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The Exchange.

Chapter 6

Harry starred at me and Eric almost dumbfounded. I quickly backed away from Eric pecking him on the cheek.

" I'll see you tomorrow night." He smiled and glared at harry befor walking off.

I walked into the house with harry slamming the door behind me.

" who was that? Your sex pal?" Harry said angrily.

The lads and el were in the room and quickly jumped in.

" what the hell harry! He's her friend!" Harry scoffed.

" I'm sure! Shes probably been fucking him all day!"

I didn't even want to fight cause I new I'd end up hurt. I quickly left with Eleanor beside me and the echoing sound of the guys yelling at harry.

When we got in my room el shut the door and hugged me.

" I'm sorry...harry doesn't treat people like this usually....." Oh so it's just me!? What ever...." I'm used to it..." I quickly slapped my hand over my mouth mentally...did I just say that out loud?

El sat on my bed and patted the seat beside her. I sat down focusing on my shoes..

" you still owe me an explanation..."

I sighed and sat quiet for a few minutes...I didn't no what to say...could I trust her...it's like she was reading my mind because she quickly said

" I won't tell I promise...c'mon we're friends." She placed her hand on my knee reasuringly..

I took a breath and began " the bruise....it....it's from my dad....he hits me and my mom would just watch...at school it wasn't any better...everyone bullied me....physically and verbally so I came here for a new start and met you guys....but harry on the other hand, he reminds me of what they did to me, that's why I walk away or get defensive...it hurts..."

Eleanor pulled me into a hug as hot tears started to slide down my cheeks. I hiccuped into her shoulder for a bit letting it out. It felt good to talk to someone about it.. I feel like a weight has been lifted off me..when I pulled away el looked me in the eyes.

" I'm so sorry...and harry shouldn't treat u that way either way..I'm sorry....can I ask u somthing personal?.. "I slowly nodded

" do u have any other bruises...do they hurt..." I looked at her with my eyebrows furrowed. I felt like my voice ran away I couldn't speak. I just nodded.

Truth is it hurt like a bitch to move..I'm not lying but i put up with it because I don't want Pitty ... Eleanor left the room and came back minutes later with a pill and some water. I took it gratefully placing it in my mouth an drowning it in water. I handed her the glass an smiled.

"Thanks."

I didn't want to feel so sad any more so I shot up ignoring the aches and went to my desk.

" wanna see my drawings?" Her eyes wyedend and she nodded. I pulled out about 4 rolls of paper I took from my house in la. They were the ones that were special to me.

El scanned the drawings with wyed eyes.

"Wow! These are amazing!" I smiled.

" can you teach me!" She said with a giggle. I laughed and said sure.

Me and el chatted and joked around for the next hour so until there was a knock at the bedroom door. I quickly stood and answered it walking away fastly as soon as the curlyhaired figured I've grown to dislike so much appeared. L noticed my discomfort and looked to see Harry. her eyes widen and she stood in front of me.

"Yes Harry."her voice was stern and angered.

Harry started playing with his fingers nervously as he stared at the floor. L gave him a glare and he quickly looked at me then back to the floor.

"I just wanted to apologize to Hayden once again. I was in ass and I feel bad. I guess what I'm trying to say is....... I. I got a little jealous. Truth is Hayden .....I like you...."

His cheeks flustered with red. And L turn staring at me wide-eyed with a grin she worded with her mouth I told you so and walked out. I mentally smacked her for leaving me after how I confided in her about how

Harry makes me feel when he gets meen.

He sat on the bed across from me and we were silent for a moment. Harry looked up at me and. Into my eyes his were red and puffy as if he's been crying . I don't know why this boy could like me ......I'm ugly disgusting and have no worth whatsoever for a boy like him let alone do I deserve anyone.
He stared for a few more moments before speaking

"Are you going to say anything."

Truth is I was speechless and surprised by his confession. Harry is very attractive but I do not like how he treats people especially me. Even though he doesn't know my past he should know that you don't treat someone that way the first time you meet them anyone other than me could have a rough background so why am I the one he chooses to pick on.

"I- I don't know. I can't say I feel the same way hairy. Since I walked into this place you treated me like shit. It hurts I'm not going to tell you what but I will let you know I haven't had the best of life. And you treating me like this doesn't make it any better. I came here for a fresh new start and you are making it hard. If you're willing to try again I will attempt a friendship with you. But I wish for you to not be mean and understand when I put my boundaries up it's something I do and I mean no hurt to you but you seem to mean you're hurt towards me and it hurts."

Harry nodded staring into my eyes.

"I understand Hayden. I would love to try again and be friends. I really do like you I don't know what these feelings are and it scares me. I guess what happened today was just my jealousy taking over. I didn't know how to deal with it or what to do so I lashed out at you and I am sorry for that you are a beautiful girl I hope you know that and any guy would be lucky to have you and I don't mean what I say it was out of anger."

He looked at me with wide, sincere eyes. I believed every word he said and felt a bit of guilt myself. I was starting to get a little better towards Harry I still was uncomfortable. But I hope in the future we could be friends.

He Stood in front of me looking down his face grew from the sad frown he had to a small grin. "Why don't we start now. The lads and their girlfriends are heading out for lunch tonight we were all going and I was wondering if you want to.....I don't know carpool with me maybe? we could talk and get to know each other on the way I promise I won't Pull anything."

I Stared at him for a moment with a glare then let my looks soften as his never changed. I slowly nodded and he held his hand out for me to take. I placed my small hand into his large ones his fingers were rough to the touch but soft at the same time. As soon as our hands touch i felt a weird tingling sensation went up my arm.i quickly smiled and we walked out to the car, and already I felt the atmosphere change..
I was hoping tonight would go well and maybe harry would show me the nice side of his...honestly I'd love to be friends...