Way Of Life - H.S & N.H

Picking On & Picnics

Harry and Shay pulled up outside the shop. Harry turned off the engine and got out. Heading into the shop to grab some water.

Haley was chattering away in the back seat.

Shay watched as Harry walked up the pavement. He was whistling away.

As he went to walk in a fan had spotted him to which he smiled and waved at them. Causing the fan to breakdown. Shay could see Harry pulling her into a hug and chatting for a minute before saying goodbye.

She loved watching these moments. The fans were the reason he gets to do what he loves and then by association she got to do what she does.

Harry returned 10 minutes later with a carrier bag full of stuff.

"Did you buy the whole shop?!" Shay exclaimed as she rooted through the bag.

"Maybe." He chuckled, reaching over to grab the seatbelt and buckle it.

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Turns out the record label party was a weekend thing. Heather and Niall were staying for two nights over at the hotel that the event was happening in.

They were excited to get away just the two of them. Well, technically it wasn't just the two of them, baby girl Horan was with them as well.

They'd arrived at the hotel and were chilling in the bar area. It was decorated with fake trees to make it look like a forest. It had a really cool vibe.

They were catching up with lots of Niall's work mates and managers.

Niall was in his cosy clothes. Just a white graphic tee and some shirts on. It was actually quite warm for the time of year.

"You look really handsome Ni." Heather cooed as she got him to pose for a photo.

"Just now or?" Niall asked.

"Yeah... you look like shit every other day." Heather teased as she took a sip of her drink.

"I can vouch for this. All of us here have seen you at your worst!" Niall's manager laughed.

Niall frowned.

"Should've known this would turn into a pick on Niall session!"

"We do it because we love you!" Heather beamed.

"Hmm..." Niall murmured before sitting back down.

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Shay, Harry and Haley were now sat in the park. A picnic blanket with all of the goodies Harry had gotten from the shop.

Luckily it wasn't that busy so they could enjoy it without getting much attention. A couple of people did double take at Harry, realising that it was him but they walked away instead of coming over.

It's something Shay thought she could never get used to but she didn't even bat an eyelid anymore.

Haley was happily munching on a bowl of fruit. Lots of the juices were dribbling down her chin.

Shay had a wipe ready to clean her up once she was finished.

"Mucky pup!" Harry chimed laughing at Haley's messy face.

"Can dada have a strawberry?" He asked Haley.

The little girl looked up at him as if she was contemplating what he'd said. She then reached into the bowl and pulled out a slice and held it out.

"Well done bubs! You picked the right one! Thank you!" Harry leaned forward with an open mouth, so Haley could put the strawberry in. His mouth quickly closed around her hand causing Haley to giggle and wriggle her hand free.

"What's dada doing? Silly billy!" Shay chuckled.

Harry quickly launched himself up onto his feet.

Shay looked up at him, confusion all over her face.

"I'm gonna get an ice cream." He announced casually before walking off.

"Are we allowed one?" Shay called after him gesturing to Haley and herself.

"Have you been good?" Harry stopped walking to reply. His hands were on his hips.

"The best." Shay cheekily smiled. Harry laughed as he started walking again.

The ice cream van was set up opposite the house. Harry approached as the man noticed him.

"Oh wow. You're Harry Styles right? My niece loves you!" He chimed.

"Hi. Nice to meet you. Yeah that's me. You'll have to tell your niece I said thank you for being a fan."

"I will. My name's Bert. She'll get a kick out of that. What can I get you?"

Harry ordered 2 99's with a flake. He got his wallet out to pay but Bert but he insisted it was on the house.

Bert's son, Josh and his wife Mary were helping out in the back. They both introduced themselves.

Josh was then called out so that he could take a photo of Harry with Bert.

While Mary made the other ice cream Josh got the two of them to stand next to each other.

Harry held his ice cream in his hand as well as his hat. With his other hand he put his thumb up. His hair was all disheveled, as usual, and his sunglasses sat on top of his nose.

"She is going to love this. Thank you Harry." Bert shook Harry's hand and then Harry shook Josh's.

He took the second ice cream and walked back over to his wife and child.

"That was so cute!" Shay laughed as she took one of the ice creams from Harry.

"They were really lovely. Good old Bert, Josh and Mary." Harry smiled.

"You say that like you know them."

"I didn't... but I do now." Harry licked some of the ice cream that had dropped onto his hand.

Haley was soon making grabby hands at Shay's ice cream.

"It's a good job I don't want all of this huh?" Shay chuckled as she held the cone in front of Haley so she could get some.