Stella’s POV:
When Cristina and I arrive back at the hotel, the boys are all scattered. Niall, Harry and Zayn are on the couches playing video games and Louis and Liam are making some snacks in the kitchen. “Hey guys!” I wave to everyone. “Hey, how was girls day?” Niall asks. “It was good!” I answer. “What’d you guys do?” Harry asks. “Girly things.” Cristina says and I giggle. “Don’t get smart with me Cristina.” Harry jokes. “I will do whatever I want thank you.” Cristina sasses back. “Hey! Watch the sass, that’s my thing!” Louis shouts from the kitchen and we all laugh. I drop down on the couch beside Harry and rest my head against him. “Hi baby, how was shopping?” he asks kissing my hair. “How do you know we went shopping?” I ask him lifting my head. “Because that’s what all girls do.” He laughs. “Harry.” I whine. “What?” he asks. “I saw the necklace again today and I almost bought it.” I tell him. “What necklace” he asks me. “The gold one! With the heart on it that we saw when you bought your watch!” I tell him. “I don’t remember it.” He states. “Really? The delicate one that I said I wanted to buy myself as a tour present? Okay well, I almost bought it today as a birthday gift to myself!” I laugh and he snorts. “Stella, you can’t buy yourself a necklace for your birthday! Just wait until the tour and buy it for yourself then!” he says. I frown and agree. “Fine. But Harry I love it so much.” I tell him and he laughs. “Alright well you’re going to have to show it to me again when we go shopping.” He says and I smile. “Okay!”
“What’s the plan for dinner tonight?” I ask everyone. “Well Gemma and your brother are eating by themselves somewhere; they’ve been gone all day. And as for us, I think it’s Niall’s turn to choose what we do.” Liam explains. “Yay! Finally!” Niall laughs high fiving Cristina. “Let’s just stay in, order pizza and watch movies.” Niall says. We look around at each other and nod. “Yeah, alright. That’s a good idea!” Zayn agrees. “And we can face time Eleanor and Perrie!” Louis shouts. “Lou, come on, why are you shouting, we are right here!” Zayn says punching Louis in the arm. “I’m excited okay?” Louis smiles shyly. “Aw Lou! It’s okay buddy, come here!” I coo. He is seriously the cutest. Louis walks over to where I’m sitting and plops down beside me. He rests his head against me and I wrap my arms around him. “Louis, you’re so cute.” I say and squeeze him. He looks up at me and laughs. “Hey Stel, what about me? Am I cute?” Harry asks. “Yes honey, you are adorable.” I smile kissing his cheek. He leans back against the couch, with a smirk on his face. “Aw is Harry jealous?” Louis jokes. “Nope, she said I was adorable.” Harry defends. Louis rolls his eyes and lifts himself off of me. “Alright, well I’m going to change and take off my makeup then if we are staying in. Why don’t you call for the pizza now.” I suggest and get up off the couch and walk into the bedroom. Harry follows close behind me and sits on the bed. He’s already in sweats so he doesn’t need to change. “So have you thought about what you want to do for your birthday yet Stella?” Harry asks me as I walk to the closet and grab my grey Pink sweat pants. “No not really. I mean I don’t want anything too crazy.” I tell him and he nods. “Who would you invite?” he asks me. “Well you guys of course, Lou, Tom and Lux, and I wish that Perrie, Danielle and Eleanor could come too.” I tell him and he nods again. “The girls probably won’t be able to make it but the rest sound doable!” he says and I smile. “Here, take one of my shirts.” Harry says pulling a black t-shirt out of his drawer and handing it to me. “Thanks baby.” I say and pull off the sweater I have on leaving me in my bra. “Stella how many times do I have to tell you that you can’t call me baby. Especially without a shirt on.” He mumbles pulling me to his chest. He kisses my lips and his hands wrap tightly around my waist. “Harry!” I shriek as he squeezes my hips. He laughs and kisses my cheek as I pull the t-shirt over my head. “Let’s go you goof.” I say pulling his hand towards the door.
After eating way too much pizza and junk food, and countless laughs later, we are all just about ready to head to bed. “I wonder where Gemma and my brother are.” I say. “I know, they have been out all day and it’s almost one in the morning.” Harry says. “Has anyone texted them?” I ask. “Yeah, I talked to Alex ten minutes ago, they are going to be home in like twenty minutes.” Liam says. “I don’t even want to know what they are doing.” Harry says grimacing. We all laugh out loud. “Alrighty, I think I’m ready for bed.” Zayn announces. “Yeah, same with me.” Louis agrees. “Okay, night guys! See you tomorrow.” Cristina says and we all wave goodnight. “See you guys.” Liam says and the three of them head for their rooms. Niall, Cristina, Harry and I are the only ones left. “I want to wait and see what Gemma has to say about her date.” Cristina says. “Yeah me too. Hey Cristina, remember when we thought you were going to marry my brother?” I laugh at the memory. “Yes ew! That’s gross, he’s like my brother too!” she says disgusted. “You were going to marry Alex?” Niall says sounding hurt. “No honey, our moms used to joke about that as kids. You have nothing to worry about.” Cristina laughs and Niall smiles triumphantly.
Gemma’s POV:
Today has been an amazing day. I have never felt so happy or alive. Alex really knows how to show a girl a good time. We left the hotel this morning and he took me out for a day in LA. We went sightseeing, shopped, had lunch, we were true tourists. He has been a perfect gentleman. He paid for everything but not after an argument from me. After we shopped for a bit, we both agreed to hang out at the Santa Monica Beach. We strolled lazily down the sand. He slowly inched his hand closer to mind and intertwined our fingers. I remember the exact feeling that I got. My heart felt like it was in my stomach. He told me all about his family, his previous girlfriend, his life back in Toronto, we were able to talk for hours without running out of things to say. We are just returning to the hotel now and it is past midnight. I wonder if all the others are asleep. Stella and Harry are probably still awake waiting for our arrival. Alex fishes the hotel key out of his pocket and opens the door. We both stumble in as he pulls my hand back to his. Stella, Harry, Cristina, and Niall are sitting on the couches in front of the TV chatting. Alex and I look at each other and then look back to our audience. “Hey.” Alex says casually as he walks past the couches and into the kitchen to grab a bottle of water. “Where have you guys been? It’s past midnight!” Stella jokes. “You should have been home two hours ago young lady.” Harry scolds. “Ya ya, laugh about it.” Alex smirks. “Seriously though, where did you guys go?” Stella asks. “We just hung out, we were all over the place actually. I’m starting to think I like the other Adamo better than you Stel.” I joke. “What? I’m fun too aren’t I?” Stella defends. We all laugh. “Alright, see you guys in the morning.” Alex says walking over to me. He wraps his strong arms around my waist and pulls me close to his chest. He leans down to my ear level. I can feel his hot breath tickle my neck. “Good night Gem, today was amazing.” he whispers as he plants a soft kiss on my cheek. Instantly my face flushes. “Night and thanks for today.” I breathe. He smirks at me with his clear blue eyes and plump, red lips and turns to walk to his room. “Night!” I shout and run to my room as fast as I can because I know I am about to get a million questions from Cristina and Stella.
Stella’s POV:
“I’m fun aren’t I?” I ask Niall, Cristina and Harry. “Yeah I guess.” Niall teases standing up from the couch. He grabs Cristina’s hand and waves good night as the two of them head to their rooms. “Aren’t I?” I question Harry. “Oh yes baby, you’re lots of fun.” He mumbles kissing his way up to my lips from my neck. “Harry!” I squeal. “That tickles!” I say laughing. In one swift motion, he wraps his arms around me and carries me bridal style back to our room. He throws me onto our bed and climbs on top of me. Our laughter is mixed together and it is a beautiful sound. “Guess what baby?” Harry asks. “What?” I reply. “It’s your birthday in one week, and our tour in two!” he announces and my smile widens. “Oh my god, time is just flying by!” I say and he nods rolling off of me. “Yeah I know.” he agrees. We both change into our pajamas and climb into bed. “Good night Harry, I love you.” I whisper lifting my head and kissing his cheek. “Night baby, I love you more.” he replies and we are asleep minutes later.
Harry’s POV:
“Alright, is everything sorted for tonight then?” I ask Cristina and the boys as a continue to pace around the room. “Yes Harry for the millionth time, there is nothing left to do, just relax.” Cristina says rolling her eyes at me. “I know, but I just want everything to be perfect, she has done so much for me and I want tonight to be exactly what she wished for.” I say running my hand through my curls. “And it will be, just stop worrying about it. Stella will be back soon and you will have to go through with the plan so don’t mess up.” Cristina says. “Wow, thanks.” I say glaring at her. She just shrugs her shoulders and continues to file her nails. “Chill mate, you’ve planned everything perfectly, Stella will love everything.” Louis assures me. I run over the plan of what is supposed to happen tonight in my head again. Stella is out with Gemma right now, we have sent her to distract Stella while we do some last minute planning for the surprise party that I have put together for her nineteenth birthday. I’ve invited the boys, Cristina, Lou, Tom and Lux, and Danielle, Eleanor and Perrie are flying in to attend the party. Stella thinks that her and I will be going to dinner alone tonight when in reality, it will be her surprise dinner. I love her so much and I owe it to her to make this a birthday that she will never forget. “What will Stella love?” Stella asks as she bursts through the door. Oh shit. “Uh, you’ll love the flowers Louis just ordered for you!” I say trying to cover Louis’s ass. “Aw Lou! You ordered me flowers?” she smiles. “Uh, yeah. I guess.” Louis stutters. I glare at him and he coughs. “Thanks buddy!” she says hugging him. “Yeah, no problem. Happy birthday Stel.” He says winking at me. I roll my eyes and laugh. “What have you guys been up to today?” she asks. “Uh, not much, just hanging around. What about you? How was your day?” I ask doing my best to cover up our party planning. “Oh good. I had a great day! Gemma and I had lunch and just walked around LA!” she explains. I walk over to her and kiss her lips softly. “I’m glad you had a good day. Are you ready for our dinner tonight?” I ask her. “No not yet, I still have to go change and get ready. Give me an hour?” she asks. I nod and kiss her cheek. “Okay baby.” I tell her.
Stella’s POV:
“CHRISTINA!” I scream. “Can you come in here?” I call out for her. “What?” she asks as she opens the door to the bathroom. “Nothing, I just need help getting ready. It’s my birthday dinner with Harry and I want to look perfect.” I explain. So far I’ve been having a great day. I hung out with Gemma all day because for some reason, none of the boys or Christina were able to do anything. “Stella you’ll look perfect in anything.” She says and I smile. “But yes, I’ll help you.” She says. “Okay, these are my options.” I tell her pointing to two outfits hanging off the shower door. On one hanger there is a simple short black dress that flows out at the waist line. With it I have nude pointed toe pumps and a thick gold bracelet. On the second hanger I have a long nude coloured maxi dress. This one is fancier with a slit down the leg starting just above the knee. With it I have a pair of gold sandals. “I love the black dress. It’s simple and sexy at the same time. I think you should wear it. We can do a simple updo too.” Cristina says. “Yeah that sounds good. Thank you!” I say. “No problem she says as she begins to brush out my hair. “So what do you and Niall have planned for tonight?” I ask her as starts my updo. “Oh not much, I think we are just going to stay in.” she says. “Aw that sounds fun!” I say and she smiles.
Once she is done, my hair looks great. I have a few romantic, loose curls around my face and the rest of the hair is tucked into a low bun. Cristina also did a wonderful job on my makeup. She did a light smokey eye that made my hazel eyes pop. All I have left to do is throw on my dress and shoes and I’ll be ready. “Okay, I’ll wait for you in the kitchen.” Cristina says smiling at me and giving me on more light misting of hair spray. “Okay” I tell her. I pull my dress over my head and slip my feet into my shoes. I slide on my bracelet and spray myself with my vanilla scented perfume. I glance at myself in the mirror and I am in shock. I didn’t think I could ever look this good. I open the door and head out into the kitchen to meet Harry. Everyone is standing around the island deep in conversation. Cristina catches my eye and her mouth drops open. “Oh my god. Harry look at your girlfriend.” She says and Harry turns his head to face me. His eyes widen and his mouth falls. “Stella.” He breathes. The rest of the boys stand in silence. I’ve never had this reaction before. Harry slowly walks over to me and I can feel my face flush. He grabs both of my hands and holds them out in front of me. “Stella, you look, you look incredible.” He whispers. “Thanks.” I flush. My heart is racing and I don’t think I’ve felt this way since the day Harry and I met. “Baby, you are the most beautiful girl in the world.” He says as he leans in to kiss my lips. “Stella you really do look amazing.” The boys say all agreeing with each other. “Thanks guys.” I smile smoothing out my dress. Harry takes his hand in mine. “Okay so I’ll see you guys later?” I ask and then all nod. “Have fun and be safe.” My brother says and I wink. I mouth a quiet thank you to Cristina and she nods and smiles. “Bye guys!” I call out blowing kisses to them and Harry shuts the door behind me.
We arrive at the restaurant about an hour later because Harry insisted we take a “romantic drive” around LA. My stomach is grumbling and I am so hungry. “Finally we’re here!” I say as Harry holds the car door open for me. “Didn’t you enjoy our scenic drive?” he laughs. “Ya ya, I’m just starving.” I joke and he kisses my cheek as he takes my hand in his and leads me towards the doors of the restaurant.
Thank you guys so much for the kind words on the last chapter. Thank you for sticking with me as well. Hope you enjoy this update! Let me know what you think in the comments.
Lots of love.
xoxo,
Stella