Alone *Harry Styles AU*

Ch.14

A/N I feel like this picture just became super relevant to the story. Also, we got 100 reads! Thanks so much!
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Charlotte's POV
My eyes eased open and I take in my surrounding. I look around the bathroom and try to remember what happened.

I look down at my body and see it stained in red. I remember.

I shoot up, banging my wrist on the door. I wince in pain. I stare down at my wrist for a few seconds in shock.

I slowly stand up and I am met with my image in the mirror. My hair is tangled and matted with dried blood. Blood stains are all over my wrist and hand.

Tears form in my eyes.

I unlock the door to Tori's room but I don't open it. I look into the mirror with my hands against the counter.

What did I do to deserve this?

I take a shower to get off all the blood, it takes about 20 minutes.

I walk into my room and put on black skinny jeans and a navy blue knit sweater. I put on black combat boots.

I head back into the bathroom to dry my hair. I dry it and straighten it. I do my makeup and add extra on my eyes, which are still red from last night.

I put my keys, wallet, and phone into a black cross-body bag and head to my car.

I drive to some stores and park in an empty space. I walk into Forever 21 and look around for a bit. I end up buying 5 shirts, 3 leggings, 2 skinny jeans, 4 skater skirts, 3 dresses, 6 pairs of shoes, and a bunch of accessories. I head to Mac next and buy some more makeup. I don't know why but I felt the need to go shopping.

I put the bags into the passenger seat of my car and walk around for a bit. I finally take a rest on a familiar park bench.

I hug my knees and lean my head onto the back. I watch the people moving around and think. I sat on that bench for about 1 hour. I finally stand up and go to walk back to my car.

"We have to stop meeting here." I turn around and see Harry looking at me.

"I have to go." My eyes fill with tears of regret. I can't let him know what I did.

"Wait." He grabs my wrist and I cry out in pain. His eyes light up in recognition. He flips my hand over without a word so he can see my palm. He slowly pulls up my sleeve and I turn my head away.

"Look at me Charlotte." I meet his eyes on again. "Why would you do this?" I watch as a single tear runs down his cheek.

"I couldn't handle it."
"So you decide to do this?"
"I handle stress differently than other people."
"Be my girlfriend?" I stare at him in shock.
"What?"
"Be my girlfriend."
"Why me?"
"Because these scars show that I wasn't there when you needed me so I'm going to be there from now on."
"Okay" He pulls me into his chest and we stand there for a few minutes. He lifts my chin and kisses me.

"I really have to go now. Tori is probably ready to send a search party after me."

"Alright, goodbye girlfriend." I smile at him. "Goodbye boyfriend." I walk away from him.
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I unlock the door to my door and see Tori sitting on my bed.

"Where were you?" She screams at me. "Do you know how scared I was?" She breaks down crying.

"I was out."
"Really? I didn't notice." Her voice leaked sarcasm.
"Can I see them?" I roll up my sleeve and let her look at them.

"Stop this. Please stop."
"I'll try."
"Promise me."
"Some promises can't always be kept."

She walks out with tears running down her face.