Part 7...
Nobody answered Dougies question.
-What is goning on in here?
-Look Doug it's... Harry started.
-Harry, please just leave, this is between me and Dougie. Emily then said in a low voice, that Dougie couldn't figure out what meant. Harry looked at her and then walked past both of them and then out of his apartment. Dougie looked at Emily waiting for an answer.
-Dougie.. I wanted to tell you sooner I just.. She stopped and took a deep breath.
-Tell me what? He asked getting more worried, his mind was going crazy right now.
-Please don't hate me. She whispered:
-I.. I know Harry. he raised an eyebrow.
-What do you mean know..? You haven't met him before..?
-I knew him before I met you.
-Oh.. But why didn't you just tell me sweetie? He said with alittle smile. What was the big deal about that?
-It's just complicated.. I.. We.. She stopped and looked away. he took a step closer and took her hand.
-You can tell me? he asked now getting worried again, what had happened?
-I've actually known Harry all my life.. We've been best friends since we wore dipers. Harry was the guy I was with at the audition.
Dougie nodded. But he had no Idear why that was so sad, why she was crying?
-And after he left.. Everything became a big mess. He never contacted me and I was so.. I am still mad at him.. And I wanted to tell you, but I just knew that then I'd have to talk to him, and I just.. I just couldn't get myself to do that... And then I talked to him, and I was afraid he might tell so I tried to tell you last night, but then you told me you loved me.. And I didn't want you to hate me.. Dougie couldn't help but smile she was talking so fast that he was wondering how she could breathe.
-I don't hate you. He said stopping the wordstream comming out of her mouth. She looked up at him with tears in her eyes.
-You don't?
-No, why should i hate you?
-Because I've been lying to you for more that 3 months.. He didn't answer he hadn't really looked at it like that. He took her hand and let her to the sofa. They both sat down.
-I love you, okay. He said and she smiled a weak smile.
-I just wish you trusted me enough to tell the truth. Her smile disapeared again.
-I do trust you Dougie! I just can't be around Harry, and I didn't wanna tell you, cause I know he's your best friend. Dougie sighed. this was gonna be hard. To keep them away from each other. Harry was his best friend. But he really loved Emily.
-There's no way you two can be around each other? She shoke her head and ran her fingers through her hair.
-I love you Doug and I promise, that when he's around along with the other guys and stuff, I'll put on a fake smile, be polight and pretend everything is okay... But I'm not gonna spend time alone with him. Dougie opened his mouth and she took his hand.
-And there is nothing you can do that's gonna changes that. He closed his mouth and looked at her, took his hand to her face and wiped away some of the tears.
-Okay. He said and smiled a weak smile. He pulled her in for a hug, and they sat like that for a long time.
These 3 months had been going great, so why would it change now? He thought, but deep down he knew it wouldn't be the same, he knew it would be awkward at times, but he had never been a relasionship for this long, and he didn't wanna let go. It was so long ago, so maybe one day they would be able to put the past behind them? He didn't know.
Harry walked to Toms, he didn't feel like being alone right now. He couldn't believe it of all people Dougie was dating her! He didn't know why, but he felt.. Jealoux? He hadn't thought about her since... Along time ago. He remembered seeing her with Michael again had pissed him off so bad.
Tom and him sat in silence and watched a film, afterall it was pretty early and he had woken Tom up, but he said it didn't matter. That was one of the greatest things about Tom, he was always there.. Or now he was sleeping, but still..
Half an hour later or something Dougie walked in. he looked up at him and felt his stomach turn.
-So, she told you? Harry asked even though it was a stupid question, of course she had.
-Yearh.. And mate just stay away from her okay? He said and Harry couldn't believe it. He didn't sound angry or anything.
-She told you to say that?
-No, I'm saying that.
-Dougie just stay out of it! Harry said getting anoied. This wasn't his buisness.
-No I won't. Just say you will leave her alone? Dougie said hardning his voice abit.
-Doug, do you really think it will work if you have to keep us apart? Harry asked.
-it has been going quite okay for more than 3 months hasn't it?
-That's because she was the only one who knew! He said raising his voice. Dougie didn't answer right away.
-Whatever. He just said and stood up and left again.
Harry sighed and looked over at the still sleeping Tom. But he didn't wanted to stay away from her, all the 17 years they had been best friends, didn't they matter to her anymore?
He knew it was wrong, but he couldn't help but think that she was his, and not Dougies.
Emily had helt all the feelings back, but as soon as she had closed the door to her apartment she couldn't anymore, she broke down, and all the memories of the last time she had seen him flashed through her head.
Flashback:
She opened her eyes and saw her room, she had no idear how she had gotten home? Then she remembered everything, she looked at the clock. almost 10! He would leave in a couple of minutes. she jumped out of bed even though it made her head hurt like hell. she ran out of there and out on the street just in her nightclothes. She ran all she could and as she turned the corner to his street she saw him get in the car. She stopped a second. then ran all she could.
-Harry wait! She yelled all she could in a rusty voice for a second she thought it was too late, but he stopped in the midle of a movement and turned around.
-Emily what are you doing here? He asked in a low voice with a weak smile.
-I just couldn't let you leave with out saying goodbye.
He took a step closer and removed some of her messy hair from her face.
-I know, I guess I hoped you wouldn't come cause saying goodbye more than once.. His voice broke over and just that made her eyes water up.
-Don't cry. He said and hugged her.
-How can I not. Harry i don't know what I'm gonna do without you. She whispered.
-I'll come back for you. I promise. He whispered into her ear. And she bit her lip trying hard not to cry.
-Yearh. You better. She said in a little laugh. He smiled as his mom stuck her head out of the car.
-Sweetie. We better get going. She said and gave Emily a sad smile. He broke away for a second and then looked at her.
-I'll come back. He said and sat in the car. She stood on the sidewalk with the tears running down her cheeks. The car started and she looked at him through the car window.
-I promise. he mimed. Then sat his hand on the window as the car started to roll. She stood there for, she didn't know how long just looked at where the car had turned, hoping it would come back. She knew it would, just not with him in it...
*
He promised. She told herself as she was leaning up against the door He had promised to come back for her. But he hadn't. She was just an old memorie to him, and maybe he wanted to change that now, but she wouldn't...
What do you think? (;
As always.. Godt dårligt?