Harry's Point of View

"Once again, we are in study hall. Last class was a little too rowdy and Mrs. Turner threw a fit. Therefore, Beth, please don't try to eat Cameron's face again. Oh, and Charles, if you want to throw paper airplanes, keep them in the classroom."

We all laughed except for Alyssa. Surprise, surprise. Mr. Crow still had his monotone voice and I'm just happy I don't have him as a teacher. It's hard enough to stay awake in math--one of my only good subjects.

"Anyway, here's the sheet. Sign your name and try not to be so, umm, so highschool-ish."

He sat at his desk and got back onto his computer. Teacher's here are always sending emails.

I shifted towards Alyssa and saw she was writing in some notebook; maybe a diary. She's barely talked to me since last weekend and it's now Thursday. It's like after we kissed again she decided we can't be friends. We're roommates now and she won't read Princess Bride to me. I'm really getting antsy about that too; it's getting too good to stop now.

"Alyssa, can we talk?" She wouldn't talk to me on Tuesday during study hall so maybe I'll have better luck today.

"I'm busy Harry." The weird thing is, she hasn't acted mad at me. She's just distant and it's driving me crazy.

"Why won't you talk to me?"

"Because I'm busy." I rolled my eyes,

"That's not what I mean. You haven't talked to me since we kissed."

She closer her journal quickly and glared at me, "Don't you ever say that out loud again. Somehow Amber found out your arms were around me at Home Depot and now she won't leave me alone." Uh, oh, that was completely my fault.

"Lys, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that."

"Don't call me Lys!" she whispered through her teeth furiously. I guess only a select few can call her that.

"Did Amber do something to you?" I looked to her wrists hoping she didn't do anything stupid. It doesn't look like it through her bracelets.

"Of course she did. Even if she didn't see us she would have."

"What'd she do?"

"She took my--" she cut herself off and opened her journal back up. "--that's none of your business."

Alyssa continued writing and never looked up at me again for the remainder of class. Amber still talks to me everyday and I try to stay polite but she hasn't said anything about doing stuff to Alyssa. She even said if I go to her party tomorrow she'd stop hurting Alyssa for good. I don't know if I can trust her but it's worth a try.

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"What plans does everyone has for the weekend?" Lily asked as we ate spaghetti. It's not as good as my mum's but it's still delicious.

"We're going to Adam's house, Lucas' is probably going to get high at Robert's, you already know Alyssa is going to sit in her room and sulk all night for whatever reason this time, and I heard Harry's going to Amber's party." Erin laughed, staring into my eyes. How did she know that?

I felt Alyssa's eyes perk up from her spaghetti and tofu marinara sauce directly at me.

"I don't know if I'm going to that. She just invited me."

"Well her sister said you're going and all of the girls are so excited." Megan twirled her fork in her spaghetti. "I think it's time you let Alyssa lock herself in her room and go have fun." The girls laughed.

"That'll be enough girls." Wow, Jack actually spoke up.

I'm surprised Alyssa is still sitting here. Normally she'd make some smart ass remark and leave. She just continued to mess with her spaghetti rather than eat it. I don't remember the last time she ate a whole meal.

"Like I said, I was invited, I don't know if I'm going."

"Are you sure? I heard you on the phone with Amber last night." I curled my lips, trying to keep my thoughts to myself. Amber did call me and I was very polite. Especially after she told me she'd leave Alyssa alone.

"She was just asking."

"I think you should go." Alyssa said, passing me some dimples. "You haven't been out much and I know some of the guys want to hang out." I brought my eyebrows together and felt a sense of disbelief. "I have class with Niall and Louis; they said they've talked to you a few times and want you to get out more. They're actually really nice guys. You should go."

They are really nice, especially to Alyssa. They don't stand up for her in front of Amber and the other girls that rule the school but they'll talk to her if she's around.

"Yeah?"

"Mhmm, I think it's a great idea." She smiled again. There has to be something behind this.

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I put on some pants that I picked out with Alyssa the first week I arrived to Virginia. We only went out a few times after that until we first kissed. Now we definitely don't go anywhere together.

Jack said I could use his car which is extremely nice as long as I'm back by one. That's more than generous for me. I would have been satisfied with someone dropping me off and I could get a ride back. I'm just lucky I got my license to drive during the first two weeks I was here. I guess he was expecting me to go to a party a little sooner.

Amber texted me directions and I stopped in Alyssa's room before leaving. It starts at 9 and it's 8:50. I can't be the first to her house.

"Hey, does this look okay?"

She's painting words on her yellow wall in cursive and it looks amazing.

"Yup, great."

"You didn't look Alyssa."

"I'm sure you look fine."

"I'm doing this for you, you know."

She laughed and finally turned around, "For me? That's hilarious. Let me guess; Amber said if you went she'd stop bullying me." How did she know?

"Uh, yeah."

"Well then yes, you should definitely go. I'm sure she won't even speak to me ever again." She returned to her beautiful wall and spoke again, "I told you to hang out with people from the very beginning. I like staying in; you really need to get out. You're in America for a year--make the most of it."

I listened for any sign of a lie but it all sounds honest.

"Okay, I guess I'll see you later tonight."

"No, you'll probably see me tomorrow."

"Why tomorrow?" Maybe she is going somewhere.

"You won't be coming home tonight. You're going to be too drunk to drive and probably in bed with some slut."

"Alyssa that's not why--"

"Your going? Right." She smirked. "Whatever you said hot stuff." I rolled my eyes and let her continue painting. She's being ridiculous and it's already pass 9.

"See ya later Alyssa."

Alyssa's Point of View

Still not back? I should be a fortune teller. It's now two and I'm stupid for staying up, waiting for him. No one is home but mom and dad so I laid on the couch while watching the History Channel. The Bible is on and I actually really enjoy it. It gives me a reason to not go to church.

she's in the class A-team, stuck in her....

Who the fuck is calling me? Marilyn must need help at whatever party she's attending tonight.

"Hello?" My voice is cracking, I must be really tired.

"Alyssa!" I pulled the phone away from my ear quickly. Harry screaming.

"What do you want Harry? I'm asleep." I'm at least going to make him feel bad. Yes I told him to leave and no I didn't expect him to stay but he still should suffer for even having Amber's phone number.

"I need you please." I laughed. His words are slurred and the music in the background is way too loud for me to really here him.

"Who's on the phone babe?" Is that fucking Amber?

"I think you're going to be okay. Amber can take care of you." I hung up quickly and turned off the tv. I'm not dealing with; I don't do drama. He's an exchange student living in my house. I should have never started anything with him. I already figured he'd be a tool--finding out he sorta has a girlfriend and now this.

day dreams, been this way since....

"What Harry?" I screamed into the phone. I don't know why I answered.

"Can you come get me? I have so many girls trying to sleep with me and--"

"You're kidding. I'm not going to pick you up because you don't want to sleep with anymore girls. I'm pretty sure Amber won't mind if Crystal has a turn."

"Maybe, but..." did he just say maybe? Maybe he said baby. I really hope I'm hearing everything wrong, "please pick me up."

Why am I doing this?

I hung up and threw on some shorts and a hoodie. I haven't been in Amber's house since seventh grade and I swore I would never go in ever again.

*flashback*

"Lys! I'm so happy you could make it!" Amber hugged me and I smiled. I've missed seeing Amber so much. I haven't seen her since I've been at camp but I will finally get to hang out for the next few nights.

"I know I miss you! Three day sleepover sounds amazing!"

We ran up to her room and I dropped my zebra colored bag.

"You have to tell me everything! Were there cute boys? Please tell me you got some phone numbers!"

"No Amber!" I giggled, "It was an all girls camp, remember?"

"Ughh, yeah. That sucks! But I do have a surprise for you." She winked.

"What?" Amber's surprises always scare me. She's such a dare devil.

"My brother came home from camp today to." I could already feel my heart racing. Her brother is the sexiest guy I've ever seen. He's a freshman in high school this year and if I kissed him I'd be so popular. Much more popular then I am now. Amber and I rule our middle school.

"Oh, that's cool."

"Yeah, and he's been asking about you."

"Really?" Now my palms are sweating. "Why's that?"

"He told me he saw you at the fair two weeks ago and he really wants to kiss you!"

"Kiss me?!" I've never kissed a boy before. I don't think I can do this. She nodded. "Where is he?"

"He's hanging out with Roger in his room. Want to go see if they want to watch a movie? I'll let you sit by Daniel." She giggled. Is she messing with me? Amber likes to do that now and then.

"I don't know Amber. Are you sure he actually likes me?" His tan skin and light brown hair is what all the girls drool over. She rolled her eyes and grabbed my arm.

"Come on! They're not going to wait forever!"

---

The movie began and Daniel continued to scoot closer to me. I'm twelve years old and he's almost fifteen. His birthday is a little sooner than most freshman. I don't think I can do this.

"I-uhh, I'm going to the bathroom." I stood up quickly and ran some water over my face taking deep breaths. I haven't had a panic attack in years. I really hope it doesn't start now.

"Lys, you okay in there?" Daniel knocked. He called me Lys.

"Yeah, great." I walked out and he hovered over me. His teeth; so perfect.

"You know I'm really glad I got to see you today." I blushed.

He continued talking and as soon as he went in for a kiss I moved and ran back in the bathroom to throw up. Wonderful. Daniel laughed and walked away. The next day at school all I could hear was rumors about me. He told people I tried to kiss him but puked. And another rumor was we slept together and I have herpes which meant I am now a slut. The rumors went on, getting worse and worse.

Did Amber plan this?

I asked her about it once I found the courage and she ignored me.

"I can't believe you did that. You're so gross."

*end of flashback*

I stepped into her house for the first time since then. A few other events happened between that small incident and they just kept rolling. I don't know how I became the most popular girl to nothing. Amber was always kinda mean but we balanced each out. She never talked to me again unless she was bullying me. Something so simple turned into my worst nightmare.

Looking back on it I realized I was a bit more popular. I was nice and befriended everyone. She was a bitch and was only popular because we were best friends. Jealousy comes in all forms; hers turned my life upside down.

I searched the house for Harry and eventually found him with Crystal and Amber. He is sitting on the couch Daniel tried to cuddle with me on years ago. Amber was just now climbing on top of him and Crystal is next to him kissing his neck. He is smiling and looks like he is having a good time.

Remind me why I'm here again.

"Harry."

"Eww, what are you doing here slut?"

"Hey Amber! Don't call her that." Harry tried to stand and wobbled. I grabbed his arm and began pulling him towards the door.

"Let's go."

I felt a pull on my arm and it was Amber pushing me on the couch. "Are you jealous your boyfriend is with us? I should have known you'd show up."

"Get off Amber! Harry called me and that's it. We're leaving!"

She ignored me, "remember this couch? I'm sure Daniel remembers." She smiled, "Hey Daniel! Come here!"

He can't be here. My heart began racing again--still because of nerves but this time I'm just scared. I pushed Amber off of me onto the floor and stood up quickly from the couch. If she wasn't drunk I'd still be able to take her.

"Let's go Harry." I threw his arm over my shoulder and we walked towards the door before I found Daniel standing in front of us. "Go away Daniel!"

I could feel tears forming in my eyes."I think we need to finish something first. He moved Harry away from me and pushed me against the wall. "Let me go!" I screamed, hoping someone sober would hear me. "Please Daniel! Stop!"

He forced his lips on mine and pinned me to the wall. "Wow, you are a terrible kisser. This must be your first." He laughed and Harry tried to push him away. He's way too drunk.

"Please stop!" People finally began to hear me but nobody moved. "Stop Daniel!" I cried, tears streaming quickly down my face. He continued to kiss me and then ran his hand up my leg. I cried more. Oh God, he's going to rape me and no one is going to do anything about it.

His hand got closer and closer to the area I've only let Harry come near and I tried to scream. When his hand covered my mouth he began kissing my neck and I felt his fingers rubbing over top of my underwear.

"Stop it!" I heard Harry and he pushed Daniel off of me.

There were a few laughs but I couldn't hear anything after that. I fell to the ground and finally Niall and Louis got on top of Daniel, sticking up for me for the first time. They are the only two that tried to help me. How could these people be so cruel?

Notes

Does anyone else feel terrible for Alyssa?
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