*Clara's POV*
I just broke down in tears.
I couldn't do this anymore. The amount of hate I get for being Hayes's girlfriend is too much now. I'm not used to this. People are calling me rude things and threatening me. I buried my head into my pillow and sobbed as I threw my phone off my bed. I heard is buzz. Great, another notification of a hate tweet. I rolled out of bed and turned my phone on.
Hayes: babe are you ok?
Me: not at all
Hayes: you haven't texted me all day. I wasn't sure it you were busy or not but I guess something's wrong?
Me: can u come over rn?
Hayes: sure I'll be right there, princess
After crying for ten more minutes, I heard a knock on my door.
"Hey Clara," Hayes said softly. I looked up from my pillow. I saw Hayes's face sink. He noticed I was crying. He noticed the mascara smudged all over my face.
"Hey."
"Babe are you okay?" Hayes kissed me softly and then cuddled next to me. I shook my head no. Hayes pulled me closer. "Aw what happened?"
I sniffed. I couldn't even speak. "I-I'm getting so much hate. People hate me for d-dating you a-and they call me horrible things and t-threaten me."
"Don't listen to them, Clara. You're better than that." Hayes pushed a piece of hair behind my ear. "People have to accept our relationship. And you have to accept hate."
"But it's so hard." I cried.
"I know. It is. I get so much hate. But you can't listen to them. You're beautiful. Don't forget that. Whatever horrible things they tell you, you're none of that." Hayes said softly.
"Okay." I wiped my tears.
"Clara, I love you so much. And seeing you hurt like this makes me hurt. I'm here for you." Hayes said.
"I love you so much."
Hayes leaned in and kissed me. I buried my head into his shoulder and hugged him tight. I felt so safe in his arms, and I know that he's always here for me.
