Don't forget where you belong

Chapter 13 - part 1

- Sorry for splitting this in two, I'm waiting for a picture for the next part. It's done and ready to go otherwise so it should be up soon. All my love. A. Xx -

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Friday morning Harry almost jumps off the couch. He's so excited, he just wants to get this over with. If he did do something to hurt Louis, he certainly didn't mean to and he's sure they can work it out. If Louis just doesn't want him anymore, well, Harry's not allowing himself to think about that.

He gets ready unusually fast this morning, and he even beats Mary to the store. When she finally gets there, she's looking at him confused

"Harry, you're early."

"Sorry, just excited" Harry can't stop smiling

"I can tell, anything in particular got you this cheery this early in the morning?" Mary asks as she unlocks the store and lets Harry in

"It's Jay's birthday, we're going there to celebrate her after work"

"Ahhh, the boy with the cheekbones again" she winks at him

Harry blushes as he gets an image of those perfect cheekbones in his head.

Work is slow as usual but Harry keeps himself busy, sorting books and dusting shelves. Right after lunch his phone vibrates, he picks it up seeing Niall's name

Nialler

Hi mate. You going to Jays today?

Yeah, why?

Nialler

Were you invited by Jay too?

Well, my mom was, she invited the entire family.

Nialler

Just find it weird that Louis didn't invite us.

Well, he's not talking to me lately so not that weird to me. You think he doesn't know we're coming?

Nialler

Don't know mate. Why wouldn't she tell him?

Harry feels even more excited after this. If Louis doesn't know they're coming then he's most likely going to be home. Harry is so excited he could burst.

He keeps busy at work but when there's only 30 minutes left, he just sits on a chair shaking his leg watching the clock.

"Harry, you can go. you've done a lot today." Mary smiles at him

"But I've been away so much and leaving early and stuff."

"Harry, it's okay. You need to get your man back. Go on, have fun."

Harry jumps off the chair walking over to her and giving her a big hug.

"Thank you, you're the best boss ever!" Harry beams as he lets go

"Stop calling me boss. Now shoo, off you go!"

Harry doesn't need to be told twice. When he gets home, he hurries Hera out the door. He wasn't planning on taking a run but he's so full of energy he ends up running anyway. When they get back, he takes a shower and shaves. He puts on some clothes and dries his hair, it's a mess but it always is according to Harry.

When he's done, he sends his mom a text that he's ready. Suddenly nerves start setting in, he hadn't been nervous at all. And of course, it has to come now. He finds himself just pacing the apartment while he waits for his mom. What if he's not there after all? what if he doesn't want to see Harry, will he leave? or make Harry leave? what if they talk and he doesn't want anything to do with Harry anymore?. If he at least knew what was wrong.

Finally, his mom texts saying she's there. Harry hurries into the kitchen grabbing the cake he'd made, before he walks out the door he gives Hera a treat.

He gets in the car, carefully putting the cake on the seat next to him. Gemma and his mom smile at him when they see the cake.

"You trying to make Louis or Jay fall in love with you?" Gemma teases from the front seat

"Very funny. At least I can bake!"

"Cut it out you two. Harry that's very sweet of you to make her a cake" Anne smiles at him through the rear-view mirror.

"Actually, could we stop by the store?" Harry looks at the floor to hide his blush

"Sure love"

They stop by the store, Harry hurries inside and gets what he was looking for. When he gets in the car again Gemma turns around to look at him

"Flowers too? wow you're really going all in" she smirks

"Gemma stop, can't you tell he's nervous as it is."

Harry pokes his tongue out at her making her roll her eyes.

A million thoughts run through Harrys minds as they drive to Jays place. When they pull in to the driveway, he can see Louis car and he feels like he's going to throw up. 'You can do this' he keeps repeating his head.

As they get out of the car Gemma turns to him.

"Don't be nervous, it's going to be okay. You guys can talk. And if you need a quick escape, you know, caw like a crow or something." she nudges him in the side and smiles

Sure, she could tease, but she always had Harrys back. Best big sister he could've ever asked for.

They make their way up to the front door, Anne looks over at Harry smiling, before she rings the door. It feels like they're standing there for ever before Jay finally opens door.

"Welcome, thank you for coming!" She says and gestures for them to come inside

She hugs Anne and Gemma and when she turns toward Harry, he holds out the cake and the flowers to her

"These are for you, happy birthday!" He smiles, blush burning on his cheeks.

"Thank you love, how sweet of you! Did you make it?" She says as she takes the cake and flowers from him

Harry nods.

"Lottie, come and take this to the kitchen!" she yells

Lottie soon appears, smiling wide as she sees Harry, she walks straight up to him pulling him into a hug.

"I've missed you H." She smiles at she lets go

"I've missed you too Lot."

She proceeds to give Gemma and Anne a hug before she takes the cake from Jay and walks away.

"Finally I can get a hug!" Jay smiles as she wraps her arms around Harry

"Good to be here again, I've missed all of you" Harry smiles

"Oh honey, you too!"

Suddenly she winks at Anne who smirks in return

"Louis hun, come here and meet our guests!" Jay calls and smiles at Harry