Chapter Seventy-One

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Harry opens the door to the SUV for me, and I climb into the last row of seats. Harry joins me shortly afterwards, draping his arm over my shoulders. I place my head on his bare chest and use my finger to trace the blue neon paint. Harry and I sit in silence, enjoying the time we have left by holding each other. From above me, I'll occasionally hear Harry laugh at Niall. Niall is in the front seat, still drunk and still telling stories. I slightly tilt my head to meet Harry's eyes. I whisper, "I love your laugh. I don't want to wait until New Years Eve to hear it again." Harry leans down to kiss my forehead, he whispers back, "Then maybe now would be a good time to tell you I have a surprise planned." I smile, "There you go with your surprises." Harry smiles back, "What if I tell you this surprise?" I sit up, fully alert, and he has my attention. Harry giggles at my eagerness, "What if we drive up to the mountains so we can see the fireworks crystal clear?" My eyebrows raise in confusion, "I thought you would want to see the ball drop in Times Square?" Harry nods his head no, "There will be too many people. Fans will harass us." Harry leans forward to place his forehead against mine, I stare up into his green eyes, which sparkle in the street lights. Harry continues, "I just want it to be you and me." "And I'm perfectly okay with that." Harry places a kiss on my lips; he brushes my bottom lip with his thumb, "Good." Harry and I both look up when the SUV comes to a stop at the airport. Harry slides out and opens the door; I jump down from the car, and Harry interlocks our hands. We walk through the front entrance doors to terminal one. I curiously ask, "Where are the fans?" Harry laughs, "It's three in the morning." I laugh with Harry, I didn't realize what time it was. I look out the huge glass windows to see a white jet with "One Direction" written on it. Harry follows my eyes, "Ridiculous right?" A girl over a microphone says, "Flight thirty-one to London!" Everyone grabs their suitcases and walks towards gate C. They all wave, "Bye Lily!" I wave back, not being able to speak. I face Harry with tears in my eyes, "I'm the only one that is staying behind."

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