Shattered

Chapter Twenty-One

I started to panic and turned to Nick.

"I need to leave." Bolting out the door I ran. I could hear Nick behind me, but I didn't stop. Jadiana was one of the worst people in my old school. She teased me about my Dad, my suicidal thoughts and my cutting. She didn't understand, and that's what's wrong with most people. They just don't understand, and because they don't, they have to tease the people to make themselves feel better. Tears ran down my cheeks and puddled on my chest.

"HADLEY WHERE ARE YOU GOING?!" I heard someone yell. It wasn't Nick. I turned to my right to see Cody's car.

"HURRY GET IN!" Someone else shrieked from the car. Running across the street, Harry's word's rang through my ears.

Didn't look both ways before crossing

I felt a pang of guilt as I climbed into the backseat of his car.

"Go. Go." I chanted. Cody sped off and I couldn't be more glad.

Until I looked beside me and saw the person I never wanted to see in a million years.

Harry.

I screamed and flung my body against the door.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE YOU ANIMAL?!" Harry's face fell.

"Hadley, I'm back on my medication. I swear. And I'm so sorry for what happened. I didn't want you to leave me, like everyone else has."

"Harry you KILLED your family! Of course they left you!" Harry put a hand up to my cheek and ran his thumb over my cheek bone.

"Hadley please listen to me. I'm good. Please. I talked to Cody, and we were coming to pick you up, and we saw you here. Please believe me. The boys got me on my medication and I have to stay on it. Hadley... Please... You know I've liked you since I met you. You're beautiful." I scoffed.

"What about Gemma? Your parents? Harry... I don't know if I can forgive you." My voice was quiet, and Harry was biting his lip, drawing a bit of blood. I stared out the window, not really paying attention to what Harry was saying.

"Hadley... Hadley...?" He shook my shoulder and I snapped my head to the side.

"What?" I hissed.

"Hadley, we need to know where you're going to stay. If you don't want to stay with Zach or Nick, where are you going to go?" Harry's voice was shaky, and Cody was staying quiet in the front seat.

"I don't know. I'm just as confused as you guys are. My life's a mess." Harry stroked my hand, and I wanted to pull away so badly, but I had no energy to, so I just left it.

"You could come back to my apartment, o-only if you want..." He spoke up. My head shot up from my lap and glared at him

"Do you remember what happened last time? I got hit by a CAR!" I shrieked, pushing Harry's hand away from mine. I felt bad, but it's true. I did not feel comfortable going to Harry's apartment, even if he was on his meds.

"What if I come, Hadley?" Cody piped up quietly. I thought about his offer for a second. Harry couldn't, and wouldn't do anything to me if Cody was there, so I suppose it'd be alright.

"Sure. Yeah. I'll stay at your apartment only if Cody's there. If Cody leaves, I do too." I stated my clarification strongly and slowly, making sure every word was right. Harry looked disappointed and sad, but I did not care.

"Okay. Take a left up here, Cody." We soon arrived at Harry's apartment and I was shocked. The broken plates, cups, vases and furniture was still there, from how many months ago I was here.

"I'll just clean up..." Harry was quiet and keeping to himself, which was odd for him. I walked into the living room and sat down on the dusty couch, bringing my knees up to my chin, like I had done the first time I had met Harry. Why did I trust Harry in the first place? If he's in a mental hospital, obviously something's wrong with him. Why did I believe what he said? I'm such an idiot. Burying my head into my knees a few tears slipped from my eyes. My life was a wreck.

"Hadley, are you okay?" Cody asked. I furiously shook my head.

"MY LIFE IS RUINED THANKS TO THAT PSYCHOTIC... THING!" I pointed to Harry, who was bent over picking up shards of glass. His head shot up and his eyes were glossy. He looked hurt. Badly. I suddenly felt bad. I shouldn't try to get revenge. I should live in the present, not in the past. The past is in the past, and we can't change that.

"Harry... I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." I was crying now and running over to Harry to hug him. My arms wrapped fully around his toned torso, and I think I took him by surprise, because he stumbled back.

"It's okay. You're just mad. I understand. I made your life hell. I'm sorry, too. I should have taken my meds." He nuzzled his head on the top of my hair, and that made me realize I haven't showered in months. Ew.

"Can I use your shower?" I asked, pullingn away from the hug. He nodded and pointed to the bathroom. Smiling at him and walkling down the hallway, I stripped off my filthy clothes that were practically glued to me. Turning the water a little hotter than I should have, I stepped in. The scalding water burned my body, but it felt good. I let the water pour down my filthy body before grabbing the shampoo and washing my hair twice and conditioning it, then scrubbing my body down. Turning the water off and stepping out of the shower was a huge mistake. It was freezing. I shivered as I made my way back to the living room, where Harry and Cody were talking.

"D-Do you have some c-clothes I could borrow?" I shakily asked. Harry immediatly stood up and went to his room, pulling out sweatpants and a t-shirt. I thanked him and ran to go change. Finding a brush and tackling my hair, I finally felt satisfied as I pulled it into a braid.

"Hadley, I need to tell you something." Cody ran up to me as soon as I heard the front door slam. His eyes were wide and he looked scared.

Uh Oh.

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Authors Note

Hey guys! Sorry for not updating in a while I was super busy with school starting and stuuuuuff. Well anyway, I start school today *Cries* and I will try to post every, uh, Monday and Thursday...? Okay yeah Monday and Thursday I will start updating. Starting September Eigth I will :) So how are you guys? I feel like I don't get enough comments and I really want to know what you guys think of this story! I would love some feedback from you guys :P Well I'm running out of things to talk about so I will see you guys Monday :p

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