The mentally brave ( Editing)

"You made me faint!" I say when I wake up. Harry is hovering over me.

"How is it my fault?" He asks

"Because- B-because.. Haaa never mind" I push him off me and sit up.

"How did I get to the floor?" I ask

"Um.. you just fainted" Harry gives me a weird look

"Yeah.. But I was sitting on the coach" I tap on the seat next to me

"You slipped off" Harry explained.

I touch my head to look for any injuries

"You won't have any, I caught you in time" He grins at me.

"I need to get back home- if Natalie awakes and finds I'm gone she will have a fit" I get to my feet.

"My friends will be showing up later.. remember you asked for help" Harry stands up too.

"I didn't ask, you insisted on helping without my permission" I frown and cross my hands.

"Well you need me, anyway do you really want to go through all this alone?" He challenges me.

I look at him. His green eyes. Those lips I was so close to kiss. "Fine. When are they coming over?" I asked him.

He looks at the time "You have about two hours, come I'll take you home" He gets his keys and walks to the door, holding it open for me.

The weather is cooler today. My body vibrates from the morning chill.

"Here take this" Harry hands over his jumper.

"Thanks" I pull it over my head. Harry helps me fold the sleeves so my hands will show. The length of the garment gets almost down to my knees. We walk to the motorbike, him helping me walk on my bad leg.

Once again I get on in back of him, wrapping my arms round his waist, and bringing them up to his chest. I lean my chin on his shoulder.

"You ready?" He asks

"Yes" I answer him.

When we get to my house I invite Harry in for breakfast.

As Harry takes a seat in front of the eggs he helped me make, my mum comes down the stairs.

"Good morning hun- Well hello Harry" She smiles brightly as she notices him sitting at our kitchen table.

My mum helped Harry a lot with his rehabilitation after the crash, so they grew close. That was also another way for Natalie to gather information on him so easily.

"Hi Rose" Harry got up to give my mum a hug

"Look at you, haven't seen you in a while, what a delight to have you here"

"I've missed you too" He smiles at her.

"And what are you doing up so early? When did you get home? You weren't here when I came back last night" My mum said

"Yes, something came up, and I need to um.. help Harry with something so we will be leaving soon" I say.

'I didn't know they were friends' I hear my mum's mind

"Hi Harry" Natalie walks in with Mushroom at her side. When Mushroom sees Harry he runs up to him, jumping up. Harry chuckled stroking his fur.

"He misses you, now that Lizzie is back home walking him" My mum laughs

"What is this? You used to walk my dog?" I am amazed "How come this is the first time I'm hearing about this?"

"When Harry stopped needing the crutches he had to do some walking around, and I thought it could be a wonderful idea if he walked Mush" My mum was all smiles

'Forgot to mention that part sis' Natalie was thinking.

"Well come on Harry we'll be late" I say getting up from my seat.

"You're leaving?" Natalie looked disappointed

"Hey Nat don't forget we have plans tonight" Harry winks at her. That painted a smile on her face.

"I'll see you later" I say and we step out. I changed my clothes just before into jeans and a long plaid flannel shirt. My long hair was in a braid and my sunglasses sat on my head.

"Give me those" Harry reaches for my sunglasses and hang them on his collar "You need to put the helmet on, and they'll get damaged on your head"

I feel like most of my time back I spend on the back of Harry's bike driving back and forth with him.

When we get to the cabin, there is a boy sitting on the front steps. As we approach he looks up and a wide grin appears on his face.

"Hazz" He gets up "Almost thought you forgot about our date" He bumps fists with Harry.

"Hello" He smiles at me.

"Liam this is Lizzie Silva" Harry puts his palms on my shoulders pushing me to stand in front of him.

"The famous Liz" Liam shakes my hand

"Yeas, the famous nutter" I wince.

"What do you mean nutter?" Liam opens his eyes at me "You are a hero! If it wasn't for you Harry would have probably died or lost his legs"

"Ha.. That kind of famous" I say, glancing at Harry.

"Come on. Let's go inside, where is Niall and the other two?" Harry asks Liam as he unlocks the door.

"Niall is running late and the others won't be needed today" He lets me walk into the room first. I am wondering who are the others he's talking about, since I met Niall yesterday.

"So.. How do you two know each other?" I ask

"Through Niall" Liam answered, quite fast actually, as if he had that answer ready.

"How did you meet?" I challenge sitting down next to him on the coach.

Liam made himself busy taking out his laptop, so he won't need to look at me as he answered.

"Niall and I play football together"

"How did you meet Niall?" I ask Harry, since Liam's answer actually made sense.

"He volunteered at the hospital, he used to hang out in my room, and come with me to physical therapy" He sat down across from Liam and me.

I was trying to read Liam's thoughts but he was busy thinking about putting the laptop on and things he needs to update it.

"So, how are you guys planning on helping me?" I ask since that was the reason for Liam coming over in the first place.

"Well, Harry said that someone was after you?" Liam looked at me.

I don't remember Harry telling him that on the phone, so I'm guessing they spoke again when I was sleeping or changing cloths.

"Well, I tried to erase any memory of me on the net, but I reckon I haven't done a good enough job since that note was written and all" I look from Liam to Harry.
Liam was off typing on his laptop.

"Well Liam will take care of that part right now" Harry says folding his fingers in front of him.

"Are you a computer geek?" I ask Liam

"More like a computer genius" Harry smiles.

"Ok, no such thing as Lizzie Silva on the net anymore" Liam closes the laptop and puts in on the coffee table.

"That's it?" I'm amazed by his fast work.

"Now it's your turn" Liam nods

"My turn?" I'm confused.

"Who are you hiding from?" Liam asks

I look at Harry. I gave away enough of my secrets I don't feel like letting them in on any more.

"Erasing me is not enough, I need to make sure Natalie is safe too" I say

"She is, and so is your mum" Liam assures me. I look up at him raising my brows.

"Told you he's good" Harry leans back, hands behind his head.

"How did you do that?" I demand to know.

"You're not the only one with secrets Liz" Liam winks at me "So tell me who you're hiding from."

I touch my face nervously. This was a bad idea, I can't tell him. Its bad enough I told Harry about what I can do.

"Liz, tell us only about who you're running from, nothing more" Harry says, letting me know I don't need to let Liam know about my glitch.

"Ok" I start. Just then Niall walks into the cabin

"Sorry I'm late mate, Lizzie nice seeing you again" He smiles as he bumps fists with the lads.

"Hi" I wave at him. I am determined to keep quiet now that Niall joined. Its one thing telling Liam after he helped me, but another to just spill in front of Niall.

"So what did I miss?" He sits down on my other side.

"Liz was just about to tell us who she is running from" Liam tells him. I look at him, about to get angry with the way he just blabbed. But a warm feeling of calmness and faith in the boys washes over me. It is really weird but I suddenly know I can trust them.

"So there is this company called Company X" I start. The guys exchanged looks

"How did you come across them?" Niall asks me. I look at Harry. How can I tell them that I read this man's mind? Hearing him thinking about hunting this boy down? Harry nodded for me to go on.

"I heard this conversation this man had on his phone" I say "And when he saw me and figured out that I have heard him he chased me."
That was a lie. I was stupid enough to go up to the man and tell him I know about his plan and if he goes through with it I'm going to the constabulary. That got him after me.

"Did he know who you were? Your name?" Harry asks.

"No" I shake my head

"How did you get away then?" Liam asks.

"Someone helped me" I say, the memory of that night flashing back. The boys exchanged looks once again. I am trying to read them but it is too fuzzy for me.

"Well how do you know about Company X?" Niall continues with the questions

"He thought- he talked about it on the phone, that he needs to get him to the Company"

"What is this Company?" Liam asks me

"I don't know yet, I tried finding out ever since, but I'm not that good with computers" I say matter of fact.

"Liam, you have homework now" Harry smiles.

"Shouldn't take me long" he says. I thought he will reach for his computer again and start working but instead he leans back.

"So what are the plans for today mate?" He looks at Harry. It seems as if Harry is the one to come up with what to do and they just follow. Nothing changed since High school, only the
crowd he hangs with.

"I promised to take Lizzie's sister out tonight, we'll go for supper. Maybe after we'll meet you at the Local?" Harry says to them, but looks at me

"Natalie is too young for the Local" I say raising one brow at him

"She is, but you aren't, I want you to come with me"

"I don't think so" I tell him. Again this warm calmness washes over me.

"You should come, meet our friends" Niall says.

'It should be good for her' I hear Liam's thoughts

"I don't do well in crowded places" I tell them

"You'll do fine" Niall smiles.

"I'll be there with you" Harry seals the deal, leaving no room to say no.


I enter the Local, thinking this was a bad idea and I should go home. After supper Harry took us home. He said he had something to take care of and he'll meet me at the Local at 23:00.
It was 23:20 now and full of people.

I was still in the same clothes I wear this morning not bothering to change.
I keep my head down noticing people from my class.
I was foolish to come here, nothing good can come out of this.

People were dancing all around me. The lights made everything surreal, and the music itself seemed to swallow all.

My discomfort with the crowd just kept growing, boys bumping hips with me as I pass them. Suddenly I feel someone take my hand, give me a quick spin that nearly tops me over.
"I was wondering when you'll show" He says "Dance with me"

I could only star up at him, his tall body hard and firm against mine. First time he holds me this way. I look at the wave in his hair, eyes that snapped dark green, nearly black against his skin. As he smiles at me, dimples shimmer in his cheeks. My heart rolls over in my chest and trembles.

"I like that you came in jeans" He says.

"Didn't feel like I had to impress someone" I look at the girls in skimpy dresses that dance around us.
His smile widens. "Girls in jeans are my favorite"

Harry entwines our fingers. I look at our hands, held together like couples.

I know we almost shared a kiss this morning but that doesn't say much.
I also know that I am starting to feel something for this boy, something beyond me trying to find out why I can't get a read on him. I finally realize that Natalie was right all along. I was infatuated with him. My heart belonged to him the whole time. I take a step back startled with this realization. He looks down at me confused.

"This is a bad idea" I tell him. I turn to leave, but he doesn't let go of my hand, following me out.

"What is it?" He asks me.

"I can't do this, it's not me" I look up at his face.

"I thought we had something going on, I thought you felt it too" He says.

"I did, I mean I do, but this is dangerous" I turn from him.

"I don't understand" He says

"Look Harry, I'm not a normal girl like the rest of them in there, my troubles are different, my demons are scary, I just let you in on what I can do, you don't want to be part of all this, it's not safe for you"

"Liz, Lizzie I can handle it, give me a little credit, I've been through hell, I know what it feels like, you don't have to go through this alone. I can be there with you. Hold your hand" he pulls me to him.

"My demons are faceless Harry. I don't even know who I'm up against" I tilt my head up at him.

"Give me a chance" He begs me.

For a minute I let myself wonder to a world which Harry is by my side. A world where I don't live out of a bag scared I'll need to up and leave, never knowing when and where the hit will come from. Maybe I can give this a try. See how it goes.

"What will it be then?" He nudges me "Will you give us a chance?"

"There is no us" I say looking at his hurt features "For there to be an 'us' you need to ask me out first" I smile up at his face. I watch as his lips turn up in a happy grin.

"What are you doing tomorrow night?" He wraps his arms around my waist.

"I'm busy tomorrow" I tell him. He frowns down at me

"I'm busy with you" I giggle. He sighs "Your funny" and kisses my forehead.

"There you are" Niall shows up behind Harry "I've been looking for you- it's time, they're here" and he turns, heading back inside.

"Whose here?" I ask

"Come on, it's time to meet the others" He takes my hand in his and pulls me inside.
I follow Harry to a table. Sitting there were Niall and Liam who wave at me and winke. There was an empty chair with a jumper thrown over it. Next to that chair was a girl I knew of. She was a year ahead of me in school, head cheerleader. Her name I couldn't remember.

"Hi guys. Lizzie this is Perrie" Harry points at the girl "I don't know if you remember but she went to our school"

Perrie looks at me and smiles "Hi love come sit down" She moves to make room for Harry and me.
I sit eyeing her. 'Pretty thing she is' I hear her thought and smile to myself. I don't understand what an ex head cheerleader is doing with a bunch of – I don't really know what to call them but they do make up a weird looking group, as I look around assessing their faces.
They are a good looking lot but very different from each other. I established already that Liam is a computer freak, with those super fingers of his.
Then there is Niall, Which truth be told, is quite normal. Very friendly, easy talking to, and for some reason I always feel so clam next to him.
Then there is Harry. He does look like the bad boy until a smile hits his lips and eyes.
And then there is Perrie. School queen. What are they all doing together?

"I thought you said they're all here" Harry say to Niall.

"We are, look there they're" Niall points at two people coming our way with drinks in their hands.
The girl in front is the same girl I saw sitting with Harry at the Coffee shop when I first arrived back. This is weird. Weren't they on a date or something? I look up at Harry. He squeezes my hand to assure me.

'Keep calm' I hear Niall's thought and look at him. Why should we keep calm? I look up again to see who is behind the girl joining us. The lad has ginger hair, but I can't see his face since he is looking down. He sits at the table by the new girl and finally looks up. Our eyes meet. I know those blue eyes. I've seen them before.

"Liz? Meet our friends- this is Eleanor" Harry say "And this lad in front of you is Ed"

But I already met Ed once before, when he beat to death the guy from Company X that attacked me.

"What the HELL is going on here?" I stand up.

Notes

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