Luminary h.s

Chapter 28

listen to the song on the side while reading because Elvis is bae

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“What do you want to do now?” Anna asked Harry, looking up at him from her short self. They’ve just finished eating and stood outside the small diner. 

“We have to get back, there’s a plan you know.” Harry smiled warmly at her and led her back to the car by a gentle hold on her hand. A small pang hit his heart, but not like Anna’s pangs, this was way worse. 

He knew that in a very short time, he won’t be able to hold her hand. Even though it was way too small for his hand, and not forgetting the fact that it was always cold, which was one of the many reasons he wanted to hold it. 

“What have you got planned?” Anna asked, not being able to stop her burning curiosity. Harry buckled her seatbelt with a small smirk. He went over to the driver’s seat and got in, quickly retrieving the hold he had on her hand. 

“It’s a surprise.” 

Anna huffed with a smile, slumping back in the leather seat. Harry began driving back to the hospital, his thumbs not stopping their continuous strokes on Anna’s familiar knuckles. 

“Anna, I’ll go home now. I want you to wear what’s in that bag and wait for me. I won’t take long.” Harry said. Knowing her, he placed a slim finger on her lips to stop her from her famous complains.

“Okay.” She murmured from under his finger, crossing her arms around her chest. A light chuckle erupted from his lips. 

“Okay.” He replied playfully, knowing that if he repeated it enough times, it might be their thing just like it was Hazel’s and Augustus’, And deep down he hoped they would end up like them, that he would be in Augustus’ and would never witness a day without her. 

“You watched that movie way too much.” She giggled and moved her hand gently to rest on his cheek, hoping that it was powerful enough to get rid of that frown that took its place on his face. His mouth turned up slightly at the contact. 

“I love you.” He repeated, and he will repeat. Those three words were definitely said too much, but they’re not enough. How could they be? The amount of love he felt for this ill bundle of happiness that got in his life and unknowingly turned it upside down was indescribable, he never thought this feeling even existed. He felt like he was in a Hollywood movie, or a cheesy fan fiction moment, or a book. Where whatever happened, the pain he knew he’d feel, wouldn’t hurt as much. 

“I love you.” She shyly repeated, a pink tint making its way into her pale face. Her eyes darted down and Harry swore he could faint. With a kiss on the forehead, he took off and went home. Well, it wasn’t practically his home. Anna was his home. 

He got inside and quickly ran up the stairs to his room, opening the fancy plastic bag and shaking his head at himself. The things he’d do to please this girl. It was bizarre. He pulled the dress pants on his long legs and the dress shirt soon followed. He styled his hair and tried to make it look the best he could. After a few tries he gave up. 

His bow tie followed and he grinned. Anna preferred bow ties over ties, she’s mentioned it a couple of time. He sprayed some perfume and he was good to go. 

His mind wandered over to Anna as he thought about how she’d look with the dress on. He knew it wouldn’t be anything less than absolutely beautiful. He unconsciously smiled at the mere thought of her. He started the car and in an illegal speed, he went to the hospital.