Love in a Photograph

"Are you sure Hayl's? Harry ask me for the millionth time.
"yes Harry I'll survive without you for a couple days Harry, I promise" I get on my toes and peck his lips, I grab hi overnight bag and give it to him. "Thank you lovely" he smiles, "Wait are you still sure."
Gosh could he be more adorable. "Yes Harry, do I have to push you out of the house" I begin to playfully push him out of my room. "Ok, ok." I'm going, we finally reach the bottom of the stairs at the front door. "I'll see you soon beautiful." He tucks a piece of hair behind my ear, and gives me a long gentle kiss on the lips. "Are you sure" He says our foreheads resting on each others. "Yes, go" I whisper and kiss his lips again.
"text me when you get there" I open the door and he kisses my cheek and leaves.

I wait for him to drive off, he beeps the horn and I wave goodbye.
He is gone to London for a couple days to have some 'lad' time which I am beyond fine with. It will be good for him to spend time with the boys, and I can catch up with mum and dad , nothing has been the same since Harry and I have been together, and I miss my time with them.


"Hayley get ready for dinner were heading out." Dad says to me outside my bedroom door, I wonder where we are going it can't be here in town we only have a cafe.
I'm finally ready http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/2012/10/cute-outfits-for-three-fun-fall-outings-fall-fair.jpg
"Where we going?" I ask dad as I approach bottom of the stairs. "London" of course my inner voice screams, I don't get it I told dad Harry was in London for a few days why would he pick to go all the way there. Anyway I just go along with it.

We are in the car, dad driving. It is really silent for some reason, usually dad is starting up conversations, hmm maybe his tired- then why would we drive all the way to London for dinner. I contemplate telling Harry that I am coming down, but then I realise I should leave him and spend time with the boys, I don't want him to have any distractions.

We pull up at a restaurant and get seated. "So Hayley won't Harry join us?" My dad asks, really?
"No his with his mates, I told you" I respond a bit annoyed. "Oh is that what his excuse his" my dad fires back. "REALLY" I slam my hands on the table and walk off to the bathroom.
I knew it was too good to be true my dad accepting Harry and I, why is he doing this? Doesn't he want me to be happy. I wash my hands and dry up, look at myself in the mirror and see a new proud confident girl. Before Harry I was shy, timid, scared of everything, the world was like my kryptonite. But ever since he has come back and in my life I could not be happier, and it's because of him. He has taught me to be me, and not to let anyone or anything drag me down.

I get back to our table and see only mum, "Where's dad?" i ask sitting back down. "Phone call".
Dad comes back and I look down at the menu.
"I'll have the pasta please." I hand my menu back to the waiter.
"Hayley" My dad tries to get my attention but I won't have any of it. "Hayley look at me"
I still don't react. "Listen young lady" his tone is now firmer. I slightly look up, "I just don't want you getting hurt, your still so young and naive and" That's when I lose it.

"Listen here, I know I haven't had any experience what so ever, but I know what Harry and I have is real. Yes I am growing up, but for god sake I am twenty one years old and this is life, it is happening to me, me only, my experience not yours. I am happy so why can't you be happy for me."? I take a deep breath.

"Just be careful Hayley, please." I roll my eyes and don't bother to respond.

We finish dinner very, very awkwardly and I get in the car and get ready for a long car ride home.

From Harry:
Miss you baby girl xxxx

I laugh and I do miss him so much even it has only been like five hours.

To Harry:
Miss you too. How the lads? xxx

I haven't seen them sine Harry's birthday, I was going to go with Harry but I'd rather them have their bro time. Maybe in a few weeks we can go and see them.

From Harry:
There good, they miss you :) but I miss you more. What you up to beautiful? xxx

I love how everyday Harry is reminding me how pretty, beautiful I am, he doesn't even realise how much that impacts me in a positive way.

To Harry:
Aww say hello from me :)
Just driving back from dinner xxx

I smile and look up at the road and see there is still bit of a journey to go to get home.

From Harry:
Yummmyyy ;) Where you go?? xxx

No I won't lie to him. "Is that your boyfriend?" Dad asks me. "SHUT IT DAD" I snap and my mum then saves me and turns on the radio louder.

To Harry:
Were just driving home from London.


I wait another couple minutes for his response, then I feel my phone vibrate and see Harry's face light up the screen, but I don't answer it. I don't want my parents listening to my conversation.

To Harry:
I'll call you when I get home soon. Love you xxxx




We finally arrive home and I am walking up the driveway, "Hayley can you get the mail" my dad asks, as I stand near the mailbox and see a giant envelope. Who the hell leaves mail this time of night. I pick it up and bring it inside where my dad sits on the kitchen counter. "Here" I pass it to him. "NO you open it." What the hell is he getting at, I pick it up and see my dad leave the room. I finally get whatever it is at the bottom of the pack and flip over what seems to be photos.

I turn them over









and my hear stops.

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