"But it's a new years party! You have to come!", Bree whined.
"Eh", I resumed to scrolling through my phone.
"Harper", Benny sat down on the edge of the couch, "Come here, give mama a hug",
I leaned against Benny as he stroked my hair, "Talk to me, I know there's a reason other than your mood swings to not go to the New Year's party",
"I just....I haven't seen Will for 2 years, Benny", I grumbled, "I just don't feel great today",
"Don't overthink it, he's a Harvard student, you know he's busy", Bree called out.
"Bree shut it", Benny retorted, "Now you listen to me babe, you are a strong, badass bitch who is not going to mope over her boyfriend",
"Benny I-",
"Ssh! Let mama Benny talk", He snapped.
God. No wonder Liv and Benny get along.
Bree and Benny are my roommates. They're kinda like Janis and Damian from Mean Girls. Bree even called Benny too gay to function, and he happily agreed that Damian was his spirit animal.
Liv and Kenzie did come over to visit, and Benny and Liv had hit it off immediately.
Liv had taught him the 'shoe theory'. And Benny had taught her how to walk on stilettos which made her much taller than she already was.
Kenzie called them the mama duo. Which really does suit them.
"You will let me make you look stunning, and you will strut into that party and make every living being's jaw drop down to the ground floor",
"And watch while you and Bree find some hot strangers to kiss at the end of the countdown, and stand there thinking about Will?",
Benny slumped down, pouting unhappily, "Now that sounds tragic",
"I'd cry if I saw that", Bree sighed.
"Guys, go ahead, I'll be fine, I'm gonna chill here, make myself some delicious food and watch horror movies",
They both stared at me.
"Did you hear that?", Benny said.
"What?",
"That statement sounds so sad and lonely, my heart literally cracked", He rested a hand on his chest, "Good job Harper, you made my heart crack",
"I heard it too", Bree agreed, "It was the most painful sound in the world, my cries while getting a tattoo, are legit less painful than that crack",
"You guys are such incredible drama queens", I rolled my eyes.
"Incredible?", Benny smirked, "Oh of course",
"Dramatic? A little", Bree added.
"But Queens? Definitely",
"Okay okay, you guys are supposed to be there early, so leave me to my horror movies", I flicked my hands at them, "Shoo yourselves!",
"Okay okay, call us if you need anything", Benny strutted out the door, "Love ya!",
"Love you too!", I replied, "Don't forget the keys like last time!",
"I won't!",
The door slammed shut and I was alone in the three bedroom apartment.
I looked at my phone screen, running my hands over the picture of Will and I. I missed him so much. My heart ached for him. For his arms. His lips. His kisses. I wanted him here. So bad.
Yeah he was busy and everything, but I just couldn't help being a little selfish. I should at least call him. I scrolled through my contacts and was about to click it when the nagging voice in the back of my head taunted:
You're being clingy. He needs his space.
My finger hovered over the call button.
Clingy little Harper.
Still hovering.
You cling to him like a monkey, how desperate are you? You're just clingy and-
OKAY FINE! SHUT UP NOW!
I turned my phone off and slumped back onto the couch.
Well, food and horror movies it is.
*****
The screams from my laptop speakers jolted me awake from my nap.
Damn these ghosts!
I was having such a nice dream about Will. And this darned demon couldn't find any other time to scare this woman shitless while she stupidly wanders around in her underwear.
Benny and Bree still weren't home, it was about 11 so they were still at the party. With hot randos.
And here I was, watching people being murdered.
What am I doing with my life?
I WAAANNNTT WWWIIILLLL!!
I let out a miserable groan as I got up to drink some water and soothe my parched throat.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
Benny and Bree weren't supposed to be back yet. Who the hell is it?
That could only mean one thing...
Those drama queens forgot their keys!
"Benny! I reminded you to take your keys!", I stomped over to the door like an angry chipmunk.
Swinging the door open, ready to yell my head off at those irresponsible idiots, I was greeted with a cocky smirk.
"Benny forgot his keys again? Ah bummer", he shook his head, feigning disbelief.
I stood there in utter shock. Frozen with my jaw opening and closing, as I tried to remember how to speak.
"You look like you just saw Tom Cruise", he chuckled, "Well I'm definitely a better guest than-",
"William stop talking",
"Ummm", he cocked a brow at me, "Okay?",
"Are you real? Or did Benny infuse my donuts with weed? And now I'm hallucinating?",
"I'm very much real", he argued.
"Brace yourself then",
"Wha-",
I tackled him with a hug, wrapping my legs around his waist and securing my arms tightly around his neck.
He felt like home. His warmth, the smell of his cologne. Everything seems in place now.
"I missed you", I sniffled, burying my face into his shoulder, "so fricking much",
"I missed you too babe", he chuckled, soothingly rubbing my back, "Now can we go inside?",
"If you think I'm letting go of you, you are under serious misconception", I mumbled.
I don't care how clingy I was being right now. I was not going to let go of this boy for as long as he was here.
"So you're just gonna hold onto me?",
"I can tell you've been working out more and I probably weigh nothing to you right now", I said, "So be a man and carry your girlfriend",
"Yes ma'am", I couldn't see his face, but I knew he was grinning.
He went inside and toed off his shoes.
"So where should I keep my stuff?", he asked.
"Wait, you're staying here?",
"Yeah, I could book a hotel if-",
"My room's the one on the right, keep your stuff there and don't you dare think about a hotel",
Will, being a good boyfriend, respectfully abided to my request and placed his stuff in my room.
"Are you going to get off now?", he asked.
"Nope",
"Are you going to get off in a few minutes?",
"Nada",
"You're never going to get off are you?", He sighed.
"Precisely", I replied.
"Babe I need to shower",
"Then take me with you", I whispered in his ear.
"As tempting as that sounds", he loosened my arms from my neck, placing me down on the bed, "I'm really tired",
I got my first good look at my boyfriend.
He had grown an inch or two. His skin was a lot tanner, making his blue eyes appear much brighter. His dark hair had grown out a little, reaching the nape of his neck. He was also a lot more buff than before, his muscles were much more prominent through his black hoodie.
And holy mother of god, that smile.
That little malicious smile that made my heart skip a beat was still there. I had missed his dimples and the tiny crinkles near his eyes.
Keeping my hands off this boy tonight, was going to be a challenge.
"Wow, you're just as gorgeous as ever", he kneeled down in front of and kissed my hands, "Your hair looks better short", he tucked a piece of my hair behind my ear.
"You don't look too bad yourself", I shrugged.
He looks as hot as a forest fire on the sun in the middle of summer.
He leaned in, pressing his lips softly against mine. His lips were warm and smooth. I missed this so much.
I took hold of his collar and pulled him onto bed. My hands travelled up his chest and into his hair as he hovered over me.
He pulled away and stared at me with an unreadable expression.
"What?",
"It's just...", he grinned, "I'm really happy right now",
"Me too", I grinned.
"Question", he interrupted, "Why do you taste like sugar?",
"I might've been engulfed in despair, because I missed you, and in the process devoured a few boxes of donuts", I admitted.
"How many boxes exactly?",
"1 obviously", I gulped
He cocked a brow at me.
"Okay maybe two",
"Are you sure?",
This man. Wants to die.
"Okay I had 5 boxes alright? Happy?", I pouted, "And I've gained weight over 2 years, but I can start working out",
"Since when do I care how many pounds you've gained?", he chuckled, "I'm just happy you're still my Harp, who can eat 5 boxes of donuts without a worry in the world",
"Besides, you look even more beautiful with that belly of yours", He snuck his hand under my tank top and tickling my stomach making me let out a series of giggles.
"Well Kat told me I looked like a hippo, so forgive me for having my doubts", I said.
"By the way, who's Benny?",
"Someone who's going to kick your ass for not visiting for 2 years", I said.
"Sounds fun",
"It will be, for me at least",
Abrupt ending. I know I KNOW. But I'm not particularly inspired, so sue me😒
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