THE DEATH OF ME

Harry’s POV

I got a text from Ed a few hours ago telling me he will be back later today.
I was down at the tracks with Zayn, even though the season is out. I had to find what to do with my time.
I knew if I won’t find myself something to do I will be or haunting Cassie down, which my friends already told me over and over she doesn’t want that, or I would be haunting down that Nick fucker, which would result in sending me to jail.
I am now back at my flat remote in hand, flicking through channels on the telly, waiting for Ed to walk through the door.
The paper wasn’t any help either. I brought it in when I got home and skimmed through it feeling frustration boil inside of me.
You would think Cassie and I are royalty the way they keep writing about us.
There is this whole section about the way we had a fight at the race and about me getting thrown into jail for participating in illegal racing, and how I lashed out at a boy while getting arrested. Not getting the facts right in the least. They also had a photo of Cassie and my screaming match at the race, saying I went mental after I caught her with Ed, showing a photo of her and Ed getting into the car together, and Ed at the door to her home. This is all just mad, the amount of crap they come up with.
I have thrown the paper across the room in rage and it is still on the floor by the front door when Ed finally walks in late afternoon.
“The fuck have you been?” I turn to him.
“I’ve missed you too man,” Ed smiles closing the door. “Are you redecorating?” he questions looking down at the torn paper on the floor.
“Apparently Cassie dumped me for you- according to that paper,” I point to it.
“I always said my ginger hair is way better than your green eyes,” Ed shrugs throwing himself on the sofa next to me.
“Where is she?” I cut to the chase.
“Guess,” Ed grins.
“Where the FUCK IS SHE ED?! This is not funny! I spent the fucking night locked up- I have court in three months! And YOU were supposed to pick me up! You being my best friend! Instead you go take my girlfriend to god knows where and spend the night there- WHERE THE HELL IS SHE?!” I shout.
“God Harry can you just relax? She’s at your mum’s,” Ed rolls his eyes, too used to my explosions.
“You took her to my mum?!” I am gobsmacked.
“Where else would I take her too? We should have taken her there a long time ago- right when her Nan died- Your mum is the best with these things- she helped you and Gemma and she helped me.. I left her with your mum, it will only do her good,” He says in a final tone.
“Sod it.. your right… ahhww.. I’m sorry man.. I’m a dick,” I exhale.
“Yes you are, but I get it, you had a tough couple of hours… I heard Zayn beat that kid up bad,” Ed chuckles.
“It’s nothing compared to what I would have done,” I growl.
“Don’t we all know it- and thankful it wasn’t you, or you would have been back in jail,” Ed continued to laugh.
“How is she?” I go back to Cassie. Ed’s smile fades and he looks me dead in the eye.
“I’m not going to lie.. Not good.. But I really believe your mum can help,” He goes quiet then, and we both look at the muted telly.
“I think.. I think she suffers from nightmares.. I mean that would explain all the pills and stuff, I told your mum about it, she has it covered.”
“What do you mean? Tell me everything,” I demand.
“Well, Cassie woke me up in the middle of the night.. And she was all shaken up and sweaty and I mean I know she is shaking and sweaty from withdrawal- but this was different- it was as if she’s seen a ghost- she was scared-“
“What did you do? Wake my mum?”
“No.. I went down stairs with her made her tea, and then I stayed in the room with her until she fell back asleep, I told your mum about it in the morning and she gave her rescue and started her magic.”
“Damn it.. I’m happy you were there- It’s good you thought of taking her there mate- thanks,” I am truly sincere about, knowing there is no one else I would trust with Cassie more.
My phone rings then and I answer it.
“Please tell me she’s with you,” Sam says from the other side of the line.
“She’s not-“
“Where is she?! She never came home last night- and her phone- she left it at home and I am going to call the police,” Sam went into a panic.
“No need Sam- She’s at my mum’s home, Ed took her there last night, we think spending some time away and with a mother figure will do her good,” I tell him.
“Oh gosh Harry.. I thought something happen to her! Why didn’t you let me know?” He questions.
“I didn’t think about it- I’m sorry,” I say, not wanting him to know I only found out where Cassie is a few moments ago myself.
“Well, are you with her? Can I speak to her?”
“I’m not there, I’m at Watford.. I’ll be going down later, I’ll give you my mum’s number.. But I think for now you should let her be, let her settle in,” I remark.
“You’re right.. Thanks Harry,” Sam says. After giving him my mum’s number I hang up and dial that number myself.
“”Hello?”
“When are you coming out to visit me?” I ask my sister.
“Hey you, I hear you’ve been busy,” I can hear the smile in her voice.
“Did you hear that or read that?” I ask, glancing over to Ed.
“Well both,” She laughs.
“How’s everything over there?”
“I’m sure it’s better than you think it is.. I bet you’ll be coming soon,” She states.
“Be sure of that.. How is she?” I inquire.
“I’m not so sure.. I keep my distance for now.. not wanting to hover.. Mum knows what she’s doing Harry.. It’ll be alright,” She promises me.
“Thanks Gem.. Can I speak to mum?”
“Sure.. I love you,”
“I love you too- I’ll see you soon.”
“Harry?” My mum’s voice is sound.
“Mum,” It has been a while since I have last gotten around to speak to her, and it downs on me how much I have missed my family, putting off visiting them so I can stay close to Cassie.
“I miss you too sweetie,” My mum could always hear my thoughts.
“Thanks mum- for everything.”
“Don’t thank me love, I am happy she’s here she is such a sweet and lovely girl- pretty too,” She remarks.
“Will she be alright?”
“What do you mean will she be? She is just fine Harry, it’s just a setback but she’ll be back on track before you know it- I was going to call you, I reckon you’ll be down here soon.”
“Yes, I thought on giving her a few days, maybe come on Friday?”
“Maybe you should give her longer?..I would love to see you- and I would be the happiest person if you come, but I think Cassie needs a few weeks sweetheart..”
“I understand.. I’ll come see you and Gemma then.. Meet for coffee?”
“That would be splendid.. What I would love for you to do is, if you could get some of her things maybe? And also call one of her school mates and get the school work she’s been missing- and maybe a teacher’s number? So I could speak to.. It’ll be a shame if she won’t be able to graduate by the end of this year,” My mum says.
“I’ll have it all covered… Mum I…”
“I know sweetheart.. I’ll see you on Friday.”

Notes

Thought I'll treat you guys to a short midweek chapter.. What do you say? Did you like it? x