Henry: Showdown

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Jasper drove the group back to Charlotte's house 

so You bounce back fast Jasper commented as Charlotte located her first aid kit, bringing it into the kitchen 

I am kind of in robot mode right now. I don't really feel anything that i'm doing. Charlotte explained as Jasper was pulling in a slower and painfully and more injured Henry. Finally making to the kitchen Island Henry painfully sat down on the bar stool. Jasper was quick to get him as he punched Henry in the arm

What the hell? Henry winced, his hand instinctively go where he had hit.

Dumb ass Jasper scoffed as he made his way to the couch to turn on the tv

You know you left him unconscious Charlotte told Henry as she took his face into her hands and begin to wipe away the blood coming from lesions around the eye, along his jaw and his lower lip.

He deserve a lot worst

He deserves Jail. Jasper spoke up

Yea, and he'll get there. But i don't want you two in there first Charlotte scolded as Henry winced

Shit Char, that's  not hot water

No, it's an antiseptic so you don't get an infection. she explained. Hands

What?

Your knuckles are bruised and bleeding, give em. Charlotte commanded as she held out her own hands for him to place his. Charlotte quickly cleansed his knuckles before wrapping them with a fabric bandage. Alright what else hurts?

Nothing hurts. I'm fine 

He was limping. Jasper voiced, he was the only one not getting tended by Charlotte and was vegged out on the couch watching FBI's most wanted  reruns 

Thanks he smirked. It's nothing 

Right,let's see it 

What? No. 

Everyone here has seen in the buff Hen. And since when are you shy about it? Jasper again spoke up. Meanwhile Charlotte had left then returned with a pair of Henry's  shorts that he left one time.

Change into these she told him  then watched him limp away to the bathroom.

You are really good at the whole first aid thing Char Jasper exclaimed as he went walking into the kitchen to get a drink out of the fridge an d resting on the couch, Jasper not being as roughed up as Henry.

I was always the one to help my family when they got hurt and of course being best Friends with this one taught me a few things. Charlotte explained as Henry returned from the bathroom ,still in his pants.

Henry!

 What? it's not bad. It's the knee I banged up in a fight with stupid Jeff and it's just acting up. 

I don't believe you but whatever. Go and sit and rest your foot on the table. Charlotte told Henry, to which he obliged as she retrieved an ice pack. Walking over to Henry  she placed the ice pack . on his knee and watched as he involuntarily winced.

i'm fine he grumbled not removing his eyes from the television in attempt to avoid Charlotte's glare. 

So, Is everyone crashing here? Jasper asked the two friends avoiding Henry's stubbornness

If it's up for grabs i'm in Charlotte responded as Henry nodded in agreement   

It's up then and since Hen can't move so I'm going to assume yes from him too. Jasper noted out loud as Henry smirked at her. 

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Charlotte! Charlotte wake up. Henry called quietly as he held a shaking Charlotte in his arm. the 3 were spread out in the living room. They started out with Charlotte sleeping next to  the door so if something bad happens she can run out the door as she was still weary of the boys, who were sleeping on the couch.that was until Charlotte tremble,toss,turn and mumbles in her screams in her sleep. Jasper who was sleeping on one of the couches next to the door who had subconsciously moved himself away from her and and Henry had woken up and moved to hold her .

Char!he called a bit louder in a last attempt to wake her without waking Jasper. This attempt worked as Charlotte jolted form her slumber, fear present in her eyes. 

Hey,it's okay. You are safe okay? Henry cooed as he rocked Charlotte in his arm.

What? Charlotte pulled back from embrace and scanned the room.

You were having a bad dream Henry explained,looking in her eyes .

No,It was real. She replied solemnly as she stood up and made her way to the bathroom . 

After spending the rest week and weekend in the comfort of her own home , Charlotte felt mutual about going to school. On the one hand it might keep her mind off her of her life,but it meant being in presence of males other than Henry and Jasper. And being in school also meant she wasn't  alone  in her house, which also the reason as to why she started to start to do cheer practice. The girl who was at the who threatened to call the cops who's name is  Lauren Cooper  said That Charlotte would be perfect for the team and one day over the weekend she came to her house and Charlotte tried her best and after that she makes the team . 

Hey, you ready to go? Jasper asked coming from the bathroom and into the kitchen, breaking Charlotte from her thoughts. 

Ready as I will ever be.

If anything happens or you need to leave me and Henry are a phone call away Jasper told her reassuringly.

The two arrived at school and headed to the gym where basketball and Cheer team were beginning to filter in. The guys were clad in shorts and tanks while the girls opted for form fitting sweatpants and tee's, all expect for Charlotte who was in comfortable jeans and one of Henry's sweatshirt.

Good to see you here Char . Henry greeted and wrap his arm around her shoulders 

I,couldn't be in my house she offered,  removing herself from his embrace and making her way tot he bleachers where she would remain through the duration of the practice.

HART! The coach barked at the end of practice. Not you two. The Mrs. He clarified after seeing the boys look at him in anticipation. Charlotte slowly looked around nervously before removing herself from the bleachers and made her way towards the coach. The rest of you hit the showers.

yes sir? she asked meekly.

How you holdin up?  He asked gently 

Um...

Charlotte, the staff made aware of what's happened to you 

What?

Probably not what you wanted but we needed to know. Your friends don't know,but that's your story to tell.

Great. Charlotte muttered 

You are gonna are gonna be okay Bolton . And the  door's always open. The coach finished as Henry, Lauren and other cheerleaders emerged from the locker rooms. 

Hey girly, you ready? Lauren as she met where the coach and Charlotte was talking. 

yea,thanks coach. Charlotte let small smile before letting Lauren Link arms and pull here out the door .

What'd coach want? 

Wanted to know how I was. Apparently all the teacher know what happened. Charlotte replied solemnly.

Sweet, You never have to do Homework again. 

Lauren, I don't want any special treatment. I'd rather no know. Charlotte explained harshly as the warning. 

Right. Sorry 

Walk to class? Henry offered 

It's Henry. Lauren whispered encouragingly notice Charlotte's uneasiness.

Yea,sure. Charlotte accepted,exhaling a deep breath as she braced herself for her day .