alleyway [h.s]

chapter 27

HARRY'S POV

Today is our one month.

I want this day to be perfect for us. For her.

Last night I have no idea what happened. I asked her what her and Niall talked about earlier and she completely closed off and lied, saying "nothing much".

I had a feeling of what they talked about, but have no idea where she stands with it. It's been eating me alive all night and I barely slept. I kept my eyes open, staring into the dark as I listened to Ruby sleep. I wanna call Niall but I don't know if that's something people do in this relationship. I just wanna know where she stands about the once specific subject and I'm sure Niall knows.

To start our day, I'm making her breakfast in bed. I've decided on pancakes, whipped cream and fruit on top. I'm pretty good in the kitchen but I don't know how. Ruby on the other hand is a mess in the kitchen but I don't mind it. I get to laugh and see her get all embarrassed and get to kiss it all away.

She's still sleeping, I managed to crawl out of bed without making a sound. I didn't like the way we ended last night but I couldn't find myself to speak.

"Fuck it" I groan, taking my phone out.

I press the number I'm looking for and press the phone to my ear.

After a couple of rings, that familiar irish accent shouts through the phone.

"What the fuck now! It's literally 7am, what do you want"

"Niall, it's 10am not 7am, fucking idiot." I snap back.

"Same thing. What do you want?" He sounds annoyed.

"It's about Ruby" I say lowly.

"What? Is she okay?" He suddenly sounds more awake, making me smile at how much he cares about her. They've become good friends and I'm happy about that.

"She's fine," I chuckle, "I um- just wanted to ask you about last night. In the car" stress washing through me.

"Uh- what? No idea what you're talking about" he lies.

I pinch the skin on the top of my nose and groan, "don't fucking lie to me. I asked Ruby last night what you guys talked about and she got all weird on me"

"Sorry to hear that" is all he says.

"Jesus- Niall. What did she say to you? Or what did you say to her?" Getting pissed off.

"Alright fine. She's gonna fucking kill me" he murmurs.

"Go on" I insist.

"I asked about you guys. Where you were at, and asked if you guys were at the point of saying the L word" he says, making my heart skip a beat.

"And- what did she say?" My voice a bit shaky from nerves.

"She said that she wasn't sure where you stood because you've never been in a relationship before so she doesn't know if she's going to quickly"

My heart is beating quickly and my hands are shaking as I flip the pancake, holding my phone to my ear with my shoulder.

"Uh- okay thank you-" and I hang up.

Ruby has been wanting to say it this whole time? I was also worried that it was too quick but as long as we are both ready for it, who can stop us. It's in between me and her. I've never said I love you to a girl before so I don't know if there's a right moment or anything.

All I know is that the butterflies in my stomach are going absolutely crazy.

Once our pancakes are plated, I put some whipped cream and some fruit. I cut up strawberries and bananas. I grab forks, knives and napkins and I carry it all on a cookie sheet. I have nothing else. This'll do.