The following morning, I did not wake up naturally.
No, instead I was woken up by a kiss from Harry, who had very kindly make breakfast on a tray for me.
I opened one eye and saw him smiling at me.
"What time is it?" I asked, yawning.
"Nearly noon." He said, motioning to the breakfast tray, which was also accompanied by orange juice.
"Nearly noon? Yikes, I must have been tired. Thank you for this, that's so sweet. Come and join me? I can't possibly eat all of this by myself." I said, patting the space besides me.
He jumped into the bed with me, and we ate breakfast together.
/kinda big time skip/
Nearly a month had passed since the car accident. It was nearing my birthday, and I was walking fine again. Sometimes I would wobble a bit, and would have to catch hold of someone or something, but generally I was alright. Harry had been staying over in my room most nights, and Simon had grown so used to it that he didn't even bat an eyelid anymore.
Today was another exception. He had gone back to visit his family in Guernsey for two weeks, and I was missing him. He had been gone for a week and a half so far, so he would be back in London the day before my birthday - January 28th.
We had been texting everyday, sometimes calling. But it was now nearing to one in the afternoon and he still hadn't text me back yet.
I wasn't worried, I was probably being too clingy.
I went downstairs, in a bit of a mood and Freya instantly noticed.
"What's up with you? You look like you've been smacked in the face six times." She said honestly.
"Glad to know I can always count on you to give me the truth, Freya." I said, giving her a smile.
"But honestly though, why are you upset?" She asked, concern taking over her face.
"I just miss Harry. That's all. He hasn't text me back yet today, and I'm just being clingy. He's probably busy with his family anyway. It'll be fine." I said, not sure who I was trying to reassure.
"You sound like you need distracting. Josh and the guys are out anyway, we have the whole house to ourselves." She said, giving me a mischievous grin.
"Where are they?" I asked.
"Dunno. Josh just left me a note saying they've gone out for a meeting. Didn't specify what, it's probably not important." She said, not even thinking about it.
I nodded my head in agreement. If it was important, they would have told us, for sure.
"Maybe we should prank them when they come home." I suggested. Freya turned to me and smiled.
"That's an amazing idea. I'm so down. Do you have any idea what sort of prank?"
I nodded. I had the perfect prank in mind.
"LET ME GRAB MY CAMERA!" I shouted, going up the stairs to grab my smaller vlogging camera. I walked back down the stairs and started my vlog.
"Hey guys! So, today the guys are out and me and Freya have the whole house to ourselves! So of course, we are taking advantage of the situation and we are going to prank them. I have the perfect idea. Stay tuned!" I finished, closing the camera.
I turned back to Freya.
"Right, okay. Here's the plan..."
/time skip/
Me and Freya had been organising the prank for a good four hours. The first hour consisted of us buying and picking up items, and the rest consisted of us decorating.
My grand idea was that we bought material full of JJ, Simon, Josh, and Vik's faces, so we could redecorate their bedrooms. JJ was in Vik's room, Simon was in JJ's room, Josh was in Simon's room and Vik was in Josh's room. They were over the walls, on chairs, computers, beds, shelving units, doors, absolutely everything.
I set up a go pro in each room, and me and Freya patiently waited by the front door.
Around ten minutes ago Josh had said they were on their way back to the house, so it was perfect.
Only a few minutes later, we heard a noise at the door. I quickly turned my camera on, and it faced it towards the guys who were coming in through a door.
Freya couldn't contain her laughter, which then made Josh suspicious.
"Sophieeeeee, why do you have a camera?" He asked, walking towards Freya and giving her a small kiss on the forehead.
Freya managed to mutter the words, "Go. To. Y-your ro-rooms!"
"All of us or just Josh?" JJ asked, who had originally been laughing.
"All of you." I said sweetly.
"Oh no." Simon said.
"We leave for one day!" Vik protested.
They all rushed upstairs to their rooms and Vik was the first reaction we heard.
"NOOOOOOOO! I FEEL LIKE I JUST DREW THE SHORT STRAW FMLLLLLL!" He shouted.
"OH MY GOD HAHAHAHAHAH!" Shouted JJ.
I heard Josh moan and frustratedly say Freya's name, but he came down the stairs and started laughing.
"I can't believe you two did that! Annoying but so original haha!"
Simon came down with a ripped part of Josh's face.
"You are so clearing my room Sophie Minter."
"Oh am I? I don't think so, Simon." I said, with as much sass as I could handle.
The boys eventually went back upstairs and me and Freya Hugh five.
"That was so funny - their reactions were hilarious! And, theday went quickly. I bet you didn't even think about Harry." Freya said.
I realised she was true. "You're right. I didn't." I said. I then got my phone out of my pocket and realised that Harry and text me twice, and I had even missed a call for, him.
From 'Harry🍒' at 11:38
Sorry, I only just got your message now! I was out by the cliffs walking the dog, it took longer than expected. Love and miss you so much, it's not long now, can't wait to see you x
From 'Harry🍒' at 12:13
Are you available to call?
Missed call from 'Harry 🍒' at 12:17pm.
"He was out walking his dog this morning. That's why he didn't text. Guess I was panicking over nothing." I said, feeling a little awkward.
Freya must have sensed that because she immediately comforted me. "Hey, you're missing him. It's natural. Even though me and Josh have been dating for nearly six years, I hate not seeing him for more than two weeks. I know how you feel." She said.
"I never actually realised how long you two have been together, wow." I said.
"Yeah, we are basically an old married couple at this point." She pointed out, giggling.
"Have you ever thought about marriage before?" I asked. It must have surprised her, because it took her a while to answer.
"I definitely want to get married at some point in my life. But why rush it when I'm currently happy? I'm not looking for anything more right now, neither is Josh. We are both very happy with each other so there's no need to change anything right now. That's the same with moving in." She added.
"That makes sense - it's a good idea" I said.
"But?" She asked, sensing that I didn't totally agree.
"Sometimes it's nice to have a change. I know I've only been seeing Harry for three or so months, but I already know that I want a future with him. I feel like I don't see him enough - he lives in his apartment and I live here. I wish we lived closer."
"I get you. Josh lives here, and I still live at home - a good twenty minute drive from here. But I drive here because I love him, and I want to see him. That's the same with Harry. He drives here and stays the night so he can see you. You do know that he bought another toothbrush and it's in your bathroom, don't you?"
"Has he? God, I'm so oblivious." I said, laughing. "I have a whole drawer full of spare clothes at his. I'm not sure if I'm moving too fast, but I really see it working with him Freya."
"Then go the speed that suits you both best. For me and Josh, it's slow. Very slow. We need a long time to plan, and process. But it looks like with you two, you're good at adapting. Everyone is different!" She said.
After she had finished talking, my phone started to vibrate in my pocket.
'Harry🍒' is calling you.
accept decline
"Sorry Freya! Harry is calling, do you mind if I just-" She shook her head.
"Go ahead! I'm going to go talk to Josh."
I walked out of the room and into the lounge, and accepted the call.
Harry! I missed you!
Sophie, I missed you too! Are you alright?
Yeah, I'm good. Missing you a bit though. Me and Freya payed a prank on some of the guys, I'm going to post it on my YouTube channel tonight, if I can edit it in time.
I can't wait to see it! I also can't wait to see you.
I can't wait to see you too, I miss you so much.
I miss you too. It's been a lot harder than I thought it would be.
I know!
I have to go - I promised Josh a game of footy. Speak to you soon, okay? I love you.
Okay, I love you too...WAIT! Did you buy a spare toothbrush and put it in my bathroom?
.....
Harry?
.........
Harry? Hello?
Maybe....
Dear God, Harry.
I have to look after my teeth!
Go and play football Harry.
Okay, okay, I'm going. I love you. See you soon.
See you soon.
Extra long chapter for you lot! You're welcome!
Also I had a little dilemma this chapter. I had no clue what to put down as Harry's name on Sophie's phone. I didn't want 'Haz' with a cringy emoji or something gross like baby, so I went with his name and my favourite emoji. I hope that looks sorta believeable for you lot?
Anyway, this chapter was less fluff than usual but I think I like it. Once again, this is a drafted chapter whilst I am still in Italy - it's 11pm and I plan on writing another chapter tonight. You lot really are getting spoiled haha.
I spent a whole hour planning out this book, and another hour planning out all the plot lines and characters for my other books - including ages and birthdays (stressful).
Anyway. I hope you enjoy this chapter - I enjoyed writing it. Have a lovely evening / morning wherever you are and I hope you're still enjoying the book!
Love always xxx