If I Could Fly: Adopted By Harry Styles Fanfic

Baby Girl

Harry glanced back down at Addy. "Better now, Addy?" He asked gently, as he reached over to thumb a few remaining tears away. She smiled sweetly at him. "Yes sir. I feel better now. I'm just so happy you're here now." She admitted. "Me too, love." He replied. He still found it funny to be referred to as 'Sir' by a much younger person. He was only 23 years old. He wasn't that old yet. He tried his best to contain his own emotions; but it wasn't so easy. "Just stop your crying! It's a sign of the times!" Louis was poking fun at him. Harry gave him a look and laughed. "Funny, Louis. Very funny." Louis was playing with Freddie on his lap. Eleanor was nestled snugly beside him. "Well, Addy, you'll be able to come along with me more now." Harry said. "Yay!" Addy cried. "And, I'm sorry I couldn't take you with me, this time, Boo." He apologized to her. Addisyn cast him a soft smile. "It's okay, Harry. And, I really am happy I got to see you again, Uncle Louis. I had so much fun!" She said. "Well, we were happy to have you with us for a little while, love. Freddie had fun too." Louis replied. "Yeah. Thank you again for keeping her for me." Harry thanked them. "Oh. No. We enjoyed it." El said. "No problem at all, mate. Anytime." "I almost want to keep her myself." He joked. Addy grinned. Louis really was fond of Addisyn, as was his girlfriend. Addisyn was smiling much more now. "Hazza, she is really good with Freddie. I mean, he just had a ball with her." Harry was definitely pleased to hear that. "That's great!" Addisyn shyly hid her face in his shirt. Anytime someone would compliment her, she would get embarrassed. It was cute.

He also knew that Addy was very unused to this attention and affection. She had basically said so herself. That truly bothered him inside. How could anyone just not care for her? Especially, her own parents! And he had thought he had really known Brand. It disappointed and even infuriated him immensely. Addisyn was such a sweet, precious, and compassionate little kid. She truly inspired him. After all of the pain she had suffered through, she was still such a kindhearted and caring little human being. That truly amazed him! But, Harry would not let her down. He would continue to take care of the sweet child. She deserved so much more than what she had been given. Or, rather lack of. She deserve love and good things. Harry knew he was a bit young and clueless as to try and be a parent. He just loved that kid so much! He looked at Addisyn and cared for her like she really was his own child.

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"So, Harry? Did you call and let Tess know you're back in town yet?" Eleanor asked, raising a brow. Harry looked away for a brief moment. He drew his brows together. "Uh..." "No. I haven't yet. Besides, I just got in." Harry said lowly. Eleanor didn't say much else about it. Louis just smirked at him. "I'm gonna call her later on tonight. Plus, I just wanted to spend some time with lil Addy too." He mouthed quietly to them.

Tess was Harry's current girlfriend. She was pretty amazing, although, a few years older than he. She was beautiful, intelligent, and seemed to have a good head on her shoulders. Plus, so far, Addy seemed to like her. Harry did care about how Addisyn felt. And he certainly did care about the way they treated her. He had had already had a few unfortunate situations in that department recently.
He expected Addisyn to be respectful to them too, of course. He did not tolerate any disrespect or bratty behavior from her whatsoever. Thankfully, that was not often though. No yet, at least. She was a genuinely, polite little lady. He was grateful for that too. It could be quite a challenge to manage the discipline part. He would never want to be too harsh with her. He tried to be considerate of her, even when correcting her behavior. Unfortunately, some particular situations called for him to be a bit more firm with her. Still, he tried to be fair. Admittedly, he also spoiled her rotten! ☺
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Harry certainly expected whomever he was in a relationship with to be respectful and good to her. He would never want to let Addy get hurt or feel uncomfortable. She had had so much on her little heart and shoulders. Harry was, now, primarily responsible for her and wanted to maintain her trust. He desperately wanted her to feel safe and loved. That was to be one of his number one concerns right now.
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"Yeah. Totally understand, mate." Louis said. He definitely understood what he was talking about. "Mmhm." Harry noticed Addisyn just watching him intently. He cast her a reassuring smile. "So, you heading back to your house or do you wanna crash here for the night? I know you're probably tired, dude." Louis said. Harry was mostly concerned for Addisyn. "I am, bro. It's been a h*** of a day." Harry let it slip. Addy gasped. "Ohh! Uncle Harry, you just said a bad word!" She said surprised. "Yeah. Tell 'em, Addisyn." Eleanor said, giggling. "Hey! I would probably get in big trouble if I said that!" Addy mumbled. Harry couldn't help laughing. "Probably." Harry answered, nonchalantly. Addy pursed her lips at him and then smiled. "And, plus, I'm an adult. So, I can." Harry added with a shrug. "Yeah. Nice one, Harry." Louis scoffed at him. "How mature, Styles." El said with a laugh. Harry laughed too. "Anyways, moving on, now." He looked at Addisyn, who was lying on his shoulder. She was talking away to them; but she looked like she could barely keep her eyes opened. "Well, Addy looks pretty worn out too. So, I guess, we'll stay here for the night." Harry said. Louis just gave a nod. "That's cool." "Addy, do you want to stay here for one more night?" He asked. Addisyn lifted her face to look at him. "You're gonna stay too?" She asked quietly. "Yeah, baby. I'm gonna stay with you guys too." He assured her. "Okay! Yay! That will be fun!" She suddenly said aloud. Her voice sounded excited again. They chuckled at that. "Well, I guess we're staying then." "You two better behave yourselves." Eleanor warned. Only, she was talking to Louis and Harry. Not Addy! She knew how they liked to play practical jokes on others. "What? We don't cause any trouble, El! Right Harry?" Harry shook his head. "Oh no! Not at all." He answered. "Don't forget there's little kids here!" Addy reminded them. Harry raised a brow. Eleanor was laughing. "Of course not! How could we ever forget about you?" Harry playfully poked her little nose. She gave him a look. "Uncle Harry, I'm glad I get to see you 'here' now. Instead of just on TV." Addisyn said. "Ah. But did you like watching me and hearing me sing on TV?" Harry asked curiously. Addy nodded. "Yeah. I did. But, you can sing right here too." Harry smiled at her. He patted the top of her head affectionately. "Aw. Love you, my wittle Addy!" "I love you too, Daddy!" She suddenly blurted out. She just called him "Daddy" for the first time! Harry was both touched and excited. His smile brightened. "Oh my goodness! She just called me Daddy." He gushed. Louis and El were both smiling too. "Awww!" Addisyn realized what she had just said and she looked embarrassed for some reason. "Um. I mean-" her face fell and she looked as if she were about to cry again. "Oh. I'm sorry!" She whimpered. Her ocean blue eyes filled up with fresh tears. Harry was concerned and a bit confused by this. "No, Addy. What's wrong?" "What are you sorry for, lovey? You did nothing wrong, babe." Harry tried to quiet her down. Addisyn looked at him. "I, I called you Daddy!" She murmured, biting her lip. Harry looked at her with more understanding. "Oh. It's okay, baby girl. You can call me Daddy if you want." Harry calmly cupped her tiny face in his hands. She had these hopeful, yet uncertain eyes. "I, I can?" Harry frowned slightly at her. "Of course you can!" "Addisyn, I love you, sweetheart. Do you hear me? I love you so much. And you are very, very important to me, Addy. Don't you ever forget that, little girl." He gave her shoulder a tender squeeze. Addisyn wrapped her arms around him and hugged him again. "Yes. I won't. I promise." Addisyn replied, looking up into his eyes. Harry looked on her with tenderness. "Good girl." He gently rubbed her back for comfort. "My baby girl." She settled close to his chest.

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