We walked in and i found a huge white bed in the middle of the room. it was a pretty big room. well, big compared to the room i had at the other house. "It's really nice, thank you." i said sitting on the bed. "No problem. It was my pleasure, Emmo." Harry said sitting next to me. He took a sharp breath as he picked up my wrists. He ran his fingers slowly along the old cuts. "Why did you do this?" he asked through teary eyes. "Because... i hate him. I hate school. I hate everything. Everyone picks on me..." i said, i felt a tear roll down my cheek. "I don't pick on you. I don't hate you." He said taking my hand.
I looked at his hand in mine, then looked him in the eyes. "Hazza, I don't hate you either. I appreciate that you don't pick on me. It makes me feel better every day, and it makes me think i can do better. It gets me through school, but when i get home... i break. So thank you." i said.
He pulled me into a hug with one arm, the other hand still in mine. "I'm glad i can be a part of your life, it makes me feel special. i really like you. You're the most beautiful girl i have ever seen, and you can make me smile everyday. Even when i think about you i smile. i really like you." he said.
"I like you too, Haz." i said smiling. He smiled and stared into my eyes. He cleared his throat and looked down. "O-oh... sorry. We should get your clothes..." he said getting up. his hand was still holding mine. "Okay.." i said following him out of the room. We went to my old house.
I slowly opened the door and flinched when i walked in, too used to the feeling of my stepfather waiting there so he could use me as his personal punching bag. Harry put his hand on my shoulder, and i moved back quickly. "Emily, it's just me. It's Harry. He's gone... You don't have to worry." Harry sid in a calming tone. i relaxed and walked up to my room. I got all of my clothes, which wasn't much, and walked back down. "Ready to go?" Harry asked wrapping an arm around my shoulder. I slowly nodded and walked out the door quickly. "Promise me, that you'll try to stop cutting." Harry said looking at me. i looked him in the eyes and said, "I promise."
I was finally leaving that hell hole. I was finally getting rid of the evil. I was finally going to be free, i was finally going to be happy. We walked down the stone path and i didn't look back at the house. i didn't want to ever be reminded of my past. EVER.
We walked back to his house and after i got settled in, we got ready for bed. Tomorrow we'd have to go to school. I'd have to put up with being called names and spat on. Rumors spread about me so easily. I hated school; i didn't want to go. but i had to. In the morning, Anne woke me up. "Emily! Time to wake up, hun! Time to go to school!" she said in her usual cheery tone. I groaned and got up. "morning!" i said as i hugged her. "I'll drive you and Harry to school today." she said smiing. i nodded and went over to my dresser. She smiled at me and walked out.
I got dressed into a cream colored long sleeve shirt with a peace sign on it, skinny jeans, and my brown boots. i curled my hair (for the first time in a long time; using Anne's curler.) and walked downstairs. "Hey Emily." Harry said smiling at me. "Hey Haz." i said smiling back. I went to the cupboard and got some cereal out. I put the box under my shoulder, and went to the fridge and got some milk. I grabbed a spoon and sat doen at the table. After i ate, Anne drove us to school. School was now ranked at my #1 place that i hated to be.
Harry wrapped an arm around my shoulder as he turned around and waved to his mum. i waved to her too and we kept walking. "It's going to be okay, Em." he whispered into my ear. I nodded and hid my face into his shoulder as we walked. I heard the guy that Harry always used to hang out with (one of the popular boys who thought he was better than everyone else...) snicker and whisoer to one of his friends, "Oh look, Dumbass is hanging out with the loser now." Harry must've heard it because he turned around quickly.
"What the fuck did you just say?" Harry said walking over to the boy. I think his name was Brett. Brett took a step closer to Harry and said, "yeah, you heard me. Hanging out with a loser now, eh curly?" Brett asked in Harry's face. Harry's arm dropped from my shoulder and he put both of his fists on Brett's chest and pushed him against a locker. "Don't you ever fucking say that ever again,
Brett. She's not a loser. If you actually knew her, maybe you'd have some respect for people. You don't know her, so shut the fuck up." Harry spat. Harry slammed Brett against the locker again and let him drop to the floor. Everyone was watching. Harry didn't care though. He put his arm around my shoulder again and we kept walking.
"Thank you, Haz." i said as i wrapped my arm around him. "No problem, Emmo." he replied. I smiled and the rest of the day went by pretty good. I had lunch with Juliet and she said that there was a party at her house tonight. She asked if wewould like to come. We said yes, so I told Harry to tell Anne that Juliet and I are going shopping for a dress for me to wear.
He nodded and went home. Juliet and I went and tried on a whole bunch of dresses. I picked out a light green one that was strapless and it went to just above my knees. Juliet picked out a light blue dress that looked exactly like mine. We took some funny pictures in the changing rooms and left to go to the party. I went back to Anne's and i got into my dress. "How do i look?" i asked Anne. "Lovely." she said kissing my forehead.
I went down the stairs to find Harry waiting for me. "Hello beautiful. You look gorgeous." Harry said smiling at me. "Thanks. you don't look so bad yourself." i said. He blushed and smiled even bigger. Anne smiled an hugged us both. "you two look lovely together!" she beamed at us both. We both smiled at her and blushed. Harry looked at me and grinned. i laughed. Together?
Did she really think we are together? wow... i mean, it's not like i don't want to be with him... It's just complicated. We kissed and hugged her goodbye. Harry walked me to Juliet's house, and there was blasting music everywhere. there was flashing music and loud people too. Juliet greeted me with a warm smile and a tight hug. She hugged Harry too, then Harry and i walked over to the food. Haz got some crackers and i got two cups and filled them with punch.
I gave one to Harry and we drank the fruity punch. Juliet walked over to us and smiled. "Hey guys!" Juliet said hugging me once again. "hi!" i replied with a big smile. She nodded towards the place where all of the people were dancing, then looked at us with a grin. Hary looked at me and said, "Want to dance?" I smiled and nodded.
We walked to the dancefloor and a slow song came on. He wrapped his hands around my waist and i wrapped my arms around his neck. "I really like you, y'know." Harry sid to me while blushing. o smiled and said, "Of course, Haz. I like you too." He smiled and spun me around. He looked perfect. He was wearing a dashing tuxedo; that showed off his abs.. which wasn't a nad thing.
I put my head on his shoulder and the song ended. Harry smiled at me and took my hand. We walked back to a table. Juliet came and she looked like she had just seen the cutest puppy dog on earth. "Aww, you two are so cute!" she cooed. i blushed and said, "Thanks.." then i felt that i had to go to the bathroom. "Where's the bathroom?" i asked Juliet.
"Just down the hall and to the left." she said pointing to a hall. "Okay, thanks." i said walking towards the hallway. I walked down the hall, until i felt a cold hand on my shoulder. I froze.
"Hello, babe." i heard someone say. i knew that wasn't Harry's voice. "umm... who are you?" i asked turning around to see a boy that looked unfamaliar. "I'm Jake. Jake Rylee. and you're gorgeous." Jake said coming towards me. "um... thanks?" i said backing up. He made me back up, then i felt the cold hard wall against my back. Shit... He put both of his hands on the wall right next to my head so i couldn't get away. "Come here." he said leaning in; dangerously close to my face. i turned my head. "Harry!" i yelled out. He couldn't have heard me.. there was blasting music and loud people everywhere.
Just as Jake was about to put his hands up my shirt, I felt Jake being ripped off of me and slammed against the other wall. "Who the fuck are you?" Harry spat, really angry. It seemed as if steam was pouring from his ears. Just as Jake was about to say something, Harry slammed him against the door and the door broke, letting Jake fall through it. Harry looked at the door, and then me. He came to me wit tears in his eyes. "I'm so sorry. i should've been here-" i interrupted him, "Harry, it's not your fault." He nodded and wrapped his arms around my waist. "I'm sorry." he said into my shoulder. I put his face in my hands and felt my eyes flutter closed. His eyes closed too, and we both leaned in. There was sparks everywhere, i've kind of wanted to do this for a while now... The night was perfect.... except for the whole Jake thing....
