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Chapter 8

The next morning when I wake up, Harry's still asleep. I roll over to face him, careful not to wake him up. Without thinking, I reach out to gently touch his face. It hasn't changed much, his curls still hang over his eyes like a curtain when he's sleeping, but as soon as his eyes open, there's nothing that can hide them. It's like the sun coming through your windows. He has a lot of acne that's been covered up by make-up for interviews and music videos and public outings, but it's always been like that. Harry's always had pretty bad skin. His eyelashes are still long and almost touch his cheeks when he's asleep. His dimples show even when he's asleep. He looks so peaceful. So young. He looks like my best friend. His eyes slowly start to open and as soon as he sees me, he smiles.

 "Morning," he whispers.

 "Morning," I whisper back. He smiles even wider and I smile back. We both get up and stretch. He wraps one of his arms around my shoulder. I'm slowly starting to trust him again, but, it's only been one day. He could very well leave me again.

 "I have something planned for you today. But don't ask what it is. It's a surprise," he says with a smile. I raise my eyebrow at him and he laughs at my expression. This would always make him laugh especially since he couldn't do it.

 "Well, I have to go to work and it's..." I say and look at the clock. "Oh my god it's almost eight o'clock! I'm supposed to be there in thirty minutes," I say, quickly getting up and running upstairs so I can hurry and get ready. Harry's right behind me. I forgot, he's never seen my house before. He follows me into my bedroom and takes a look around while I try to search for some clothes.

 "Gosh, and I still have to take a shower," I say.

"Alli, you go take a shower, I'll get your clothes," he says.

I look at him warily for a moment and then decide not to question him since I'm limited on time.

"Okay. Just look in that closet and DO NOT GO IN MY DRAWERS. Don't pick out something too fancy. A pair of jeans with blouse will be fine," I say as I close the door to my bathroom and climb into the shower.

If I had any time, I would've taken a longer one and let the steaming hot water relax me, but I don't have any time.

I quickly wrap myself in a towel, deciding I'll change in my room.

I'm not paying any attention and I'm about to drop my towel when I catch sight of Harry sitting on my bed.

"Oh my god Harry! Get out," I yell at him.

He snickers.

"What? It's not like I haven't seen you naked before," he says, laughing. My face turns a deep shade of red.

I start pushing him out of my bedroom door.

"Out," I say before I lock the door. I can still hear him laughing through the door.

I inspect the outfit he picked out for me.

Not bad.

Much better than the last time he picked out an outfit for me.