Mutuals

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"So do we have to act like a proper couple now?" Harris asks as he pulls up into a parking spot
"What were we before then" I turn to him with a raised brow
"No I didn't mean it like that I-" he stops, "I meant like- because before we-"
I snort at him stuttering and he rolls his eyes, "fine be like that, open your own stupid door"

He gets out the car and shuts the door behind him but I don't move an inch. Doesn't take him long to walk around and open the door for me so I can step out. He puts out his hand so I can get out with ease.
"Thank you kind gentleman" I exaggerate a courteous smile
"Lazy cow" he comments
"You love me really" I say pinching both his cheeks
"Yes I do" he says in a low voice, snaking his right arm around my waist and my hands rest on his chest

We just stare at each other for a few moments before I move him off me and practically pull his arms off my waist
"Okay people are probably watching, stop it"
He smirks before intertwining our hands as we make our way through the entrance.
I'm so glad it isn't a segregated event because let's be honest, me and Harris would feel lost without each other. Not to imagine the awkwardness of being at a wedding alone.

Sarah and Adil aren't here yet but we're not exactly early and most places are full.
"Uh where do we sit?" I ask turning to Harris awkwardly and he chuckles
"You're asking me when I'm just your plus 1"
"Okay no need to get funny with me" I nudge him turning away from him

"Hey it's Zara right?" A girl comes up to me
"Uhm yes, Hi" I reply a little confused
"I'm Sarah's sister she told me to make sure I found you guys a seat" she explains and I relax a little
"Oh thank God I was wondering where we were going to sit" I breath a sigh of a relief laughing and she smiles back at me
"Follow me then"

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"Babe can we go" Harris whinges for the sixtieth time
"Seriously stop, we have to go say congratulations to Adil and Sarah before we go" I tell him again for the sixtieth time
"They've been eating for so long though" he looks me dead in the eye and pushes out his bottom lip
"Stop it" I laugh looking away
He pulls my face to look back at him, "I'll buy you McDonalds"
"Stop" he laugh pushing his hand away

I sigh and look towards the stage, Adil and Sarah were back now and they had a few people going up to them.
"Come on, let's go" I say putting my hand on his thigh
He stands up and follows behind me until we get to the stage. Sarah notices me and grins and I smile in return.

"Oh my god hi!"
"Mashallah you look stunning" I say reaching down for a hug and she hugs me back
"Thank you, as do you, you should definitely wear Asian clothes more often" she smiles back
I glance at Adil, "congratulations guys you look so good together"
Sarah insisted on us taking a picture with her so I sit on the chair next to her and Harris sits on the chair next to Adil.

"Girl is that an engagement ring?" She asks just as we're about to leave
I look down at my hand and nod, "yeah it is"
"Are you two engaged?" She asks pointing between me and Harris
"Yeah he proposed the other day?" I reply looking at Harris
"You two are getting married?" Adil asks and I nod
"Congrats!" Sarah squeals and I thank her
"Congratulations bro" Adil shakes Harris's hand and he thanks him, "you better invite us to your wedding now"
"Inshallah my brother" Harris replies and then we leave

"Home time now?" He asks and I nod my head
"Yes bubs home time now"

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"Your car is still at mine isn't it?" He asks when we get closer to his house
I groan, "yes it is"
"Stay at mine today you can drive home tomorrow morning"
"No I need to wash my face and change my clothes" I shake my head
"I don't want you driving alone in the evening though"
"I'll be fine, don't worry about me"
"You're my wife of course I'm gonna worry about you"
"Not your wife yet" he gives me a look and I just smirk in response

"Fine get in your car and drive us both over to yours" he says parking up in front of his house
"Why are you coming?"
"I need to know you're safe, get up" he opens my door and practically drags me onto the pavement

We get to mine and I get all comfortable before throwing a duvet onto the couch
"Is that where I'm sleeping?" He asks pushing out his bottom lip and I nod
"We're not married yet" I smile and shrug
He mutters something under his breath which I don't quite catch

"Hmmm?"
"Nothing I said I love you" he grins with his dimples
"Yeah I know" I reply sarcastically making his eyes roll

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Ugh this chapter is so dead SORRY I'm having an existential crisis
Anyways uhmmmm Harris's new cover???? I meannnnnn🥺 brb just gonna go plan our wedding x