Townes' POV
I peeked over at Harry as the cast member escorted us to the back entrance and he had such an annoyed look on his face I couldn't help but laugh.
He turned to look at me and glared a bit, "What?"
"You're being so negative! It's going to be fine baby. Trust me, everything will be escorted through the back. We have the security, it'll all work out. If the Kardashians can do it, so can you." I smiled and squeezed his hand, his finger laced around mine.
"Fiiiiine." His face softened and he leaned forward and kissed my forehead. It had taken a lot of convincing, but when Sarah, Tasha and I just went ahead and bought the tickets to Disneyland, he and Mitch had no option but to agree to come too.
Harry had also continued to grow in how comfortable he was with me, and how willing he was to strengthen our relationship. He had thrown away the dress, we no longer did anything where he would be dominant over me and he had started therapy. Everything felt normal and healthy, the way I had always imagined a real relationship with someone I wanted to be with to be.
We made our way into the park and we're greeted with breakfast. I quickly downed two coffees, last nights concert really draining me. We all sat around and Tasha was talking up a storm with all the cast members. She loved this place and was beyond excited to know all the hidden Disney secrets they would reveal.
"Townes! They even have hidden Mickeys backstage!" She giggled as she came and sat next to me.
"Hidden what?" Harry said raising an eyebrow.
"Hidden Mickey Mouses. They are all over the park, there even is a book that shows you all of them." I smiled, biting into my egg sandwich.
"Wait, really? That sounds fun. Like finding them all." His eyes lit up a bit and I chuckled.
"It is, hmm," I said looking around until I found our guide, I quickly turned back to Harry, "I'll be right back."
I got up and walked over to Charlene, our tour guide, "Excuse me."
"Yes miss, how can I help you?" She smiled at me and I quickly pulled out my wallet and handed her a twenty.
"Could someone get me one of those hidden Mickey books, please?" I smiled, "It's Harry's first time looking for them."
"Of course, and we will make sure to point them out as we go. I'll be back." She smiled as she turned to walk away from me and I made my way back to my seat.
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We finally began walking around the park, and it was early enough where not too many people noticed Harry. He wore a baseball cap, instead of his usual clips or hair bun, and I couldn't help but lean up and kiss his cheek. He turned to me and smiled, in his hands the book I had gotten him.
He had already marked two off as the cast member pointed them out to him, and I couldn't help but appreciate the childlikeness to him. I fixed the Mickey ears on my head and held onto the straps of my backpack.
We headed towards our first ride of the day, Space Mountain and Tasha and I instantly called the front.
"But I've never been here." Harry pouted and Tasha looked from him to me and rolled her eyes.
"Fine! I'll ride alone. Unless Mitch shares Sarah?" She said hopefully and Mitch quickly shook his head.
"Nope! I'm scared of the dark, I need her to hold me." He said, clinging on to Sarah who just laughed.
"Next one, I'll go with you, I promise." Sarah smiled and Tasha nodded turning to Charlene.
"You're allowed to ride if we ask right? Come with me!" She smiled big and Charlene shrugged.
"Why not!"
We all laughed and I couldn't help but roll my eyes. Tasha, always getting her way, but then again, so did I.
We went on Space Mountain twice at Harry's request. Him and Tasha riding up front the second time around. We worked through all of Tomorrowland, Harry joking that the cars in Autotopia were not nearly fast enough for his liking.
The entire time, Charlene kept pointing out to Harry any hidden Mickey's I might have missed and eventually, he ended up becoming very good at spotting them himself. He would mark them off in his book and take pictures of them as we went.
Around lunch time, we decided to make our way over to the other park, settling into a back table at Flo's Diner. Security managed to keep people back even though of course, their phones were out snapping photos.
"Thanks for making me come, I'm actually really enjoying myself." He chuckled, eating some of the fries we were sharing and I smiled.
"I'm glad. I told you it's the happiest place on earth, and the best thing about this side of the parks, alcohol." I winked and he raised his eyebrows laughing.
"But there's children."
"Exactly why there's alcohol. The grown ups need it to get through the day." I giggled and he shook his head.
"Well then we must join in on this. I don't have kids, I love them actually, but I can pretend they're wearing me out." He shrugged and I chuckled.
"That's the spirit." I bit my lip shaking my head.
"Did you see the little girl at the other park, in the big blue dress with the pink ballon. I swear that was you as a child. Her eyes all wide, hair all curly and crazy, freckles over pink cheeks."
I shook my head, feeling my cheeks warm up, "Mmm, kinda. Only I probably would have opted for some overalls. I used to have a favorite pair, with the princesses on the front. Oh man I wore those to death. They had all kinds of stains on them that never came off. My mom had to eventually pretend they got ruined in the wash so I would stop wearing them." I looked down at my food and shook my head, "I cried that whole night and she just held me. I don't remember much other than, I fell asleep, and the next morning I moved on to my next favorite article of clothing."
"I had a baseball cap like that. Always would wear it. I remember it reeked. You know little kids. Especially boys. We smell." He laughed and I did too, "My mum would replace it, she would buy a new one and wash it until it felt worn and just switch it out. Eventually they stopped making it, and she just threw it out. Told me I was going to end up bald if I kept wearing it." He shrugged, lifting his hat off, "And now I got this mop to deal with."
"Could you imagine if you and I had children? Their hair would be uncontrollable. I would cry trying to figure it out." I bit my lip, suddenly feeling stupid at the fact I said it.
"But they would have the prettiest eyes." He smiled stupidly at me and I felt relief we both knew it was ridiculous to even be talking about this.
"Guys! Mitch wants to do the coaster. And the swinging ferris wheel!" Sarah exclaimed, wrapping herself around my shoulders breaking Harry and I from our moment.
"I hate that stupid ferris wheel! It gives me nightmares." I scrunched my nose peeking up at her.
"Well look who's being little miss pessimistic now." Harry said matter of factly, raising an eyebrow at me.
"No you don't understand, you feel like your little basket thing is literally going to fly off the ride. My stomach literally always feels like it's going to fall out of me." I said shaking my head.
"But Townes, it's his first time." Sarah pouted and Harry did too. I glared, rolling my eyes.
"Fine. But if I die, you'll be the one explaining it to grandma and gramps." I said tilting my head at Harry.
"It's okay, they'll have me." Tasha called out.
"You aren't even in this conversation!" I giggled.
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It was horrible like it was every time. I clung on to the fencing, my other hand squeezing Harry's and I couldn't stop shaking my head and saying "No, no, no."
Harry was enjoying himself way more than I expected. He could not stop laughing and anytime he tried to let go of my hand I just held it tighter.
"Townes baby, it's fine, it's like we're flying!" He exclaimed and I shook my head quickly.
"No it's not, it's like we are being thrown to our deaths." The small basket quickly moved down the ramp stopping and swinging causing me to yell.
Mitch just kept laughing as well, "Poor baby Townes not so tough anymore." He teased.
"Shut it Mitchell!" I said, covering my eyes and they all laughed. I felt a hand reach over, squeezing my thigh.
"You got this Townsie! It's almost over." I heard Tasha say through the others laughter and I quickly nodded my head. I felt such relief when the ride finally ended and I'm pushed past everyone to get off.
"Never again, ever ever." I said leaning against the wall, and Harry chuckled, coming over and quickly picking me up, carrying me up the ramp exit.
"My poor baby, I'm sorry. I won't ever torture you that way again.....until next time at least."
"Oh, next time?" I said raising an eyebrow.
"We need a pass." He chuckled and I shook my head.
"You're never here!" I exclaimed and we laughed, "You know these pictures everyone is taking are going to be everywhere, probably already are?"
He shrugged, placing me down when we reached the top. He placed his hand under my chin and tilted my face towards him, "I simply couldn't care less, I love you. But you might want to put your IG on private." He said, teasing me at the end.
"Noted." I chuckled and he leaned down and kissed me gently.
We made our way through the rest of the day. We went on all the rides, ate more food than I could keep track of and simply had the best time. We were now seated in reserved seats, waiting for the fireworks to start. I sat next to Harry with my head on his shoulder and giggled every time the fans peeked over at him and waved. He got up every once in a while to take pictures with them, but for the most part, he stayed seated.
Harry's POV
The lights dimmed and the music surrounding the castle started playing. Townes squeezed my hand, sitting up straight and I wasn't surprised when she started mouthing the words along with the show, singing the songs that played. She scrunched her nose cutely at things. Her eyes wide at everything. I couldn't help but smile like an idiot at her, I was so captivated by every little thing she did
I looked a little past her, and Sarah was looking at me, the biggest smile on her face. I rolled her eyes and she giggled, winking at me and turning back to the fireworks. Townes leaned her head back on me and I turned a bit kissing her forehead. She turned and peeked at me, smiling with the same stupid smile I had on mine.
"I love you." I mouthed and she giggled, mouthing it back to me.
"Townes." I said softly.
"Yes baby?" She whispered.
"You'll be my girlfriend soon? Okay?" I smiled and she blushed nodding.
"Take all the time you need. I'm not going anywhere."
I smiled and pulled her into my embrace, holding her tight as we watched the rest of the show. Right before it was about to end, Charlene came to grab us. We decided it was time to go home since we had a show the next day, and she lead us to where we would exit from.
On the car ride home, Townes fell asleep on me, soft snores I never heard before coming from her and I chuckled kissing the top of her head. Tasha was in the front seat with the driver and peeked back at me.
"She's paying rent just to stay at your place." She smirked and I shrugged, "Don't hurt her Harry. All she wants is a love that reminds her of her grandparents....and I see it happening. So please, don't fuck up."
I looked down at Townes, moving her hair out of her face gently, "I won't. I promise."