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Chapter 14: I'm Going To Regret This

Chapter 14

Harry took me to a nearby bench, us both sitting down on it. He looked almost sad; I wonder why.

"So, uh, what happened?" I asked, anxious to hear the answer.

While waiting for his answer, I noticed we were the only two here. This place was desolate, that's very uncommon.

"Well, it's a long story," Harry said, his voice soft and low.

"I got time," I joked.

He looked up at me, seriousness in his eyes. I could tell he was in no mood for a joke, but why? What about this has made everyone so secretive about it?

"A few years ago, Marcel found this girl that he instantly fell in love with. Her looks were stunning, but she was popular so there was no chance for him. One day, he finally got the nerve to talk to her. He asked her on a date, and she said yes. He was ecstatic, but when it can time for the date, she didn't show up. He had planned so much, a romantic dinner, dance under the moonlight, everything. He was set to have the very best date ever, but when she didn't show up, he was crushed."

"Oh, but where do you fit into all this?" I asked, practically begging for more.

"I'm the reason she wasn't there. She had come to the house and I answered the door. She thought I was Marcel who had just cleaned up for her, so in her mind I was her dream boy. I guess you could say I 'stole' her from him, but she basically threw herself at me. I didn't mind at all because, like I said, she was gorgeous. But, when Marcel came home that night, he found us in our room. Ever since, we haven't had the best relationship. Plus, I've gone 'down the wrong path' as mum would put it. Lets just say, before that day, I wasn't who I am now."

"So, all of this is over you and his date having sex?" I questioned, still trying to process it all.

"Sorta, that and what I did after that. I basically took any girl Marcel ever liked and did it with them just to annoy him."

"And that made it to where you weren't seen for years"?

"Partly, also I chose to start drinking and doing drugs. My mum basically shunned me after that. She made me move out and live with my dad. After I did, she took Gemma and Marcel and moved here so we couldn't find them. But, the other day she contacted my dad and said she missed me, so that's why I'm here now."

By now, we had gotten up and started walking around. The small circle around the park was paved, so we walked around it. I don't know what to think on what Harry is telling me, it's all so confusing.

"Last question, but she shunned you out, moved here, then said she missed you? That's a little weird don't ya think?" I asked.

"No, not really. She's my mum, so sooner or later she'd come around, right?" He winked, the playfulness back again.

"True."

"So, now that you know it all, what do you think"?

"I don't know. It just sounds a lot like some stupid movie to me, like the brother stealing the date, going down the wrong path after that, and being shunned by his mom for years but her wanted him back. It sounds unreal to me."

"It's not! All of it is true, okay?" Harry yelled, making me jump.

"Okay, okay, gosh..."

"Sorry, I-I didn't mean to yell," he apologized, scratching his neck. Just like Marcel does.

"It's okay."

I didn't know this Harry existed, one who isn't always trying to undress you. It's strangely nice not to have him all over me. I can definitely see the resemblance between him and Marcel now. Maybe too much...

"Wait a second...was that you the first day of mine and Marcel's project?" I asked, changing the subject.

"Uh, when you came over"?

"Yeah, was that you?" I practically screamed.

He looked around, avoiding my eyes. His hand scratched his neck again, showing he was nervous.

"Harry, was it you!" I yelled, turning him around to face me.

"Yeah, it was. Marcel didn't know I was back yet, and he wasn't home so I took the chance. I wanted to see you, meet the girl he's liked."

"Okay, so you were there that time. When else what it you"?

"That time in the hallway, when the Brad kid kicked me in the stomach," he said, his head hanging low.

"Shit, Harry! That was you?" I yelled.

"Yeah, but just those three times. All the others it was Marcel, I promise."

I sighed, walking away before I say something I'll regret. I went to the car, getting into the passenger side and waiting for Harry. I know sooner or later he'll come back.

"Why'd you run off like that?" He asked, getting in. I guess he came sooner than I thought.

"So I wouldn't say something I'd regret, now can you take me to get my car? I wanna go home."

"Sure, but this morning you said your mum was pissed. You sure you wanna go home?" he asked, a smirk playing at his lips.

"Not really, but I have to sooner or later."

"Why don't you just come and stay at the house? It would be a lot better than staying home, being suspended AND grounded."

"What are you getting at, Harry? Because, I can assure you, I'm not having sex with you."

"That's not what I'm saying, I'm saying you have a place to stay if you don't wanna go home. I know what it's like to be both suspended and grounded."

"Well, uh, okay, but won't your mom and Marcel not really like it? I mean, Marcel seems pissed off at me, and I don't know what your mom would do."

"Nah, it'll be okay, want to"?

I sighed, realizing he was right. Why would I want to go home when I wouldn't be able to leave afterwards? "I guess so."

I saw the smirk rise on his lips again, as he sped off back to his house.

I'm going to regret this...