I was sat on the steps just looking up at the stars. My eyes had been cried out and no more tears could fall even if I wanted them to. It had gotten dark out and I didn’t see my friends or the boys come out of the bakery yet so I figured they were plotting on what to do with me and my situation. I turned so my back was against the side of the white clapboard house. I closed my eyes but not even a second later felt a light tapping on my shoulder. “Ella?” A soft voice whispered. I shifted slightly but kept my eyes closed. “Ella?” The voice whispered a bit louder this time. I grunted my response and slowly opened my eyes. I came face to face with a pair of insanely gorgeous green eyes. He smiled at me but it quickly faded as I held a glare. He sighed defeated and was about to walk away but I grabbed his arm and turned him towards me. “Stay?” I asked in a barely audible voice. He looked surprised but sat down on the steps next to me.
“Do you need a hug Ella?” He asked me quietly. I stayed silent for a few seconds then nodded and soon his arms had engulfed me into a bonecrushing hug. But I didn’t mind. I buried my face in the crook of his neck and inhaled his scent. He smelled of some sort of expensive cologne and peppermint. “You smell really good.” I mumbled. He pulled me away to face him and cocked his head. “Wah?” He said in a squeaky voice. I laughed. He smiled. I wiped my nose on my sleeve and looked up at him. “I said you smell really good.” I smiled shyly. He tucked a stray piece of hair behind my ear and pulled me in for another hug. “You’re beautiful Ella. Don’t forget it...Alright?” I responded by burying myself even deeper into his frame. He just held me and I felt complete. Like everything Jen had done to make my life hell and all the attempts by my stepmonsters to get me in even deeper trouble didn’t seem to matter. In that moment I was complete.
I opened my eyes and started to study him. His curly hair fell into his eyes in some places. His amazing green eyes. They were just...perfect to say the least. His dimples were visible as he smiled softly with his eyes closed. I looked at his lips. So pink and plump. His defined jawline and high cheekbones made his chiseled features even more appealing. I sighed contently and closed my eyes. Not even a second later though Harry shook me out of my trance. “Look!” He said pointing towards the sky. I looked as I saw a shooting star going by. “Make a wish love.” He said smiling at me. I closed my eyes and made a wish. I always thought it was a stupid and childish gesture for people to make wishes on shooting stars but in this moment. I forgot everything. My morals faded to blackness and my walls the walls I had spent years building...They just crumbled.
I opened my eyes to come face to face with him. I smiled and he did too. He started to lean in and I turned my head at the last moment making him plant his lips on my cheek. He opened his eyes startled and I shook my head and laughed. I jumped up and grabbed his hand pulling him up with me. But instead of coming up like I had planned we both toppled to the ground with me ending up on top. My breath hitched in my throat and I just laid there on top of him for a few seconds before I regained my composure and hurriedly stood. I reached a hand to pull him up and he grabbed it. I let go of his hand the second I knew he could balance by himself. I almost bolted inside before I felt a hand pull me back and I flailed my arms in attempt to stop him. Of course it didn’t work. Damn his manly figure… “Yes?” I said as he whirled me to face him. “Why didn’t you wanna…” He trailed off. “Because Harry. I don’t believe in love. Nor do I want anything to do with boys in general. You’re very sweet don’t get me wrong. I just...I don’t want to lead you on. Do you understand?” I asked sweetly. He just nodded. “I have to admit. It was a Nice Try Curly Guy.” I said winking. His usual pep returned and he laughed wholeheartedly. “C’mon. They’re probably wondering what happened to us.” I started walking and he followed. “Are we good though Harry? Honestly?” I asked. He nodded. “Promise?” I pried. He nodded again. I put one hand on my hip and stood with such an attitude it would have disgusted me at any other time. I held out my pinkie. He looked at me then at my pinkie then back at me. “Promise!” I said grinning. He just shook his head and locked pinkies. “I promise.” He laughed probably wondering what to do with me. “No wait. We gotta seal the promise.” I said before he let go. I took two steps forward so I was super close to him. I brought our pinkies together and kissed them and watched while he did the same. “There. Hurry up though. I’m cold.” I saw a glint in his eye as he looked down at me with puppy dog eyes. “Will there be Hot Chocolate?” I burst out laughing and he did too. I shook my head not believing how funny this lad was. “Well DUH!”

Notes

Oh em Jesus. Drowning because of #Halla feels! Do you feel it? asdfghjkl; I can't even...Like..NO! I'm so proud of this chapter. So guys? What do you think of this? #Halla all the way!! <3
~Linzie~