''Hey..'' I said almost in a whisper but Harry heard me. He turned around and once I saw him I gasped.

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Harry's POV:

''I'm trying to help you Harry. Aren't you curious as to why you have nobody? I want to be your friend because one day you will need one and no one is going to be there for you! But you're not thankful and that's just inconsiderate. So get out.'' I could hear hurt in her voice as she spat the truth. I turned and saw her face, her eyes were watery. I saw a single tear fall and my eyes widened. I didn't mean to make her cry. I sighed opening the door.

''Goodnight, Alice.''

''Whatever.'' I heard her mumbling.

I was hurt, I shouldn't have called her a hypocrite. I got in my house, making sure dad wasn't in the living room I passed it and went upstairs to sleep.

I saw dad sleeping as well in his room, so I got in mine and locked it. I changed into my pj's and lied on my uncomfortable bed. I was out in a matter of seconds.

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It was morning and a loud bang on my door woke me up. My eyes widened when I realized it was my dad. I'm dead. I got off the bed and went to unlock it. My dad's fist then collided with my cheek. It was indeed painful but I have gone through more than just a punch.

My dad walked in my bedroom and started kicking me while I was on the floor trying to cover my head with my arms.

Suddenly, dad accidentally kicked my mattress, causing it to move and expose my hidden cash. Dad stopped kicking and looked at the money. My widened eyes following his every move. He began counting my money.

''85...90..100.'' He finished counting and stared at me. I stare back in fear. I know he will take them.

''Where did you find 100 dollars?'' he asked with fury.

''I.. I was saving up some money for-''

''I said where did you find them.'' There was a long silence in the room until he kicked my face with force. I screamed as the pain was unbearable and he took my money and left.

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An hour later I was able to get up from the cold floor and change from my bloody clothes. I tried rinsing my face but blood would still come out of all the fresh cuts my dad's shoes caused from his powerful kicks. I wore my shoes and ran downstairs to the front door.
Dad already left so I started taking a walk to the park. The park was the only place I felt safe. There is a lake there, filled with swans and ducks.

Sometimes I like to sit there and take in all the values of the lake. It is relaxing and calming. The atmosphere is quite peaceful as well. The people who visit the park are mostly elder ones, which is actually a benefit for me as I don't have to hide from people or students I know. I sat on a bench admiring once again the lake. It was so quiet and calm.

I know I don't look like a kind of guy who would visit a park and stay there for hours but this is my only get-away, my escape from my real life, my torture. I must have been sitting there for half an hour when I heard someone say.

''Hey..'' I turned around and saw her gasp.

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Alice's POV:

''Oh my god! Harry, you got in a fight again?!''

''Um, yes.'' I saw him turning his head to look at his fingers resting on his lap. I sighed and sat on the bench.

''Harry, you need to stop this.'' I raised my hand to his chin to turn his face around. He winced but I didn't move my hand away. I wasn't looking at his cuts though, I was staring into his eyes. He avoided eye-contact at first.

''Look at me, please.'' and slowly his eyes found mine. His expression showed humiliation and insecurity, that is why I didn't look at his cuts, to prevent this kind of expression because I know how it feels like, to feel humiliated and insecure.

''Can you please not fight anymore?'' I asked, my voice cracking and my eyes tearing up.

He didn't answer but I could see his eyes watering and his breathing unsteady. I moved closer, our thighs touching and I let him place his head on my shoulder. He nuzzled his face in my neck and his arm was around my waist pulling me as close as possible.

I could feel his tears trickling on my shoulder and his breathing fanning my neck. I could hear faint sobs as I caressed his back for comfort.

We must've stayed like that for fifteen minutes when my phone went off. I ignored it at first but five minutes later it went off again.

''You should answer you know.'' Harry pointed out, still hugging me tightly, his lips tickling my neck as he spoke.

''Fine..'' I sighed. I brought my hand to my pocket to grab my phone and I unlocked it.

From Niall:
-Hey we're here. Are you coming? xx

From Louis:
-We already ordered our food. Should we wait for you to come? :)

I replied to both of them in one message.

To Louis, Niall:
-No, you don't have to wait. Eat up! I'll be there in 30 minutes I suppose. xx

I put my phone back in my pocket and continued stroking Harry's back. He moved away for a little to breathe. He sighed and slid down the bench but in a sitting position. His moved his head back, and slightly turned it to face me.

I looked back at him but I turned to see an old lady reading her book on a bench under a tree. I got up, Harry giving me a questioning look but he stayed in place. I went near the old lady. ''Excuse me miss?'' I asked kindly, giving her a friendly smile.

''Oh hello gorgeous!'' she said back, returning the smile.

''Hi, my friend over there,'' I said pointing at Harry, ''has some cuts caused by.. a cat he tried to rescue down from a tree, and I was wondering if you happened to have any tissues with you, so I can clean his.. injuries with?

''Sure, I have some in my bag.'' she picked her bag up and started searching.

''You know, your boyfriend is a hero for rescuing a kitten. He is a keeper.'' she looked up and winked.

''Oh, he isn't ... um my boyfriend..'' I said back awkwardly.

''Well, he should be. I saw the way you were comforting him while he was crying. He had his arms around you like he never wanted to let you go.'' she said while giving me some tissues.

''Really?'' I asked surprised.

''Trust me. I'm quite experienced in these kind of things.'' she smiled.

''Well, thank you for the tissues. Have a nice day.''

''You too, love.''

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Harry's POV:

I saw Alice going near a lady. I don't know why though. She smiled and talked and the lady smiled back. Alice then pointed at me and the lady then got her bag, it seemed like she was searching for something.

Why is Alice so caring towards me? I regretted crying in front of her, crying shows weakness and cowardliness like dad says. I'm so embarrassed. I shouldn't have let her see me in this state. Covered in blood again. She'll get suspicious. When she asked me to stop fighting though, I felt terrible for lying to her, she seems trustworthy, but I can't tell her about my dad. It's a secret I plan on keeping to myself.

The old lady gave Alice some ... tissues? Why tissues? Oh..

Alice went to the lake to wet one and came towards me. She sat next to me and motioned me to place my head on her lap so she could have a better view of my face. I did so and she gently touched the napkin onto my right cheek and started wiping.

Closing my eyes, I leaned my head towards her hand, enjoying the coldness of the wet napkin touching my hot and bloody cheek.

I heard Alice sigh, so I started opening up a conversation.

''What did you talk about with that old lady?'' She took her time answering.

''Oh, I just asked her if she had any tissues with her, and she did, so she gave me a few.''

''Why did you point at me then?'' I asked opening my eyes to look at her. She glanced at my eyes before quickly turning away to place the tissue on the other cheek.

''I explained how you got your cuts. I lied of course.'' she sighed once again.

''I'm sorry..'' I apologized.

''For what.'' she asked but it only came out as a statement as she knew for what I was sorry about.

''For making you lie to an old woman.'' I whispered.

She turned to look at me with a blank expression on her face. She moved her hand up to my forehead to wipe it and once again I closed my eyes.

''I just hate seeing you like this.'' she confessed. I didn't answer back, there was nothing to say actually.

I let her down and myself as well. She finished cleaning my face and I opened my eyes to look at her. She stared down at me and sighed.

She leaned down and kissed my forehead, I was surprised by her action but I found myself enjoying her touch.

Her phone buzzed and I knew she had to go, so to make things less awkward I told her I need to go too.

We stood up and I began heading home.

''Where will you go?'' her voice full of worry.

''Home?''

''Can I walk with you there? Please?'' I had to say no. I can't tell her to come. What if dad is home? I can't risk it.

''Um, no it's okay, I'll be fine.'' she looked disappointed. So I walked over to her and hugged her.

''I won't get in trouble, I promise.'' I said in her ear while hugging her tightly. ''Thank you for taking care of me, once again.'' We pulled away and I saw her smiling.

''Anytime Harry.'' she waved and started walking away, me doing the same but turning around every one or two seconds to look at her until she was out of my sight. I sighed and headed home. It was actually pretty nice today.

Notes

Hey lovelies! So I updated like I promised.. Is Halice a nice couple name for them?
So I don't honestly know when I'll update.. I have an exam on Wednesday so I'll see if I can manage.

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