The Only Exception (H. Styles/ Bwwm)

Chapter Twenty Six

"First came...ME! And Dad said...GEE! Then came...ME! And Mom said...WEEE! Then came...ME! And they said...That's THREE...Big three!"

I smiled a bit hearing the chant I learned to love so much. This is us was one of my favorite shows yet I hated how emotional it made me. I would start crying out of nowhere and I couldn't control it. I didn't have to even see the tv to know what scene it was on.

My mind was all on him beside me. It was silent and he hasn't said anything since earlier but, he was here laying on my chest with his arms wrapped around my torso.

I slowly ran my fingers through his curls as he took a deep breath shivering a bit at the touch.

Haven't ever done this with him but, it felt good to just have this silence and calmness after everything. Everything for us wasn't over, just different that's all there is.

The dream of us being a family and making us official came to a halt but, we could still have that. With Amber there too.

I knew he finally understood what I meant but, I'm sure it still bothered him. He thought I would disappear but, I'll be damned if I let him go because of this. I love him and we would make it work. Why complicate things?

"I'm sorry" he suddenly whispered out to me making me freeze for a second. "For?" "Acting like that. Not being able to be happy or even calm about this. I... I just wish it was you and not her" he whispered gently rubbing my lower stomach as I laid there not sure what to say.

"But, I just have to live with it. She's... having my child" he whispered as I took a deep breath not responding but, let my fingers run through his curls.

Even though it was a crazy moment, I'm happy Gabby was here. If it was just us, he probably still would have been going crazy. Once he saw her he instantly stopped, tended to her and somewhere through that, calmed himself down.

"What's on your mind?" He asked looking up at me and I shook my head instantly giving him a warm smile. "Nothing" "Tell me" he ordered and I just shrugged sighing. "Nothing. Just happy you have calmed down and thought about everything. I know it hard but, it's life. But, you're not alone Harry I'm here for you. I love you and to be honest if you didn't come to your senses, we would have had a problem" he nodded looking down

I was going to show him I was on his side but also tell him when I felt he was wrong.

"Now Amber... I got lucky with you but, she is scared for this and she feels she's alone in this. Is she?" I asked and he hesitated but shook his head looking back at me "No..." he whispered looking into my eyes for a few seconds as his fingers ran up my arm slowly.

"I saw the painting..." he whispered and I nodded watching him. "Waves getting bigger and bigger. You don't paint just to do so, you paint to express your feelings. That's how you deal with them" he stated making me worried how he would react to it.

"You didn't let me finish it. I was going to have you on a surfboard riding the wave" I whispered making him chuckle lowly watching me. He just looked me over taking a deep breath "I wouldn't blame you if you wanted to leave right now" he mumbled.

"You deserve better than this, better than the drama-" I moved down to him kissing his head making him stop talking. I pulled back a bit smiling before pressing my lips to his. Usually, he would take control but, not today.

"I love you and I'm not going anywhere" I whispered out and I could see the smile creeping on his face slowly. "Pinky promise?" he asked putting his pinky up. I giggled nodding and holding my pinky up and crossed it with his.

"I promise" I whispered before pressing my lips to his feeling him smile in the kiss. I expected him to just kiss me this time and pull away but, he pulled me closer to him. He took control of this kiss gripping on to my thigh tightly surprising me.

I had no problem going along with his but, I needed him to stop before I really got turned on.

But at the moment all that mattered was our lips against each other. He rolled us over getting on top as his lips went to my neck. As soon as my core clenched, I put my hands between us stopping him instantly.

His breathing was hard as if he was ready to continue. I giggled shaking my head "I'm sorry I got a bit carried away" he whispered laughing and I nodded leaning up to kiss him again. "It's fine...but I wanted to talk to you about something else"

He pulled away laying back on his side and I follow looking at him as he got comfortable nodding. I couldn't say I wasn't nervous even though, this is what we wanted. Maybe it was telling him my feelings for the first time.

"Umm... with everything going on, I kind of pushed something away..." I trailed off looking at him them away wanting to say it but, I didn't know how. I was kind of shaking and nervous but, I couldn't wait another day.

"I just feel so lucky to have you in my life right now. I never met someone like you Harry and I never expected to meet someone that makes... makes me feel this way. Someone, I can see myself with in the future"

His fingers came up to touch my cheek gently relaxing me a bit. I would always turn into puddy with him but, I dont think he saw it. I dont think he understands how ready I am to have this with him. I fucked up in the past but, I wouldnt do it again. Trust me on that.

"It makes me wonder... what if I did this four years ago. What if I just gave you a chance-" "We would be right here together, few minor changes though..." he reassured making me laugh and nod. Maybe he was right on that, we would never know but, I was fine with that.

"I've been thinking a lot and... I don't want to waste the second chance I got. I don't want to chance losing you again because of a stupid fear. Stupid fear... that I would regret in the end" He nodded smiling as I watched for a reaction. He was trying to keep his cool but, he knew were I was getting at.

I smiled giggling as he waited dying with every second that went by "I don't feel complete without you here" He moved closer looking me with serious bright green eyes and studied me for a few seconds trying to figure out if I was serious or he was looking too much into it. 

"So... you're ready now? Is that what youre saying or an I-?" "I am ready... to be with you officially. Girlfriend, boyfriend, everything..." I jumped as he jumped on me pressing his lips to mine instantly in excitement without another word.

Then suddenly he pulled away confused looking down at me skeptical. I looked up at him unsure how to react to that but sit up pulling away. "What's wrong?" "Why now? Why right when all of this is happening? Kind of thought this would set us back" he whispered looking uncomfortable. 

I moved closer to him instantly pressing my lips to his quickly before pulling back. "I started thinking about us before this, to be honest since the day we kind of kissed in your room. But, since my birthday there has not been a doubt in my mind that you are the one" I stated taking a deep breath trying to let him understand how much he means to me and how much I love him even before I accepted it.

"I don't blame you for being nerv-" "I'm not nervous. Far from it... I just want to make sure i'm hearing you right. I've been waiting for this moment for years..." I smiled looking down. "Well i'm saying... thank you for being so damn paitent with me but, you don't have to wait anymore. I want you for the rest of my life, living together, another baby in the future and wherever life takes us from there"

I smiled watching him look at me "So youre ready now? For me to call you mine?" "As long as I can call you mine" I teased back watching him. "Deal" the next second, I was being pulled into his arms and tackled on the bed.