Safe heaven

Harry's P.O.V.

I can't help but have butterflies in the pit of my stomach as the night goes on. I really really hope the rest of her family likes me. I need them to like me because I'm hopelessly in love with Erica. I need her in my life.

I glance back down at Erica and watch as soft snores fall from her mouth. I push a stray hair from out of her face. And gentle bush my thumb across her cheek.

Shes just to perfect, she has been putting up with my protectiveness and hasn't left yet. Usually once I show that side of me girls leave. I can't believe she is still here. I read all the things people say about her and hear everything they say about her. But she doesn't seem to notice. It's really hard to see people say they don't like you when they have never met you. I was always told never to judge a book by its cover, and it's hard to see people constantly hating on someone you care for. I think that is why I had the outburst when I saw Erica at the club, and when I grew jealous of her outing with Paul. Now that I look back on it, I was being a huge dick.

I know I already apologized for my actions but I feel like I should make it up to Erica. I think of all the ways I could do it before a drift to sleep.




"Do you really think she'll like it gem?" I say to Gemma looking back down at my phone as we sit on the couch together.

"Harry she will love it! She would love anything you give her! She loves you!" She says with a smile. Her words make a smile grow on my face.

"Okay I'll get it!" I say calling the number on the screen.

After I talk to costumer service they assure me that my necklace for Erica will be ready by the time we arrive to New York. I really hope she likes it. I want to show her that I'm here no matter what and I also want to thank her for putting up with me this past couple weeks.

My head looks to the stairs to see Erica walking down in my shirts and joggers.

"Hello beautiful" I say happily as she joins me on the couch and curls up next to me.

"I'm sleepy!" She groans into my chest.

"How?" I chuckle.

"I don't know make it stop!" She pouted.

Ever since we've gotten here all she has been doing is sleeping.

We spend most of the day lounging around the house with Gemma as my mum and Robin go out for the day. We have a flight at five this evening that we are currently dreading. We are going to be exhausted once we land in the states. I'm just glad that our flight is later so we can try to sleep on the plane.

"Can't we just snap our fingers and be there?" She walks back into my room changed into her usual leggings and a sports jacket. She has been wearing that ever since tour started it's like her travel attire. She would always have another outfit in her bag with her at all times. I personally thought it was cute.

"Or have a magic wand and magically appear anywhere." I say packing the last shirt into my bag.

"My thoughts exactly!" She say sitting back down on my bed. I chuckle as i lay down next to her.

"You know after tour you will be a changed women?"

"Why?" She gave am puzzled look.

"Because I've been on the road! I've seen what goes on, and I've seen things I'll never forget!" I say a bit dramatically. She laughs and we continue talk before we head to the airport.

Erica's P.O.V.

The flight seem to be going fast each time we travel back home. This one we both slept for a good amount if time. We are now looking for my parents. Word got out that Harry was coming to New York and now the place is full of fans and paps.

Suddenly I see a arm shoot up in the air and it waving like a mad women. I see my mother on her tip toes trying to see over the sea of people. We politely make our way through everyone and finally make it to my mom.

"Wow this a crowd" she laughs out.

"It's great to see you!" She says again pulling both Harry and I into a hug.

"Wheres dad?" I ask as we pull away.

"He has the car right by the doors! Let's go!" She says leading the way I look over at Harry and we both laugh as we follow her.

The car ride was full of chatter as we make our way to my house. Harry and my father talk mostly about American football and other random things.

"Well we are heading to bed." My mom say as we walk into the house. Me and Harry head up stairs and we both decide to shower, we are both all nasty from the flight.

"How about.... We shower.... Together" he says between soft kisses to my lips. A smirk appears on his face.

"Fine but no funny business! My parents are trying to sleep!" I warn with a grin.

"No promises!" He says with a chuckle. I give him a look before leading him to the bathroom.

As I turn the water on Harry spends no time before pulling at my clothing. I chuckle at him as he pulls my shirt over my head. I return the action and throw his shirt on the floor. My hands slowly run down his toned chest before I place a small kiss to his lips. We both finish removing each other's clothing before we step in the shower.

We both stand under the warm water coming down on us. Harry places his hands on my face and pulls me close looking me in the eyes. He studies them for a minute before placing a passionate kiss to my lips. He slowly pulls away and whispers "I love you" his voice sends shivers down my spine.

He smirks and reaches for the shower gel. He pours it into his hands and minions for me to turn around. I pull my damp hair to the side as he rubs the gel on my shoulders and down my arms.

Time passes as we continue to wash each other. I laugh when I notice Harry's fingertip turning wrinkly under the water. As I step out of the shower Harry's hand reaches and smacks my butt. I squeal and quickly turn around and scolded him. He just stands there with a cheeky grin on his face.

I hand him a towel and then proceed to dry myself off as well. Harry looks into the huge mirror in front of the sinks and gives me a devilish grin.

"Harry what are you doing?" I ask right as he begins to shake his head like a dog, causing water to go all over the bathroom.

"Harry!" I laugh and he joins in.

After we clean up the little mess he made we both head quietly downstairs to the kitchen for a midnight snack.

"What do you want?" He says opening the fridge.

"Wait that's a stupid question!" He says to himself before pulling out the gallon of ice cream. He looks over to me and smiles and I just give him a smile back. I go to the kitchen drawer and pull out two spoons and hand one to Harry as he sits down at the breakfast bar.

"So how was your day?" He asks randomly.

"Well it was pretty good but there was this boy who wouldn't stop following me and it got kinda awkward when he came into the shower with me." I tease. Harry just sticks his tongue out at me.

"I wouldn't want to have spent it with anyone else." I add before taking a spoonful of ice cream in my mouth.

We sit up and talk for what seems to be hours before I finally glance at the time.

"Harry it's almost three!" I say as he eats the last bite of ice cream.

"Where did the time go?" He says taking my spoon and throwing them in the sink. He places the empty carton of ice cream in the trash and walks over toward me.

"We don't have anywhere to be tomorrow morning right?"

"Well yes of course!" He says

"Where?" I ask a bit confused.

"Laying next to me!" He says placing a small kiss to my lips.

"You're silly!" I say and he suddenly picks me up bridal style and carries me back to my old room.

"You know I'm really feeling all this posters." He says with a grin.

"Don't make fun of me!" I say as he gentle places me on the bed before closing the door.

"It's pretty adorable. He this ones of me!" He say pointing to one by my door.

"I never put that up I swear! It must have been my mom!" I say honestly he just chuckles and climbs in next to me.

We lay in a comfortable silence.

"I love you Erica more that words can explain." He says quietly as he pulls my closer to him, a smile grows on my face.

"I love you too Harry." I say as I snuggle into his chest.

We both drift off to a deep sleep.


"Hey now, Erica wake up" I feel Harry lightly shaking me. My eyes shoot open and I can feel tears threatening to fall.

"You were havering a bad dream love." He says pulling me into his chest.

"Oh" is all I mange to say. This is the severalth time that I have had this dream.

"Do you want to talk about it?" He asked rubbing my back. I shake my head no.

"Ok I'm right here if you need anything." He says pressing a kiss to the side of my head. We both lay back
down and Harry wraps his arms protectively around me.

I lay awake for what seems to feel like hours. I haven't had that dream since high school, why is it coming back?

"Are you asleep love?" Harry asked I was a bit shocked that he is still awake.

"No, but you should be." I breath out.

"I can't if I know you're upset."

"I'm fine Harry I promise." I say and my voice cracks a bit. He pull me closer to him.

"Your hand fits in mine, like it's made just for me, but bear this in mind, it was meant to be, and I'm joining up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks, and it all makes sense to me, I know you've never loved, the crinkles by your eyes, when you smile, you've never loved, your stomach or your thighs, the dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine But I'll love them endlessly" Harry starts singing softly the vibration of his chest comforts me.

"I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth, But if I do,It's youOh, it's you they add up to,I'm in love with you, And all these little things,You can't go to bed without a cup of tea, And maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep, And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep, Though it makes no sense to me" he continued, I felt my eye lids grow a bit heavy. I loved this feeling. He makes me feel so safe and so loved in his arms.

"I know you've never loved, the sound of your voice on tape, you never want, to know how much you weigh, you still have to squeeze into your jeans, but you're perfect to me" I smile to myself allowing my body to fall back asleep.

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