The Only Exception

part three.

{Warning: some sadness dealing with a family death is in this scene.}

The driver stopped the car at the cemetery's entrance. HIGH WYCOMBE FAMILY CEMETERY, was engraved on the high black entrance gates, leading out to the graveyard with hundreds of different headstones. It sent chills down Leigh-Anne's spine.

Once the car came to a complete stop, Leigh-Anne sat still and fumbled with her hands in her lap. Harry placed his hand over hers and met with her worried brown eyes, looking for some kind of answer in his.

"Leigh-Anne,"He leaned in closer to her, whispering,"It's going to be okay." He squeezed her hands a little tighter, while her smile got a little brighter.

"Alright?"

She nodded.

"Well let's go."

They quickly exit the vehicle,putting on their shades to block out the sunny weather from their eyes while Harry carried the poppy flowers in front of his chest. It good to be back home in High Wycombe for Leigh-Anne. She desperately wanted to leave the bustling city of London for a bit and try to pay a little visit to her parents. After going through so much for the past couple of months with touring with the girls and starting her new life with Harry, she knew had to share this excitement with her folks.

Harry followed as Leigh-Anne guided him through the various headstone of the cemetery as he tried not to be grim for Leigh-Anne's sake.

She came to a stop at two headstones that read "Leonora Eda Pinnock and Henry F. Pinnock". Her breathing became rugged and unbalanced but after she closed her eyes and took a deep breathe,the world stood still again.

She step forward with a slight smile on her face,""Hey Mum. Hey Dad. How ya doing? I hope everything's well." She paused taking another deep sigh, sniffling, "Sorry, I haven't visited you lately. Just busy with life, that's all."

She tried to stifle a laughter. Harry began to lower his head. He knew that he was one of the only reasons she was "busy with life." With the countless nights of partying and hangovers, it was Leigh-Anne who usually nursed him back to comfort. He never really took in notice of how much sleep she lost trying to put him to sleep.

"I've been on tour with the girls and um, we're working on a new album. Hopefully you'll like it. I know you will."She tears up a little bit but clears her throat,preventing herself to cry. she did awfully a lot when visiting her parents.

"There's actually someone I want you to meet. His name is Harry and if you ask me he's quite fit" Leigh-Anne said,winking and suppressing her giggles.

Harry chuckles.

"We've been living together for a couple of months now and been together for two and things have been great. Really great."

Leigh Anne turns to Harry and waves him over. He becomes very nervous but fixes his tie and jolts over.

"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Pinnock. It's pleasure to meet you. I hope you guys like flowers because I brought some." He places the flowers between the gravestones and stands behind Leigh-Anne.

Leigh-Anne mouths thank you to Harry and he nods.

"I'm sure they'll love it. Besides poppies are they're favorite." They join in a laugh.

"Well, I have to go now. We have to catch our flight. I love you Mum,"Leigh-Anne lowers herself to kiss the headstone of her mother and turns to father's to do the same,"Dad."

"Bye."

Harry waves,"Nice meeting you two."

Harry holds onto her shoulder and pulls her close as they walk to the car together. She looks up and plants a kiss on his cheek.

Once they got in, Harry leans over to Leigh-Anne and holds her hand, feels her shaking but squeezes to calm her down.

"Leigh-Anne,look. Look at me."

She turns to Harry, flashing her a smirk .

"It's going to be okay," He reassures her bringing her hand to his lips and kisses them," It's going to be okay."

She nods her head, while the driver begins the engine.

"Yes,"Leigh-Anne whispers.

 Harry raises his eyebrows,"Hmm? What was that, love?" Leigh-Anne smiles and looks over.

"Yes, I'll marry you."

Harry grows a smile across his face as it's wrinkle with joy.

"Well, okay Mrs. Styles," Harry says causing her to burst with laughter.

"It may not be today or tomorrow or months from now when I'll be ready to...be engaged but I just to let you know that one day I just might down that aisle and be your lawfully wedded wife," She singed with glee in a playful manner.

"It's going to be hard but we'll make it work. Won't we, Harold?"

Harry smiles and plants a kiss on her cheek while the car drives off.