Moving On [H.S]

Chapter 25

Harry wakes up from his alarm, but smiles when he sees Maya is still asleep, undisturbed by the shrill ringing. He gently reaches over and she stirs from his movement, slowly waking up.

"Merry...day after Christmas."

He says and she chuckles softly before stretching her arms out.

"Isabella and I are going to go visit my mother...would you like to come?"

He asks, his deep morning voice sending shivers up her spine.

"Are you sure? I don't want to interrupt your time with your mom."

"She would love to have you. I may have told her a little bit about you when I visited her a few weeks ago."

He says and her face goes red.

"All good things?"

"No, I told her you're a terrible influence."

He says with a smirk and she frowns in panic, before realizing he's joking.

"Not funny."

She says with a pout and he chuckles, pulling her into his arms and gently kissing her cheek.

"We've got to get going, we have a long train ride ahead of us."

He says and she nods, never wanting him to let go. They reluctantly get up and Maya leaves to go get dressed since her clothes are at her apartment. Harry walks to Isabella's room to wake her up.

"Time to wake up angel. Time to go see grandma and maybe your aunt Gemma."

He says and she rubs her eyes, letting out a small yawn.

"I get to meet Auntie Gemma?"

"Maybe if she's still at grandma's house."

He says and Isabella nods, reaching her arms out and he picks her up, taking her to the kitchen.

"Where's Maya?"

"She went upstairs to her home to get dressed. She's going to come with us."

Isabella grins from ear to ear upon hearing this news, which makes Harry smile as well. They eat a quick breakfast before Maya comes back down and Harry helps Isabella get ready.

They walk out of the apartment together towards the train station, Isabella holding both Maya and Harry's hands as she walks between them. She sits quietly between them as Maya shows her games on her phone, and Harry gently braids Isabella's curly hair.

Maya hands Isabella her phone and Harry reaches behind Isabella, taking Maya's hand in his. She blushes slightly and gives him a small smile which he returns. They get off at the in-between station so Harry can get a small snack for Isabella since they rushes breakfast. Maya stands to the side while Harry waits in line, holding Isabella's hand as the toddler watches monster high on Maya's phone.

"Your daughter is adorable."

An older woman says to Maya and she freezes for a second before smiling.

"Thank you so much."

She says and the older woman nods, before walking away. She looks down to see Isabella still heavily engrossed in the plot line of the episode she was on, which made Maya slightly relieved. She had never considered becoming a mother figure to Isabella, but the more time she spent around Harry and Isabella, she couldn't help but care for the young girl.

She glances over to see Harry walking over with a small white bag, containing three donuts. They make their way back over to the train and sit quietly, eating their sweet treats. As they sat quietly, Maya pondered if she was mentally ready to date Harry.