"Get up." Harry said as he wrapped his huge arms around me to pull me off the couch. I tried to get out of his hold but he was too strong. Harry had been giving me crap for being in my pajamas all weekend. Seeing Luke really through me for a loop, and all I wanted to do was sulk. Seeing Luke finally gave me closure, and now I felt like it was time to greive for the relationship that once was. Harry had been the perfect friend, he stayed with me most of the weekend watching TV and eating ice cream. But he was right, it was time to buck up. Luke was a big part of my life once, and now it is time to let it go.
"Ok."
"Excuse me? Did you just agree? Well that was easier than I thought. Is some one finally ready to get out of this apartment?"
"Yes, now shut up before I change my mind!" I flipped him the bird as I walked to my room to get dressed. Niall and Suzi had called us earlier in the day to invite us out to dinner and drinks. The place was supposed to be fancy so I put a tight black dress, and some killer heels. I was starting to feel better already. I laughed to myself thinking how funny it is that clothes can totally change some ones mood. When I got back to the living room, Harry was flipping through the channels. When he heard me come in he dropped the remote control on the floor. He mouthed "wow" as he walked towards me.
"You look like rubbish, I think I like the pajamas better." He winked as I slapped his arm playfully. Harry drove us in his Range Rover that I was really starting to love. Actually I was really just starting to love everytthing about Harry. Oh my god, control your feelings I thought to myself. I was shaken out of my thoughts when we arrived at the lounge. The valet went to open my door, but Harry shook his head at him and came around so he could do it himself. As we entered the lounge I was glad I had chosen to dress up, everything was so exquisite. As the host led us to our table, I could see that Harry was upset about something. Then I realized that the host had his hand on the small of my back. The vain in his forehead was starting to slowly throb. The host went to pull out my chair, but Harry stopped him.
"I think I got it from here mate." Harry said in a very low voice, the one reserved for when he is upset. The host nodded and started to walk back to his work station, but not before smiling once more at me. He wasn't too bad on the eyes so I gave him a flirty smile back, just to get a rise out of Harry. When I turned my head back to Harry he was rolling his eyes, and in return I stuck my tongue out at him. When the waitress came by to order our drinks Harry suggested we have some wine. I nodded along with it, and when the waitress came back with our drinks I was glad I didnt protest and order my usual vodka soda. The wine was just the right amount of sweetness with out being over powering. I looked down at the bottle and had realized it was the same wine we had in Seattle. It had been thirty minutes, and Niall and Suzi still hadnt showed up. I texted Suzi and got no response, I asked Harry to check his phone to see if Niall had messaged him.
"Looks like they're not going to make it."
"Oh no, well that's okay. I think I needed to get out of the house anyway."
"About that, how are you with all of that?" Harry said referring to Luke.
"To be honest, I feel like I can let all of it go now. Seeing Luke gave me the closure I needed. I'm just ready to move on."
"Perfect."
The rest of the night was perfect and starting to feel very familiar. From the wine to our dinner it had been the exact same from our dinner in Seattle. Even the mood between Harry and I was the same, light and easy. I was laughing with Harry about how we first met when the music stopped. I looked at the stage, and some one was introducing a live act. I wasn't paying much attention, instead I was observing Harry. He was running his hands through his hair, and his leg was bouncing up and down. He was obviously nervous about something. That's when I heard it.
When your legs don't work like they used to before
And I can't sweep you off of your feet
Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love?
Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks?
I looked at Harry who was now standing in front me, he reached for my hand and led me to my feet. We made our way to the dance floor and I wrapped my hands around his neck. He was smiling down at me, and I gazed back at him in total awe. He spinned me once, and let out a light laugh. This was amazing, everything was just so ... perfect. We continued to sway to the familiar music, and when I glanced at Ed he gave me a smile and a nod.
Cause honey your soul could never grow old, it's evergreen
and baby your smile's forever in my mind and memory
I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
maybe it's all part of a plan
I lay my head on Harry's chest, and he began to speak quietly into my ear. "This is the night we we were supposed to have. The night you deserved. Olivia, you are the most amazing person I have ever met. I think about you in the morning, night, and everything in between. I have never felt like I needed any one, I never thought that I could be some one's boyfriend. Then I met you, and I want to give you everything. I want to be your everything, because you already mean everything to me. Sometimes I get jealous when I see your smile, because I want to be the reason you smile. Will you give me that chance Oli-."
Before he could finish his sentence I got on my toes, and I pressed my lips to his. He kissed me back softly at first, his lips moved with mine perfectly like that had been made for each other. His kiss was starting to grow stronger and I could feel his hands on my cheeks trying to bring me even closer. We kissed for what felt like a lifetime when the roar of applause hit my ears. We pulled away slowly, I was panting and I could feel my cheeks turn red when I saw that all eyes were on us. Harry of course, took a bow smiling and grabbed my hand in his. We turned to look back at Ed, when he said over the microphone. "Go on mate, dinner is on me tonight!" The crowd continued to cheer as Harry and I walked out of the lounge hand in hand.
The valet already had Harry's car in the front. He quickly tipped him and helped me into the front seat. On the short drive home, Harry's hand never left mine. We didn't talk during the drive home, to be honest I was glad. I didn't know what to say, I was so overwhelmed with joy. When I had finally given up on the thought of Harry and I he had surprised me with a wonderful night. When we arrived back at the apartment we stood at the space between our doors. We stood there like fools in love, just smiling at each other.
"Is that smile for me?" Harry whispered.
"This smile is because of you."
With that Harry picked me up, and carried me into his apartment. He layed me down on the couch slowly never letting his eyes leave mine. He sat down next to me and I climbed on top of him kissing him from his neck to his chest slowly. His breathing was ragged and gave me a look questioning if we should take it further. I nodded, he stood up first and I followed behind him as he lead us to the bedroom. I turned my back so that Harry could unzip my dress, he began to remove his shirt and sat down on the bed letting me lead the way. I pulled my dress down slowly, and removed my heels and sat with him on the bed. Harry was gentle and slow, and I could truly feel how much he cared for me.
After Harry and I were entangled in each other's bodies staring at the ceiling. I traced his tattoos with my fingers one by one slowly admiring them. I loved Harry's tattoos they were a part of him, like him they were all very special and beautiful. Harry ran his fingers through my hair, and I closed my eyes taking it all in. This whole night was amazing and unexpected but could not be anymore perfect. My eyes were heavy and I almost didn't want to sleep so this day never had to end. Harry could sense I was exhausted so he turned off the bedside lamp. The only light was coming in from the street through his blinds. I turned to face Harry and in a small sliver of light I could see him smiling, I was happy to know that I was the reason why.