All The Strings Attached // spm // slow updates

[20] Magical

"So you're Shawn Mendez. I hope you've enjoyed your time with Hailee, cause after I'm done here, you won't see her again."

I shook my head, and balled my fists. I was prepared to swing my arm at him, but Maddie opened the front door, looking like she had just woken up, which she probably just did. I dropped my hands to my side, and Maddie scanned the porch. Her eyes widened a fraction when they landed on Harry. Her previous disheveled mein was immediately replaced with an irritated scowl.

"What are you doing here? I told you to get away from us. Do you want me to get a restraining order against you?" she huffed.

"Maddie, how are you? Is Hailee here?" He responded, completely ignoring her previous statements.

"She asked you a question. Aren't you gonna answer her?" I decided to butt in.

He looked at me with an amused expression.

"You don't even know what's going on. Save yourself from the embarrassment and just mind your own business will you?"

"I might not know everything that happened, but I know enough to figure out that Hailee hates you." I spat.

"You haven't even known her for two months! I've known her for my entire life. I was her first kiss. I was her first date. I was her first boy friend. We did everything together. I deserve her, not you." He nearly yelled.

"She doesn't deserve a cheating asshole like you." I muttered.

"What was that?" He said, beginning to raise his fist.

Maddie got in between the two of us, and yelled "Stop it! The both of you!"

I got slightly embarrassed that I almost fought that piece of garbage right in front of Maddie.

Then, I heard some footsteps coming towards us. It was Hailee, looking as confused as Maddie was just a few minutes prior.

She took in the scene and she looked extremely shocked.

"Harry. What are you doing here? I thought I was clear. I don't want you near me again." She spoke without a trace of uncertainty.

"Hailee. I want you back, babe. I still love you. She meant nothing to me." he pled pathetically.

"She isn't your 'babe' " I shook my head irritatedly.

Hailee glanced at me before she spoke again "I don't believe any of your crap. Leave right now, before I call the cops."

"Hailee, you don't understa--"

"She said, leave." I cut him off.

Before I could react, he swung at me, and his fist made contact with my jaw. I heard both Hailee and Maddie gasp, and Maddie ran inside to call the police.

Hailee practically ran towards me, and she asked me if I was hurt badly, which I wasn't. She glared at Harry and they began to bicker angrily. I took a seat on the porch, and leaned my head against the wall. It didn't hurt too much, it was just the pulsing in my head that was irritating me.

Soon, the cops came and took Harry in handcuffs and into the car while Maddie and Hailee talked to them. Hailee often sending me concerned looks. My parents were there as well. Repeatedly asking me if anything hurt, and I convinced them at the end that I was okay and to speak to Maddie instead.

It was over in about ten minutes, and Hailee bolted to help me. I stood up when she came near, and she took me inside her house. "Come on, I'll put some ice on the bruise."

She patted the Marble countertop, as if signaling me to sit down, and I followed. She came back a few minutes later, with an icepack, and first aid kit in hand.

She situated herself in between my legs. I couldn't help but notice how adorable she looked, with her tongue sticking out slightly from her intense concentration. A comfortable silence took over us the entire time.

When she was finishing up, Hailee began to speak. "I'm sorry you had to get involved in this mess. This is what I was scared of. I don't want you to get hurt, because of me."

I shook my head while tilting her head up to look at me using my index finger. "Hailee don't worry about it. I don't care if I get hurt. I would take a bullet for you; you know I would. I still haven't changed my mind about my feelings for you. Nothing will ever make me change my feelings for you."

I craned my neck down to reach her, and then we kissed. It was as if our lips were in perfect sync. They moulded perfectly with one another, and her lips were perfect. Her hands raked through my already messy hair, and I wrapped mine around her back. Our kiss was getting more and more intense as the seconds passed. Yet, we didn't care. We didn't care if we ran out of air, we didn't care if Maddie or my parents saw us. We didn't care, because all we were concerned about, was how perfectly magical this moment was.

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Sorry I haven't updated in a while! Recently, I was busy being a part of my school's play this year. (If you are wondering, it was the Lion King) Thankfully, it was all worth it. The shows were great, and it was a really fun experience for me, especially since my little brother got the lead role (young Simba). Also, I might not be able to update this month as much, because I'm graduating this year, and the day is coming up. I have finals this week and next week too. But do not fret; summer vacation is soon (about two weeks!!!) and I'm pretty sure I'm not gonna be busy.

P.S: The character Harry, (originally played by Harry Styles) I decided to change to my OG bae, Cole Sprouse. So yeah, that's all I have to say for this chapter!