The Misfits

"Leo stop teasing your sister!" I scolded as we took our seats in the large theatre.

"Come on Leo. You too Archie," Maeve said, taking their hands and pulling them further into the row behind us. "You're the third seat in Thal."

"When's it starting?" Tilly asked me for the umpteenth time as I took the seat third from the aisle as Maeve had insisted. Tilly, Layla and Millie were practically bouncing in their seats with excitement. They had gotten to dress up in their fanciest clothes, have their hair styled by Elaine and I, and were now sitting fourth row from a live show.

"We have two more minutes," I replied, resisting the urge to roll my eyes. I loved them to death but family trips were always a nightmare for Elaine, Maeve, Kenzie and I.

"Who is Kenzie again?" Layla asked. She was flipping through the program the usher had given her when he took our tickets.

"She's one of the children, a snowflake and the sugar plum fairy," I replied. Every year the dance academy, music adamant, and art school worked with the community to put on The Nutcracker. For the past three years Maeve and I had helped paint the set.

The lights began to dim and Tilly gripped my hand excitedly. The orchestra began playing and slowly the red curtain opened to reveal a living room with a tall Christmas tree on the center.
As the dancers came out I was distracted by two people coming to take the seats next to me.

I tried to ignore them as I watched the performance, annoyed at their disruption. The one next to me bumped my leg but I continued to stare at the stage. Bump. Bump. What the hell does this person want? I turned to tell him to stop but instead I almost screamed. Sitting next to me was none other than Harry Styles.

"Harry?" I breathed, not believing my eyes. Through the dim light I could see his long hair, his bright eyes and his dimpled smile.

He had told me he couldn't come. He said he had a press conference today in America and that he was heartbroken he wouldn't be able to be here. He had even sent me roses in apology. Yet here the little prankster was, sitting in front of me with a smirk plastered on his face.

"Wha-what are you doing he-" but he cut me off with a kiss.

"Hello Tootles," he whispered back with a proud smirk. I couldn't stop the smile that spread across my face. I leaned over and rested my head on his shoulder as he wrapped his arms around me.

"You little liar," I whispered quietly. "I'll get you for this."

I felt his chest vibrate as he laughed silently. Turning, I noticed Niall sat next to him. His eyes were fixed on the stage, watching Mackenzie dance. My heart almost broke at his love for her. They were adorable.

We watched the rest of the Act in silence, though Harry's soft touches were enough to drive me crazy. I had missed this idiot. At intermission the lights brightened once more and I turned to my siblings.

"Hey guys look who I've found..."

I leaned back so Harry and Niall became visible. Every one of their mouthed dropped and Archie even let out an excited sequel. Millie was in Harry's arms within seconds and he quickly lifted her up into his lap. I turned to see Maeve shoot me a wink and a knowing smile. Of course she had known she had been to one who made sure I sat next to the two empty seats. I turned my attention back to Harry and Niall who were being bombarded by the children.

"Harry!"

"Niall!"

"Wow what are you doing here?"

"How did you get here?"

"Did you see Kenzie dancing?" Tilly asked as Niall pulled her into a hug. "Wasn't she lovely?"
"I did! And yes she was," Niall smiled before ticketing her.

"Are you staying at Thalia's house too?" Millie asked. She was sitting on Harry's lap, her tiny hands examining his many necklaces.

"Nope," he replied. She looked up with a frown and he gave her a smile in return. "You're all staying at mine."

Millie let out a gasp and the other kids jumped up and down in excitement. I opened my mouth to protest but Harry stopped me with another kiss.

"Don't fight me on this Thal," he smirked. "You're going to loose."

I rolled my eyes as the lights dimmed again. And he thought I was stubborn…

-

"Can we go backstage?" Leo asked, peering down the hallway.

"Be patient Leo, Kenzie will be out in a minute," I replied. Leo let out a dramatic groan in response. We were outside in the hallway waiting for the cast to come out. Though there was so much excitement I couldn’t stop staring at Harry. It was still sinking in that he was actually here with me.

"Oh Harry! There's someone I want you to meet." I grabbed Harry's hand and dragged him away from the annoying child. We headed over to where my mother and Aunt were standing and I felt Harry's grip on my hand tighten. "Mom..."

My mother turned around and immediately broke into a smile. She looked radiant tonight with her long black hair pulled into an elegant bun. Her eyes flashed to Harry and her smile grew even wider.

"Mom this is Harry. Harry, this is my mother Irene," I introduced. Harry held out his hand to shake but my mother pulled him into a hug.

"It's lovely to meet you Harry," she beamed.

"It's nice to meet you too Mrs. Kalfis," he smiled, snaking his arm around my waist once more. It sent butterflies though my stomach and I instinctively moved closer to him.

"Oh no Harry! Mrs. Kalfis was my mother. Please, call me Irene."

"Well it's charming to meet you Irene," he smiled. "And it's nice to see you again too Miss Lucy."

"Harry!" My aunt pulled Harry into a hug as well before holding him at arms length. "Oh and I see you brought Niall along as well!"

"Niall?" My mom frowned. "Mackenzie's boyfriend?"

Harry and I both turned to look at Niall. He had frozen at my mom’s words and his cheeks had turned pink. I had to bite my lip to keep from laughing. As much as they acted like a couple, Mackenzie swore she and Niall were still just a “thing”…whatever that means.

"Uh well," Niall stuttered awkwardly. But he was saved by Archie yelling, "KENZIE!"

We all turned around to see Mackenzie bouncing down the hallway. She still had all her stage make-up on and her hair slicked back in a tight bun. She had been talking to a little old couple but looked up at the sound of her name. I saw her mouth "oh my god" before she ran and jumped on Niall, wrapping her legs around his waist.

"How did you...when did...what the heck are you doing here!" She cried.

"Surprise!" Harry and Niall said at the same time.

Then it was chaos as he kids bombarded Mackenzie, Niall and Harry with questions and stories. I felt my mom take my arm and heard her say, "Harry's insisted we stay at his place for the night. Do you want to take the kids and we'll grab the bags from your flat?"

I nodded in response. But before I could find Harry she grabbed my arm again, “Oh and Thalia dear? Good job with Harry. I like him very much.”

I spun around in shock A second later my mom and aunt disappeared. I quickly told Harry of the plan and after he and Niall took a few photos with the dancers we headed out.

"Come here princess," Harry said scooping up Millie. "Everyone grab a buddy, there's paparazzi outside."

I took hold of Archie and Leo’s hands as we stepped outside. It was like lighting. I pulled Archie and Leo closer as camera flashes and questions followed us to the car. It was a good thing Harry and Niall had driven separately for we had to split up because of our large number.

“Wooooow,” gaped Archie. “Harry you have a really nice car.”

“Archie sit down,” Maeve commanded as Harry let out a laugh. “Do we have everyone?”

“Why are they following us?” Luca asked, looking out the window to watch the paparazzi.

“You guys are famous now,” replied Harry.

“Shh! Do not tell them that!” I snapped before playfully smacking his leg. He grabbed my hand and kissed the back of it.

“I missed you too babe,” he replied. He still had that smirk on his face, which was both annoying and hot as hell at the same time. I pulled my hand back, fully aware that the paparazzi were still flashing photos.

“Harry,” I hissed. “They’re watching.”

“Relax Thal,” He laughed. He started the car and a second later we were free from the lighting flashes of the photographers. I frowned at Harry. What happened to being inconspicuous?

“Can we get ice cream?” cried Archie from the back seat.

“No.” Replied Maeve. “If you get anymore hyper I might kill you.”

“Pleeeeease?” He begged. And that was enough to get Leo, Luca, and Millie whining too.

“I have some at home Arch. If Miss Lucy says it’s okay you can have some,” Harry said, putting an end to the ice cream debate. I raised an eyebrow at him suspiciously.

“Harry, if you’re trying to get the family’s blessing you already have it,” Maeve smirked. I choked at her words while Harry coughed awkwardly.

“Are you getting married?” Leo gasped. Maeve broke into a fit of giggles and I mentally punched her.

“Yep! We’re going to have a pretty princess wedding with mimes, gnomes, and a unicorn,” I responded, attempting to save the situation.

Harry let out a laugh and added, “No! Not a unicorn! It has to be that horse like in Wizard of Oz that changes color!”

“YES!” I cried, bouncing in my seat excitedly before kicking my feet up on Harry’s dash. We continued joking around for the rest of the drive and thankfully the subject of marriage was not brought up again.

“You know, you seem to enjoy kidnapping my family,” I said to Harry as we stepped out of the car. The kids immediately ran inside, leaving us alone in the driveway.

“I like your family,” he smiled. He was standing in front of me and had me backed up against his car. Those green eyes pierced through me. “I like you too.”

"Mhm do you also like blowing our cover?" I mused. I let a smile play on my lips as he moved closer. Even from here his cologne was beginning to overwhelm my senses. “You weren’t too subtle in front of the paparazzi this evening.”

"I'm sorry if I want to kiss my girlfriend," he smirked. God I had missed this boy. He had a sultry look in his eyes and it nearly made me forget my argument. "I'm tired of hiding."

"Well next time you make a decision about our relationship..." I whispered while hooking my fingers in the belt loops of his jeans. I pulled him closer causing him to let out a small moan.

"Next time I make a decision…?" He breathed as I kissed his neck. I loved doing this to him. I loved that I could drive him crazy with my light touches and kisses.

"Promise you'll include me?" I whispered.

"Promise." He quickly nodded before crashing his lips onto mine. My hands moved to his hair, gently dusting his long curls. Harry let out another moan before grinding his body against mine.

"I missed you so fucking bad," he growled, leaving a trail of kisses down my neck.

"I missed you too Harry," I breathed. He was driving me insane with his touches. Suddenly he stopped and took my face in his hands.

"I want to tell the fans about our relationship...make it official," he whispered.

"How many times do we have to make it official?" I laughed. "First you ask, then we have to tell my dad, and now the fans?"

"Alright so there's a few stages," he agreed before breaking into a large dimpled smile. "What do you say?"

"Of course Harry."

His lips were on mine again within seconds. After another steamy make out session we figured we better head back inside before my family got too suspicious.

"Thal come look there's a fort!" Cried Layla, jumping up and down as soon as we stepped in the door. I frowned and turned to Harry.

"You kept our fort?" I giggled.

"Yeah," he scoffed. "Look at that architecture. This is a monument!"

"A testament to our love?" I asked batting my eyelashes and making a kissy face. He grabbed my sides and began tickling me, causing me scream.

"Get her!" Cried Archie. I tried to escape as the kids ran towards me but Harry's long arms caught me.

"Let me go!" I laughed as I was hoisted over his shoulder.

"Alright, alright!" Called Aunt Lucy. "What are the sleeping arrangements?"

"Let's have a GIANT sleepover!" Cried Leo.

"Everyone grab a pillow!" Niall yelled. Within five minutes we had created a giant bed of pillows beneath the fort in the living room. The kids sprawled out while Harry and I led my mom and Aunt Lucy to the guest bedrooms. They had brought clothes over so I wouldn’t have to borrow any from Harry and I quickly changed before brushing my teeth.

"Has everyone brushed their teeth?" I heard Elaine ask as I reentered the room. There was a round of "yes" from the kids before they all crawled under their blankets.

"I LOVE sleepovers!" Millie cried before nuzzling down into the pillows. She had claimed Harry as he sleeping buddy and came to lie down with us in the corner.

"We should tell ghost stories," suggested Hugh.

"Hell no!" Cried Niall.

"Niall! Language!" I scolded grabbing the nearest pillow and throwing it at his face.
"No potty mouth!" Added Harry.

Niall pulled a blanket over his head to hide from us, earning giggles from the kids. Niall and Mackenzie were on the other side of the living room curled up in a little ball. Mackenzie was already half asleep.

"Alright. Bedtime," Maeve said. Throwing her hair into a bun and flopping down on the couch she had claimed. After a long round of good nights the room fell silent. Well...it grew quieter for the kids were still whispering quietly amongst themselves.

Harry wrapped his arm around me and pulled me so I was lying on top of him. I stifled a giggle, trying not to wake Millie who was already dozing off. He was running his hands up and down my body sending butterflies through my stomach.

“What all do you have to do tomorrow?” Harry whispered, pushing a loose strand of hair behind my ear.

“You’re going to hate me,” I said, kissing his nose. “I have to be there at eight.”

“In the morning?” he groaned.

“I have to get everything hung before the fashion show and—”

“Fashion show?”

“Haven’t I told you? I’ve taken up modeling," I joked.

Harry stared at me before breaking into a smile. “Oh really?”

“Wipe that smirk off of your face I already don’t want to do it,” I said, giving him a pinch and causing him break into a fit of silent laughter.

“Why not? You’ll be the hottest model there.” I shot him a glare and he pulled me closer. “I’m serious!”

I covered his mouth with my hand to keep him quiet. A second later he licked it causing me to gasp.

“What are you five?” I hissed. He rolled us over so he had me pinned against the cushions.

“Yes.” He said before giving me a kiss. I rolled my eyes in response. “Well since I won’t get you at all tomorrow…I’m calling dibs for Sunday.”

“Deal.” I laughed before giving him another kiss.

Notes

Hi hello there. How are you all doing?
Here is a new chapter for you! And I'm kinda on a roll right now so who knows, maybe you'll get another one tonight as well! ;)

So....
Niall and Harry came to visit! I hope you like reading about their interactions with the family as much as I like writing them (aka Harry and Millie breaks my heart every time)
And now Harry wants to tell the fans!! Yikes! How do you think they will take it? And more importantly, how do you think Thalia will handle their reaction?

Thank you so much for the comments! I love love love reading them!
Have a lovely rest of your day!