Proving Our Love

Chapter 19 - The Truth Hurts

* Issys POV*
After I had came back from the date, I had sent Em and Dave the pictures, as we talked about it on the phone. They were so excited and happy, but I could tell Em was the one who appreciated it the most. Seeing a guy that makes your best friend so happy is such a great feeling, so I knew how Em was feeling for me.

I kept the pink candle that Harry saved for me, in my room, right next to me on my night stand. And the beautiful red rose was laying right next to it, adding color to the plainly painted furniture. He doesn't understand how much this date meant to me. He made my night, and it couldn't have been more perfect.

* Next Morning *
I was watching tv, cradling up in my blanket on the couch downstairs, as I ate a granola bar. I felt so tired but I didn't want to go to sleep, so I just distracted myself with some entertainment. I heard a knock on the door as I was flipping through the channels. I didn't wanna let him in but I knew that if I didn't he wouldn't leave. I groaned, knowing this is how it was gonna be with my regular guest. I got up, unlocking the door for him, and getting back into my comfortable position I was in just a moment ago.

" Hey", he said, sitting down on the couch that was diagonal from me, realizing he should keep his distance after what had occurred just two days ago.

" Hi", I responded, keeping my gaze on the television, attempting to avoid him.

" Can we talk?", he asked softly. I put the remote down next to me, giving him a stern look.

" Which talk do you want it to be, your pathetic talk where you try and make me forgive you cause your finally sober, or the one where you yell at me and blame it on the alcohol?" I retorted.

" Issy I'm sorry okay!", he yelled standing up from the couch, now he was back to his normal volume. I already knew it was going to be a mixture of both talks, and I was not gonna remain laying down for it. I pushed the covers off of my body, standing up as well.

" No, your not, your just saying that so I'll forgive you, and I don't wanna hear it", I said.

" You know I wouldn't actually physically hurt you if I was in my normal state, right?"

" No, I don't know because lately your never in your normal state, I dont even know what your normal state is anymore because it's been so long! I cant believe you went back to the drinking!" I screamed at him.

" You know you need to lay off of me, all you've done since I came here is constantly yell at me!" I rolled my eyes, he will never get it.

" Don't you understand that you did this to yourself? It's because of what you did, that we now have bad blood. And we're always gonna have bad blood because of our past, and don't ever expect me to forgive you because you can never take that night back", I said.

" Give the sob story a rest Issy! I was drunk!", he yelled.

" Is that honestly gonna be your excuse for everything you do to me now? Oh Issy, I'm so sorry I hurt you, I was drunk. Iss, I'm sorry I hit you the other night. Please forgive me for pushing you, I had too much to drink, I was wasted. Well let me tell you one thing, your shitty excuses are wasted along with you! You can say all those things to help you feel better about yourself all you want Jordan. But one day your gonna wake up and realize that you can't stay drunk forever", I explained.

" Oh that's rich coming from you!, how about you face me like you should instead of hiding in another country to escape your past!"

" Your not the reason I came here", I responded.

" Maybe I'm not, but he is." I ran my fingers through my hair, realizing that he was talking about Harry.

" Don't you dare make this about him, he isn't the problem!", I yelled, getting more angrier than I already was.

" No I have to, you guys obviously have a thing for eachother. Nice pictures of your date by the way."

"How did you know we went on a date?", I asked.

" Social media's a great source Issy, and your certainly gonna be the heart of his", he spit back. I was about to speak, but he beat me to it.

" What are you gonna do when your relationship fails and he hurts you huh? What are you gonna do when you realize he's not what you wanted? What if he does the same thing" -

" Stop with the what ifs, that will never happen Harry would never physically hurt me, because he's not you." I said.

" Maybe not physically but how do you know he won't emotionally? What are you gonna do then, move to France to get away from him huh Iss?"

" I know what your doing and it's not going to work Jordan, I'm not moving back, so mind your own damn business."

" Wow, guess threatening him wasn't enough, but he's definitely something", he said. My eyes widened when he said the word threaten. I swallowed the lump that was forming in my throat, before speaking up.

" You were threatening him?", I asked, lowering my voice.

" Oh, you mean your little boyfriend didn't tell you? I mean I just assumed he would, considering you probably told him what I did."

" I didn't tell him Jordan, I don't want to bring him into this!", I yelled.

" Oh really? Bummer for him because once he decides that he wants to get involved with you, he is in it. I am surprised that he didn't tell you though, guess your not the only one keeping secrets", he said, crossing his arms over his chest.

" I don't need to explain anything to you. I didn't tell him for a reason so you should consider yourself lucky. I can't believe you could actually stoop any lower than you already have. First doing what you did, then showing up uninvited, putting your hands on me, and now threatening Harry? How did you even manage to threaten him you guys have met once!", I questioned him, walking up to him as he smirked.

" By text", he remarked. I shook my head.

" Harry didn't give you his number", I said skeptically.

" I know, but you did."

" No I - I paused in the middle of my sentence, thinking.

" Wait a minute, you went through my contacts, didn't you?"

" I started doing it way before he even came here, took you long enough", he said chuckling.

" You are so fucking lucky, you know that? You can get in alot of trouble for threatening someone, especially anonymously!", I said, still wanting to know the answer to one more question.

" What did I ever do to you?", I asked. He looked away, not wanting to look me in the eyes. I know his goal is to provoke me, but I knew that deep down inside, he always felt guilty.

" I said I was sorry", he said, looking out the window.

" Guess I'm not the only thing you've abused, because that word should be provided for use for the people who actually want to mean it." He looked at me, his face in pure shock, clearly finding my words harsh.

" What? Was that too direct for you Jordan?", I asked, walking towards the door.

" Issy, I know I've been acting out but it's just cause -

" You need to leave, now", I said, motioning my hand out the opened door.

" But Iss-

" Go!", I yelled. He sighed, taking his bag off of the floor, walking out the door with it.

I didn't know why Harry didn't tell me that Jordan was or is threatening him, my guess was that he didnt tell me for the same reason I didn't tell him about what was happening. The fact that we didnt want to get eachother involved.

A/N

Hey guys:) hope you enjoyed the chapter, even though I found it a bit boring. But please vote and comment what you thought. Who's watching the TCA's tomorrow night? Anyways I just wanted to let you guys know that if you ever wanna talk, about anything, the story or even something else, you can PM me whenever you want. Id be glad to talk to you! Love you guys xx

-Ari