One month after Dublin
(Spencer POV)


"Stop fussing Spencer!" My mom sighed in frustration.

"I'm not fussing mom, I'm making sure everything is perfect!"

"Spencer, I pay people to clean our house. It’s perfect Stop!"

"What if they missed a spot?"

"By the amount of money I pay them, they better not. And if they did then Harry sees a speck of dust. He'll live."

"I'm freaking out. I'm so nervous. It's been a month mom. It's already August."

"You've done it before and he still loved you. Now go rest. You have to get him from the airport in the morning."

"He's meeting you guys tomorrow."

My mother laughed at my nervous outbreak. "It's not funny mom! I'm freaking out! What if dad hates him?!"

"It can't be any worse than his dad right? You know your father will be on his best behavior. And if not, I'll see that he gets to it."

"What about Ryanne? She's literally going to pass out."

"Then I'll scoop her up off the floor."

"I'm being crazy, aren't I?"

"Completely. But it's natural dear. You want everything go exactly the way you planned. I understand." She hugged me tight. Sometimes you just need your mom, no matter how old you get. "Now go to bed, it's nearly midnight. He'll be here before you know it."

"I love you mom."

"Oh babe, I love you too. I'll make sure you're up and ready to go on time."

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"Okay, I'll be back in a couple hours." I shouted into the kitchen where I knew everyone was.

"Be safe!" I heard my mom respond as I shut the door.

The entire drive to the airport, I was a total mess. I was beyond worried about Harry meeting my family. Not only that but he was attending my graduation ceremony from Parsons tomorrow. He flew in specifically for it.

My mother insisted we stay with them so they could meet Harry and become familiar with him. I wanted to just stay at my place or his but she wasn't budging.

I threw the car in park and headed into the waiting area of the airport. I pulled my hat down extra low, a tick Harry had me in habit of doing subconsciously now. I was still pretty low key and unrecognized but the occasional fan girl or paparazzi pointed me out. I was playing mindless games on my phone when it began to ring.

"Harry!" I almost shouted.

"Where are you?"

"Waiting area by the parking lot."

"There's so many paps in here today. Fuck. I'll be out in a few minutes. Be ready to go please." He sounded frustrated.

"Okay! See you in a bit."

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“So I apologize for my family. We are a bit unusual and insane.” I sighed as I swiped my card to get into my neighborhood.

“Spencer where are we going?” Harry asked, looking around out the windows.

“My house? Was that not the plan?”

“These houses are ridiculous babe.”

“Well this is where I grew up. That’s Kasi’s house.” I pointed as we drove past.

“I didn’t know you guys grew up together.”

I shrugged. “Yeah she moved in here when we were in elementary school. Well this is it.”

We pulled into my driveway and I threw the car in park, looking over to see Harry’s mouth on the ground.

“Spencer, I knew you came from money, and when we got in the car I realized quite a bit. But I never could imagine this much.”

“Harry, you have this much money.” I laughed.

“Yeah maybe but I haven’t spent much of it yet other than on a car.”

“Well I bet you could get a house like this.” I shrugged.

“Or we could?” he suggested. I whipped my head to look at him, not sure I heard him.

“We could what?”

“You know buy a house together. Once you figure out everything with the job and tour calms down for us. I don’t know, we don’t have to talk about this now. Just something to think about.”

“Alright.” I nodded, not wanting to get into any type of discussion like this right before he meets my parents. “Ready?”

“Yeah let’s go!”

“It’s too quiet in here. Mom? Dad? Ryanne?” I shouted as we entered the mudroom. I was expecting them to be waiting at the door.

“We’re in the family room babe!” I heard my mom shout. Harry gave my hand a reassuring squeeze as I lead him towards my family.

“Hey guys!” I smiled stepping in to the room.

“Oh goodness! You must be Harry! I’m Cee Cee” my mom hopped up from the couch embracing him in a huge hug. “We’ve heard so much about you! I’m so glad to finally meet you!”

“The pleasure is all mine really.” He smiled. My dad stood and extended his hand.

“Leland.” He smiled as Harry gripped his hand. “Firm handshake, proud man.”

“Dad, did you just smile?” I joked as he sat back down.

“I do have a heart.” He shot back with a laugh.

“Where’s Ryanne?” I questioned at her absence.

“She’s hyperventilating in her room.” My mom joked.

“Is she okay?” Harry asked concerned.

“She’s freaking out because of you.”

“What have I done?!” he looked worried.

“You’re just here, you’re her biggest crush. I’ll go get her.”

I trudged up the steps heading down the hall to Ryannes room.

“Spencer, I can’t go down there.”

“Why not?”

“Harry Styles is in our living room. I can’t deal with that. None of my friends can believe I’m about to meet him. And not by winning a contest or something, like he’s staying in my house for a few nights. Spencer. You’re dating the most famous guy in the world right now. How am I supposed to just go meet him?!”

“He’s really a normal guy Ryanne. Just treat him like any other person. You’d never know he was famous, he’s literally so down to earth. You guys are going to get along great. I know it.”

“Okay, but hold my hand?”

“Sure, but he’s British, they like hugs.” I smirked as we headed down the stairs. Ryanne froze.

“Uh, I get to hug him?” she questioned. “Don’t let me faint.”

“I got you girl.” I smiled as we entered the family room arm in arm. “Harry! This is my charming little twerp Ryanne.”

“Ryanne, it’s so great to meet you. Spencer has told me so much about you! She’s lucky to have such an adorable little sister.”

Ryannes face was completely beat red. She smiled timidly at the ground. “Thanks, I’m excited to meet you.”

“Pleasure is mine.” He hugged her and she instantly melted.

“Sorry I’m fan girling.” She giggled.

“You aren’t nearly as bad as some of the birds I run into. I once had a girl try to rip my shirt off while I signed something for her. Literally ripped a hole in my shirt.”

Ryanne laughed at his story, I could tell she was instantly relaxing. We all sat together in the family room for a few hours, watching tv, sharing stories and laughing with one another. My family seemed to love Harry. We were all getting along so well. Even my dad was laughing and joking.

Eventually my mom and dad had to leave for some banquet my dad was invited too. Harry, Ryanne and I were all just lounging out in the living room still. I smiled over at Harry who was currently sitting next to Ryanne on the couch looking at something she was showing him on her phone.

“You know what we should do?” Harry said.

“Mhmm?” Ryanne said never looking up from her phone.

“Take selfies.” He said with a serious face, I couldn’t help but burst out laughing. “What? I’m serious! I want to post a picture with you guys!”

“Can we take one on mine?” Ryannes face lit up.

“Course! Yours first!” Harry smiled.

I watched as Ryanne held up for phone, Harry leaned in and smiled that perfect dimple smile. I couldn’t be more excited that he was getting along with my family, especially Ryanne.

“Silly one now?” Ryanne asked.

Harry stuck his tongue out, crossing his eyes. I let out a small giggle. He was absolutely cute. It was moments like this when I wondered why I questioned some of the things Harry threw at me. Like moving in together, and marriage. I know I am young but my love for Harry only grew stronger every day, especially times like this. He was perfect to me in every way.

I brought myself back into the world when I heard Ryanne laughing as loud as I’ve ever heard.

“You guys are losers.” I rolled my eyes at them playfully.

“You’re the loser. I don’t know why Harry even dates you. You’re lame as shit.”

“Oh ha ha. I have some redeeming qualities.” I waved Ryanne off.

“A big ass isn’t a redeeming quality Spenny.”

“Spenny! HA!” Harry chuckled loudly. “Definitely have to call you that from now on.”

“Thanks a lot Ry.” I sighed.

“Movie?” she asked with puppy dog eyes.

“Sure you pick.” I nodded.

While Ryanne went to pick out a movie, I stood up to go change into something comfortable. Harry followed, taking in the rest of the house.

“Spencer, you’re family and home are both so wonderful. I couldn’t have imagined this going any better.”

“I’m so glad you’re all getting along. Thanks for being so chill with Ryanne!”

“Chill? I love that girl! She’s hilarious.”

I laughed as I pushed open the door to my room.

“This isn’t your room.” Harry said.

“Oh but it is!” I laughed heading towards the dresser to dig out some yogas.

“We definitely need one of these in our house.” He laughed plopping down on the bed.

“Harry…” I started.

“I know, too soon.”

“Actually I want to talk about that.”

“Alright, let’s talk.” He patted the bed next to him. I crawled in and snuggled close.

“I think we should get a place together. I know I have the apartment, and you have yours with the guys in New York but it’d be cool to have a place to ourselves when we’re both in town.”

“Wait, you’re actually want to get a place?”

“Yeah, an apartment maybe, nothing too crazy. We’ll still have to pay for it while we aren’t in it, so I think it should be modest.”

“Absolutely, I would be so excited to get any place with you.”

“Then it’s settled, we get a place.” I smiled kissing Harry for the first time since we got to my house.

“I have a two week break coming up, the one where you were going to come to England if work permits, which I still can’t believe you landed that job so soon!” he kissed me again. “But maybe we could spend a week looking for flats here, then the next looking for a flat in London.”

“You already have a place there though.”

“Yeah but it used to be mine and Lou’s before he moved out, it’s more a bachelor pad. I want to get something that’s ours, not ours and Lou’s. He’s still technically on the lease.” Harry laughed.

“Don’t you want to see your family though?”

“We still can. You know it’s only a small drive.” He shrugged.

“Okay.” I nodded.

A huge smile spread across his face. “We’re moving in together.”

He kissed me again and again. “I know.”

“I love you.” he smiled, kissing me one more time.

“I love you too babe.” I stood up.

“Where are you going?” Harry pouted from his position on the bed.

“We promised Ry a movie.”

“That’s right. To the family room we go.”

“You mean the theater.”

“Fuck me. We’re getting a theater.” He laughed, slapping my bum as he passed me.

We joined Ryanne and submerged ourselves in the movie Clueless.

Today couldn’t have gone better. Harry and my family got along perfectly. I couldn’t wait for the rest of the week. I couldn’t wait to get our own place to live. I couldn’t wait for the future.

Notes

Big things are happening!

xx Enjoy