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Only You

Chapter 17

It was half five when I got to the music block. I sat on the bench outside, knowing that I was almost half an hour earlier than Selena had said she would be finishing. I ran a hand through my long hair and groaned as I put my head in my hands. Everything was such a mess.

During lunch, Louis had asked me to drive him to Tesco to pick up some lunch, and I agreed, only for him to lecture me in the car.

“You called him the wrong name? Seriously Harry? How fucking petty!” He said bluntly as I drove. I knew he was right, but it didn’t mean that him saying it didn’t piss me off.

“Oh give it a rest Louis, you didn’t even meet him! You have no idea what he’s-“ He cut me off abruptly.

“Don’t give me that shit Haz! I know you, you got his name wrong because you don’t like sharing your toys!” He spat at me as I pulled up at the lights near to the shop.

“Fine, I didn’t like that Tay-“ I began to argue but he stopped me again, calmer this time.

“That’s not why you did it either.” I felt the blood drain from my face as I turned to look at him.

“Yes it is!” I insisted, but I could tell from his face that he didn’t believe me. I turned back in my seat in a huff, “Fine! Don’t fucking bel-“

“It’s because he has her.” He said quietly, stopping me in my tracks.

Then it hit me like a ton of bricks, something that I had realized days ago and not admitted to myself. I liked Selena as more than a friend.

I leant back on the bench, looked up at the music department, knowing she was somewhere inside and ran my hand through my hair again. For the rest of the day, I had been thinking about how stupid I had been. I was dating this wonderfully, amazing girl who was absolutely smitten with me, who I had to admit I really did have a thing for… just not as much as I did her best friend. I was crushing on my girlfriend’s best friend, so much so that I had tried to piss off her boyfriend in front of my own girlfriend. What kind of shitty person does that? I had come to a conclusion though, I was just going to have to get over it. Selena liked Jared and if that was who she wanted, I would just have to learn to get on with it because as much as I wanted her, I wanted her to be happy… even if that meant she wasn’t with me.

And that’s why I was sitting here right now. I was going to apologise sincerely to Jared because as much as I hated him for having her, I could tell that he was a good guy really and I should be happy. If she was going to be with anyone that wasn’t me, it would have to be someone great. Someone like Jared.

I glanced at my watch again, but only five minutes had passed. I looked up and saw a car pulling into the carpark in next to the bench, as it drew closer, I recognized the car and it’s driver instantly. Jared. I pushed my resentment down and held up a hand in acknowledgment. He parked and got out and started walking toward the bench where I sat. I moved up so that he could sit down.

“Hey.” I said awkwardly, not sure how to start this.

“Hey.” He replied just as uncomfortably and sighed and decided to just get straight to it.

“Listen mate, last night I was bang out of order…” I said and turned my head to look at him, “I’ve just gotten used to looking out for her and no offense, but you seem a bit too good to be true… I mean my own girlfriend was practically drooling over you as well…” He smirked at me, suppressing a laugh and reached out and pat me on the arm understandingly.

“It’s fine, Selena told me what’s gone on over the last few weeks and to be honest I don’t blame you for wanting to protect her from anything else…” I flashed him a small smile, a part of me hating that he was so understanding, more reasons why she would want to be with him, “And as for Taylor, she’s a lovely girl but you should see the way she looks at you if you think she was drooling over me.” He grinned and some how I found myself grinning back.

“So, we’re good then?” He nodded at me and I continued, “Good because I’ve dealt with them both hating me today thinking that they’re never going to be able to double date ever again.”

“I’m sure! Well, I hope next time and every other time after that,” he mocked rolled his eyes as we shared a look of exasperation, and continued, “I’m glad that we-“ He stopped suddenly, his eyes fixed on a window on the top floor of the building, all the colour had instantly drained from his face. I looked over to see what he was looking at as he jumped up and ran toward the entrance. I felt the blood drain from my own face and and rage more intense than I had ever felt before filled me as I raced after him. We burst into the building and I led the way quickly to the stairs, both of us calling Selena’s name as we sprinted up them. I got to the door and tried to push it open with my shoulder but it was locked, there were muffled sounds of panic coming from inside.

“Move!” Jared spat as he moved back and kicked his foot forward with such a force that the wooden door swung open with a bang and wood splintered from the frame. I stepped inside first and saw Charlie pushed up against her as she flailed underneath him. I stormed up to him, grabbed his shoulders roughly, the material of his shirt bunched up in my balled fists, and yanked him off her and pushed him toward Jared as I reached out for Selena who instantly collapsed into my arms crying hysterically.

“Get her out.” Jared yelled to me as he grabbed a fistful of Charlie’s shirt in his hand, who was now holding both hands in front of his face, insisting that Selena was an active participant.

“You think you’re going to touch my girlfriend and fucking get away with it, do you?” Jared growled at him as he brought his other fist forward and punched him squarely in the face, giving him a bloody nose. I could see that Jared was seeing red and was too emotional to be dealing with Charlie and Selena needed him. As much as I didn’t want to, I slowly sat Selena down on a chair and let go of her before turning to Jared.

“Jared, stop!” I shouted as he brought his fist down on Charlie again, Charlie was beginning to look dazed and I knew he wouldn’t be able to take much more. Jared ignored me and raised his fist again. I quickly jumped in between them, grabbing Jared’s forearm so that he didn’t accidentally punch me.
“Harry, move, I’m going to fucking kill this prick, don’t think I won’t hurt you to get to him!” He spat, his eyes blazing at Charlie behind me.

“I’ll deal with him, Selena needs you.” He was panting heavily with anger but looked over to her and after a second, lowered his fist and let go of Charlie’s shirt. He pulled Selena up and hugged her close to him and led her out of the room. I watched after them, wishing that it could be me for a moment until I was pulled from my thoughts by Charlie speaking.

“Thanks Harry, that guy-“ He didn’t finish before I had grabbed him by his shirt and pushed him up against the wall.

“Don’t fucking thank me! On Monday, you are going to go to Mr. Ford and tell him you can’t work with Selena, I don’t give a shit what reason you give, but you will find a way out. You are then going to keep atleast ten feet away from her at all times, or I will come back with Jared and we will end you. I am not bluffing if I ever hear that you have so much as thought about touching another girl like that, any girl that is, I will kill you, and I will not bat an eyelid.” I pulled him off the wall slightly and then slammed him into it again, “Am I fucking clear?”

“Yes…” He choked quickly. I stood there for another second for letting go as he slid down the wall. I ran out the room and down the stairs, into the parking lot and over to Jared’s car. The passenger side was open and Selena was sitting facing him as he stood over her while they talked. She saw me and instantly got up, came towards me and threw her arms around me.

“Thank you!” she cried into my shoulder as I stroked her hair and made calming noises. After a few minutes, she pulled away and gave me a weak smile. I could see the purplish bruises appearing on her neck as I smiled weakly back. She turned and walked to the car, getting in the passenger seat with one last small wave, and then Jared closed the door and she was gone. We shared a look and I walked over to him.

“I just want to fucking kill him.” He muttered, his fist clenched against his mouth as he leant against the car. I knew exactly how he felt.

“Mate, just take her home, look after her, she’s your priority… I’ve dealt with him…” I said, killing myself as I wanted to be the one taking her home, and him the one comforting me. He looked at me, and nodded, about to walk away but then he hesitated.

“Thanks, Harry.” He gave me a weak smile and I nodded. He then got in the car as I stepped away and watched them back out into the evening, leaving me standing alone, wishing so hard that things could be different.

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Omg I love it so much can’t wait to read mo

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6/18/19

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Thank you so much for reading! Writing is my dream and I am obsessed with these characters and their stories so it's so important to me that it is told the right way... At the time when I started writing this it was a distraction because I was in a tough situation and I needed something to take my mind off of it. Now, I am in such a good place and I can see that this story hasn't been written the way that it should have been - the way I want it to be read and I don't want to spoil the ending on a sub-par version. Thank you for being so patient, I appreciate it so much and I hope that I do their story justice in my retelling.

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2/20/19

Im staying till the end because this story is so good. Take your time ik how it is to be busy

Bunnyboo Bunnyboo
2/17/19

So good can’t wait to read more

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10/8/18

You’re welcome

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9/12/18