Bound (Harry Styles)

Chapter 2

❝Everyone has a story, and it's up to you to stick around to hear the tale.❞

Dawn's POV

I shift from my bed, feeling the side of my face strained from the tears that fell during my slumber. The harsh patter of rain did not help my already disgruntled state. Moving my hair from my face as I peel the duvet from my sweaty body. A rush of cool air slithers from my clothed toes to my neck.

Trudging towards my window, I double check to see if it locked. I press my finger tip against the window as the droplets trail down the glass as I look off towards the city.

My mind was still set onto that dream I had last night. It was neither scary or life traumatizing but it was just odd. A loud cackle of thunder lashes out as the downpour of rain started to quicken. I couldn't help but feel bad as many civilians run down the sidewalks drenched.

By now the speed of the rain made it hard to make out the figures. Giving up, I walk back to my bed and snuggle with my pillow. Shutting my eyes, becoming consumed by the softness but I couldn't find the comfort to shut my eyes. Sitting here for minutes which turned into hours and during this time I didn't have the strength to even blink so getting out of bed was just a joke.

I was told I overthink, 24/7 my mind in running on so many thoughts you would expect that I would get tired and pass out. But instead I remain curious nosy some people say or what my dad use to say "curiosity killed the cat" and I would remember muttering to myself "The cat has nine lives to what's the big risk."

Thinking back at these days caused my heart to clench. I used to think I was lonely then, but here I am and the only think accompanying me was the rain. Mustering up all the strength I could I sit up in my bed and rub the sleep out my eyes.

That dream has me mentally and physically drained. I choose not to dwell on it, maybe it had something the do with the food I ate last night...yeah I don't know.

Looking back at the window, I noticed the rain lightened and the droplets were just cascading down the glass without another drop to consume it all over again.

It is gray out there, almost like the city is sad. But it is beautiful to me. Wobbling out of my bed, I enter my desolate hallway to get clothed with the cool air. Goosebumps start to arise on my skin as I place my hand on the wall. I feel across the wall to find the light switch. Once flicked, I walk into my bathroom and start the shower. Staring at myself in the mirror, I lightly touched the side of my cheek. The slightly rough pads of my fingers travel from the side of my face to my lips.

I dont know whether I should sigh in relief or laugh at myself for doing that. It was just a dream, nothing more. Stepping into the shower, the warm beads of water cascading down my back I wonder if this is how rain would feel. Shutting my eyes while scrubbing my body, left here in a foggy bathroom contemplating on the days and years left for me. Also the struggles and consequences bound to come my way.

Stepping out the shower, I wrap myself in a towel and walk back into my room. I sat on the edge of my bed and start to lather myself with lotion until I hear my phone ring.

Picking up my phone to look at the caller id I couldn't help but get excited. Maybe she could boost my mood on this gloomy, lifeless Saturday morning.

"Hey" she mutters on the other line.

I let out a huff as I knew where this conversation was leading to. "What happened?" I hold the phone between my shoulder and ear as I scour through my drawers for something descent to wear.

"It's happening again" my heart sinks as I hear the trail of defeat laced within her worn out words.

"Is it possible if Phoenix, Harley, and I come over for a bit? I don't want them to witness our parents arguing." She quietly pleads

"Of course you can." I state, you can't leave your best friend in that state now can you? Hanging up the phone to finally picking out a decent outfit, I now wait for their arrival.

Become restless I jog down the hallway, and skid down the couple of stairs my little apartment had and into the kitchen. Setting my tea kettle on the stove I prepare to make tea for me and Dylan while her sister have some hot chocolate.

I grab a few mugs from the top shelf, almost dropping then as the vibrations of the urgent knocks on my door. Resting them down on the counter I go and open the door. To avail two hyperactive twins and a worn out Dylan.

"Hi!" Phoenix says grabbing onto the hem of my large T-shirt. "Hey you guys" I usher them all inside.

Harley and Phoenix eagerly hops onto my small couch as Dylan follows me into the kitchen. "Do you want to talk about it?" I ask, stirring the drinks and passing her a mug.

She shrugs her shoulders as she stares into the drink. I grab the two cups and wall over to Phoenix and Harley where they seem to be hypnotized in 'Finding Nemo' resting the cups in front of them on the coffee table I make my way back to Dylan.

Her face in her hands and the tea slightly spilt on my counter.

"Why don't they just split?" She looks up at me. The bags under her eyes are quite evident. "All they seem to do is care about themselves, not us, their own children. I-I want to move out, but I can't do that to Phoenix and Harley."

"Why don't you guy spend a night here with me? We can order some Chinese food and have an ongoing movie night?" I ask her, the look on her face shows her battling between the pros and cons.

"Come on, it will be a good way to forget about all the troubles." I nudge her shoulder and shoot her a playful wink.

"Fine"

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School is a killer, sorry for lack of updates I'm trying to sort things out lol love you guys and check out Zodiac if you haven't :)