We meet again

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I feel my phone vibrate, making me take it out to see a text from Harry.

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Spaghetti man: are you ready to head out?

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I smiled, looking up.
"Hey, my friend just texted me. I gotta go."I said, standing.

"Why? Do you two live with eachother?"He asked, making me nod.

"yeah, along with a few others. That butterfly dude I was with doesn't though."I said, looking at my phone.

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Spaghetti Man: Robin found the others and is coming back. I'm in the food court.

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"Your not crushing on any of them, right?"He asked, making me look up.

"Um, most aren't my type."I said, standing.

"Then you won't mind if I ask you on a date, right?"He asked, making me frown.

"Um, I would. I don't like you like that, but  fine being friends."I said, going to leave until he grabbed my hand.

"That's fine, but I hope I can change your mind on that. I'll see ya again."He said, making me nod as I take my hand away.

"Yeah, I'll see you again some other time. I'll pay for boba next time."I said, texting Harry where I am. I wave back at him, his expression kinda weird. I look around and see Harry, standing by the rail. I smile slightly at him, going over.

"Have fun with your friend?"He asked, making me frown.

"I don't think I should be friends with him. I thought he was chill but now....."I answered, him nodding.

"Well, if you ever wanna pull the boyfriend card I'll play the part."He said, making my eyes widen as I looked at him. He looked at me softly as I looked away, feeling my face warm up.

"I-I don't think that's needed."I said, him nodding. I look down to see Manny leaning against Harry, his eyes drooping.
"He's definitely gonna sleep good tonight."I said, Harry nodding as he looks at me.

"Yeah, he gets tired after interacting with his dad."he said, making me nod.

"That's understandable. I'm the same."I said, closing my eyes slightly.

"Manny actually talked about you."He said, making me look over.

"Really?"I questioned, noting Harry's serious face.

"Yup, his dad wants to meet you now."he said, making face going blank.

"..... How bad is he?"I asked, Harry chuckling.

"He.... He reminds me of your Dad but.... More quiet."He answers, making me sigh.

"This'll be interesting then."I said, smiling at him.
"As long as I'm not alone, I'm sure it'll be fine."I said, perking up when I heard slight yelling. I shook my head as Robin arrived with the three of them, Shrignold smiling happily while Tony and Colin looked like they wanted to murder the butterfly.

"Ready to leave?"Harry asked, picking up Manny. They nodded, making me smile as I moved myself between the two annoyed men and the still smiling bug.

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I flopped on my bed, humming to myself as I scrolled on my phone. I heard a knock on my door, making me look up.
"It's open!"I said, the door opening to reveal Harry. I sat up, smiling.
"Hey Sir Spaghetti. Need anything?"I asked, him chuckling at that before he closed the door.

"I actually wanted to talk to you about something."He said, sitting next to me on my bed. I felt my body freeze.

"and that something is?"I question, looking at him. He didn't look at me.

"I like you. I like you a lot Val. I.... I have for a while now but I'll respect your choice if you don't like me back."He said, making me feel weird as I started to stare at the floor. I moved myself so that my shoulder was touching his, taking his hand.

"I like you too. I'm just scared I'll mess things up."I said, thinking.
"Especially since I'm not the most normal person, both in my interests and mental state."I said, him smiling as he finally looked at me.

"I know you won't mess things up. I know you. And I like all your weirdness. Who cares about being normal anyways? Your.... Perfect."He said, making me smile sadly as I look at him.

"I'm far from perfect, Harry."I said, him shaking his head.

"Valeria, I don't consider your mental health as a flaw. It's apart of you. Your perfect because your kind, smart, humorous, and most of all you stayed in contact with me even when we both were apart." He said, turning to me. I just stared at him, my heart fluttering with his words. I smiled, tearing up.

"Thanks. Thanks for not judging me Harry."I said, said man raising his hand to my face to rub my cheek with his thumb.

"I could never."He said, immediately seeing the love in his eyes. I hug him, immediately getting hugged back.
"So, would you do me the honor of dating you and taking you out in a date?"he asked, making me chuckle as I nodded into his chest.

"Yes. Absolutely."I said, smiling widely. I hear the door knock jiggle, making me look over. Harry lets go of me and unlocks it, opening it.

"Did you kiss her yet?"Manny asked, Shrignold peeking past the boy. My eyes widen as Harry stuttered, making Shrignold grin.

"I see you two finally did something."He smugly said, making me stand.

"Shrignold, I will get the fly swatter."I threaten, the bug not giving up.

"Did something happen? Is that why your cheeks are red?"He asked, making me open my mouth only to close it. I grab my pillow and yeet it at him, nailing him in the face.

"Prepare to get mildly assaulted!" I yelled, grinning as the butterfly skidded away and started running. I originally wanted to scare him but decided fuck it, chasing him. I jumped down the stairs, Shrignold yelping as he ran to the front door. Tony and Colin, both in their normal forms, watched in amusement as I chased the butterfly. I tackled him, cackling as I laid on my back like a maniac.

"Why are you scary!"He whimpered, making me look at him.

"You've seen my normal look, you shouldn't be questioning me."I said, him shivering as he flew up and away.
"Come back tomorrow and I'll explain what happened!"I yelled, watching Shrignold do a 180 before zooming off. I chuckled at that and stood, wiping away whatever dirt stayed on me and headed back inside. Tony raised a brow at me, Colin still confused.

"What was that about?"Toby asked, making me smile.

"Oh just Shrignold being Shrignold."I waved it off, heading upstairs. I see Harry in my room, standing by the window.

"That butterfly is always getting chased."He said, making me laugh as I nodded.

"Well with how he is, it isn't surprising."I said, him turning fully. We stood there for a little in silence before I raised my hands.
"Wow, quietness! Since I'm back, when do you want to go on that date."I said, him chuckling at me being humorous.

"How about tomorrow night?"He asked, making me nod with a smile.

"Sounds good."I said, looking up at him. I look away, my chest feeling tight. He laughed, coming closer and pulled me into a hug.

"I'm so happy you feel the same."He said, making me hug him as I closed my eyes.

"Me too."

(It's a bit short for my liking but idk what to add. Also, I just started school. Yay.)

(reading this I kinda regret even adding a love interest. Not every story needs one and I could've gone a different route with it. Idk)

(edited Dec 8)