Once Upon A Coffee Shop

Chapter 8: Double Date

Emily's pov:

We are standing outside of my flat saying goodbye to eachother. Harry's hands are on my hips and his face is only inches from mine.

"So I''ll see you tomorrow?", Harry asks.

"Yes. Meet me at 'Le Salade Maison' at 7:00. Dress nicely because it's a fancy restaurant!"

Harry chuckles but agrees.

"Does that mean I get to see you in a dress? Or are you going to be a rebel and break the rules?" Harry jokes. I've come to realize that Harry likes to joke around a bit but is also a very surious person.

"I wouldn't be aloud in if I didn't follow my own rules." I explain.

We both laugh a little before everything goes silent again. Not an awkward silence, but a more so intimate silence.

I stare into his green eyes getting lost immediately. His pink lips are slightly  parted as he stares down at me. My eyes quickly dart up to his again. We've been here a short while and things begin to get awkward.

"Umm I think I should go." I state, slowly backing up a bit so our bodies aren't as close.

"Yeah", Harry agrees. He seems to be holding something back but he backs away anyway leaving me with a quick 'I'll see you tomorrow'.

I smile and walk into my flat.

Harrys pov:

"I'll see you tomorrow" I quickly say before walking away back down the hall. She smiles and walks into her flat.

Shit harry why didn't you kiss her!

I knew I was holding it back but I didn't know what to do. I caught her taking a glimpse at my lips and I assume she saw me looking at her's as well.

Her hazel eyes stare into mine as I look down at her. Her golden hair is darker in the dim light of the hallway and her light pink lips look so soft, so kissable. Everything about her is perfect. I am about to lean down and kiss her ever so passionately, but she backs away leaving me to hold onto this feeling.

I think about her all the way home to my own flat 10 minutes in driving distance from her's.

As I walk into my flat, I am instantly greeted by my black and white cat Dusty. He rubs himself against my leg as I bend down to pet him. His soft fur runs through my fingers.

Flashback (third person perspective):

"Thankyou so much mummy! I love my kitty!" Harry exclaims excitedly.

"Anything for you my love," Anne , Harry's mum, says," but you have to share the kitty with Gemma."

Harry smiles at a pouting Gemma and places the small kitten in her lap.

"Let's name him dusty!" Harry shouts.

I immediately shake off the flashback and go to my bedroom. I strip down to my boxers and climb into bed, falling asleep under the warm covers.

Emily's pov:

I decided to show up at 'Le Salade Maison' half an hour early only to be greeted by an ever so early Harry. I am quite shocked he showed up so early but I am all in all pleased.

We approach eachother, sharing a small hug before entering the restaurant to wait on Abby and Greg.

"Wow! You look absolutely beautiful!" Harry compliments. I am wearing an aqua coloured dress that ends just above my knees. With matching coloured heels. My braided hair falls shortly down my back and my natural makeup brings out my pale skin tone.

"Not too bad yourself!" I reply, looking at his white dress shirt which is covered by his black blazer with a small white handkerchief in the side pocket. His outfit is completed with black dress pants and black dress shoes.

I was so taken aback by his looks that I didn't even notice the bouquet of red roses in his hand which is held in front of me. "These are for you." He said with a smile formed on his lips.

"Thankyou Harry, but where am I supposed to put them?" I ask with a giggle escaping my lips.

He looks around with a confused look on his face as to where to put the flowers. I giggle at his actions.

"Follow me." He says, as he leads me out of the restaurant over towards his car. He opens the door and softly places them in the drivers seat.

"I hope you don't mind if I keep them in here." He says.

"That's fine as long as you don't forget about them and sit on them when you go to drive away." I joke. We both chuckle as he assures me that what I said won't happen.

"I can always drive you home if you would like?" Harry asks.

I assume he noticed that a taxi had dropped me off here. I do have a car but it is under repair right now, which is what I explain to Harry as I tell him that I would love for him to drive me home.

We walk hand in hand towards the restaurant. That is when I notice Abby.
I point her out to Harry as we walk towards her. I let go of Harry's Hand to jog towards Abby. We both do little squeals and hug eachother. When our 'little girly' moment is over, Harry is by my side as I introduce him to Abby. Abby shakes his hand along with Greg, who Harry and I both meet tonight.

Abbys pov:

Greg, Emily, Harry, and I follow a waitress to our table. It is placed in somewhat of the middle of the room which is fine to all of us, except Greg. Ever since he met Harry and Emily he has looked uncomfortable.

We all sit and begin small talk. Harry claims he is a lawyer, which Emily immediately grabs his hand when he shares this. Everything seems so confusing tonight.

Harry's pov:

4 hours have gone by and we are getting up to leave. We all say our goodbyes and walk in different directions of the parking lot. Emily is by my side walking to my car. I open the passenger side door for her and hold out my hand to help her in. As I am about to sit in the drivers seat Emily gasps. My eyes widen and I begin to worry, only until I see Emily grab the roses from just underneath my bum.

We both begin to laugh hysterically and are in a fit if laughter.