Henry: Showdown

Ask Me No Questions, I'll Tell You No Lies

Henry stayed behind when Charlotte was in the hospital all weekend because he wanted to protect her and partly because Charlotte wouldn't let go of his hand. The Friday Night when Charlotte had gone to sleep due to the drugs they have given her, Henry and Piper went back to the house and found a passed out Nathan on the Sofa. 

They had woken him up and threw him out of their house then Nathan tried to apologize to Charlotte on his way out but Henry told him to stay away from her. Charlotte was drowsy and slept through most of Saturday and woke up on Sunday so she hadn't said much all weekend.

Charlotte was quiet on the journey back to the house not that she had been talking much in the hospital but she knew once she got back sooner or later Henry would talk about the stuff that had been going on with her for the past few months and she wasn't sure if she wanted to talk. 

When she kept the stuff to herself it was almost like it never happened like it wasn't real or it had happened to someone else.  Charlotte was also scared about going back to the house because Nathan had scared her and although Henry had promised that she wouldn't see him she expected him to reappear again. They pulled into the driveway and as Henry helped her out the car she couldn't help but hold his hand tightly. 

He's gone. Henry said reassuringly although he loved the fact that Charlotte was holding his hand. 

I know. Charlotte replied. 

Ok, so I'm going to take you upstairs and I thought I make a pizza and we could watch a movie.  Henry said when they were inside the house. 

Sounds great, Although maybe I should help you with the cooking part. Charlotte said specifically.  Henry looked at her with a mock hurt face and Charlotte couldn't help but smile. 

I'll have you know that Jasper's been giving me some cooking tips and I think I will be able to make this easy. Henry happily said to make Charlotte smile. 

Ok, hotshot, I guess it would be good if you had more then one talent. Charlotte said cheekily.  but don't take to long down here she said seriously. 

Well, how about you stay down here and watch the master chef at work and then we go upstairs. He said, he didn't want her upstairs and worrying about being alone. Charlotte just smiled in agreement and followed him into the kitchen. 

An hour later, They were upstairs in Henry's bed watching Happy Death Day has finished eating, it had taken Henry two attempts to make the Pizza as he had burned the Pizza but Charlotte complimented him and told him she'd have him cook more often. Both were staring at the screen but neither were watching the film because Henry desperately wanted to talk to Charlotte but was too scared and Charlotte was unsure if she wanted to talk now but then found the courage to speak. 

I'm really grateful, you know for you looking after me. Charlotte said 

You don't have to be, I've been an idiot this year. I should have been helping you a lot earlier this year. Henry said sincerely. The room was dark with only the tv for light and both Charlotte and Henry were looking at either. They found it easier to talk this way. 

I can't speak for anyone else but when i found out about all the bad stuff that had been happening to you, The anger I had inside of me suddenly melted away. I realized that I had been pushing you away cause you and Karina fighting when I should have been working on getting our friendship back. Henry said Charlotte didn't know what to say to that so she just squeezed his hands. They were silent for a while before Henry spoke again. 

I wish you had told me about your mom and Miguel, Charlotte because I would be there for you even if I was still angry with you. Henry said firmly

I know.  Charlotte said in a sad tone. "It's just that I didn't want you to be nice to me because you felt pity and it wouldn't be fair to you because it would be the first time after what happened at the Winter Dance before the break. Charlotte's eyes were filling with tears and she just had let them roll down her cheeks. At this point, Henry sat up and scooped up Charlotte so she was sitting in his lap leaning against his chest.