"So do you really think he's serious about this?" Harry asks as he makes the turn to get to my house.

"I really do.. I mean yeah, it's weird seeing him like this, but that's why I do believe him. I have never seen him so genuine and nice. I think he's really trying"

"Maybe you should invite him to the party tomorrow?"

"Do I need to get my ears checked? Did you just say we should invite Ethan over to my house?" I joke, but I really am surprised.

"I just think that if he's trying, we should give him a chance. And if it's at your house then we have the upper hand if anything goes down" he laughs.

"Well then I'll text him" I say before pulling out my phone. Maybe I should change his contact name in my phone from Douche Bag back to his real name....

I'm having people over tomorrow, you are welcome to join us if you want... If you still plan on being the person I talked to today.

Once we get back to my house, change into some comfortable clothes and snuggle up to watch a movie, I get a text back from Ethan.

I'll be there. thanks for inviting me

I ignore the text because I don't feel like carrying on a conversation. I'm so tired that I fall asleep five minutes into the movie.

****

"Shit!" I'm awoken by Harry's voice.

"What?"

"Sorry, I'm watching Paranormal Activity" He smiles.

"Are you scared Harry Styles, quarterback of the football team?" I tease.

"No! I'm just tired, we should go upstairs" He smiles and we do just that.

"That's weird, my mom called me? It's five in the morning there"

I curiously redial her number to see why she called. What could that woman possibly want so early in the morning!

"Hey mom, sorry I was sleeping when you called"

"That's alright, I just thought you and Harry would be up"

"Well we are now, so what's up?"

"Bad news, your dad just found out he has a game on Christmas Day, so we won't be able to come home for your break. Do you want to come with us to Minnesota where his game is? Or you can just stay with grandma, you know she would love that!" She says and I groan over the phone.

"He never has games on Christmas!"

"I know, but I guess that's how the schedule worked out this year... So what do you want to do? I'm booking a flight now so I need to know"

"Well I don't really want to go to Minnesota, it's so cold there... But I don't want to not spend Christmas with you guys!"

"It's fun in Minnesota! They have the Mall of America and... umm the Mall of America!" She laughs. "Okay, I know it's not the most fun place and it wouldn't be the same having Christmas in a hotel room, so I understand if you just want to stay home with grandma. We can do a late celebration when your dad has some time off?"

"I'll stay.." I decide.

"Okay, I'm sorry sweetie, I know it's not ideal" she says.

"That's okay, but I'm super tired and it's only two in the morning here so I'm going to bed!"

"Oh I totally forgot about that! Sorry babe! I'll talk to you tomorrow, I love you and dad says he loves you too! And tell Harry we say hi!"

"I will, Love you too! Bye"

"What was that about?" Harry asks.

"My parents say hi"

"That's why they called at two in the morning?"

"Well no, I guess my dad has a football game on Christmas in Minnesota, so they can't make it here. I'm just going to stay and spend Christmas with my grandma I guess, how fun!" I joke and we snuggle up in my bed.

"You could come with me..." Harry says after a few minutes and I turn around to face him.

"To England?"

"Yeah, I mean I would obviously loved it if you came, you could meet all my friends and have Christmas with my family"

"I don't know.."

"Why not? It would be amazing" Harry says as he sits up on the bed.

"I know but it's kind of a lot.. Going to a different country with you!?"

"Just think about it?"

"I will think about it" I agree honestly and we both lay back down. I hear the smile on Harry's face when he says goodnight, and I can't wipe the grin off my face either. It would be really fun to go with him, but that's a big step. I'm glad he asked though.

****

Everyone is at my house now and I couldn't be in a better mood. Ever since Harry asked me to go with him to England for Christmas, I can't wipe this stupid smile off my face. I talked to my mom about it this morning and she thinks it's a great idea, my dad however is worried about me going, but thinks London is cool so I should go. I'm still a little apprehensive, I mean traveling across the world with someone I've only know for a few months sounds scary, but then again, it's with Harry, and if my over protective parents are okay with it, maybe its a good idea? I need to talk to Sophie to see what she thinks.

"Wait, you're going to England! With your boyfriend! To meet his family! Oh. My. God. How fucking romantic. That is adorable Aubrey!"

"Well I'm not sure yet that's why I wanted to talk to you.. But you obviously think it's a good idea?" I laugh.

"Are you insane!? You have to go! Spending Christmas in London with your boyfriend.. Why would you not want to?"

"I don't know.. I'm just kind of scared!"

"Well don't be, it'll be good for you guys"

I sit a minute and contemplate the pros and cons with her. And yes I have been thinking about them since he asked!

"I think you're right.. I'm going to tell him later" I smile. He's going to be thrilled, and I know I am.

"Good!" She says before hugging me. "God I wish I had what you and Harry have. You two are perfect"

"Well go talk to Ryan... Word on the street is that he likes you..." I smile and she goes over to talk to him. Everyone knows they like each other, but neither one of them will admit it.

"Hey Aubrey"

"Oh hey Ethan!"

"Thanks again for inviting me.. I know I don't make it the easiest, but I really appreciate you giving me a chance"

"Sure.. Do you want a beer or something?"

"Yeah sure"

"Coors?"

"You still remember what I like? Yeah that's good"

"How could I forget it when you made me get you one every time you finished the last" I joke before leaving to grab him one.

"So uh.. How are you and Harry?" Ethan asks upon my arrival.

"Do you really want to know?" I giggle.

"No not really.." We laugh. "I'm just kind of struggling with this whole friend thing"

"I figured! How's Santa Monica?"

"It's awful! I think in going to transfer back here after this semester."

"Oh.." I say. I really hope Ethan can actually stay like this. If he and Harry are gonna go to the same school, they can't hate each other again.

"I just can't stand it there.. And my dads still mad that I transferred in the first place"

"Why was he mad?"

"You know how he is.. He thinks that's why I didn't get offered a scholarship so he hasn't talked to me since we lost the last game"

"Really? Ethan I'm so sorry.."

"It's fine really.. He's a dick and I don't care"

"Well he'll come around, he always does... Do you remember when you made me skip class so we could go to some football game? And he caught us because he was sitting two rows behind us? He was furious that you ditched school! I thought he was going to beat you up right then and there!" I laugh.

"When the 49ers played the Colts.. That was a good game. I had fun before we got caught though" he chuckles. "But yeah, you're right. He just needs time"

"Exactly.. Do you want to go out back with everyone? I think they're swimming" I say after the awkward silence. That was weird.. That little moment we just shared? Maybe this could actually work, Ethan and I being friends.

"If you're swimming, sure" He winks and starts walking. Andddd never mind. Back to his old perverted self. I roll my eyes before joining behind him.

"I'm kidding Aubs!" He smiles before opening the door and letting me out. I hope he was!

Notes

Contrary to what Aubrey's mom says, Minnesota is the best state :) my fav in the U.S <3 haha

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