The Get Away (h.s)

3.) 21 Questions

Okay just a quick note, I added in who's playing who. Cartia Mallan is playing Mandy. She's a youtuber for those who do not know. I stumbled upon her just the other day and I thought "Omg, she could play Mandy." Yeah she's very pretty, the only thing is that you have to pretend she's 19 because I've heard she's only like 16 (Which I find impossible) and she doesn't have her accent when she plays Mandy in this. So that's all I wanted to say. Happy reading.

Enjoy, Xx

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When we got inside I showed him to the living room, Harry sat while I brought out a ton of movies. "Pick one." I smiled, laying the films out on the coffee table.

There was a long pause as he thought about what movie he wanted. Furrowing his eyebrows he finally pointed to the one in the center. "This one." He looked up, "Unless you want me to pick a different movie."

I picked up the movie labeled 'The last call' "No" I stated, "This is perfect, It's not like I'm afraid of scary movies."

"Oh, you're not?"

I went to put the movie in, my back facing him. You could tell there was a hint of sarcasm in his voice, I rolled my eyes. "Nope." After the movie was in I started to walk to the kitchen, "You want anything?"

Harry got up and followed, "Depends on what you have."

"Well go ahead and make yourself at home, help yourself to whatever."

"But you hardly know me."

"Well that can change." I handed him a bag of popcorn, then got two glasses down from the cabinet. Harry made the snack and I filled the glasses up with water. Once we were finished we carried it back to the living room where we were sitting. I grabbed a blanket from the closet and turned the lights off.

We sat side by side, wrapped up in the blanket, sharing the bowl of buttery goodness that Harry held. This was nice, I liked hanging out with someone other than Casey. Not that I didn't like spending time with her. It's just, sometimes change is good. "Want to play 21 questions?" I asked.

"But the movie.."

"We both know you've seen this before."

"No I haven't."

I narrowed my eyes at him.

He looked over with a smirk, "Okay I've seen this before."

"So then lets play."

"Fine, you first." He said while shoving a fist full of popcorn into his mouth.

"Okay, um.. siblings?"

"An older sister, Gemma." His eyes never left the TV screen. "Siblings?"

"No, I'm an only child. Play any sports?"

"A little soccer here and there. Sports?"

"Not very athletic.. so no. Favorite food?"

"Can't choose just one food that'd be my favorite. What about you? Favorite food?"

"Wait, what? Harry you can't ask the same questions as me. They have to be different."

"There's no rule that says I have to ask different questions."

"Maybe so, but the game isn't as fun when you do that."

"Okay," he smiled over at me. "Favorite color."

"Oh c'mon, something more interesting than that."

"Maybe I'm really, really dying to know what color you fancy."

I crossed my arms over my chest and faced the screen. "Blue."

"Aww, bluee." He cooed

"One place you've always wanted to visit?"

"Greece." There was a pause, "Do you find me attractive?"

I felt my heart speed up as the words came out of his mouth and my cheeks get hot. I was lost for words. "Oh man, would you look at the time." I fake yawned as I sunk down into the couch and closed my eyes. What a pathetic way to get out of a question.

••••

The next morning I was awoken by the vibration of my phone on the coffee table. Harry was at the other end of the couch, sleeping peacefully with his arms folded and hair tasseled. Grabbing my phone I saw it had been my father who called. Trying not to disturb Harry's slumber I got up and went upstairs to my room. The phone rung only twice before they answered. "Hi." I said.

"Hey sweetheart! How are you?"

"Fine, just woke up. How are you guys?"

"Oh I hope we didn't wake you, we're still not use to these pesky time differences. But we're great, everything is good on this end. We just visited one of the greatest monuments of all time, and we met some new friends!"

"Oh wow," I sighed. "Sounds like you guys are having the time of your life."

"Well of course we are! But here, talk to your mother. Okay? Love you!"

"Love you too dad."

"Hi Amanda, we miss you so much!"

"Yeah, miss you too mom."

"Your father and I just called to check in on things. Have you been taking your medication regularly?

I hesitated knowing what I was about to say was a lie. "Yes mom."

Okay, good. sadly we have to go now, we'll send photos okay? Love you!"

The line disconnected and soon about seven photos came through. I scrolled through them, seeing how much fun they were having with their new 'friends' and not me nearly sucked all of my life away.

"Every thing okay?" A raspy voice came from my door way.

I locked my phone and weakly smiled at him. "Yeah never been better."

"Was that your parents?"

"U-uh, yeah. T-that was them."

"Are they coming home?"

"No, they um, wanted me to go to the store. They'll be back tomorrow." I dropped my smile knowing that I had just lied to him. I know that it was really stupid, but it felt embarrassing to tell someone that your parents are out traveling the world and having the greatest time without you. And the reason they're out without you is because you're why they had to put aside their traveling dream in the first place. Even though they'd never admit it. I tried hard to hold back the tears as I thought about this. I brushed past him, while shaking the thoughts out of my head. "You coming?"

••••

Outside was sunny, and the air was fresh. We walked to the end of my drive way and turned to go to town. My neighbor, Ms. Hanes was standing on her porch. Ms. Hanes has been a very close family friend every since I was three, despite the fact that she was old, grouchy, and strict. She'd be the one to come if there was ever an emergency, and she kept tabs on me for my parents. Which I hated deeply. Harry and I waved while he also flashed her a friendly smile. She glared at us, and went inside her home. This could only mean that she was going to go tell my parents that I was bringing a 'no good trouble some boy around' as she would put it.

We walked in silenced. He probably knew that I was lying earlier about my parents. Why wasn't I just honest with him? Once to the Corner Mark he faced me. "Well, thank you for the movie night. And letting me sleep on your couch." He chuckled, "But I have to get home now." He gave me a hug, "See you soon, okay?"

"Okay." I smiled while pulling away. Harry turned and walked the opposite way. "I'll see you soon." I thought.