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77

Grace

"Now you kids stay safe okay? Don't stay out too late. But have fun! Enjoy your night, don't get too drunk. You know to call me if there's any issue or if you need me to come drive you home." Anne warns, putting her hand delicately against my cheek.

I nod, smiling as I put a hand on her arm, "We will stay safe. Try to get some sleep and not worry too much." I tell her. She shouldn't stay up all night worrying about the five of us. She nods, looking over at Harry, "You better take care of this sweet girl."

'Sweet girl' has become my new nickname as per Anne. She calls me sweet girl all the time now. It was weird at first since I don't think anyone's ever called me that, but now it's very endearing. It feels like I wasn't verbally and emotionally abused throughout my childhood.

Harry nods, placing a strong hand against my back, "I know mum, I am going to take very good care of her." he assures her. Only Holly and Gemma burst into laughter at his statement, always finding a sexual undertone to whatever he says. Elias rolls his eyes, but can't help stifling a laugh.

"Good. All of you, stay safe. I will see you all in the morning." Anne says, hugging us each before starting her walk back to the house. Harry wanted to send her home with a driver, but she declined since the house is really nearby. I know he's not too happy about her walking home alone, but he doesn't want to argue with his mom.

I turn to Holly and Gemma, shaking my head, "In front of your mom, Gem?" I ask, crossing my arms.

"He's the one that said it like that!" she defends herself, wrapping an arm around Holly's shoulders, "Let's just go have some fun. You three need to see the inside of a club before you leave."

I'm not too excited about clubbing tonight, mostly because it's our last night and Harry and I had been planning on finishing that book tonight, but I guess we could try and fit it in before we leave. Plus I don't want to get drunk tonight.

But maybe a drink or two will help me be able to say 'I love you' to Harry. Liquid courage and all.

We all get started walking to the club, letting Gemma and Holly walk ahead and lead the way. Elias stays back with Harry and I, shoving his hands in his pockets. "Those two got along so quick." he says, smiling over at us.

I nod, "You would think they were the two college friends who live together." I joke, smiling. Harry's arm falls over my shoulder, holding me close to his side. He's been extra touchy the past hour, and I know that means he's starting to feel the weight of what's about to happen tomorrow.

We've spent the last 23 days together. I've seen his face every day for the last 23 days and I'm about to go home and not see him in person for who knows how long? It could be months until I'm in his arms again.

No more thinking about that stuff though. Tonight is gonna be fun, or at least I'm gonna try to make sure it's fun.

We get to the club and go in after Harry talks to the bouncer. I'm not gonna lie, it's kind of cool that we can all get in for free just because of Harry. It's also kind of hot that he's so famous he could just show up at a place and get in because he's recognized.

The club looks pretty standard honestly. It's pretty packed but that's to be expected considering the line outside. Hopefully nothing crazy happens, and hopefully no fans approach us.

The first thing we do is go to the bar. Gemma's the first to start ordering us a round of shots. I'll do one, but that's it. Once all the shot glasses are passed out among us, Gemma holds hers up, "To Holly, Eli, and Grace! Thank god they came to London!" she toasts.