Love in a Photograph

Laying here in silence with Harry, I really want to know him better now. All these years has passed and I want to get to know him. His likes, dislikes, what he does in his spare time, I want to know everything. I really want to make up for lost time and get my best friend back. As I take my eyes off Harry and look back up at the top of this tent were in I just want to him to tell me why, why he left, why he never contacted me and that all of this isn't in my mind. "What are you thinking about Hayls"

Harry speaks with his eyes shut. All that comes out of my mouth is "WHY?" This makes his eyes open and sits up. He runs his hand through his morning hair, which is still seems to be perfect in place. "I don't know Hayley I'm sorry I didn't keep in touch and I don't have a good enough reason. I'm sorry but there was never a day I never thought about you." He speaks sincerely. I guess it's all in the past and I can't hold this kind of grudge against him.

"Here" he places his hand of his ripped jeans which he fell asleep in. It's a little photo the one I have of Harry and I in my photo frame, it's a bit crumpled he places it in my palm. He caresses my cheek. "I never forgot you Hayley, I kept you with me everyday," he looks down at the photo.
"We should probably clean all this up." he helps me up and we tidy up the lounge room.

"How about Pancakes?" he says and I know what he means. We both get dressed and head over to the local cafe.
We take our seats "Two Nutella stack pancakes, and two green teas." He tells the waitress straight away. "So I guess not much has changed." I say.
"Sorry I need to get this." he pulls his phone out of his pocket and leaves the table. The waitress brings our two teas and I take a slow sip letting the warmth take over my cold body. I look over my shoulder Harry on the phone he sees me and we both exchange a smile.

Shortly he returns I don't bother asking him who was on the phone I don't want to push any buttons. Our pancakes come and eat in a comfortable silence.
Once breakfast is over I stand up
"Hayley sit, i got this." he says referring to the bill. "Are you sure." I sit back down. "Yes of course don't worry love"
'Love' he always used to call me that when we were younger. I smile and let him pay the bill. As he lines up to pay the bill I see his phone vibrate on the table. I sneakily take a look at the screen and see 'STEPH' come up. Hmm I wonder who that could be, gosh Hayley don't be a sticky nose my inner voice yells. Harry comes back "Ready" he grabs his jacket and I grab my bag.

I don't bother to tell Harry that 'Steph' called. The car ride is silent as we approach the dive way. "So I need to get going, sorry." he puts the car in park. "That's ok, will you come back?" I ask like a nervous school girl, as he is about to respond his phone goes off and I can see it's Steph. "Whose that? "I ask anyway, and that's when my heart stops beating and I realise Everything has changed.
"My girlfriend".

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