Heres To Us 1

Chapter 5

Kicking rock after rock, furiously. Cars pass by me. And yet, I am surprised I haven’t been mobbed yet. I wanted to call someone to pick me up, but I kind of wanted to walk alone.

I can’t believe Harry didn’t tell me he was dating Cara. I mean, I know she was nice to me and all, but I was mad at him. Not her. I was mad because he didn’t tell me.

I wasn’t jealous. No way. Just angry that I had to find out this way. I was angry that he ditched me. I was angry that I wasn’t allowed to see George. I was angry at the world.

My life isn’t perfect anymore. Well, it was never perfect. But now it’s more fucked up than it should be. I can’t help but cry and let out my emotions.

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“Anne!” I yell as I enter her house. “What is it love?” She stands up from the couch and turns the T.V off.

She turns completely around and her expression changes as she sees how my eyes are puffy and red.

“What happened!?” She guides me towards the couch.

“Did you know Harry had a girlfriend?” I ask. “No! Who?” She asks clueless.

“Cara Delevinge.” I state as I pick my finger nails. “You’re jealous?” She puts her hand on my shoulder.

I shake my head, “No, it’s just that – you promise you won’t tell my parents or Gemma?” I ask cautiously.

“Anything.” She smiles.

“The day that Harry came back, we got into a big argument. He got so angry and he snatched my forearm and skinned it.” I show her my arm, the scabs peeling.

She winces at the glance of them. “He did that? Then why did Gemma tell your mum and dad that it was George?” She looks confused.

“Because I lied to Gemma. I told her it was George.  If I told her the truth, Harry would have done worse. The next day he kissed me in an alley.” I look away.

“Adelaine, sweetie, I think Harry likes you.” She smiles.

“No. He can’t because I don’t like him. And you’re not helping.” I chuckle lightly.

“I don’t know what to tell you. I’ll talk to your parents, but I won’t tell them what you told me. I’ll fix this. But I really think you should talk to Gemma and tell her the truth before things get worse.” She says sincerely.

“No need to.” Gemma comes out from behind the room separator. “Y- you heard the whole thing?” I stutter.

“Why didn’t you tell me? I thought we were best friends Ad.” She frowns. “I didn’t want you to kill your brother. Then he’d kill me.” I explain.

“Well, I don’t hate you. I hate him. I can’t believe he didn’t tell me he was dating Cara.” She laughs.