Zayn looked back up at me with his eyes slightly widened.
''I did this to you?'' he asked.
''No. Well, yeah...but not just you.'' I said.
''Who else, Ev?'' he asked. He hadn't called me that since after the whole issue with Justin and Luke.
"Dad.You and Dad. Every once in a while, it's mom, too. But, mainly you and Dad."
"How did Dad do this? And mom?" he said.
"Ev, are you still gonna come for the night?" Clarissa asked me.
"Umm...yeah. Just gimme a sec. Zayn, can we talk about this tomorrow or somthing? Please."
"Yeah, Clarisa, give us just a minute." Zayn replied. And with that, my best friend left the room. "Evelyn, just tell me what's going on between you and Harry.'' Zayn said firmly.
''Nothing. I don't think. Just...I went to the local bakery today and Harry happened to work there. As I was leaving, he was and he offered me a ride home since it was a bit chilly.'' I explained, truthfully.
''And what happened after he drropped you off?''
''Can I go now? It's going to get later.'' I said, looking down.
''Evelyn...what happened?'' Zayn suspiciously asked. I felt my eyes begin to water. Zayn hugged me again. ''It's ok. Yeah, go. We'll talk later or tomorrow.''
''K...thank you'' Before I left, I turned to him and said,''I missed you, y'know.'' And with that, I left.
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"On our way back to Clarissa's, we talk about what happened between Zayn and I. As we walk, I get a message.
'Where are you? I wanna talk to you about today. Harrry xx'
'I'm with Clarissa. Heading home. Evelyn xx'
'Where exactly? Harry'
I figured he had a right to know, so I told Clari I was hungry and wanted to stop to eat. So, we stopped at Nando's. I texted Harry saying that we were at Nando's.
~HARRY POV~
'On my way. Almost there.' I texted her back. Ever since I met her, I always felt something. But since she's Zayn's little sister, I didn't think I had a chance.As I pull up to Nando's, I see her.Well, her and Clarissa. I walk in and head towards the girls. I sit myself beside Evelyn. Once we say our hellos, Clarissa excuses herself to use the restroom.
''So, what happened?'' I say as I turn to look at her.
''Umm...I went to pick up my stuff to spend the night at Clarissa. she says smartly. I softly sigh. "Evelyn, what happened when I dropped you offf?'' This time, I look at her straight in the eyes. ''Please.'' I say, noticing that she's hesitant about telling me.
''Uhh...my dad, he...''she started tearing up until one tear fell from her eyes. she sniffled,''My dad beat me.'' she simply said.
''Is it the first time he's done it? No...scratch that. WHY? Evelyn, why the- why in the world would he do that to you?''
~EV'S POV~
''Is it the first time he's done it? No...scratch that. WHY? Evelyn, why the-" I widen my eyes because I've never been one for profanity. ''Why in the world would he do that to you?'' he said, almost yelling. I hesitate, then realize that it's best he knew.
''He said I was the reason for the divorce. He's told me that I'm worthless. He blames me. For everything." I say, managing to hold back my tears.
''Is that why you hurt yourself?" he asked me sincerely.
"Yeah. Not the only one though." I whispered.
"Why else?" he said, his anger clear in his voice.
"Zayn. Believe it or not, Zayn used to treat me like his little sister." I say. " I don't really know happened, or what I did for him to change."
Harry exhales. He scoffed. "Doesn't give him the right to hurt you. Your dad, I mean. And Zayn,-"
I cut him off."Zayn just kinda made up with me."
" What? When?" he asked sounding surprised and confused.
"When I went to gather my things for tonight. Just before we left." I say. At this point, I'm crying. Harry pulls me in for a hug and he just holds me and I hold on to him. We hold on to each other with no intention of letting go. Clarissa shows up and sits back down.
"Evie, is everything okay? Did you tell him?"
I sniffle," Yeah. I told him. And I'm okay. I think." I reply.
Harry looks at me again. " Is this the fist time he's hurt you?"
"No..." I simply say. He hugs me again, only this time, he doesn't let go until I pull away a bit. "All this crying is making me tired." I say, trying to change the mood. We all chuckle slightly.
"Well, let's go home then." Clari says.
"I'll walk you girls." Harry says.
We walk and talk and laugh all the way back to her house. We finally get home and say our goodnights along with hugs.
As I get ready for bed, I get a text.
'You were with him again?!" it was Zayn. I immediately called him and explained everything and he was understanding. He ended the call by saying something I hadn't heard in so long,"I love you, Ev.'' And with that, I fell into a peaceful slumber.
