My Soldier - Missing Home

Merry Christmas

A/N ~~ So.. I'm going to be busy tomorrow so I thought why not treat you all early! The one you've all be waiting for.. Emotional Reunion incoming..


~~Christmas Morning, L.A.~~

Lizzie POV

After a restless nights sleep, I am currently trying to block out the sounds of my Sister's loud voices as they are trying to get us all downstairs already. I'm not ready to get out of bed yet but it looks like I have no choice as I hear Ashley calling for me to get out of bed. I tried shutting my eyes again, hoping they will leave me alone but my body is awake and there is no going back now so I slowly roll over and reach for my phone, squinting at the bright phone screen as I unlock it to check my messages. As soon as I look through them, my heart drops not seeing anything from Harley. I can't seem to shake this weird feeling I am having, I hate not hearing from her for this long, it sends my thoughts into a spiral and I don't like it one bit. She should be here, we should be waking up together. I should have woken up in her arms this morning, but instead she is half way around the World and I'm missing her like fucking crazy. I let myself lay back against my pillows, feeling my emotions bubbling to the surface as tears fill my eyes. I hate feeling like this, but it's our first Christmas together. We should be together. I let myself feel everything I need too, knowing I have the rest of the day to feel happy surrounded by my family so I let it all out, crying into her t-shirt I always wear for bed before it slowly calms and I manage to pull myself around to start getting ready. I make my way into the bathroom to do my morning routine before coming out to get dressed in my Christmas jumper and some comfy jeans before slipping on some slippers just as I hear MK calling me downstairs to make sure I am actually awake. I smile hearing her excited voice, knowing if anyone can cheer me up, it's those 3 people downstairs waiting for me so I take a breathe and head down to join them.

As soon as I get down into the living room, I'm instantly pulled into hugs from everyone as we all wish each other a Merry Christmas, my smile growing seeing them all with their festive jumpers. We all get comfy in the couches as Mom turns to glance between the three of us, smiling as she takes a minute to watch us all before clapping her hands together softly to get our attention. "Okay who's first for presents?" She suggests and I look between the Twins and instantly Ash starts to laugh to herself as she shakes her head. "You'll have to wait for mine, I still have a couple of last minute things to go and pick up soon.." She quickly tells us and we all burst out laughing, knowing this is typical of her. She is so unorganised I have no idea how she manages to work and get things done on time. "I'll go first." I offer and move to get my bag from under the tree with everyone's presents in. I pass them around and watch in awe as they all open their presents and everyone quickly gets excited over what I bought for them. I love giving out presents, it's one of my favourite things to do and seeing everyone loving their presents quickly starts to lift my mood. They all come and thank me before Mom and MK hand out their presents to everyone. I love my presents and I make sure to thank MK and Mom over and over for what they bought me. We quickly clear away the rubbish and pile up our presents near the tree but when the excitement dies down a little, my mind begins to wander to Harley again. As hard as I try not too, I can't help but feel guilty about everything so I move back to the couch and check my phone, still seeing nothing from her. I don't want to cry again, but I can feel it bubbling. I sit and stare at my background picture on my phone of us together but before I can spiral completely, I feel someone come and sit beside me and wrap an arm around me pulling me close.

"You okay honey?" Mom asks as I lean into her side as she rubs her hand up and down my arm soothingly. "I'm just missing her Mom.. This is our first Christmas together, she should be here." I tell her my thoughts and she hums as she rests her head on top of mine hugging me close. "Have you heard from her yet?" She checks and I just shake my head, hating that I haven't heard anything recently. "Nothing yet, I ended up having a little cry to myself this morning. I just wish she was home." I reply and she nods her head softly as she leaves a kiss on the side of my head. "I know sweetie but she will be soon. And she's safe before you start doubting that at all, she's safe and missing you right now too." Mom soothes and I take in her words as best as I can without overthinking anything. "I know, I just.. Want to stop worrying about her so much but it's impossible." I explain and Mom just nods her head. "It's what happens when we truly love someone sweetie. You put them before everything else. But Harley would hate knowing your upset on a day like today, so, how about we have some Christmas cookies and hot chocolate for breakfast to cheer you up?" Mom always knows how to make me smile and she never fails, no matter what. "I could never say no to that. Thank you Mom." I reply easily and she kisses my head again before she pulls me up and we join the Twins who are already in the kitchen. They both pull me into a cuddle sandwich which I melt into as Mom starts heating us up some milk for our drinks. We all wait for the cookies as they come fresh out of the oven and they smell is incredible. We all grab some little plates and our mugs and take them back to the living room where the warm blankets and Christmas Movies are waiting for us.

We all get comfortable and put our first Movie on the TV as we eat our cookies and drink our hot chocolate. My mind slowly starting to drift away from worrying and I can feel the smile on my face only growing. We get half way through the first Movie before Ashley gets up suddenly and goes to grab her shoes and car keys, obviously going for her presents. We all wait for her to come back to know for sure and she rushes in putting her jacket over her arms. "I'm going to grab those presents, I won't be long!" She calls out and we all shout back to tell her to be careful and not take too long. "Drive safe Ash." I call out seriously and she nods her head, knowing how serious I am being. "I will. Won't be long, don't miss me too much!" She yells as she starts heading for the front door with a huge grin on her face giggling to herself. I turn to MK to say something about it but then seeing the same grin on her face makes me even more confused about what is going on. This has been going since they arrived and I have no idea what it is. MK catches me looking at her and she quickly turns to her phone to try and hide her grin just as I see Mom getting up to head to the kitchen no doubt, needing to start cooking for dinner. But as she walks past me I catch her grinning just as much as the Twins are. What are they all up too? It's really worrying me now. What is going on. I go to my phone, checking nothing has been put online about anyone but nothing comes up. I put my phone back on the chair beside me and decide to just ignore it all and finish my hot chocolate as I watch the end of my Movie. Not wanting to ruin my better mood over something I could just be overthinking..

I get carried away watching the end of the Movie before another one begins to play right after making me smile as I hug the last of my warm hot chocolate. But every time my phone buzzes beside me, I jump to check it, hoping that one of the messages will be from Harley. But every time I do, it's not her. I can't deny that it hurts a little each time but I know she will get in touch as soon as she can. My phone buzzes again and I jump to check it, frowning slightly when I see it's not Harley before MK comes to sit beside me without any warning, cuddling into my side as she does. "Try and stop worrying so much Liz. She'll hate the fact your worrying about her like his, especially today." She tells me carefully and I nod my head softly in agreement, knowing she is right. "I know but I can't help but feel guilty, I'm here with everyone and she is in some other Country without her family, exhausted and working so hard.." I defend weakly and she sits up to face me properly, taking my free hand in hers. "It will get easier Lizzie. But that is what she chose to do. She'll be home soon and you can make up for missed time then. But right now try and relax and enjoy today, that's what she will want for you no doubt." She comforts me and I smile, feeling some comfort from her words. "Yeah your right.. I just hope I get to speak to her on the phone at some point today." I add and she smiles softly as she squeezes my hand in hers. "I'm sure she'll make time to ring you as soon as she can Sis.." She soothes but then gets cut off by her phone so she hugs me before checking the message, instantly it makes her wiggle a little excitedly as she sends a quick reply. Okay there is deffinently something going that I don't know about.

I wait for her to finish on her phone, watching to see her grin never fade as she closes the screen again and turns back to me, trying to hide her grin but it doesn't work and I give her a questioning look. "What's got you so excited?" I ask and she quickly shakes her head and waves me off. "What? Oh, nothing.." She defends quickly but before either of us can say anything more, we hear Ashley's car pulling up outside and instantly I catch her eyes widen as her smile grows impossibly wider. She waits a second before jumping up from the couch, turning back to look down at where I am still sitting, completely confused at what is happening. "I'm going to go help Ashely with her bags. Want to come help?" She asks and I am left even more confused, how many presents is she picking up? "Um, yeah, sure.." I stutter as she helps me up from the couch and pulls me towards the front door but stopping to turn towards the kitchen. "Mom, we're just going out front to help Ash." MK shouts through to the kitchen where Mom is and she quickly yells back a quick reply. Okay that was deffinently weird. But before I can think about it anymore she drags me out towards the front door as I hear Ashley's car door close. We slip on some shoes before she leads the way out the front door as I mindlessly follow her, looking down at the floor infront of me. I make my way down the couple of steps outside the front door and follow MK down the path, my fingers toying with my jumper sleeves as I catch MK practically skipping towards the car. When I see her stop, I do the same and slowly lift my head up to find where Ashley is parked. I search down the street and as soon as I see her car, I spot Ashley standing against the side of her car with a huge smile on her face. But my eyes are quickly drawn to somewhere else since she's not alone..


~~Christmas Morning, L.A.~~

Normal POV

"You ready Harley?"

I can barely hear Ashley's voice over the sound of my heartbeat pounding in my ears, the nerves building so quickly now we are sitting infront of the house. I manage to take a shaky breathe and turn to face where Ashley is still sitting waiting for me. I catch her bright eyes and wide smile, almost buzzing to get out the car. I chuckle at her demenour as I unbuckle my own seatbelt, trying to settle my racing heartbeat in my chest at the thought of seeing her again. "I think so.." I joke and she quickly waves me off giggling. "Come on, it's now or never." She teases and I chuckle as we both reach for our door handles and start to leave the car. I forget about my jacket on the backseat, wanting to just see her before I do anything else. I follow Ashley around to her side of the car which is parked alongside the path, trying to shake out the growing nerves as I reach her. "Fuck.. Here goes." I mumble to myself but Ashley quickly laughs, obviously hearing me. "You'll be fine. Just breathe." She assures me and I nod my head, catching her smile as she looks up at me. "Thanks Ash." I reply quietly before both our heads move to look at the front door of the house infront of us. I can't help but fidget as I try and find a comfortable position to lean back on the car, suddenly feeling weird in my own skin with nerves. Eventually I get comfortable and slip my hands into my pockets so I don't look down at them and focus on the door instead, waiting to see her walk out. I can't help but bite at my bottom lip as I nervously wait for someone to open the door. Thankfully, it doesn't take long for MK to swing the door open and as soon as she spots me she grins widely and walks down the steps excitedly before my attention shifts to the green eyed girl slowly following behind her at the front door..

Her eyes are trailing along the floor infront of her as she carefully makes her way down the steps from the front door, following MK's path ahead of her. She doesn't look up to see me but I see her and she looks so beautiful. Her dark hair flowing down past her shoulders freely, no make-up covering her natural beauty and flawless skin. She's wearing a cute Christmas jumper that is a little too big so the sleeves are covering her hands as she fidgets with the ends of them, telling me she is either worried or anxious about something and I just hope it's nothing too serious. In this moment my heart is racing beyond what it ever has before, the urge to run to her and wrap her in my arms almost getting the better of me but hearing Ashley giggle quietly beside me brings me back down to Earth as we both wait patiently for her to lift her head up so she can see me. I take one last deep breathe, trying to calm my heart rate down, and just as I let it out slowly, I catch her head lifting to look up from the floor. The sun catching her emerald eyes perfectly as she looks straight in my direction as I slowly lift my hands from my pockets and push myself gently from where I am leaning back on Ash's car. As soon as I am standing up straight, her gaze meets mine and she instantly takes my breathe away. My nerves start to grow in my chest again as I anxiously wait for her eyes as they study me up and down, trying to work out if it is really me standing here right now considering I am supposed to be in another Country right now. I can't help but chuckle as her eyes meet mine intensely, a mixture of emotions seeming to hit her all at once as my lips pull into a smile just seeing her so close again. It feels like time stands still as I watch her slowly start to move again, walking past where MK is standing watching us both with a huge smile, all I want to do is pull her into me but I know this is a lot to process and deffinently a huge surprise.

As soon as she is facing me on the street, being able to see me completely with only a few feet between us, her hands lift up to cover her mouth as her eyes widen and flicker over my body. I want to move towards her so badly right now but I stay where I am, waiting for her to come to me when she is ready. But then her head starts to shake gently and I start to worry if this was a bad idea. I can feel my smile fading slightly as I watch her closely as she slowly starts walking closer, her eyes glossing over as her heads stops shaking. She takes another step closer before her hands slowly lower from her face, revealing her bottom lip trembling as she tries to hold back her tears. She is still out of reach, but she is close enough so I can take in everything about her all over again. I can feel my heart pounding against my chest as I try and find any words to let her know it is really me. I manage to clear my throat weakly before hoping my voice doesn't falter. "Merry Christmas baby.." I say quietly looking right into her eyes, seeing a stray tear roll down her cheek. I slowly reach out my hands for her, urging her to come closer, wanting to hold her more than anything right now. She seems to hesitate for a split second before stepping forward as she begins to mumble an incoherent sentence. "What are.. I.. Um.." Her voice is quiet and unsure still as she holds back her tears as best she can. As soon as she steps close enough, I step forward and close the reminding gap between us, leaning down to wrap my arms around her waist. She quickly reacts to my movement and steps into my body, lifting her arms up to my shoulders as I grip onto her and lift her body into my own. As soon as she is in the air, her arms wrap around my neck as her legs wrap around my hips and she squeezes me as tightly as she can. I squeeze her just as much in my arms, burying my head into her shoulder as I feel her shaky breathes against my neck.

Her hands grip onto my back and shoulder as she finally lets out the tears she was holding onto, feeling them against the skin on my neck as I just take in the feeling of her being back in my arms again. I let her take as long as she needs too, feeling all her emotions as I rub my hand up and down her back soothingly. When I hear her quietly sobbing into my neck, a few tears leave my own eyes hearing her upset. I cuddle her impossibly tighter and she lets it all out before she slowly begins to pull away from my neck and loosens the grip around my hips as she lowers her feet back to the floor. I slowly let her go, but not too far away, already missing her being so close. She quickly wipes her tears away and looks up to find my eyes, a small smile growing across her lips melting away my concerns as her eyes flicker between my own. "I can't believe your here Harley.." She whispers and I can't help but smile at the sound of her voice. "I'm here Lizzie." I reply, not knowing what to say as I watch her smile growing slowly. "How..?" She questions and I chuckle lightly as I lift my thumb up to wipe away the tear stains on her cheek. "We came back a little earlier than expected." I tell her loosely, wanting to explain everything properly when we are back inside and she is less emotional. I see her eyes welling up again before she pulls me back into a cuddle. I easily follow her lead and pull her close again as I feel her trying not to get so upset with her head buried into my chest. I rub my hand up and down her back soothingly as I notice MK heading back inside with a beaming smile before Ash walks past us to leave us alone for a minute, rubbing my back gently as she passes past us both and gives me a small nod and smile. I smile back as she heads inside then turn all my attention back to the girl in my arms, squeezing her tightly before she slowly starts to pull away again.

"Are you sure I'm not dreaming right now?" She checks adorably and I can't help but laugh as I shake my head softly. "Your deffinently not dreaming Lizzie. This is really happening, I promise." I assure her and she smiles up at me with bright teary eyes as she lifts her hand up to rest it against my cheek. "Merry Christmas Harley.." She whispers staring right into my eyes and for a moment, I forget how to breathe. "Merry Christmas baby.." I whisper back and her smile lifts to her eyes. "Your actually here.." She lifts her other hand up and squeezes both my cheeks as her nose scrunches into my own making me laugh gently as she pulls me impossibly closer, my hands going to her lower back, wanting to keep her this close forever. "I am. And I'm back properly now.. Not just for 48 hours this time." I comfort her as her eyes flicker between mine, her eyelashes tickling my face with how close we are right now. "That's the best present I could ever ask for." She whispers against my lips and my heart is beating out of my chest with how happy I am in this moment. "I love you baby." I whisper and she quickly begins to giggle adorably and leans her forehead into mine. "I love you too Soldier, so much." She replies and gives me no warning as she crashes our lips together, completely taking my breathe away in an Earth shattering kiss. I kiss her back with so much emotion that I end up lifting her in my arms again, wanting her impossibly closer. Her legs wrap around my body to keep her in the air, never breaking our lips apart as we share the most meaningful and passionate kiss I have ever experienced. Her hands go to the back of my neck as she grips my skin, keeping me from ever pulling away as my hands grip her waist over her jumper. Right now, we are the only two people on the Planet and she is my entire World and more.

Eventually we both pull away for much needed air, that kiss taking everything out of me to the point I thought I was about to pass out but it was so worth it. After Lizzie leaves a few cute little pecks against my lips, she lowers herself back to the floor as I carefully let her down. Her hands slide down from my shoulders to my chest as I straighten up, brushing out my pants before I do. Her hands then move to help straighten out my shirt collar and tie, her smile beaming as she does before she steps back to take a better look at me now she knows it is really me and she is not dreaming all of this. "You look so smart Soldier, What's the occasion?" She teases making me laugh nervously as I pull my waistcoat back to where is was before. "Meeting my Girlfriend's Mam for the first time.. Nothing huge or anything." I tease back making her giggle as she helps me straighten out my waistcoat properly. "You ready to go in and meet her?" She asks softly and I chuckle as I slowly nod my head, taking my last moments to just admire the beautiful girl infront of me. "Yeah, sure.." I say quietly, trying not to show her how nervous I am but she can see right through me. "Come on Soldier. Don't be nervous." She comforts as she reaches for my hand and begins to pull me towards the house. "I'll try.." I mumble as I let her lead me into the front yard as I lace our fingers together, loving the feeling of her touch again. She walks ahead as we reach the front door and lets us both inside, pulling me behind her gently as I just admire her before my attention shifts to the beautiful house we enter into. I stand and look around as she closes the front door before she takes my hand again and leads me through the house and into what looks like the living room where two very excited blondes are sitting waiting for us.

As soon as we reach the room, MK is quick to leap up from where she was sitting and rushes to greet me. Lizzie lets go of my hand and hugs Ashley as MK dives into my awaiting arms. "Merry Christmas Harley! It's so good to see you." She mumbles into my shoulder making me smile as I squeeze her tightly before she pulls away to take a better look at me. "It's good to see you too Mary-Kate. Merry Christmas." I greet back as she tugs carefully at my tie. "You look so smart, Mom is going to love it." She teases before turning towards Lizzie as Ashley comes for a quick hug, telling me to relax now the hard part is over which makes me chuckle as she pulls away just as I hear someone else enter the room. My eyes meet hers as I feel Lizzie come to stand beside me, her hand slipping into mine as I try and calm my breathing seeing her Mom drying off her hands on her apron as she takes a quick glance in my direction. I'm quickly snapped back into the room as I feel Lizzie squeeze my hand as she tugs me further into the room to meet her Mom and it's safe to say, I am so nervous but it is really now or never. "Mom. I'd like you to officially meet Harley. Harley, this is my Mom, Jarnette." Lizzie introduces us and I seem to freeze up slightly as I feel her taking a good look at me before she steps closer to where we are in the middle of the room. I quickly seem to snap back into reality and reach out my hand infront of me but I catch her shake her head and smile softly as she waves me off. "I'm not the formal type Harley, come here!" She quickly tells me laughing as she pulls me into a warm hug. I instantly hug her back and relax slightly as we both pull away, seeing the smile still on her face as she does.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you Jarnette. Thank you for having me, sorry it was all very last minute." I ramble a little nervously as I finally manage to find my voice and I catch the Twins grinning from where they are sitting on the sofa just watching me be a nervous wreck. "Oh please, the more the merrier. I've been dying to meet you ever since Lizzie told me all about you. And please, call me Jarnie. Come on, come sit down you must be exhausted.." She says quickly and I can't help but smile at her before she suddenly grabs my hand and pulls me towards the free sofa opposite where the twins are sitting. I sit down as she takes off her apron before she joins beside me, turning to face me more as she gets comfortable. I catch Lizzie sitting down between the twins, all three of them giggling at my current situation before my attention is back with Jarnie as she smiles sweetly in my direction. "So, Lizzie has told me a lot about you. And I know you've had a really long flight and an even longer few weeks. But I want to know the basics from you if that is okay?" I can't help but smile at how sweet she is, I see where Lizzie gets her personality from now. I clear my throat and think about what I am going to say. "I uh, okay. So I'm 25. Live in London with my Dad and little Sister. I'm a Medic in the British Army. I've been in the Army since I was 17, working hard and saving lives." I ramble a little, not knowing what Lizzie has told her already but she seems to be happy with my answer as her beaming smile makes me smile in return. "Okay that accent is.. Wow. Sorry Liz. Anyways.. It's so nice to have you here Harley. Make yourself at home and we will have more time to talk later okay?" She gushes making me blush a little as she gets back up from the sofa. "Of course. I can't wait." I reply easily and she smiles before putting her apron back on and turning around to leave the room.

I'm left a little dazed as I watch Jarnie start to walk back to what I presume is the kitchen, giving Lizzie a not so subtle thumbs up on her way past the three sisters sitting together making Lizzie and the twins burst into laughter as I let out a small sigh in relief. My body begins to relax slowly as Jarnie leaves the room and my gaze meets Lizzie's across the room from where she is still sitting. I take a few calmer breathes before I slowly get back up to my feet, Lizzie quickly following my movements as I look over to Ashley sitting just behind her. "Do you mind if I grab my bags out your car Ash?" I ask and she quickly beams up at me and reaches into her jacket pocket beside her. "Not at all. Here's the keys." Ashley throws me her keys for her car before Lizzie leads us back outside towards the car. Her smile beaming as she turns back at the bottom of the steps outside the front door and reaches for my free hand and leans into my side for the short walk outside. "Sorry about my Mom. She's.." Lizzie begins to say but I quickly cut her off gently. "Lizzie. It's more than alright. I'm just glad she seems to like me." I defend and she giggles adorable as she places her free hand on my arm between us. "Oh trust me, she loves you already." She gushes and I can't help but smile at her words. "Good. Just your Dad to go.." I say without thinking and instantly feel her tense a little. "Yeah.. He'll be fine but for today, you can relax." She replies a little uncertain but I leave it for now, wanting to enjoy our day together today. "Yeah your right, now, I need a shower.. That flight was so long." I complain jokingly and she giggles as we reach the boot of the car together. "Come on, I'll show you up to my room and you can shower there." I smile and open the boot, grabbing my bags then moving to grab my jacket before locking up the car behind me as Lizzie takes my jacket for me as I carry the bags back inside.

I follow Lizzie's lead back inside before we make our way up to her room. She lets me inside first and I take a glance around as I dump my bags on her bedroom floor. I start to turn back towards where she is and as soon as I do, she quickly takes a hold of my waist coat and pulls me into another breath-taking kiss. I find myself being pushed backwards until my legs hit the side of her bed, sending me back so I am sitting down. Lizzie follows my movements and climbs onto my lap, never breaking the kiss as my hands move to make sure she doesn't fall. I move to hold her waist as her hands are on the sides of my neck, pulling me impossibly closer as we get lost in each other. But eventually we both pull away breathless, resting our foreheads together as our breathing mixes in the small space between us. "I'm so happy you're here Harley.." Lizzie whispers against my lips, making me smile softly as I look up into her eyes. "Me too baby." I reply easily as we both catch our breathe before Lizzie sits back on my lap to face me properly. Her lips pulling me into a gorgeous smile as I take in everything about her for a few seconds before she reaches up to stroke her thumb against the cheek where my cut was as she seems to be checking me for any more injuries. "When did you get back to London?" She asks softly into the small space between us as she continues to just gently brush her finger tips over my face and into my hair. "I got back to London on the 23rd.." I tell her quietly, enjoying the intimate moment growing between us right now as I hold her close. "So when did you decide you were coming here?" She asks and I follow her eyes as they search mine. "I got home, surprising Dad and Maisie, then I rang Ashley to find out exactly what your plans were for Christmas. She told me you'd all be here so I told her I wanted to surprise you and she got all excited and we planned it out there and then on the phone." I explain and watch as her small smile grows wider at every word as her cheeks blush a light tint of pink.

"That's mean. But it was the best surprise." She defends weakly and I can't help but laugh at her furrowed eyebrows. "It was so hard not to tell you I was home, trust me, but it was so worth it in the end." I say genuinely and her face relaxes again as she goes back to tracing patterns around my cheeks and jawline as she goes through the thoughts swirling around her head. "Was your Dad and Maisie okay with you coming here?" She questions and I nod my head softly between her fingers as I start to run my hands up and down her body slowly. "Yeah, they were all for it. Emily is there today and I was hoping you'd come back with me before the New Year to see everyone?" I offer, hoping she will agree now that I am home and we can start planning things together again. "Of course. I don't have to go back to work until the second week in January so we can spend New Year in London?" Her eyes widen as she adds to my suggestion and it makes my heart glow seeing her excited to see my family. "Sounds good to me. Now, I really need that shower." I agree easily before feeling the need to get changed and shower after the long morning I've already had. "Come on, I'll get it ready for you.." She teases as she leaves a few light kisses against my lips then gets up off my lap to head into what I presume is her bathroom as I move to get my toiletry bag and slip my shoes off to leave with my bags to sort out later. I hear the water begin to run as I take off my waist coat and tie, already feeling less restricted as Lizzie slowly reappears and smiles as she comes back to stand infront of me. "I'll meet you downstairs once your done okay?" She offers and I nod my head in agreement. "I won't be long." I reply and kiss her forehead before heading towards the bathroom, the smile not faltering on my face as I feel complete being back by her side.

Where I am always meant to be..