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Chapter 18

"You don't know how long I've been waiting for you to say that." Harry kisses my hand with his soft, warm lips making my heart race faster than it ever has. We sat down together as he sat me on his lap causing butterflies to release in my stomach. I blushed looking everywhere but his face. He pulled my chin to look at him then had an almost serious look on his face. "I'm sorry for all the pain that I've caused you and all the challenges you had to face for me. Did that asshole hurt you?" Harry checked my entire body for any signs of physical abuse.

"No, I'm fine." I removed his hand from my cheek. "If you really did still have feelings for me all this time, why did you act like you didn't?" I put my small hand into his large one.

"Because I'm an immature retard." He started, leaving a confused look on my face. "Emma, ever since the day I first saw you through your window, I knew there was something different about you. And when I got the chance to finally talk to you, I realized you -weren't like other girls." I frowned at his comment. He lifted my head making me look back at him. "You're so much better." I grinned widely pecking him on the cheek. His left cheek formed a dimple causing my smile to grow wider.

"You don't have to explain anything, I'm just so glad to have you back. I missed you Harry." I laid my head against his chest as tears formed in my eyes. Harry put an arm around my neck, kissing my forehead.

"Hey, why are you crying baby?" Harry wipes the tears rolling down my cheeks as he chuckled a bit.

"Tears of happiness." I took a deep breath trying to get a hold of myself. "Oh, I almost forgot. Happy Birthday!" I pull out the watch I bought him getting an unexpected reaction.

"Baby, thank you so much! This must have cost a fortune." He examines the shining object.

"It was worth it." I smile to him.

"You're the best girlfriend ever." I stopped in my tracks.

"Wait, what?" I got up from his lap as he kneeled down on one knee.

"Emma Davidson, will you be my girlfriend?" This is it, it finally happened. I mentally pat myself on the back for getting Harry back. My face was probably as red as a tomato by now.

"Of course!" I shriek. He stands up in his achievement giving me a warm and welcoming hug which I gladly return. I breathe into his shoulder as he does into my neck making me shiver.

"By the way, you look beautiful tonight." Harry whispers into the hug.

"So do you." He chuckles pulling away. Unexpectedly we hear a group of people.

"Awwwe!" We look to the door to see that all our friends were watching us this whole time.

"Guys!" I whined as Harry chuckled scratching his head.

"Finally, someone said it! I love you too guys!" Louis pulled us into a group hug as everyone starts joining.

"Yay, we're finally one big, happy family!" Liam excites winking at me as I chuckle.

"If you guys wouldn't mind, I would like some time alone with my girlfriend." Harry announces making sure everyone heard his request. everyone 'oohs' to tease him.

"I actually have to be going, now." I hesitantly said, not wanting to leave one bit but knowing my mom would kill me if I passed my curfew.

"Do you?" He raised an eyebrow, curving his palms around my waist and moving in. My heart beating increased and my breathing faltered.

"Yes." I barely breathed out before his warm lips met mine. It only lasted for a moment before a gush of cold air greeted my lips again, causing me to frown.