I snatched my phone away from Harry, stashing it into my pocket and running over to the door. I tried to release the door, in order to open it. But it wouldn’t unlock. I then realised Harry had the keys, he had them in his pocket.
I ran quickly to his downstairs bathroom, putting the lock into place and falling down the doors as tears poured down my face. I didn’t know what to do. What’s Harry going to think? Is he going to tell anyone? Is he going to ask about the sender?
“Ally. Let me in, please?” I heard Harry’s voice from the door, but it didn’t seem arrogant or cocky. It seemed...worried, concerned and most of all, caring. I didn’t know what to do so i stayed frozen near the door, letting out more sobs.
“Ally, please?”
I ignored him again. “Fine. I’m not moving until you open this god damn door.”
I sighed. Thirty minutes had passed, and it had fallen silent. I guessed Harry got bored, and went to his room. I quietly unlocked the door, hoping there was a window or something to get out of. I looked in front of me. Surely, Harry wasn’t in sight. I slowly stepped out, shutting the door behind me.
“You thought i’d left?” I heard the voice i really didn’t need to right now.
I turned to the right, wiping my eyes to prevent my blurry vision. “Listen, Harry, just leave it, ok?” I told him, turning to walk away but his hand grabbed lightly onto my wrist, stopping me from going anywhere, turning me back around on my heel to face me.
“No.”
“Yes,”
“Who is it?” He asked firmly.
“Nobody you know”
“Tell me, Ally, i swear. Or i’ll tell Callum AND the police about this. I’m not even joking.”
“It’s nothing big, it’s just a few texts.”
“Yes, a few horrible threatening texts. Ally, you have a stalker, don’t you realise?”
“It’s not a stalker.” I hissed.
“Well, do you know who it is?”
“At first i didn’t have a clue, i thought it was just a prank, but they kept on texting and texting me, then my mind has just clicked to know who it was.”
“Well, who?”
“It doesn’t matter, just stay out of it. Can i have the front door keys?” I asked him as i walked towards the door.
“Look. I’m not letting this go, yeah, i may be the school’s most popular kid, and maybe even the player of the school but i am not letting this go. Let me help you.”
“I don’t need help.”
“Yes you do, why won’t you just accept it?”
“BECAUSE JUST LIKE OTHERS, YOU’LL END UP WALKING AWAY. YOU’LL END UP SAYING YOU CARE, AND YOU WILL HELP ME FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF WEEKS BUT THEN YOU’LL JUST LEAVE, WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I’LL END UP BROKEN, LOSING ANOTHER FRIEND AND THEN I WILL GET WORSE. I’VE BEEN THROUGH IT BEFORE, I’VE TRUSTED PEOPLE LIKE YOU BEFORE, AND THEY’VE THROWN IT BACK IN MY FACE. I’M SICK OF PEOPLE ACTING LIKE THEY CARE, WHEN THEY DON’T.” Harry had walked right up to me by now.
“Harry, i know you don’t think you will. But you’ll help me at first, and then you’ll get bored, bored of trying to help me. You’ll never realise it but i’m actually a really messed up person. I don’t need your help, i don’t need anybody’s help. I just want you to leave me alone.” I finished, gazing at the floor as i was too nervous to look into his eyes.
“I won’t leave you...i promise.”
“Yes, you will.”
“Ally, trust me, ring up anybody i know and realise i don’t promise anyone anything. But i’m promising you, i will help you.”
I looked into his eyes, immediately regretting it. For some reason, as much as it pained for me to say it, i believed him. His eyes held nothing but worry, guilt and i could see the caring, loving glint in his eyes as he looked at me. I looked away, not being able to hold his gaze.
My eyes started burning, just as they would as i was about to cry. I tried to hold back the tears as i was breathing more heavier than normal. “I can’t do this”, i told him as a few tears streamed down my face.
“What do you mean?”
“I can’t cope, Harry.” I told him. “I can’t.” By now, i was crying hysterically. I couldn’t keep it in any longer. My body was shaking from my mixed feelings i was experiencing. He reached over and wrapped his hands slowly around my waist, pulling me into his chest.
“Shhh” He cooed. “Shhhh, it’s going to be okay. Alyssa, i will help you. I will be here for you, always. I promise.” He paused for a moment for continuing. “I know you don’t want to trust me, i know you don’t want to trust anyone at the moment. But, you can trust me. I’m here for you. I know you look at my image, and think different. But i will be here for you. Fuck me, i sound like a girl” He laughed slightly, making me laugh but it ended up being some kind of panicky, crying laugh.
“I can’t help you if you don’t tell me what’s wrong though, Ally.”
“We have school tomorrow, Harry”
“I don’t care. I’m sure Callum will let you off if you’re ‘sick’, and my parents aren’t here anyway. It’s only one day.”
I thought about it a moment, “But what if people find out? I’ve only just started the school again!”
“No one will find out, and if they do, i’ll take the blame. Happy?”
“That’s not fair.”
“Life isn’t fair”
“Touche.”
He led me to his living room once again, switching off the tv in order to listen.
“I can’t believe i’m going to tell you this. I literally can’t believe i’m trusting or telling anybody around here.” I laughed slightly, trying to break the tension in the room.
“When i was about 13, we’d moved to America. My dad, he was on a business trip. It was just me, my mum and my sister. One day, i was just lying down on the couch, just a normal day. I was watching the TV, when a knock sounded at my door. I went to get it, as my mum was upstairs taking a shower. I opened it to find a man, he looked about the same age as my dad. He looked so friendly..” I trailed off. “Turns out, when i let him wait for my mum, he was her stalker, too. He’d fancied the shit out of my mum, but obviously my mum was with my dad, meaning she couldn’t be with him. He was heartbroken. But, because he couldn’t have her, he saw me and decided i’d be an easy target.” I gulped. “He grabbed me by the hair, and dragged me upstairs, he locked my bedroom door, before my mum could even get over the shock, and come upstairs. He started taking my clothes off, i was so scared. He did his deed, and before the police could catch him, he’d already gone.” I continued, “He’s been following me for a while, as he wants me because my mum won’t have him. He’s just never contacted me so much, i mean, i’ve received a few texts here and there, but nothing like this. I think he’s scared, as i’m talking to boys, not being him.”
“Oh my god, i didn’t realise.” He started, “Fuck. If i ever saw him, i’d kick the shit out of him. He wouldn’t live to see the daylight. Have you not ever thought of reporting it?”
“That’s the thing, Harry, i don’t know his name.” I sighed.
“Ally, i can help you.”
“Harry, i’d rather you just ignore it. I’m ignoring it, i’m not replying to any of his texts. But i promise, if they get worse, i’ll tell you, ok?”
“Okay, Ally. We can maybe stay in tomorrow”
“I can’t skip school, Harry”
“Be a badass for once in your life!” Harry smirked.
“But I--”
“Awww, is someone being a nerd?!”
“I am not a nerd.”
“Prove it.”
“Fine, skipping it is.”
*****
“Let’s bake some cakes!” I screamed excitedly, looking at Harry who just raised an eyebrow questionably.
“I’m not a girl,”
“I don’t care.” He raised an eyebrow at my remark, “Oh, Harry, i won’t tell anyone!”
“I just don’t want you to know another one of my amazing talents.” He snickered, smirking.
“Pfttttttt, you can cook?”
“You’d be surprised, Ally.”
*****
After Erin calling me this morning, completely worrying about where i was, and why i wasn’t in school, i felt happy. Too happy to be getting up earlier on a Saturday morning. But i had no choice, because of work. I mentally hit myself for choosing to work when i wanted to be lazy, but then again, going out always seemed to cheer me up. I grinned widely as i skipped down the road towards the little corner shop. The sun shining off my brown and blonde coloured hair.
After entering the shop, making the little bell at the top make a noise, I entered. I don’t even know why i was feeling in such a good mood, i don’t know why i was feeling that i needed to squeeze someone or something for a hug right now.
“Hey!” I exclaimed to Zayn, who was behind the till looking slightly amused.
I moved around him, going into the back of the till where i hung my jacket and sat down next to him, “Hiya, what’s got you into such a good mood?” He asked. “The fact you’re going to see the amazing Zayn Mailk?” He smirked.
“What’s it with you boys smirking? And yeah, totally, in your dreams.”
“Oooo, didn’t have to be so harsh”
“Tough times, life’s shit”
He sent me a glare, before asking me, “So, i heard Harry invited you to meet Selena Gomez, through his uncle?”
That reminded me, he told me i could bring a few of my friends. Since i didn’t exactly have a crowd to choose from, i immediately thought of Erin and Jai. I’d have to ring or text them, later.
“Erm, yeah, you and the boys are going, right?”
“Yeaaaaah, and if that confused, puzzled look on your face is wondering why i already know, it’s because Harry told us you’d talked to him, yesterday.”
Oh, shit. Why did i even trust him?! I gulped, what if Zayn and the other boys knew everything that i’d told Harry? What if he ended up telling the whole school about it all? Oh my god, i’d be the centre of attention in no time and---
“Hello? Ally?” Zayn looked at me worriedly.
“Yeah, sorry. I guess i was in my own little world. Is that all he told you?” I asked, terrified inside but nevertheless i smiled.
“I guessed” He chuckled. “And yeah, why is there something i should no?”
“No?...”
“Yeah, okay”
I rolled my eyes before fishing out my phone from my pocket. I scrolled through my contacts, looking for the two names. Erin&Jai. Once i found them, i attached them both to a new group message.
Jai.
Why am i in a group conversation with you, EW IT’S ERIN AND BETH!
I chuckled slightly.
Erin.
Jai, shut up you jerk! But seriously, Ally what are you up to?!
Me.
Gosh guys! Give me a second to type. I have something to ask you both! It’s a long story, meet me at the coffee house after i’ve finished work?!
They both replied, we organized a time and then that was it.
******
After serving many more customers today, our boss gave us both our wages for that day. Giving her our thanks, we both grabbed our jackets and headed out, walking down the streets of London. It had cooled down a bit from this morning, but nevertheless still had a warm breeze too it.
“Bye Zayn!” I laughed, watching as his hair swiftly moved with the wind.
He mirrored my actions and laughed too. “See you soon, Alyssa.”
I walked down towards the coffee shop, and soon i was there. To my surprise, both Jai and Erin were in a booth together, once i recognized them. I walked over and placed myself next to Erin. They both looked at me, eager to know what i needed them for.
“Well, why did you drag me to the coffee shop?! I was having fun playing my xbox game, the things i do for my friends.” Jai rolled his eyes.
“Erm, are you guys busy during the term?” I asked, ignoring Jai’s remark, and Erin’s demanding eyes.
“No. Why?”
“I want you to come with me, with Harry and his ‘crew’. We’re going away.”
“Where to?” Erin asked, looking more excited by the minute.
“Paris baby!”
Jai and Erin both gasped, “Are you serious?!”
“Best thing?! We’re meeting Selena Gomez!” I grinned.
“WE ARE IN!!!” They both smiled.
This is going to be A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
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Okay guys, HELLO.
Quite a fast upload, if i do say so myself. Now, i rushed this chapter, mainly because i'm busy over the next few days, and therfore i won't be able to write. But enjoy idk? I don't like this chapter as much, no infact i don't like it at all, but i hope you enjoy it :)
Anyway, seen as i won't be online probably, only little bits.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope you all have a good holiday, get what you want and Happy New Year also, if i don't come on and wish you one! I'm very excited to turn my One Direction 2012 Calendar to January:)!
Keep safe. Beth xxx
P.S - HARRY IS SO MOTHER FUCKING ADORABLE ----- excuse the language :)
P.P.S - I LOVE THIS SONG FROM TAKE ME HOME, IT'S ONE OF MY FAVOURITES :):)