My Fighter

Chapter Forty-Three

Paige's P.O.V.
I leave the auditorium as fast as possible. The air is becoming to thick and it's hard to breathe. I rush to the door with Harry following on my heels. My family is lingering behind us but making small progress towards the exit.

"Paige? Are you sure you're okay?" Harry pulls on my wrist and I stop to quickly so Harry runs into my back. We almost fall over but he magically catches his balance so we are in some weird tango dance position. I look into his eyes and I can see the worry, so I swallow my guilt and put on the brightest smile I can.

"I'm fine. Promise, but I am hungry." I say honestly. Harry laughs and sets me up straight on my feet.

"We must fix your hunger issue. Where do you want to go?" Harry asks.

"Cheese burgers and fries!" I hear Tina yell from behind us. I turn and my whole family is waiting for us patiently.

"Sounds good!" I agree. "Where though?" Tina shrugs and it's silent because no one really knows or cares where we go.

"Well I made reservations at this restaurant for all of us. Harry too and maybe one more..." My mother drifts off. She is winking at Tina and she looks just as confused as everyone else.

"Who else is there?" I ask. A small light of hope shines from within me, but I know it's probably not going to be him.

"I don't know. We will all have to wait and see." My mom smirks. "Follow me. I'll lead everyone."

We all disperse in separate cars. I tag along with Harry because that's what I've been doing this whole week anyway so why stop now?

"Who do you think this mystery guest is?" Harry asks. He is totally in the dark because he barely knows my parents let alone some family friend.

"I don't know." I say awkwardly. I know who I want it to be.

"Well I'm excited! I love meeting new people. It's like a surprise." He says excitedly.

I appreciate how easy going and happy Harry is about everything. Just add that to the growing list of things I admire about him.

We follow my mothers black Lexus to this quaint restaurant which name I cannot see due to tall trees blocking the sign. We park fairly close together and walk towards the entrance.

"Holy shit! No way!" Tina yells before breaking out into a run towards the doorway.
My mom is laughing and smiling as big as possible. Tina runs and tackles a man close to the door. He is of average height and light brown hair. He is attractive and very much Tina's 'type'. They hug for a long moment while everyone walks to catch up with her. Then they're kissing and it clicks. This must be Tina's fiancé.

They finally pull apart and they are both smiling at each other and it's just sweet. Tina backs up and holds the mans hand. She looks back to us and I can see the tears rolling down her cheeks. The man wipes her tears with his jacket. "It's okay, baby." I hear him mumble to her, too too sweet.
Tina takes a deep breath before speaking.
"Guys, this is Louis. My fiancée." Tina is absolutely beaming and I'm so happy for her and also kinda jealous. Tiny, minuscule type jealous.

We go around the group with introductions and hugs. He is very polite and well mannered so he is a shoe in with our parents. I'm just waiting to see the crazy side that keeps Tina entertained because lord knows she can be a..handful at times.

The chill gets to everyone so we make our way inside and are sat down shortly after. My parents are all talking and laughing about real estate plus other crap I don't care about. Tina and Louis are in their own little love bubble, which leaves Harry and I in comfortable silence.