Behind The Mask

"Okay.''She whispers and he smiles and begins to ask her questions.''So..you live here?''He says.''Yes..''She says lightly.''All your life?'' ''Um..no. When my parents divorced..''she pauses and Harry hears her gulp. ''I moved here with my dad. I lived in Slidell, not far from here.''He says.''Your parents..are divorced?''he asks lightly. She nods and he smiles lightly, letting out a sigh.''Mine too.''He says.''I lived with my mom though.''He adds.

''Do you..miss your mom?''He asks whispering. She nods feeling her emotions inside tear her up and eat her alive. She doesn't like talking about it, it was only ten years ago, but still. It hurts her badly. ''All the time.''She says.''Do you ever see her?''Harry's curiosity doesn't bother her much. She's glad she can tell some one about how she feels, especially some one she doesn't even know hardly.

"No.Its been ten years.''She mumbles.They sway back and forth as nothing but slow songs play. ''Wow..I couldn't..do that.''He says.''Its hard, trust me.''She says, her voice breaking out.''Where does she live?''He asks, just trying to help. ''New York City.''She sighs out.''Why'd she go so far away?''He asks. She's always wondered the same thing.But she knows.

''I've been thinking that too..but I finally understand..why. She didn't care. She didn't want me..she was a cheater on my dad and she hurt him so bad..and I never ever ever ever want her to try to get me to see her, but she's been wanting that lately. Its only because she's alone and no one wants her.''Bree says, tears forming in her eyes.

''At times...I wonder if I'll turn out that way.''She adds.''Why do you figure that?''Harry says.She tightly squeezes his hand. Her other hand on his waist. Same with him. "My dad tells me all the time. Plus I look like her, I act like her..and because no one wants me either.'' ''What do you mean?''Harry asks, sorta tearing up himself.

''I have no friends...''She mumbles.''I'm your friend.''He whispers. She smiles lightly. Harry can see the tears dripping under her mask, and onto the floor.''Don't..cry.''He says and she just cries more. She cries silently though, not making noise..just lets the tears fall. She leans her forehead against Harry's chest. He puts both hands on her waist as she slides both of hers around his neck.

He holds her tight as her blue eyes pour out tears. ''Is it okay to cry sometimes, Harry?''She whispers and leans up a little. He looks down at her eyes. He nods.''Sometimes.''He says.''Do you ever cry?''She says with her faith slowly drifting away, she can't help but to break down in front of this guy she doesn't know, only a little though.

"Yeah.''He nods and she watches as he rolls his lips in and leans down. He puts his forehead against hers. ''will it get better?''She asks whispering. His heart slowly breaks for her. He can feel the pain she has. All the pain and hatred she has for people and how she feels. She's lonely...and afraid...and unhappy.

''I promise..it will.''He assures her and she gently whispers,''i hope so.'' Harry takes a risk, but yet, says.''I can make your pain go away just for a few seconds, if you'd let me.''he whispers.''What do you mean?''She asks. She fears he just means sex. Then she knows her mother would be right.

''Let me..kiss you.''He whispers and she gulps lightly but mumbles,''okay.''

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