Chapter 4: Half A Blue Sky

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Waking up felt more exciting than it did before. At home, my mornings usually looked the same. I'd make breakfast for myself while my parents were half way out the door. But, today as I layed in tan colored bed sheets and saw the Holmes Chapel sun pour into my room, my heart was already beating with excitement. I rolled over and unplugged my small phone to check the time. Harry was coming in two hours. I sat up and threw on my sweatshirt that laid on the floor. 

The house was quiet, usually no one was up before 9 which gave me time to enjoy the peace. I grabbed my book out of my bag that sat right by my door and walked into the kitchen. Just like my bedroom, the sun peeked through giving a golden glow to the room. 

I set my book down on the counter before making myself a cup of coffee

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I set my book down on the counter before making myself a cup of coffee. I looked down at the drink and smiled remembering yesterday how I teased Harry for getting the exact same thing I was drinking right now. I grabbed my book and sat down with the mug in my other hand. My eyes glossed over the words, but a frowned formed on my face when I realized I didn't want to continue without Harry. I closed the book and took a sip of my coffee.

A small yawn came from the hallway, followed by my Aunt Jess who clearly had just gotten up. She grumbled before pouring herself a cup of coffee and practically fell into the couch. I sipped my coffee to cover up my giggle which seemed to fail when she glared at me.

"What are you up to today?" She rasped before taking a sip of her coffee.

"Hanging with Harry again." I stare at my mug and out of the corner of my eye I see Jess' eyes widen.

"Really?" I nod. "Well isn't that lovely." She smiled into her mug.

My phone buzzes on the table in front of me and a text from Harry pops up.

How about an early start to our day?

I smile at it before responding.

Absolutely. See you in 30 minutes?

Seconds later he responds with a thumbs up and tells me to wear sneakers causing me to furrow my brow, wondering what he had planned for us. I pick up my book and coffee and walk into my room where I change into athletic friendly clothes assuming that was the type of day we were having. My phone buzzes with a text from Harry saying he was going to be there in 5 minutes so I grab my bag and throw my book, chapstick, and water bottle.

I walk out of my room where I see my dad sitting in front of his laptop, eating breakfast while Jess was sitting in the same spot that I left her. "I'm leaving." I say and receive two grunts of acknowledgment. I open the door and see Harry approaching. He's wearing a white shirt and black shorts. Sunglasses sit on his head and he's chewing gum.

"You ready?" He asks with a cheeky smile. I nod and we start walking.

"You gonna tell me where we're going?" I ask. "I only met you 3 days ago you could be kidnapping me."

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