Claw Through My Heart

14|My (Not) Father

"Uh Alfredo Lexa said it's Alexis's favorite food" he sat back down as Lexa walked over

"I'll make you a plate dad" she kissed his head

"I'll make Alexis a plate" Harry said happily following Lexa into the kitchen I sat down diagonal from Frank

"He seems older" a statement but a questing tone

I nodded "Yes he's a good bit older"

"you been dating long?" He sounded like he wasn't completely faking interest

"4 months"

"He's nice?" He did sound concerned

"Much better than my usual" I assured

He nodded "good that's good" he looked around then into the kitchen "Lexa? What's taking so long?"

Thanks for the chat I looked into the kitchen too Harry strolled out first 2 bowls he sat next to me and put a bowl in front of me my mouth watering

Lexa came out too and set one in front of her dad then sat with her own I took the first bite at the table shamelessly Harry took a huge bite humming then Lexa and her father ate

"You have a nice home Frank" Harry commented between bites

Frank kinda paused "thank you" he seemed caught off guard "how old are you Harry?" Harry glanced at me

"I'm 32" Harry told the truth he was pretty good guy he rarely ever lied

Frank went wide eyed then coughed hitting his chest to clear his throat "y-you're in your 30's?"

"Yes?" Harry answered rather confused I blushed a bit

"She's 20 years old that's... that's more than 10 years age difference" Frank stated the obvious

"Yes" Harry repeated but much more confident

Frank looked at me "I like older men" I murmured the only excuse I could think of

Frank looked back at his food I could feel the judgement he had for us

Harry cleared his throat and looked at Lexa "how have you been?" He tried to lighten the mood

"Great I got a raise and uhh... got a new tattoo" she was beamingly happily not affected at all but the conversation "what about you?"

"Alexis let me have her bottom drawer" he spoke just as excited as her

Lexa dropped her metal fork against her glass bowling making everyone jump "aawwwww how cute" she cooed

"Lexa please" Frank winced

"They are so cute dad look at her she's letting him stay that's just the most adorable thing she even wore her hair down he's such a good light in her life" Frank of course had no idea of the importance of my hair being down

"Yeah..." he trailed off and took a bite of his food

Lexa picked up her fork again "guyyyyyssss you're adorable" she gushed

I blushed pretty badly Harry chuckled and put his hand on my thigh I stiffened at how high his hand was how his pinky laid dangerous close to a place it shouldn't go I looked at him trying to judge if this was intentional or not

It seemed accidental because he went about telling a joke and giggling away I smiled and started eating again

"You're okay" I looked up at Harry as he smiled at me it wasn't a question I furrowed my eyebrows but then cracked a smile again when I remembered he felt my emotions

"Y-yeah I am" I nodded he squeezed his hand located on my thigh

"W-well that's lovely because my father wants us for dinner" he looked down taking a bite quickly missing my reaction on purpose

My mouth went agape "now?"
he shook his head

"No not now you're... confused?" He asked confused himself

"I just that's a big step meeting the parents" I peek Lexa and Frank are talking among themselves "this is uncomfortable" I clarify

"But he's already said he likes you and my mum wants to see you and... I have to darling there's no not doing it" he gives me an apologetic look

"I-i just don't know about that Harry" I'm honest he sighs deeply "when would this be?"

"Sometime next month" I relax a little more

"Well that's a much less intimidating date I- I'll think about it" I nod smiling

He nods and rubs my thigh "I love you Alexis really and truly"

"Ditto"