thin. I like that you aren’t afraid to eat different foods besides a salad. I like that you aren’t afraid to do those things. You are so much different than the other girls. You are so perfect.” I heard his voice crack. I could tell he really meant it, but still i’m afraid of what everyone else thinks..

He took my hand and pulled me to the couch and opened up my burger. “Eat it. It’s good. I never get these back in the UK.” He smiled and put it in my hand. I ate the whole thing hesitating with every bite. It was so greasy. I can’t believe I ate that. It’s like.. my whole day of calories in one meal. Niall climbed over on top of me like he was going to do a push up. “I have to go sweetheart. If you need me, i’ll come get you. Even if it is in the middle of a concert. I’ll do it for you.” He kissed the tip of my nose and left. 

Later I got my clothes together and left to meet Maria at the coffee shop down the street. I almost forgot I had to have Preston with me, hoping Maria won’t mind. I met Preston outside of the door where he stood almost all day. He smiled at me and asked where we were going and I told him what the plans were. “Do you want me to drive us there or would you want to walk?” We decided to take the van since it was getting dark out. I pulled on my seat belt and we were on our way. 

The drive was nice, I could think about different things. My mind was always racing with thoughts. My mom used to yell at me when I was little when I asked her stupid questions.

We pulled into a parking space and I saw Maria standing outside. She greeted me with a hello and said hi to Preston. “Hey, after that incident at the mall I have Preston to escort me. He won’t bother us I promise.” I smiled at her and she said it was totally fine and she understood. We sat there and talked about everything. Her problems, my problems. It was nice just to feel normal again. I didn’t see any cameras but I spoke too soon. A half an hour later there was paps outside waiting for us to leave. It was very busy in here with all the people getting there coffee before they go to there night shifts. Maria was getting her things together when I told her I was going to the bathroom. Preston walked me there and waited outside for me. I didn’t really need to pee, I just wanted to freshen up before tons of pictures were going to be taken of me. I washed my hands in the sink when a familiar voice came up from behind me. The same voice that I hear in my head. It was Harriet, what should I do?

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SCARLETS POV:

“Well, if it isn’t Nialls new girl.” She turned on the sink next to me and started to wash her hands. “Wow, I’m surprised you made it this long. I thought he would of hated fucking a huge cow like you.” 

Is she seriously serious? “Harriet. I don’t know why you hate me. I did nothing to you..” I said calmly. She spit back at me “You know, Scarlet. You just strut around with that boy wraped around your finger. He was mine. You took my chance of being with him again. Now i’m going to make you feel my pain.” She suddenly slapped me across the face. I could feel the bruise. Then out of no where she pulled out a pocket knife. She pushed me up against the wall with the knife pointed towards my neck. “You know, Scarlet. I could easily get rid of you. But i’m going to pity you. Have fun with your boyfriend. I’m sure he’s all you expected.” She put the knife down turning away. I was hoping that was it when she turned back around and hit my right in the jaw. Preston. I need him. I screamed his name and he came rushing in. Harriet stood there putting her purse over her shoulder. “OOPS.” She said to Preston strutting out. “Scarlet, are you alright?” I didn’t answer his question, all I said was “I need Niall.” 

I looked in the mirror looking at the bruises on my face. How can I walk out of here like this? 

Preston was sweet, he held my hand when we went out passing the paps. They kept asking me why my face was red and why I had Preston. All of this is just so crazy and overwhelming. 

We got back to the hotel. I took out the card for the hotel room and thanked Preston. I went in and laid on the couch again looking out the window. That’s the only place I feel safe and warm. It was getting darker and the rain was still down pouring. I took the phone out of my pants pocket and dialed Nialls number hesitating to bother him while he’s in a concert. I decided not to, to just leave him alone. I grabbed my guitar and started playing. The feeling of the strings on my fingertips and the beautiful sound coming out, I forgot how much I loved playing. I started singing, and hours flew by. I felt hands around my neck from behind, it was Niall reaching from behind the couch. He pulled me off the couch and put my guitar down. He walked me into the bedroom and put me under the covers without words. He took off his clothes and changed into his PJ’s and came under with me. “Niall. I’m scared.” I whispered to him. 

The world around me turned dark as I passed out in his arms.