*ANNA'S POV*
Eli kissed me softly, and after a moment, I felt him try to pull away, and I let him, fearing the worst. I started to ask why he pulled back, but he spoke first. "Anna. Sweetheart. You don't deserve it. Any of it. You never did. And you never will. I know you may not believe me, but think about it. Alex chose you, but he hurt you time and time again. I chose you as well and I've never hurt you. I promise I never will. Because I want you as more than a plaything. I want you as a companion, a friend, a lover. I truly care about you and love you, Anna. The fact that you've stayed with me, despite my reputation, makes me love you even more. Most people see my reputation, not me, and they're repulsed by it, so they hate me, even though they don't know me. And it hurts. But you didn't even know my reputation when you talked to me, and when you learned it, you ignored it. You got to know the real me and I am forever grateful for that." I rested my head on Eli's shoulder.
"But... I don't deserve you. You've been so amazing to me and I feel like I owe you for being with me." He kissed my cheek, making me blush.
"Anna, you don't owe me anything. I'm happy being with you. It's something I want and now I have."
"Please? I would... I would feel better if I did something as a thank you." Eli sighed.
"If it makes you feel better, there is one thing. Stop cutting. Forever. Promise me you'll stop and stick to it. It hurts me so much to see the girl I love doing that to herself." I swallowed, hard. I didn't want to. Cutting comforted me. But it was for Eli, so I would try my hardest. I held his hands.
"Ok. I promise I'll stop."
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When Worlds Collide
Teen FictionThe bad boy of the school, Eli Bradbury, has always been seen as a player and a delinquent. He juggles girls like clowns juggle pins. Enter Anna Murphy, the transfer student from Ireland. She suffers from depression, anxiety, suicidal tendencies, an...
