Harry and I walked back out into the kitchen to see the lads playing some board game. Ellie was cooking something on the stove that smelled absolutely delicious. Harry and I walked over to the couch to turn on the telly. Right as I was about to turn it on the the room went dark. No lights were on and I tried to turn the telly on but it wouldn't work.
"Shit. We lost power." I said.
"It’s that storm! I told you fools it was going to be bad. Pay up." Niall said while sticking his hand out for the money. Zayn, Liam, and Louis groan but each gave Niall five pounds.
"It must be getting bad then. I'm going to head over to El’s and make sure she's ok." Louis said while getting up and putting his jacket on.
"Ok. Be careful on the roads." Ellie said.
"Perrie is lucky she's in Hawaii right now." Said Zayn.
"Why is she there?" I asked.
"Vacation with friends." He said while looking slightly disappointed. I knew that he really had a thing for her but he never got to see her and it was obviously hurting him. I hated seeing his face all down like that.
"Well cheer up Zayn. We can have a slumber party here." Niall said.
"Oh dear. No. You boys will trash this place." Ellie said with a laugh.
Niall went over and rubbed her tummy and then gave it a kiss. I had to give it to him, he had turned around and was really preparing for the baby. They were taking things slow which was good but I could tell it was getting serious.
"I need to go get a few flashlights. My phone isn't giving me enough light." Ellie said.
"No sit down. I don’t want you to fall and get hurt." Niall said while standing up.
Ellie smiled and sat down in the seat. Liam and Niall walk over to the closet and find the two sets of flashlights that my mom had bought for us in case of an emergency like this.
Niall turned it on right in front of Zayn's eye which caused him to slap Niall in the head. I chuckled as I saw them fighting and then I felt Harry’s hands on my waist.
"Want to go in your room?" He asks with a grin.
"We can’t with them here!" I whispered.
"We can cuddle though." He said.
I smiled and got up. The both of us start to walk in my room as I heard Niall decide to go leave and get some food. They all “ohhed” when Harry and I were walking in my room but I just rolled my eyes and walked in and then shut the door.
The minute we were alone Harry grabbed me by the waist and started kissing me. He groaned a little and I loved the taste of his lips.
"I missed your lips." He said.
"I missed yours as well." I said with a laugh.
I laid down on the bed, him on top of me, and within a few minutes it turned out into a full on make out session. I heard a paper crinkle a little and then Harry stopped.
"What’s this?" He asked, not being able to see it clearly in the dark.
I knew what it was and my heart started beating faster. I should have hidden it so he wouldn't find out.
"Just a letter." I said while trying to call his attention back to me.
He sat up and got next to me.
"It’s not another hate mail right?" He asked.
"No it's not." I said while grabbing it from him.
"Oh good. I was going to say we caught the girl and got it figured out."
"You caught the girl?" I asked in surprise.
"I meant to tell you earlier but I must have forgot. I'm sorry." He said while kissing my cheek.
"Who was it?"
"Some crazed fan."
I gave him a kiss and he smiled.
"Thanks." I said.
"Anytime." He replied with a grin.
"Harreh!" Liam yells.
"What?" He called back, obviously annoyed.
"Come here and check this out! I think we found the next big thing. It’s a cheese fry, shaped like a bird!" He said with excitement.
Harry laughed and got up to go see.
"Coming?" He asked.
"Yeah I just need to go to the bathroom." I said with a smile.
I walked into my bathroom and closed the door. It was hard to see but I managed with my phone. I took the letter out and decided I should see what it had to say.
When I opened it up a picture fell out. I picked it up and looked at it. It was an old photo of Derek and I. It was my favorite of us two when we were together but now it meant nothing to me. I read the letter and was shocked at what he had to say.
"Brooke,
You are probably wondering why I am writing you a letter since we haven't talked in forever. I need to tell you something, I have been holding it in for too long and I can’t call you since I don’t have your number but since I am doing some work at your house I was able to get your address out of your mom, less way for you to hang up on me which I know you would have. I wanted to apologize for everything I did. You did not deserve it and I should've treated you better. I love you, I still love you and will always love you. Please give me another chance.
-Derek”
I looked at the date and realized he had written two weeks before I came. I was in shock but this letter didn't change anything. No matter what I would never want him back. I was confused as to why he didn't tell me he had a written a letter but figured he was too embarrassed or something like that.
"Love, you okay?" Harry asked while knocking on the door.
I jumped in surprise since I didn't expect him to be there.
"Yeah, out in a minute."
"Okay." He walked away.
I shoved the letter under the sink and promise to go get it later when Harry wasn't there.
I walked back out into the kitchen and see the lads eating a bunch of food. Ellie was laying down on the couch which meant she would be going to bed soon. Harry saw me and instantly started to smile.
"Hey babe." He said while giving me a kiss.
"Hey."
"You okay?" He whispered in my ear.
"Yeah." I said with a smile.
I looked at his expression and knew that he knew I was lying. I turned away and went to go get the food, pretending as if the letter had never happened.
