ℂ𝕒𝕣𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕒 | H.S |

eight - beautiful butterfly

He shook his head and turned away from me starting to walk ahead, "I should have listened to Benny."

I giggled, calling out, "Too late." I bit my lip and moved quickly to catch up with him.

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We pulled up to the house after a bit of a drive and I smiled at the look of it. It reminded me of the movie the Holiday or like something out of "Once in December", a book I had read just last winter. We got out of the car and he pointed his arm out, allowing me to walk up the walkway first. We got to the door and he unlocked it with his key, letting us in.

I chuckled a bit to myself, bringing my hand to my mouth. Something about Harry Styles unlocking the front door felt so, obscure. I was well aware he was a normal human, normal person moving through life, but a task so simple on him, felt....almost unreal.

"What are you laughing about?" He asked as we walked in and I waved him off.

"Just ignore me. I'm...just yeah." I chuckled and he did too, biting his lip at me.

"Mum, I'm home and I bring a stray." He called out.

"Ahhh, my favorites." I heard a voice call back, a sweet laugh following after. A woman appeared to greet us, black brown hair, she looked so much like Harry, dimples on her face as well.

She hugged Harry tightly and he kissed her head before proceeding to kiss her cheek. They both pulled back and looked at each other with such adoration, I felt my heart melt.

Of course, a smug ass but a mommas boy. Perfect combination.

I shook my head and smiled as she turned to give me attention, "And you must be the stray." She said letting go of Harry and walking over to me, pulling me in her arms and hugging me tightly. I couldn't help but hug her back, and fully absorb the love her hug was radiating.

She pulled away and smiled, "I'm Anne Twist, you can just call me Anne."

"It's nice to meet you ma'am I'm Tow...Carolina. Carolina Townes." I smiled at her and Harry scoffed, rolling his eyes.

"She likes to be called Townes, and don't let her fool you, she lacks manners. I don't know where the sudden proper act came from." He said and I glared at him, Anne reaching over swatting him.

"Look who's lacking manners now!" She exclaimed at him and I couldn't help but laugh.

"I do prefer to be called Townes, but Carolina is fine too." I giggled again covering my mouth as Harry glared at me.

"Well I'm happy to have you here Townes. You can hang your bag and jacket there, food is just about ready." She smiled, pointing at some hooks on the wall. She turned to Harry, shaking her head at him as she patted his shoulder and walked away.

I bit my lip and turned to hang my purse, slipping my jacket off. I reached in my purse and pulled out my clip, twisting my hair up. I felt a finger on my butterfly tattoo, instantly giving me chills and I turned, stepping back a little not expecting Harry to be so close.

"Ready?" He said, a small smug smile on his face and I nodded as he began to lead the way.

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The food was beyond amazing, and it made me miss my grandma's cooking so much. Harry was right, even with it being made with impossible meat, it tasted just like normal shepherd's pie.

"You know the only time I've had this is at an Irish bar back home? They had different UK dishes, and my grandpa and I shared it." I smiled, taking my last bite.

"You take your grandpa to a bar?" Harry said raising an eyebrow at me.

"No, my grandpa takes me to the bar." I giggled and Anne laughed with me.