Here Forever (A One Direction Fanfic)

Chapter Fourteen

(A/N) I have no time to write because it's my Junior year in high school and I have to absolutely ace this year to get into my dream school so I'm sorry I'm horrible at updating. I'm gonna try to post a few chapters over this Winter break though! I'm sorry and here you go! I apologize it being short.

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Between the rehersals for the showcase, schoolwork and gymnastics, I somehow managed to forget about the gymnastics mid-season banquet.

I only remembered with Harry's text asking what color tie he should wear. After raiding Mom's closet, I found a blue varying hem dress to wear. Miraculously, I managed to get my hair and make up done in an hour, slipping ny heels on when Harry rang the doorbell. Tonight was going to be my first time in London and I was excited to go exploring which was the reason I brought a change of clothes.

My arm was hooked into Harry's elbow as we were seated next to each other, a blushing Mickey and Liam across from us. I made brief eye contact with her, sending her a subtle smirk at her boldness to ask him to come to the banquet.

Erin had brought Louis, simply because he knew it wasn't a date; just a formality and she didn't want anybody special. Louis shrugged on. Mary did a similar thing, just with a guy I think is in my math class.

Harry lowered his arm, letting mine fall. He caught my hand in his and brought it to his lap after I caught a small smile hinting on his face. I wiggled my fingers inbetween his and smiled. I placed my chin on his shoulder, asking for attention. He pretended to be distracted and exchanged looks with Liam.

"Don't make me beg, Harry," I whisper softly, a hint of whining leaving my lips.

I noticed the newly tugged up corners of his mouth curl into a grin. Without a word, he turned his head, giving me a rapid peck before turning back to everybody.

I sighed content with what I recieved since Harry wasn't fond of PDA. I sat back up straight and looked down to the plate setting infront of me. I blanked out until the glass was being filled with water. I looked up to find Louis leaning forward with the pitcher. He had filled Erin's, his own and now mine with water.

"Something to hold us over until the food comes," He comments softly to me with the smile I knew from him.

I smiled back to him, "Thank you, Lou," I reply politely.

Louis moved to fill Harry's before he rejected water, not wanting any. Louis placed the pitcher down, taking his glass. He peered over the rim at me, making me send another smile before Harry tugged my hand.

I turned my head only to recieve a longer kiss from Harry. Surprised, I stayed still and let him remove himself when he wanted after a few seconds. I gave him a look of confusion to which he responded with a wink.

The rest of dinner existed of alternating unexpected moments of affection from Harry with Louis making quiet jokes to me just to try to break the general silence of the room. After everything was paid, Coach Greyson let us leave and go wander around London until we went home. Harry had a firm hold to my hand as we walked out.

Erin took my shoulder as we stepped out into light rain outside. "So what mischief are we getting into tonight?" She asked, a devilish grin on her face.

I giggled, "Harry and I agreed to just wander around as much as we can. We're going to his car to change first, though."

"Great! Louis and I can join you!" She says, bringing him to step beside her instead of behind.

Harry and Louis exchanged a silent nod, not a word nor a warm smile. Just stoney faces, eyes full of dull color. They both were basically forces into coming, just tired I guess.

Harry tugged on my hand, leading the way to where we had parked. The four of us exchange turns of changing and guarding the doors, I noticed Harry taking a glance in at me through the side mirror as he back was to the door. I was dressed anyway but stepped out to slap his arm.

I was with comfortable high waisted shorts and a t shirt covered with one of the growing collection of stolen flannels from Harry. Erin took a quick change, opting for jeans and a blouse. Harry simply took off his blazer jacket and tie, changing shoes the only real difference. Louis just changed shoes outside of the car, not needing to change since he chose to keep his jacket for the rain.

"Metro rail?" Erin asked, stepping toward a dim lit poster on a nearby wall. I went up with her to look at the map, looking at destinations. "Let's take Miss America to see the city, eh?" Erin offered, finding a route.

Without any intention of going home yet, we agreed. We all found a late night ride on the Underground with strangers surrounding us, mixed with sleepy tourists. I learned that tourists look the complete same everywhere compared to locals. When the car got crowded, Harry pressed me against him, assuring I wouldn't get lost.

I couldn't give a time for how long it took to get off the metro car as we made it to where Erin was leading our group of four. My hands were clasped tightly in Harry's, him following Erin, and Louis following me with his hand brushing against my waist. Once finally out of the underground, we were free of the crowd and able to walk normally. Harry and I were behind Lou and Erin as they led the way in silence as I took in the storefronts.

I noticed the garland strung up above our heads and stopped mid-step, making Harry confused as he paused and looked to me.

I gave him a small grin and glanced up, wanting him to notice the mistletoe strung to a lamp post. I giggling along with his chuckle, I leant against the red brick wall.

"You're a silly girl, Julie," He commented as he stepped into me, taking my other hand.

"You're a silly boy, Harry," I shrug, smiling.

I opened my mouth to tease him but his lips on mine kept me quiet and with my smile.

After a step back, his grin reappeared.

"It's going to be a good Christmas."