My Soldier - Missing Home

Christmas Round 2

A/N ~~ HEY GUYS! So first of, I hope your all good.. I know I have been a little M.I.A. Long Story short, I had an accident and ended up in A&E last week. I ended up in for some x-rays and turns out I have done some damage to my hand.. I am currently in a bandage and drugged up on pain killers. Which is why this Chapter has taken so long to finish so I want to apologise for the wait and to make up for it, this Chapter is longer than usual!

~~ I am currently working on the next Chapter whilst my hand is feeling okay, trying to get as much done as I can so there isn't a long wait for the next one! :)

~~ I love you all and thank you for being patient! Stay safe and happy guys! and enjoy a fluffy London Chapter :D

~~Friday Afternoon, L.A.~~

Normal POV

After a very open and honest day with Lizzie yesterday, I managed to sleep really well and even stayed in bed all night. I could tell Lizzie was very happy to be able to wake up with me still beside her this morning, she hasn't stopped smiling all day. We decided on having a lazy morning, drinking some coffee in bed before eventually getting up to make breakfast. I'm getting very used to having Lizzie sitting on my lap during breakfast and pretty much feeding me when it is just the two of us. She is adorable and I literally cannot get enough of her. After breakfast, which mainly consisted of fruit from her garden, we knew we had some packing to do before our flight to London later. It didn't take long for me to pack the few things that Lizzie had washed for me to take back since I had no idea how to properly wash my Christmas jumpers. Thankfully Lizzie did and she took care of it for me so I made sure to pack up my clothes and unexpected Christmas Presents from Lizzie's family. Once I was done, I couldn't help but laugh at Lizzie struggling to make everything fit into her suitcase so I took over to help, part of me sure at this point she pretends to struggle on purpose so I will pack for her so she can add to what she already has knowing I'll make it fit. So as I was packing her suitcase, she went off to find a smaller bag for her new Bike Helmet to go into to take to London. I never expected her to be so excited to get back onto my Bike, considering she was very unsure the first time I took her out on it, but now with her own Helmet she is very excited for our next ride out. It didn't take too long to get everything packed up for both of us so I carried the bags through to the front door so we know where everything is before Lizzie changed into some different clothes so she can tend to her garden, knowing she isn't going to be here for a little while. And of course, she made sure to remind me she only has two hands and needed a helper so I easily obliged and followed her lead outside holding onto various things for her to use, smiling at how cute she is in her garden.

"These damn SNAILS!" I can't help but burst into laughter seeing Lizzie getting so annoyed at the snails in her garden, I swear she is ready to commit insect murder. "Stop laughing at me! They are eating my leaves!" She whines adorably but my laughter is not calming down anytime soon. She has the cutest pout on her lips as she looks over at where I am, holding my stomach from laughing so much. God I am so ridiculously in love with this girl and her little quirks. When my laughter eventually does die down, I slowly make my way over to where Lizzie is kneeling cutting different plants, her pout still very much on her face making me just smile like an idiot as I lean down and leave small kisses on her neck up to her cheek. She tries not to react at first, but eventually she gives in as I feel her smile followed by small giggles before she pushes my face away playfully. "You show those snails whose boss baby." I tease, making her laughter get louder as I catch a slight tint on her cheeks. "I will!" She states confidently making me chuckle at her before I start pacing to stretch out my restless legs. I really need to go to the gym when I get home, or at least go on a run. "Are you getting restless Angel?" Lizzie questions adorably as she turns to watch me pacing around her small garden slowly, her basket still firmly in my hand filled with some blueberries already. "A little. I need to get back to the gym." I reply easily and she hums along with her attention back to her plants as she still listens. "You can once we are back in London, then when you come back here we can look into getting you signed up to a gym for when you visit." She shares easily and I can't help but let my smile grow hearing her making plans for me coming back already. I love how attentive and organised she can be with our future plans. "Sounds good to me baby." I return making her beam back at me as I manage to find somewhere to sit and just watch for a little while, getting lost in my thoughts of being back in London soon and spending some time with my little family.

Once Lizzie was happy with her garden, we brought everything into the kitchen to wash and put way, Lizzie soon telling me her Mom will come and use the fresh fruit when she checks in on the house, which I found adorable. We put everything away that she used after cleaning it all down then I decided on taking a shower and changing into some clothes to travel in. Lizzie offered to make something for lunch whilst I showered and changed before she went to do the same. I opted for some joggers and a hoodie, knowing it will be a lot colder in London when we land. Lizzie seemed to have the same thought as she opted for some comfortable jeans and a long sleeved top. We sat down to have some lunch together, laughing and teasing with each other with some music playing in the background before I took on the dishes so Lizzie could start doing what she needed to around the house. When I was done in the kitchen, I made myself useful and helped Lizzie clean and organise what needed doing in every room. Then before we knew it, it was time to start getting ready to head to the Airport. As much as I love how organised Lizzie can be, I'm not a fan of how early she always wants to be at the Airport for a flight. Maybe just because I get so restless but I don't want her to be stressed out so I didn't argue and helped her go through everything. We decided on just sharing a bag for hand luggage so she made sure to pack everything into my backpack that she needed too since everything I needed was already done, making sure we had a book and phone chargers for the long flight, as well as passports and tickets. Lizzie then ordered a car once she was content we had everything ready before we did one last check on the house. The car didn't take long to arrive so I carried the luggage out as Lizzie did some final checks as she locked up behind her then within a few minutes, we were in the back of the car on our way to the Airport.

As soon as we arrive outside the Airport, I feel Lizzie tense up beside me as her eyes were focused on something out the window of the car. I followed her eyeline and quickly noticed the few paparazzi standing around the doors, instantly knowing this is going to be tricky. "Excuse me, can you drive a little further into the car park please?" I asked towards the driver, who easily agreed and took us away from the doors and into the car park out of sight of the main doors. I could feel Lizzie's attention now on me as I slipped off my hoodie before the car came to a stop. I made sure to thank the driver before he left the car first and started walking towards the back. "Why did you ask him to move?" Lizzie asks, her voice a little broken with nerves about what we are about to face. I hate this about L.A but hopefully my last minute plan might help us out. "So they can't see us getting out the car, now, use this to help hide your face. The hood will help." I hand Lizzie my hoodie and she quickly lets a small smile creep onto her face as she takes my oversized hoodie from my hands. "Thank you Angel, I have my sunglasses in the bag." She tells me with a slightly more relaxed tone of voice. "I'll get them for you, sit tight so no one spots you whilst I get the luggage organised." I leave a quick kiss on her forehead before getting out the car and meeting the driver who gives me a small knowing smile before I rush off to get a trolley for the bags. I make quick work loading the bags onto the trolley before handing the rucksack into the back seat for Lizzie to get ready as I pay the driver, giving him a tip for his help and understanding. After a short conversation with the driver, Lizzie makes her way out the car and walks towards where we are stood. I can't help the small smile that creeps onto my lips seeing Lizzie wrapped in my hoodie, dark glasses covering those unmissable, mesmerizing emerald eyes that give her away with one glance.. Damn I'm one lucky Soldier.

"Ready Angel?" Lizzie's soft, angelic voice brings me back from my short daze, her free hand not holding my backpack reaching for the front of my t-shirt to pull her in closer to where I am standing. "Very ready." I reply in a matching soft voice, my free hand wrapping around towards her lower back as my other keeps a hold on the trolley behind me. "Don't forget your Sunglasses Soldier." Lizzie reminds me as she lifts herself slightly onto her tip toes, her lips reaching mine easily as we share a sweet kiss now that we are alone again. I never used to be a huge fan of PDA's but with Lizzie, I welcome them without hesitation. I can't get enough of her addictive touch, whether it be her hand in mine or her body completely flushed against my side under my arm. My own personal drug that I can never get enough of. I never imagined being this way with anyone, especially not someone like Lizzie. She makes me so happy and to see how comfortable she is from where we first started is amazing. I feel lucky everyday to have her by my side, and I hope she knows how much she means to me. Lizzie hands me my sunglasses from the bag before she looks for out tickets and passports to have to hand, my lips pulling into a smile at her organised brain kicking in already. I slip on the glasses to help hide myself from anyone who may happen to recognise me before taking the now zipped up bag from Lizzie and placing it over my shoulder to carry inside. "Shall we?" I extend my arm out for Lizzie to hold onto since I have the trolley to push inside, which she easily links onto with both her arms, situating herself flush into the side of my body for comfort and safety no doubt. "Okay, let's get this over with." She whispers beside me, and it causes an ache in my chest hearing the strain in her voice. I hate how anxious this makes her, but I understand completely with how the Paparazzi can be.

"I've got you Lizzie." I whisper down into her ear, feeling her body slightly relax at my words as she buries herself even closer into my side, her grip on my forearm tightening further. We then begin our short walk from the car park towards the main entrance of the Airport, the trolley making an annoying amount of noise, alerting some people to us. I feel Lizzie's head lean down onto my arm as we reach the bottom of the ramp. I keep a subtle eye on the group of cameras to our right as we get closer, there eyes all scanning as people walk in and out of the doors. I can feel my jaw clench shut seeing them just waiting for an opportunity to pounce and take any chance they can to make a few snaps worth of money, but at what cost to the person they hound and make feel uncomfortable. Lizzie's body becomes impossibly closer into my side, hugging one arm as her head nuzzles into me to hide her face away from unwanted attention. And as we make it to the doors, we swiftly turn the corner and almost rush through the doors together. Mission accomplished. I let out a breathe as we walk inside, Lizzie's entire body deflating as we slow down our pace. Lizzie soon takes down the hood from my jumper before we both remove our Sunglasses, feeling a lot more at ease inside the Airport. We get in line ready to check in our bags but since Lizzie seems to have stolen my hoodie for the rest of the day, I quickly search for another one in my bags before we get to the desk. Lizzie laughing as I struggle to get past her heavy suitcases, but eventually I manage and find a jumper to wear, knowing how cold it will be in London and possibly on the flight. "Did you find my struggle amusing?" I tease Lizzie once I join her side again in the queue, making her just giggle as she leans back into my side. "Maybe a little.." She mumbles making me just smile as I place a kiss on her head and wrap my free arm around her, knowing she is wanting comfort even still since it is a little busier than we were expecting.

Thankfully, we had no issues and before we knew it, we were finding our seats on the plane. It is still strange to me when I fly First Class with Lizzie. I'm used to flying in the back of a cargo plane with barely any seats, using my bag as a pillow, but here I am with hot towels and drinks served with a push of a button. I can't help but take a second to admire the cabin before I feel a gentle hand pulling me towards my seat. "Baby? Everything okay?" Lizzie's voice snaps me back from where my wind wandered off to, making her giggle at me lightly as our eyes meet. "Sorry, I'm just.. It's still a lot to get used too." I explain terribly but as if she can read my mind, Lizzie just smiles and tugs me towards out seats playfully. "Is it really so different in First Class?" She questions as we get comfortable in our seats. "Well, compared to having no seat in the back of a cargo plane, it is VERY different." I tease slightly, making her laugh and blush slightly. "Shit I'm sorry Harley, I completely your Army life sometimes.." Lizzie begins to ramble, making my smile only grow before I lean over and kiss her to stop her talking all together. "Your adorable when you ramble.." I whisper in the small space between us, making her blush deepen as she nudges me away playfully. "Stop it!" She whines making me laugh as we both get some drinks now we are comfortable, Lizzie sitting to my left as I have the window seat. Once our coffees arrive, we settle back and get our books out ready for the flight as we wait for the plane to get into the air. As much as I don't mind flying, these flights can be so long from L.A to London. And I know for a fact the time difference will mess with both of us, but being back in London with my Family and Lizzie is worth all of it a million times over. I can feel Lizzie getting a little unsettled waiting for the plane to take off, so I turn and take her hand in mine, quickly pulling her attention into an easy conversation to distract her from the plane taking off and making her smile.

"Your so sneaky.." Lizzie teases after I catch her glance over to the window behind me, noticing that we are already in the air and well on our way to London. I let out a small laugh as she blushes a little at how easily I can keep her attention focused on me, forgetting our surroundings completely. "I have no idea what your talking about." I play dumb, making her giggle as she just shakes her head with red cheeks and soft laughter leaving her lips. We soon finish our conversation before we both decide to turn to our books, already being at least an hour or two into the flight. I never usually manage to read so much but since Dad bought me the Game of Thrones book series, I have not been able to put them down. But since I have been reading a lot more, my eyes have been straining more so I need to remind myself to hunt out my glasses before I end up with some unnecessary headaches. I make myself a mental note to hunt them out tomorrow before my attention turns to a very adorable looking Lizzie curling up into her seat now she has found her page in her book. Her head easily finding my shoulder, the hood on my hoodie she is wearing pulled up slightly as a make-shift pillow as her small frame fits into the seat perfectly. She is too cute, it literally makes my heart hurt seeing her so content like this. I find myself just admiring her as she settles into the words on her page, her soft, mesmerizing eyes flickering from sentence to sentence. I get lost just watching her for a little while before I finally turn to my own book, finding my starting point and slowly falling into the pages with ease. I've always loved being lost in a really good book, I used to read a lot as a kid and even as a teenager. It was a good way to wind down from my very active days playing Rugby and training in the gym. I didn't realise how much it would help me but once I got more responsibilities in the Army, and I had to read over information packs, I found it easy to get through them quickly and pick up on everything I needed too so it deffinently paid off in some ways..

I have no idea how much time has passed when I get pulled from the pages infront of me by a small but very noticeable yawn beside me. I can't help but smile seeing Lizzie still curled up in a ball, burying her face into the sleeve of my hoodie as she hides her yawn. I catch a glimpse of her tired eyes as her body is now a lot more slumped into mine. I put my book down and carefully turn a little towards her, catching her attention as I do. "Is someone tired?" I tease quietly, making her giggle adorably as she fights off another yawn. "A little.." She admits and my smile grows at her sleepy voice. "Why don't you sleep for a little while?" I suggest but she quickly shakes her head and buries her head into my shoulder. I just laugh lightly at her as she mumbles something into my body that I cannot make sense of. "Baby, I have no idea what you said." She giggles into my arm before lifting herself up to meet my eyes again. "I said I don't want to leave you on your own if I sleep." God she is too cute. I'm going to end up in a puddle one day I swear. "I don't mind at all baby. I have my book and music, please get some sleep." I argue to which she seems to admit defeat as her eyes fall heavy. "Okay you win, but only an hour or two tops." She defends weakly making me laugh and nod my head. "We'll see, do you need anything?" I offer but she just shakes her head and moves slightly so she is lying against my shoulder again in a much more relaxed position. I let her get comfortable against my body as she wraps herself in my hoodie as much as she can, luckily it's big on her so she can do. "Wake me if you need anything okay?" She says quietly making my heart jump in my chest at her caring nature, even when she is exhausted. "I will, but you just relax and get some much needed rest." I reply making her smile against my shoulder as she nuzzles in impossibly closer. "I love you Soldier." She whispers making my smile grow beside her, my cheeks hurting with how wide my smile is.

"I love you too, Sweet dreams baby girl." I say without thinking, making her quickly lift her head with slightly wide eyes. I chuckle nervously but her lips pull into a small grin before parting a little. "Baby girl? That's a new one.." She teases and instantly I cringe a little, I don't even know where that came from but it deffinently fits her perfectly. "Do you not like it?" I tease back with a small smirk, making her cheeks blush right on que before she goes back to being buried into me. "I really do.." She mumbles making me laugh lightly as I leave a kiss against her forehead, making another mental note silently too myself to use that one more often. Noted.. Her hands sneak up under my hoodie and t-shirt and onto my back and stomach. I jump slightly at her cold hands before settling into the contact easily. It doesn't take more than a minute for Lizzie to fall asleep beside me, her body relaxing completely into me. I make sure she is settled before returning to my book as carefully as I can to not disturb her. I get lost in the pages again as Lizzie's breathing beside me gives me a small sense of comfort as I read the gripping words in my hands. I get through another Chapter before I catch something in the corner of my eye. I quickly turn my head, seeing one of the Cabin Crew standing with a small smile on her face. I return her smile as her eyes glance down to Lizzie's sleeping body beside me before looking back towards me. "Can I get you both anything?" She asks as quietly as she can making my smile grow as I shake my head carefully. "I'm good thank you." I pretty much mouth back in reply. "We have small blankets available if you change your mind, I know how cold it can get sometimes." She explains, my eyes glancing down to Lizzie beside me before looking back up. "Actually, a blanket would be perfect thank you." I amend, wanting Lizzie to be as comfortable as possible and having no idea you get free blankets on flights like this. "I'll be right back." She whispers and I smile and nod thankfully before she disappears for a couple of minutes then returns with a small blanket which I carefully lay across Lizzie with my free hand before going back to my book.

Lizzie ended up sleeping for nearly 3 hours before she woke up on her own, scolding me playfully for letting her sleep so much before cuddling in and thanking me for getting her the blanket and letting her sleep on me for so long. We spend some time cuddled up together and talking about whatever came to mind before we got our food. We only ordered something small to keep us going before we decided on watching a film together for the rest of the flight. The film had only just finished when the seatbelt signs came on ready for us landing in London. It wasn't a bad landing and before we knew it, we were packing up ready to leave the plane. Another bonus for being in First Class, we get to leave the plane first so once we were ready, Lizzie took my free hand in hers and lead us off the plane, thanking the staff as we passed by before walking out of our gate and into the reasonably quiet Airport. Lizzie quickly pulled my arm around her to keep her close as we made our way towards to get out bags. Luckily, our bags didn't take long to arrive on the belt so we made sure to have everything together then made our way towards the exit. "Did your Dad say where he would meet us?" Lizzie asks from beside me, her body back under my free arm as she stays close into my side. "He usually just waits outside in the Car Park so I'm presuming.." I don't get to finish my sentence as I am interupted by a very familiar voice calling out my name. I hear Lizzie giggling as we both search for the source of the voice. We slow down as we look around the huge space before Lizzie stops and seems to have found her. I follow her eyeline and sure enough, I quickly manage to find her as well. "She's adorable." Lizzie says between laughter as we turn and make our way in that direction. "She certainly is.." I agree easily as I hug Lizzie close and we seem to rush over to where the voice came from, but before we can reach her, she runs towards us instead.

Lizzie slyly moves from under my arm and steps away slightly as I stop and prepare myself for what comes next. And just as I plant my feet, I am met by Maisie's body jumping into my arms. I drop my bag beside me and quickly lift Maisie into the air, hugging her close as her arms wrap around my neck as her legs wrap around my body. I can't help but laugh as she squeezes the life out of me, her head buried into my shoulder. I then hear Lizzie's voice as I look over and see my Dad greeting her with a welcome hug, making my heart glow seeing their smiles as they greet each other with ease. "I think someone missed her Big Sister." I hear Lizzie comment as they both look over and my smile grows at my Dad's laughter as he nods in reply before I turn my attention to Maisie. "Your too big for a carry Maize.." I tease but she just shakes her head and nuzzles into me tighter. I rub my hand up and down her back, a slight twinge of worry filling my chest at how she is acting. She does normally do this, but usually she is making jokes and laughing by now, never is she this quiet. Is there something going on I don't know about ? I glance over to Dad, who just smiles as he watches us with Lizzie close beside him with a beaming smile. I shake away the worry for now as I feel Maisie slowly letting go of me as her feet drop back down to the floor. "You okay Maisie?" I whisper but she quickly shakes it off, giving me one last squeeze. "I just missed you Sis." She assures me, but part of me feels like there is more to it, but for now I just nod my head and leave a kiss on her head before she pulls away all together. She subtly wipes her face with the sleeves of her jumper then beams up at me, making my smile return seeing her face again. "Now, where's my favourite Olsen Sister." She says excitedly and I can't help but laugh as Lizzie suddenly jumps in excitement as Maisie turns to find her and rushes towards her. I watch them both nearly fall to the fall as they meet each other half way and share a heart-warming hug. They are as bad as each other.

"Hey Dad." I finally greet my Dad as I bring my bags with me before dropping them again with Lizzie's and receive a warm hug from my Dad. "Hey Kiddo, how was your flight?" He greets easily. "Not too bad honestly.." I reply easily as I pull away as smooth down my hoodie from where Maisie had attacked me. "Good, car is outside, have you both got everything?" Dad checks and I take a look at the bags quickly before nodding in reply. "Girls? Ready to go?" Dad says over to Lizzie and Maisie, who are laughing and talking amongst themselves not too far away. "Yeah let's go!" Maisie shouts back before linking arms with Lizzie and leading the way outside, leaving Dad to help me with the bags. We share a laugh at them both practically skipping off together as we grab the bags and follow close behind them. "I think someone is excited to have you both back." Dad comments nodding towards Maisie making my smile grow impossibly bigger as I nod in agreement. "Deffinently. But she's not the only one. As much as I have loved being in L.A. Nothing beats being home again." I reply easily making Dad smile as he pats my back comfortingly. "It's good to have you home Harley." He adds as we make our way outside, thankfully not bumping into any unwanted attention as we follow Maisie's lead towards the Car Park and finding Dad's car. Dad opens the boot and we both load in our bags as Maisie and Lizzie continue their laughter beside the car. Once we have all the bags in the boot, Dad tells us to get in so we can get home. Maisie taking the front seat like usual so I open the back door for Lizzie and help her inside, earning a quick kiss on the cheeks as she thanks me before I follow behind her. We all get buckled in and Dad starts the drive back home. The car quickly filled with Maisie firing questions at us both about what we have been doing in L.A. I let Lizzie take the lead as the long flight is slowly starting to catch up on me and my body is suddenly very tired. I don't even realise my eyes are getting heavy until it's too late and I fall asleep with my head against the window.

"Angel.." Lizzie's soft voice brings me out of my short slumber as my eyes flicker open, already stinging from the lack of sleep. I slowly turn my head, realising I am not lying against the window anymore but instead I'm lying on Lizzie's shoulder. I can't help but smile lazily feeling her delicate kisses against my head as she lets me wake up. "Hi.." I say finally, making her giggle as she runs one hand through my hair. "Hi sleepyhead." She replies softly before I slowly push myself up off her shoulder and look around the car to find us alone. "Where is everyone?" I ask sleepily, making Lizzie laugh as she sits up properly. "Taking our bags inside for us. Come on, let's get you inside." She quickly opens her door and reaches for my hand to guide me out the car. I follow her lead and see Dad standing with the last of our bags in his hands after shutting the boot behind him. I smile as we follow behind him and walk inside, finding all our bags in the kitchen. I let Lizzie inside first and close the door behind us. I stretch out and yawn before turning to see Dad and Maisie smiling over to us both. "Do you both want anything?" Dad quickly offers switching on the kettle. I look over to Lizzie, and see how tired she is still. "I think we are going to go up to try to sleep off this flight if that's alright with you two?" I suggest towards Dad and Maisie who both quickly agree, telling us we have all day tomorrow to catch up properly. "Take some water up with you both." Dad reminds me, handing me two bottles of water from the fridge. "Thanks Dad. We'll see you both in the morning." He nods and gives us both a hug, Maisie doing the same. "Thank you for picking us up Stuart." Lizzie quickly thanks my Dad, making my smile grow again at how sweet she is. After saying our good nights, we grab our bags and head up to my room. "Do you want a shower or anything? Or should we just crash and change the sheets tomorrow?" I suggest and Lizzie just nods her head, letting me know she is just as tired as I am after we have dumped our bags down in my room. Get me to bed..


~~ Saturday Morning, London ~~

Lizzie POV

I can barely remember falling asleep last night, all I remember is getting back from the Airport and suddenly my body became so tired. I could tell Harley was feeling the same after her short nap in the car ride home so we just agreed to crash last night and sort everything out later. Thankfully, there was no rush. I was in such a deep sleep before hearing the bathroom door click open out of no where. I didn't even feel Harley get out of bed. I forced my eyes open slightly, rolling over and seeing the bed beside me empty. I look over to the bathroom and see the door shut so I close my eyes again and just wait for Harley to come back to bed. It doesn't take long for her to come back, carefully climbing back under the covers. She stays facing me as she settles back onto the pillows under her head so I slowly flicker my eyes open and instantly smile seeing she is barely awake. "You okay Angel?" I mumble half asleep, causing her eyes to open slightly more to see me, her lips pulling into a small, lazy smile. "I am, go back to sleep baby because I plan too.." She quickly adds and I can't help but giggle at her sleepy demenour. My cute, sleepy Soldier. "Come here.." I reach out my arms, pulling her body closer. She quickly follows my lead, dropping her head under my chin and into my chest, her new favourite place to sleep. I lift my hand up and gently run my fingers through her hair to help her fall back to sleep as I feel her breathing against my neck. As much as I love being in her arms in bed, having her be this vulnerable and in my arms sometimes is beyond adorable. I feel her breathing become heavier as her body relaxes again as I leave small kisses on top of her head. I feel my own eyes falling heavy again before the bedroom door swings open all of a sudden, followed by a very overly excited Maisie appears in a Christmas jumper and a huge smile on her face.

"MERRY SECOND CHRISTMAS!"

Maisie's voice fills the room, instantly I try not to laugh as I hear Harley groan into my neck as she nuzzles closer and hugs me tighter. "Fuck sake Maize.." Harley mumbles into my neck making me giggle as I turn slightly to see Maisie with a beaming smile on her face as she stands at the bottom of Harley's bed. "Good Morning Maisie." I greet lazily and she seems to realise we are not ready to wake up properly yet. "Sorry I uh.. I heard the bathroom door and thought you were both awake." She defends but I just smile and shake my head slightly with Harley's head still under my chin. "It's okay Maisie, just the jetlag that's all." I assure her and she doesn't let her smile falter as Harley just buries her head into me to hide away. "There is coffee and breakfast being made downstairs for you both when your ready." Maisie tells us excitedly making my heart glow at how happy she is to have us back. "Thank you Maize." Harley mumbles loud enough for her Sister to hear, making her smile grow impossibly bigger across her smile at the sound of Harley's voice. "See you both downstairs!" She cheers before rushing out the room and back downstairs, pulling the door closed behind her before I giggle at her quick footsteps down the stairs. I move my hand back into Harley's hair, running my fingers through it softly as she groans and moves around with her arms still wrapped around me. "Someone is excited to have us back." I say quietly near Harley's ear, leaving a kiss against her head as I feel her lips pull into a smile against my neck. "I did warn you she'd be worse than normal.." Harley mumbles into my neck, her breathe tickling me slightly causing me to giggle. "You did, now come on Soldier, let's not keep them both waiting." I encourage her gently as I try to move, but her grip around me tightens as she groans adorably into my neck making me just giggle at her. Looks like I'm staying here until someone wakes up properly..

Eventually I managed to get out of Harley's grip and go to the bathroom to have a shower. I felt so much better afterwards and thankfully, Harley was awake and stripping off her bed when I came out in my towel. She then followed suit and went for a shower herself, making me smile knowing it will help her wake up so when she comes back out, she will be in a less groggy mood. I went into my suitcase and found some clothes for the day, remembering Maisie had a Christmas jumper on so I found something similar to wear with some jeans. I got dressed and then sat at Harley desk to dry my hair and do some light make up for the day. It didn't take Harley long to get showered so as I was busy brushing my hair, I heard the bathroom door click behind me followed by a more awake looking Harley walking out in just some boxers and a sports bra. Fuck she looks so good.. My eyes follow her as she walks out into the bedroom and smirks as she catches my eyes firmly on her. I swear she does this on purpose. I try and look back towards the mirror but my eyes keep wandering towards her behind me when I catch her in the reflection. "Your so easily distracted baby girl.." She teases across the room as she pulls on some jeans. I think I just melted into a puddle.. Why does she have to say it like that! That slight huskiness to her voice gets me every time. I can feel my cheeks burning up and I don't trust my own voice right now so I just turn away and go back to finishing off drying my hair, hearing her laughing behind me at my obvious flustered state she caused way too easily. I distract myself doing my hair and light make-up as Harley gets ready between the bedroom and bathroom, doing her hair and putting on one of the jumpers she wore in L.A. She looks so good. Once we are both ready, we go to leave her room but before we do, she quickly goes to her bag looking for something. I wait for her to find it, and the smile on my face grows instantly seeing her holding her camera and bringing it downstairs with us. "Your adorable Soldier.." I tease as we make our way downstairs to join Stuart and Maisie for breakfast.

We make sure to catch up over breakfast. Starting with our time in L.A together and Harley meeting my family, leaving out what happened with my Dad for now. Then Stuart and Maisie tell us about what they did for Christmas with Emily here before the mood shifts slightly as they ask Harley a little about Nepal and coming home early. The mood shift doesn't last for long as Harley keeps everything light. Once we are caught up, we fall into general conversation as we finish out coffees at the table. Harley talks to her Dad about her camera as I listen to Maisie tell me about her presents. Time seems to get away from us as we all talk with each other before there is a knock at the door, followed by Emily coming in with a huge smile on her face. Stuart quickly jumps up to greet her, closely followed by Harley. I smile at their sweet interaction as I get up after Maisie. As soon as everyone else has said hello, Emily quickly turns to me with a huge smile and comes over to hug me, which I return easily. She is so sweet and has an amazing relationship with Harley and Maisie which I admire completely. "It's so good to see you Lizzie." She says as we hug making me smile warmly in reply. "Thank you Emily, It's good to see you too. It feels like forever ago." We share a laugh as we pull away before Stuart ushers us all into the living room as he gets started on some hot chocolate for us all. It's so cute how he is doing another Christmas Day with us involved, or as Maisie has named it, Christmas Round 2. Harley comes over and pulls me into her arms as we follow Maisie into the living room, all three of us getting comfortable on the sofa so Emily can take Maisie's chair for the day. I end up in the middle of them both as Maisie reaches for the remote to find a movie for us to watch as we wait for Stuart and Emily to join us.

After a quick catch up with Emily, I rush upstairs to get my presents to give out to everyone. I love giving out presents so I get far too excited making everyone laugh as I give them out one by one as I kneel down infront of where Harley is sitting behind me on the sofa with my bag out infront of me. Seeing everyone smile so much over their presents making my heart glow as they all thank me over and over again. I may have spoilt Maisie with clothes and things but I can't help it and I can see how much it means to Stuart and Harley seeing her so happy with everything. It just reminds me how Harley explained to me that she sees herself as more of a protective older brother than an older sister to Maisie since they are so different, which I love to see as even though they are so different, they get on so well and have an unbreakable bond. But Harley told me how she wishes she could be what Maisie needs now she is getting older, but I promised her to be there for Maisie however I can and I plan on keeping that promise, no matter what. After all, I plan on being her Sister one day, as long as Harley gets down on one knee! I get lost in my thoughts before Stuart calls for Harley to try out her new camera and get some pictures of us all. We all laugh and take so many pictures, Harley falling into character so easily with a camera in her hands. She really is a natural. I can't wait to see the pictures. Stuart then takes over and takes some, and he just shows off his skills seeing how everyone was impressed with Harley. We get some just the two of us and I know my Mom is going to have them printed off as soon as she sees them for her living room. It wouldn't surprise me if she steals some of Maisie too since she has never stopped talking about all of Harley's family since she met them on the phone on Christmas. After we joke around with the camera and clear away the presents, Stuart then heads off to finish cooking dinner as we all settle in to watch some Tv together.

After an amazing dinner, we move back into the living room and Maisie quickly suggests we have a friendly game of Monopoly instead of watching anymore Tv. This is going to end in disaster I just know it. We set up the coffee table with the board sitting on top as Harley and Stuart get us all some drinks, Myself and Emily with a glass of wine each as Harley and Stuart keep to their Christmas tradition of drinking some Port together. Even Maisie ends up with some wine and lemonade, Harley whispering it might keep her calm and less competitive making me just laugh as we all get comfortable around the table on the floor. Emily takes the role of the Banker so the rest of us pick out our figures and get ready to win. "Ready to get your ass kicked Olsen?" Harley teases making me scoff and nudge her away playfully. "That's not happening today Soldier!" I tease back making her laugh as we all get started, taking our first rolls as everything seems calm, for now. I spoke to soon as around 2 hours in, everyone is getting VERY competitive, but in the most playful way possible. Maisie and Harley ready to start War with each other across the table as they fight it out until the end. Emily was first out, followed by Stuart and then me. Harley takes it in the end, making me a very proud girlfriend as Maisie admits defeat graciously. "Told you I'd kick your ass Olsen." Harley teases as we get everyone another drink in the kitchen as they clear away the board game. "You did.. But is it wrong I found it a little hot when you got so competitive?" I tease her back playfully making her smirk and pull me into her arms. "Not at all baby girl.." She whispers against my lips, the wine causing my knees to buckle a lot easier than normally. "Behave Soldier.." I warn her playfully before kiss her quickly then biting at her lower lip, causing her to groan and grip at my waist tightly. "Tease." She whines lowly making me smile and turn away to grab the bottle of wine. We make everyone's drinks as we steal a glance or two before re-joining everyone in the living room for a movie.

With Maisie lying her head on my lap as I lie back into Harley, we all fall into the most comfortable atmosphere as the fire crackles and the Snow begins to fall outside. It's like a scene out of a cheesy Movie, but I couldn't ask for anything more right now.

"I love you Harley Lane.."


A/N ~~ Sorry for any mistakes or mistypes along the way guys! Hope your ready for the next one.. ;)