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Harry.

My hand shrugs off my jacket and I throw it on my couch, my body moving back into the kitchen. I start making a sandwich, my feet walking up the stairs as I eat it.

"Clara?" I call out, her voice calling from inside the bathroom. I sit on the end of the bed and she walks out, a towel wrapped around her body and her wet hair falling over her shoulder.

"Do you need something?" she asks, my head shaking.

"Just making sure I knew where you were," I say, her lips curving.

She disappears back into the bathroom and I lay back on the bed, thinking about the green eyed girl in the bathroom.

"Harry," she calls, my body sitting up.

"Yes, baby," I respond, her eyes looking at me as she peeks out the door.

"You okay?" she asks, my lips curving.

"Just fine, beautiful. Are you okay?" I ask, her lips parting to show me a beautiful smile.

"Yes."

She disappears again and I stand up, running my fingers through my hair. I'm suddenly nervous.

I had a meeting today...one in regards of a potential solo album. It wasn't something I wanted to do, but the opportunity almost seems too good to pass up. My only problem is the long upcoming hours and the distance away from home.

But right now, Clara is home. And I might need to leave her.

It's this fighting inside of me that means I might have to let her go. If I let her go, she won't feel as stressed by the distance and I get extremely anxious about this. I never settled down for this reason.

I sigh and sit down, Clara coming out of the bathroom. She glances over at me and I immediately know she's on to me.

"Harry," she calls, setting her hand on my shoulder.

"Clara," I respond, her hand running along my back.

"Something's wrong," she states, and I sigh and nod. She sits beside me, my hand grabbing hers quickly.

"I-I promised you something and I'm afraid I might potentially break it," I start, her head nodding.

"Okay... and what is that?" she asks, her understanding almost making me even more nervous.

"I was offered to produce a solo album and the new management company would have me work long hours in order to get those songs," I say, her lips curving. But I can tells she wants me to continue.

"I just need you to try and understand," I say, her thumb brushing my knuckles. She nods in encouragement for me to continue.

"I don't want to put you through that," I tell her, and turn my head to look at her. "I've seen how hard this period of time is on the girlfriends of my friends. It's something I don't want to put you through."

Her eyes are soft as they look at me, my stomach twisting. "A break?" she asks, my lips releasing a sigh.

"Clara, I just don't want you to feel like I'm neglecting you. Recording is stressful and it's a lot of late nights. I, by no means, am breaking up with you. I just think having that space for a while will help you cope with the distance," I say, her head resting on my shoulder.

"I love you so much, beautiful. Please know that," I sigh, her head nodding.

"I-I kind of knew this would happen," she says, her head lifting.

"I mean...most of your friends have songs out. But you don't. People should hear your voice. I'm just sad we'll be apart. It shocks even myself with how understanding I am," she smiles, my lips curving.

"You're amazing," I whisper, pecking her lips.

I take her out for one last night before I sign the contract, the two of us taking in our last moments together before the stress of the album.

We sit in the bedroom and I kiss her hair, her head looking up at me.

"Do you have to move somewhere else?" she asks, my head nodding.

"I have to go to the condo I have in LA. I-I'll be away from everyone for a while," I tell her, her lips pressing together. I kiss her pouted lips and roll her over, her head turning to the side so my lips drag along her cheek. That's when I hear the sniffles.

"I'm gonna lose you," I hear her cry, my heart clenching. I wrap her in my arms and hug her close to me, my head burying in her neck. Her hands grab my hair and I feel her cry, my arms securely holding her.

"You will not lose me. I will be there for you as soon as you need it," I tell her, kissing her soft skin.

She curls her body around mine, wrapping her legs tightly around my waist. I lay with her like this for the rest of the night, needing her in my arms.

When the morning comes, I reluctantly unravel myself from Clara's grasp. She curls into the sheets and I kiss her forehead, walking into the bathroom. I take a shower and get ready, walking back out only to see the bed empty.

As I walk downstairs, I see Clara outside on the porch, looking out with a mug of tea in her hands. My lips curve and I walk out, stepping behind her and grabbing her waist.

"Promise me you'll call me when you need me," I whisper, her head nodding.

"Please, when you feel sad, don't...go back to what happened before. Call me and I'll talk," I say, horrified she may hurt herself again.

Her small form turns in my arms and she looks up at me, her free hand grabbing my chin. She pulls my head down and I part my lips, greeting hers with a kiss.

It's soft and I crouch down to wrap her body in my arms, kissing the beautiful girl. She shifts slightly, and then wraps her arms around my neck.

My hands move to her thighs and I lift her up onto the edge of the porch rail, her hands moving to my cheeks.

"You're all I have," she whispers, my hands holding her close. "All I want."

I look up at her and her lips are parted, her eyes focused on me.

"I got you baby. No matter what."

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