Feeling Safe With Danger

Vana's POV

"I was protecting you."

My stomach turned. What the heck was he talking about? He was protecting me? He hadn't even bothered to call or text me!

I felt guilty but at the same time a little angry. Why hadn't he said anything earlier?
On top of those emotions I felt relieved that Harry hadn't gotten bored with me and that he was alive.

I began to cry again, mostly from the guilt.

Harry slowly placed a hand on my cheek, his thumb brushed away a couple of tears which were only replaced within seconds by more tears. Eventually, I calmed down with his warm touch.

"I don't understand, Harry. How were you protecting me? You haven't even bothered to contact me in a week! I was worried that you held no interest in me. Why did you even need to protect me?!" My words held more anger than I had meant.

Harry looked down at the floor.
"Please, Vana. Don't be mad with me. I only did what I thought was best. I wanted to keep you safe, physically......and mentally."
I didn't say anything, but I gave him a questioning look. He took this as permission to keep going.

"The night of our date, I went home. Andrew attacked me in my apartment."
I felt myself begin to shake. Andrew is back?

Harry grasped my hand firmly in his much larger one, giving me a sense of security. He continued with his story.
"I was knocked out. I probably had a bad concussion. I woke up in the back of his car. I pretended that I was still unconscious as I didn't have energy for a fight. He had taken me several hours away from here to some small town, probably where he was before. We stayed for a couple days, he made me help him with some......business. We came back here a day ago. I was on my way home to change before I made my way to your house so I could explain my sudden disappearance. As I pulled up to my apartment, I realized that Andrew could be on his way to your house. I decided I should check up on you, forgetting to change. However, my car was out of gas. I ended up running from my house to yours. I could see your bedroom light on. I could also see a figure trying to break into your house. I knew that my chances of taking him down were slim, but I couldn't let him hurt you. I began to fight him, but I was already out of breath from running. And I had barely enough food or water this past week, I knew my body wasn't up for a fight. I was still able to give him a few good blows. He drove off, but not without leaving me with a few...bruises." He gestured to his ribcage.
"With what I gave him, I knew he wouldn't be back that night. I didn't want to scare you with my appearance. I decided to let you have at least one more peaceful night, and I didn't want to go all the way home, so I ended up here. Fell asleep in the basement. Then you found me."
Harry let out a huge sigh when he was finished.

"Why didn't you tell me? You could have called or something...." I said quietly.

Harry grabbed my face with both his hands, slowly leaning in. My eyes closed as I felt his warm, plump lips against mine. Gentle and sweet.
I frowned as he pulled away, taking his lips away from mine.
"I wanted to protect you completely. I didn't want you to have to worry until I could take care of it. I'm sorry."
I gave him a genuine small smile. He was being so sweet, even though he had kept this from me. I couldn't help but feel...I don't know...good?...with the words Harry had spoken.
"What about Andrew? Is he gonna go after me again?"
"No. When I was with him in that small town, I overheard him talking to some of his....clients. He was coming back tonight. And he's gonna be there for a while again. Longer than this last time. I also have a few buddies up there that'll be keeping an eye on him. If he leaves early, I'll know ahead of time." He spoke these words so confidently. I was little relieve that I didn't have to worry about Andrew right now.

"D-do you think he'll try and rape me again?"
Harry looked angry. "Over my dead body." His tone was harsh and raspy.
I shuddered at his words, because I knew he wasn't exaggerating.

"I can't believe you risked yourself to protect me." I shook my head in astonishment.
"I will always protect you. Always."
My heart skipped a beat at his raspy voice.
I nodded. We were silent for a bit, it wasn't awkward but it was a little intense, the silence.


"Harry?" My voice wavered.
"Yeah?" Harry looked at me curiously with his passionate green eyes.
I leaned in so my face was only an inch away from his. I could feel his hot breath on my nose.

"I like you too." I whispered.

Notes

Sorry if this was boring, but I needed to tie up some loose strings with what happened to Harry.
Things are about to get heated from here :) SOOooo stay tuned ya'll!

What "business" do you think Andrew had Harry do?
Do you all think that Andrew is out of town again?

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