A/N ~~ So I adopted a 7 week old kitten this week... His name is Bucky... And he wants all of my attention, all of the time, so editing is becoming a struggle right now! Luckily, he is asleep so I ran through it quickly so I could post it, apologies in advance for any mis-types!
~~Friday Morning, L.A.~~
Normal POV
After waking up alone in bed this morning, it didn't take long for my body to wake up fully as I could hear faint music coming from the kitchen. I check the time on my phone, seeing it was still pretty early, but today is our Magazine Photo Shoot so I know we have to be ready and at the Studio early, so I got myself out of bed and headed for the bathroom to do a quick morning routine before going to join Lizzie. Once I was more awake, I threw on a t-shirt and walked out the bedroom and towards the kitchen, following the music to where I soon find Lizzie cooking breakfast as she gently swayed along to the music filling the room. Her soft voice humming along as she seems to be in a World of her own. I can't help but stand and admire her from the doorway, leaning on my shoulder against the wall as I just watch from a small distance as Lizzie continues with making breakfast. She moves around the kitchen so effortlessly, as if she is gliding in the air as she moves. She has so much elegance to everything she does. Deffinently coming from her ballet and dancing background. Maisie is similar in so many ways. But after a few minutes of admiring her, she suddenly seems to fall into her own thoughts, getting lost in her head as her movements slow down and her eyes gloss over. She ends up so deep in thought, she nearly burns some bacon infront of her, her whole body is now completely tense as she struggles to concentrate on anything other than what is going on in her head. Instantly my heart clenching at the thought of her being worried about anything on her own. As soon as she comes away from the hot stove, I carefully walk into the kitchen, trying not to startle her as I reach her and gently snake my arms around her waist from behind. She seems to flinch slightly at first, before quickly relaxing back into my body as soon as she realises it is me holding her.
"Good morning beautiful.." I whisper down into her ear, causing her to smile softly as she leans into me even more. "Morning Angel." She whispers back, hugging her arms over where mine are across her waist. "You looked deep in thought, is everything okay?" I check, wanting her to be open with me about whatever is going on in her head. "I'm just.. Anxious about today, that's all." She tells me easily and I can't help but notice her body tense up a little at her words. I lean down into her shoulder, leaving small kisses against her neck to try and help her relax again as I squeeze her body a little tighter. Wanting to give her any kind of comfort I can. "I'll be with you throughout the entire day baby, I promise. No matter what you need, I'll be there." I reassure her as best I can, not letting my nerves show right now as I try and help her first, knowing she will calm down as the day goes on. "Promise?" She checks, turning her head slightly to face me better. "I promise you baby." I assure her and she smiles softly at my words. "I love you Harley." She quickly tells me, making my own smile grow as I lean down and kiss her forehead. "I love you too beautiful." I quickly reply, causing her to giggle adorably as she turns around in my arms to be able to kiss me properly. We share a few kisses before she goes back to finish cooking some breakfast as I offer to make us some coffee. Once everything is ready, we sit together at the table and enjoy some breakfast as Lizzie goes back over the details for today to make sure I am still on board with everything. We go over what I am okay with talking about, which is pretty much everything, so Lizzie knows what she can say during the interview before a small silence fills the room as we finish our food and coffees before I notice the bandage on her finger has a splash of coffee on it making me chuckle at how clumsy she can sometimes.
"How's your finger feeling?" I check with her, it's only been two days since she got her stitches, but she hasn't really complained about any pain which is a good sign. "Much better today, I keep forgetting about it being bandaged." She replies and instantly I smile hearing that she is not in pain anymore. "I'll change the bandage before we leave today rather than doing it later." I add and she smiles and nods her head in agreement. "Okay baby, thank you." I smile before finishing my coffee then turn back to Lizzie to check what I need to get changed into for today. "So, what do I need to wear again today?" I ask and she quickly giggles at how useless I am already with all this. "Just something comfortable, our clothes are already at the Studio for the Photo Shoot and Interview." She reminds me and I nod my head in reply. "So, jeans and a t-shirt okay?" I check and she smiles sweetly as she stares right into my eyes across the table. "Perfect Angel, as long as your comfortable." She replies and I smile and nod my head in reply. I can't deny that I am really nervous for today, but I don't want Lizzie to see how nervous I am, knowing she will worry about me and not be completely focused. Hopefully once I get there, we will both relax into it since we are together and will be able to lean on each other when we need too. She always does everything to protect me so I know that won't change today. "I'm going to have a quick shower then get ready." I tell Lizzie and she beams over as she nods her head. "I'll clean up in here before joining you.." I frown as I stand up, not liking that one bit. "I'll clear up before I shower baby.." I try and argue but she quickly comes over and presses her hands against my stomach. "Go and have a shower Soldier, you've done so much cleaning up the past couple of days. I don't mind doing it, I promise." She defends and I give in too easily to her soft morning eyes. "Just this once." I defend weakly, making her giggle as I lean down and kiss her forehead before going to have a quick shower.
After my shower, I come out the bathroom in just some boxers and instantly I feel Lizzie's eyes on me as I continue drying off my hair with the towel. She is sitting at her make up table brushing her hair, but her eyes follow me through the mirror as I walk over and choose something to wear. I can feel her eyes burning into me as I pull out some jeans and a grey t-shirt, putting them on the bed before going back to put the towel in the bathroom. When I come back, I can't help but laugh at her subtle gaze still on me. "My eyes are higher than that Olsen.." I tease and instantly she giggles nervously as she looks back into the mirror to do her hair. I can't help but laugh at her embarressed reaction as I slip on my sports bra and jeans then walk over to stand behind her, leaning down next to her ear. "Your not very subtle baby girl.." I whisper lowly into her ear, instantly causing her to tense and blush as she meets my eyes through the mirror. "Don't start.." She warns with her eyes staring intensely into mine, making me shiver a little but I don't react much to it as I tilt my head and kiss her neck just under her ear. "Too late.." I tease and I hear her breath catch in her throat before she pushes me away playfully making me laugh. "Your mean!" She whines as I walk over to finish getting ready. Once I am dressed, I walk into the bathroom to spray on some aftershave before doing my hair, but just as I pick up my hairspray, I hear Lizzie's voice calling through from the bedroom. "You don't need to do your hair Angel.. My team has someone waiting to do it for you." I chuckle at her being able to see through walls obviously before putting the hairspray back and walk out the bathroom with a grin on my face as I see a matching one of her lips. Damn she is so fucking beautiful. I head over and slip on some trainers and a belt around my jeans as Lizzie slips into some jeans and a blue and white stripped blouse. Her hair falling past her shoulders perfectly as she slips into some shoes before joining me to get ready to leave.
"Do you want me to drive baby?" I offer, knowing she is still in her head about today. She quickly nods her head with a small smile as she hands me her car keys before she grabs her bag as I grab a bottle of water from the fridge and meet her at the front door once she has everything she needs. We make our way out to the car, I open Lizzie's door like always, helping her inside as she leaves a kiss on my cheek before I walk around and get into the drivers seat. I pull us out the drive way as Lizzie puts the address into my phone for directions then puts it up on the dashboard for me to see, music playing quietly into the car as I begin the journey to the Studio. Lizzie goes quiet as I start to drive, slowly getting lost in her head again. We quickly pull up to our first red light so once I come to a stop, I reach over for her hand, lacing our fingers together and squeezing her hand to let her know I am here if she needs me. She slowly turns to look my way, smiling softly as soon as our eyes meet. "You okay baby?" I check and she nods her head gently, letting her smile grow a little. "Just nervous.. I'll be okay once we get there and get started." She assures me and I nod my head, pulling her in for a quick kiss before I begin to drive again as the light changes to green. Lizzie keeps a tight hold on my hand, bringing it over to her lap once we are on the main roads so she can play with the rings on that hand to help calm her down. I love how something so small can help her so much, so no matter what it is, she knows she can always find comfort with me. I catch her smiling as I unconciously start singing along to the music playing into the car, making my own smile grow seeing her starting to relax a little so I decide to go all out, singing my heart out to make her laugh so loudly at me as I start my own little concert as I dance and sing to every song. Loving hearing her laughter filling the car.
Before I even realise, I am pulling into the car park for the Studio. Our live concert coming to a stop as Lizzie realises where we are and instantly I notice her body tensing again when I find us a parking space and eventually shut the car off. Once the car is off, I turn towards Lizzie, pulling her hand towards me so her attention moves to me rather than in her own head. "Baby.. Your going to smash it like you do everything else. Your so fucking beautiful and a natural infront of the camera. And I am going to be by your side all day so if you start to get anxious, all you have to do is turn your head and find me. I'm not leaving your side, I promise." I comfort her as best I can, and seeing her slightly glossy eyes worries me until she quickly leans over and pulls me into her arms. "Thank you Harley.." She mumbles into my shoulder as I wrap my arms around her, rubbing my hand up and down her back as she just takes a minute before pulling away and wiping her eyes. "You've got this baby." I assure her one final time and she just smiles and nods her head in reply as she composes herself before we spot Rachel heading inside. "Ready?" I check and she nods her head more confidently than before. I get out the car first, rushing around to grab her door and help her out the car like always, causing her to blush slightly as she gets to her feet and pulls me in for a quick kiss before I lock up the car then turn back to Lizzie as she reaches for my arm and leads us both inside the Studio since I have no idea where we are going. As soon as we walk inside, Rachel is stood waiting for us. She greets us both with a hug before leading us through the Studio set up and into a huge dressing room. "Okay so Lizzie, the team is ready for your hair and make up, Harley you can relax for a little while before you get your hair done. I'm going to go get some drinks so what are we having?" Rachel takes everyone coffee orders before disappearing from the room as Lizzie comes over for a quick kiss before she sits with her team to start getting ready.
"Okay so we have about 4 outfit changes for the Shoot, we are going to change your hair once half way through Liz but no make up changes since we are going for a more natural look today. How does that sound?" Rachel tells us, Lizzie is still sitting getting her make-up done as I am sitting with Rachel on the sofa not too far away from the make up table where Lizzie is. "Fine by me.." I reply easily before Lizzie replies with the same thing. "Excited for your first Photo shoot Harley?" Rachel asks sweetly from next to me as Lizzie is in conversation with her team across the room. "I am very nervous, but it's going to be amazing seeing Lizzie in action. She is flawless so being able to get a little behind the scenes, I feel very lucky." I ramble a little as Rachel beams back at me. "I have to admit, seeing how much you adore Liz is something so special. She deserves the World and I truly believe you will give her it. Just the way you look at her is amazing." Rachel gushes and instantly I can't help but smile at her kind words. "I hope I can.. She is just too good for this World.." I add and Rachel nods her head in agreement. "Your so good together, she seems so relaxed and just herself with you. You bring out the best in her." Rachel tells me and my heart is pounding at hearing that from someone who is close to her. "She brings out the very best in me without even trying." I reply and Rachel just smiles at my words before we are cut off by someone else entering the room. I quickly learn that it is someone to do my hair so I am moved to the seat beside Lizzie and the guy I now know as Jason gets set up. "Hey you.." I say softly over towards Lizzie, who instantly giggles at me through the mirror infront of us both. "Hey Soldier.." She returns making me smile before Jason begins to tell me he is going to trim some of hair and then style it. I nod along and let him do his thing as I occupy myself by making faces in the mirror to make Lizzie laugh before she heads off to get into her first outfit. Jason styles my hair perfectly so I thank him before Rachel is showing me to my changing room and handing me my first outfit. Fuck it's getting real now.. I'm actually doing this.
I hear Rachel and her team gushing over Lizzie as she leaves her changing room as I am getting into my first Suit. It's a two piece black suit with a white shirt and no tie. It fits perfectly as I slip into the pants and then the blazer, doing up the one button before putting on the black shoes that finish off the outfit. I leave the two top buttons of the shirt undone before checking over everything in the mirror. Taking a few shaky breaths before I hear someone knock followed by Rachel's voice. "You okay in there Harley?" She checks making me smile. "All good, be out in a second." I tell her before pulling my shirt collar and sleeves to straighten everything out then turn to leave the changing room. Instantly I am met with wide eyes as I walk out, but the only eyes that matter I find easily before seeing what Lizzie is wearing. A stunning little black dress that shows off her gorgeous legs. Fuck she looks so good. "Wow okay Liz, you weren't lying when you said Harley can pull off anything." Rachel comments making us all laugh before Lizzie smiles smugly as she walks over to meet me half way. "You look incredible Soldier.." She whispers as she rests her hands over my chest, unbuttons another shirt button like always making my smile only grow. "Thank you.. But you have completely out done me in that dress. You look stunning baby." I reply easily, lifting her right hand up to my lips, knowing I can't give her a kiss on the lips with her make up. "Thank you Harley.. You ready to do this?" She checks looking up into my eyes and I nod my head gently. "Ready as I'll ever be." I reply making her giggle as she tugs gently at my blazer jacket. "You look so good Harley.." She gushes before we are interupted by Rachel as she ushers us out the room towards the Studio where there is huge lights and cameras set up already waiting for us. I can feel Lizzie's hand squeezing mine as we enter the room, Rachel quickly heading over to the photographer before he comes across to introduce himself to the both of us. Lizzie seems to relax as she greets him, obviously she must have worked with him before by how they are saying hello which is a relief instantly for her thankfully. Then he comes and greets me and instantly his friendly demenour helps me relax a little.
"Alright you two, I know this is Harley's first time so we'll start off simple and build from there. So Harley we'll start with you just standing on the white mark facing the camera, Lizzie, I want you behind her right hand side with your arm around her front under her arm.." The photographer begins to explain but it is all going over my head. Thankfully, Lizzie notices my daze and takes my hand, leading me over to our marks. I find the white one and turn to face where the camera is set up ahead of me now. The photographer follows us over, standing infront of me as he fiddles with my suit jacket and shirt before lifting my chin for me gently so I am looking forward. "Okay Harley, relax, hands in your pockets to begin with and Lizzie your hand is going to be tucked behind Harley's suit jacket just above her stomach." He adds and I just stay looking ahead as I put my hands in my pockets as I feel Lizzie getting into position behind me, her fingers scratching lightly against my stomach as she moves her hand across my body, making my chuckle at her subtle little touches. The photographer gets into position, and as soon as he turns around, he smiles at us both. "Great you two, now I want stern features to begin with, Lizzie eyes on Harley, Harley eyes forward.." I look ahead, but as the photographers gets into position, I hear Lizzie's soft voice behind me. "We've got this Soldier.." She whispers making my heart skip a beat as I subtly give her a nod before I take in a deep breath, ready for the flashes to begin. They aren't as bad as I was expecting, Lizzie already giving me plenty of warning yesterday so I knew what to expect so I can avoid going into a panic attack. She was really worried it would happen anyway but I have my ways of staying grounded when I am expecting something so I just focus on my breathing and Lizzie's touch against my body as they go off one after the other. "Great job already guys, Harley you're a natural.. Now I want you to look over to where Lizzie is standing to your side, but look slightly down towards where her leg is to the side of yours." I nod and turn my head, trusting that it looks better than how it sounds.
"Okay I'm loving these pictures.. The camera is loving you Harley so I want a few more standing poses with both of you before we change into the second outfits." The photographer rambles before he gets us into a few different poses with us both standing up. We end up breaking character eventually when we are stood facing each other with our foreheads pressed against each other's. Lizzie ends up in a fit of laughter so we call that the end for the first outfits, the photographer happy for us to go and change. After changing we go through some similar poses before changing again. This time, I'm wearing a dark green waist coat and matching suit pants and black shoes as Lizzie comes out in a black pant suit with her hair pulled back rather than flowing over her shoulders. Instantly my jaw hits the floor seeing her as she walks out her changing room. My eyes taking in everything about her as she does the same. "Wow.." She whispers as she walks closer, her eyes drinking me in as mine do exactly the same. "Wow yourself baby, you pull off a suit better than me." I reply and she instantly blushes a little behind her subtle make-up. "That's impossible Soldier.. Look at what you are wearing. You look incredible." She returns and I feel my own cheeks heating up under her intense gaze. "You look stunning baby. Seriously. You should wear suits more often.." I tease with a wink, causing her to blush deeper as she reaches me with a hand on my chest as she adjusts my tie a little. "Thank you Harley.." She whispers sweetly, leaning up to kiss my cheek before we are ushered back into the studio. A chair now in the middle of the room as we walk into a slightly different setting. "Okay let's do something a little different with this one. Harley, I want you sitting in the chair facing the camera and Lizzie I want you behind her leaning down on her shoulders. Just play around with where you want your arms, Harley sit however you feel comfortable and we can go from there." We both nod and head to our places, I sit down, adjusting my waist coat as I do before sitting back comfortably in the chair, Lizzie soon finding a place to pose on my shoulders and not even a minute later, flashes start to go off again.
"Liz, can we maybe get an arm over Harley's chest, letting everyone know she is yours.." The photographer calls out and Lizzie nods her head as she moves her arm across from my right shoulder and lays her hand flat against my ribs. I can't lie, it's a pretty sexy pose, so I can't to see how it turns out. Especially seeing how Lizzie is dressed in that suit. We try another couple of poses in the same positions, but I can hear Lizzie getting a little restless, so between flashes I decide on breaking character a little and look up to meet her gaze. She quickly catches me looking and meets my eyeline, her lips pulling into an instantly smile before I stick my tongue out to try and reach the tip of her nose. Instantly she starts giggling before leaning back down and nudging her nose into mine with a huge smile on her face. We get so lost in our little World that neither of us realise the flashes going off until the photographer calls out to us. "Wow! Those are looking amazing! Harley, keep making Lizzie smile like that please!" He calls out and instantly I can't help but smile even wider as I keep my eyes on hers, doing little winks and saying little compliments to make her laugh and smile. "I love you beautiful.." I whisper and she giggles, leaning down to kiss me as flashes continue to go off infront of us, my smile impossibly bigger as she pulls away. "Wow oh wow.. Those are amazing!" The photographer calls out, pulling us from our little bubble as we both look up in his direction. "You two are adorable.. And so easy to photograph. Are you sure this is your first time Harley?" He jokes as I nod my head. "Yep.. Just some Instagram selfies here and there." I joke back, making everyone laugh as we get into some final poses in these outfits. Some more light hearted poses and smiles between some serious faces until we are sent off for our final change. Rachel brings us some water into the dressing room so we take a small break, Lizzie sitting on my lap as she shares some fruit with me, feeding me like always. Rachel gushes about how easy today is going and how amazing the pictures are that she has seen so far, and feeling how relaxed and happy Lizzie is makes all of this worth while. I may be out of a comfort zone, but making Lizzie happy is worth every second of it.
~~Friday Afternoon, L.A.~~
Lizzie POV
I can't believe how easy today has been so far. Having Harley here with me has made everything so much better, she always makes me smile so having her here at work with me has been really special. I can't wait to see how the pictures are turning out, Harley is a natural infront of the camera. I'm actually really jealous at how easily she has taken to all this. And working beside her has been a breeze, other models I have worked with have been a little.. Uptight. But with Harley, she always makes me feel so comfortable and confident, so it is so easy to forget about the camera infront of us. I could tell she was nervous this morning, but she kept it to herself seeing how bad my anxiety was, which is so sweet of her but I wish she had told me. I tried to give her little comforts when I could, which seemed to help her relax and be the amazing support she is for me. Rachel has been non-stop gushing about seeing me and Harley together for herself, telling me how much happier I seem with her. I know Rachel had her doubts about Robbie when we were together, but she always supported me through it, so hearing how much she approves of Harley is amazing. After we had a little break, we went off to get changed into our final outfits before getting ready for our interview. As soon as I walked into my changing room, there was another pant suit hanging up ready for me to change into. This time it is a dark grey colour with a white fitted blouse to go with it. I deffinently need to start wearing these more often seeing Harley's reaction to them already today. Hopefully I get the chance to wear them for future interviews or even Red Carpets, and hopefully my fans will approve of them too. I slip into some heels and then check over everything in the full length mirror, hearing that Harley is already back in the dressing room with Rachel and my team getting some touch ups done to her outfit and hair so I make sure everything looks okay before going out to join them.
As soon as I walk out the changing room, my whole body freezes when I see Harley standing with Jason as he fixes some of her hair. She is wearing some black suit pants, with some polished black shoes and a VERY fitted short sleeved black shirt. She's wearing a black belt around the top of the pants, letting them hug her insane body shape, and she has two buttons of her shirt undone showing off a little of her chest. I can't help but stare at her exposed arms, they look even more defined than usual, and her shoulders.. Just, wow. Once Jason is done fixing her hair, she turns towards me, and her eyes instantly widen when she sees me. I get a little nervous under her gaze as she walks over towards me, her strong body making me feel some type of way. I forget how to breathe when she stands infront of me, her eyes drinking in everything about me right now. But to my surprise, words start spilling out of my mouth.. "Holy shit Harley.. You look, that shirt.. I uhm-" I can't seem to form a sentence, but Harley seems to take it badly as her eyebrows scrunch up slightly as she looks down at her clothes. "What? Does it look bad?" She quickly asks a little panicked, but I instantly shake my head as I lift my hands up and rest them against her chest. "No, no, The opposite actually.. You look really, really good Harley. Deffinently saved the best for last." I gush a little, and I feel her start to relax as a smile creeps across her lips. "Thank you baby, you look incredible. Your really need to wear these suits more often.." She replies easily, reaching down for my waist to pull me a little closer into her. "Maybe I will.. Just for you." I tease in a whisper, causing her to shudder a little under my hands. I love having this effect on her, feeling her heart racing in her chest as her eyes take in everything gives me so much confidence in myself. She has no idea how much she helps me everyday with my insecurities just by being her incredible self..
We get shown into the Studio and quickly get into doing our final shots. We end up just having fun by the end of it all, laughing as Harley lifts me up in her arms effortlessly before we end up dancing together infront of the camera. I've loved doing this with Harley, and I'd happily do it all over again with her. The photographer calls it a day, and I am a little relieved to be done, but now we have the interview to go. Hopefully, having Harley there will make that part of today just as easy as this has been. I reach for Harley's hand and bring her with me so we can take a sneaky look at some of the pictures before they go off to be edited. My jaw drops seeing how they have turned out. "We won't have to do much editing with these, they are incredible." The photographer tells us genuinely and I can't help but beam up at Harley as she kisses my forehead. "Can I get these sent over once they are done?" I ask and instantly the team nods and agrees. I'm so excited to receive them already. We both thank the team and photographer, all of them telling Harley how amazing she was today, before we head off to get changed ready for the interview. We are left alone to get changed so they can go and get set up for the interview, so as soon as we are in the dressing room, I pull Harley closer and she instantly holds me close in her arms. "That is the easiest photo shoot I have ever done, thank you Harley, you make everything so much easier for me by just being you." I ramble a little, looking up into Harley's soft gaze as she smiles down at me. "My pleasure baby.." She grins, leaving a kiss on my forehead. "You look so good in this shirt." I look down slightly, tugging at the front of her shirt causing her to laugh. "Well, why don't you come help me take it off..?" She teases quietly.. She doesn't have to ask me twice! Without any hesitation, I pull her by her shirt towards my changing room, pushing her in first as I turn and close the door behind us before rushing back to help Harley out of her clothes. Whoops, I think I'm in trouble..
Harley ends up backed up against the wall of my changing room as I undo each of the buttons on her shirt, revealing more and more of her body until I am pushing the shirt back off her shoulders. My breathing begins to pick up as I take in her exposed torso, only covered by a white sports bra. "You are so beautiful Harley.." I whisper into the small space between us, running my finger tips down her skin, finding her scar across her stomach and tracing my fingers along it carefully. She doesn't say anything in reply, but I catch her slightly glossy eyes before she pulls me close and crashes her lips into mine. I dig my nails into her skin as the kiss picks up heat quickly. I get so lost in Harley's lips that I don't even realise she is helping me undress until I feel her hands on my bare waist after she gets rid of my jacket and blouse. I wrap my hands up around the back of her neck, pulling her into me impossibly closer as she backs me into the door, lifting me up as she does. I instictively wrap my legs around her waist as I grip onto her shoulder and the back of her neck, her hands holding me up underneath my legs. We get lost in each other completely until we pull away for air, Harley's lips finding my neck instantly as I roll my head back into the door. I start to run my fingers through her hair, before tugging at it when I feel her twist her hips slightly so the top of her thigh is pressing in between my legs. Instantly I gasp at the contact, leaning forward so I can stifle the noises wanting to leave my mouth against Harley's shoulder. My hips involuntarily begin to roll against Harley's as she guides me with her hands. This feels so good, but so wrong all at the same time. Not one part of me wants to stop.. Do we have too? "Harley.. We, we can't.." I breathe out, leaning back to look into her darkened eyes. "Tell me to stop, and I will.." She husks out into the small between us. Fuck why does she have to be so hot!? I can't control myself enough to give her any type of verbal response, instead I crash my lips back into hers, biting at her lower lip to stop the moans trying to leave my throat as the pressure between my legs becomes a little rougher and then-
*Knock, Knock*
"Shit.." I whisper yell against Harley's lips, causing her to laugh lightly as I take a breath and compose myself to try and answer whoever it is outside the door. "Yeah?" I call out a little breathlessly. Oh god, this is.. "We're ready for you both in Interview room 2." One of the runners call out, and instantly I can't help but giggle as Harley is trying not to laugh too loudly against my neck. "We'll be right there." I call back, giggling a little as I feel Harley's lips on my neck to try and distract me. I wait for the door to close again before pulling Harley's face to look up at me, her deep darkened eyes staring right back into mine, making me so nervous but I focus enough to speak to her again. "We should go before Rachel comes looking for us.." I tease and instantly she rolls her eyes playfully in reply. "Or we could.." She teases as she tries to go back to my neck, but I stop her with my hands on her chest and neck. "Harley.. Behave." I warn her playfully in a low voice, her eyes still dark and intense. "Yes boss.." She whispers, making me giggle before pulling her into one last lustful kiss, causing her to groan as I pull her bottom lip away when I do. "No fair.." She whines as I let go off her lip, making me grin as she slowly lowers me to my feet again carefully. "I'll go get changed.. Don't take too long." She whispers, kissing my forehead before she checks the other room is empty and then heads off to her changing room to change. I take a minute to compose myself, a huge part of me hating that we were interupted. I've never been with anyone who has made me feel like that, especially in these types of situations, but with Harley I feel so safe and confident. I can't help but let myself go around her. Knowing she will always take care of me and treat me right, no matter what. When I am dressed, I come out and see Harley already stood waiting for me with a huge smile on her face. We share a quick kiss before heading off towards the interview room. My hand holding onto Harley's as my nerves begin to grow slowly, not knowing what we are going to be discussing until we get there.
After some quick introductions, we get started with the interview. Harley's hand has never left my lap as I play with the rings on her fingers, helping me stay calm and relaxed as the questions start. "So, thank you both for coming along today. I know this is your first time being interviewed like this Harley, so I promise to keep is as relaxed as possible. I think people will just want the chance to get to know you better since we are all already huge admirers of Miss Olsen." She begins and instantly I squeeze Harley's hand, letting her know I am here with her through this. "Yes, this is my first time in a interview like this but everyone has been really welcoming and friendly, so there has been no pressure what so ever." Harley has a confident tone to her voice, her more professional side coming through making me smile as I let her do her thing. "So could you tell us a little bit about yourself?" Harley goes on to answer some questions about her personal life and her job. My proud smiling never leaving as she speaks so highly of her career so far. But then the next question makes both of us tense up. "So is it just your parents and sister that you live with in London?" I feel Harley tense up, her hand tightening around mine as we both see where this may lead too, but I still just let her talk about whatever she is comfortable with. "It is just My Dad and younger Sister that I live with in London." She answers comfortably, but I can see the interviewer already knowing where she is going next. "Are your parents divorced or..?" I look over at Harley as she clears her throat, I grip her hand in mine for comfort as she smiles and shakes her head softly. "They did get a divorce when I was around 14." She answers again, but almost without a breath, another question is asked. "So do you still see your Mom at all?" Shit.. I don't know what- "No, she uhm, she took her own life when I was 18." Wow. I didn't expect Harley to be so open. I am speechless, as is everyone else in the room.
"I'm so sorry Harley, I uhm.." The interviewer seems to hesitate before composing herself and continuing. "That must have been, a lot for you. Especially being in the Army?" She asks and Harley takes a shaky breath before nodding her head softly. "It was. I was on Tour in Africa at the time. I was flew back to Newcastle for the Funeral, and then the following day I flew back out and finished my Tour." She explains and I can see everyone is in shock at her words. "Wow.. Was that by choice?" She asks and Harley nods her head again. "Yes, it was my choice to go back. My mother and I had a complicated relationship and drifted apart in my teenage years, but I love my job and it was a welcome distraction from everything that happened. So I chose to finish the Tour with my Team." She explains and I couldn't be any prouder of her than I am right now. She is so strong, and everyone in this room can see it. They end up changing the subject after a few more questions for Harley about her family and career. I get asked a few questions about my work and any upcoming projects before we move onto our relationship. "So, you guys managed to keep your relationship pretty private until you went Official over Instagram in September last year. How long had you been dating before then?" I catch Harley turn to me with a soft smile, silently letting me take this question. "Well, we met in May after Harley had recently come home from her Tour in Iraq. It was her cousin, Tom's house party where we met. We didn't really put any labels on anything until we became Official." I explain as best I can, feeling Harley's eyes on me as I do. "So did you start dating straight away or?" I laugh as I think back to how we would go out together and spend time with each other whenever we could. The memory making my heart glow. "Pretty much, it all happened so naturally. And this one is such a sweet talker, I couldn't help but swoon over her." I tease and look over to Harley who blushes slightly as she laughs lightly at my words.
"So the big question is, who asked who?" We get asked after talking about our first few dates together, and then our trip to Newcastle that Harley surprised me with. I look over at Harley who has a huge grin on her face so I let her take this one. "I did. I think it was the week before we posted it on Instagram." She explains and I beam up at her as she squeezes my hand in hers. "And how did it happen?" Harley turns to me for this one, letting me talk about it since she knows how much I love gushing over it. "It was very romantic. Harley surprised me with a weekend trip to Cornwall, somewhere that is special to her and her Dad. We stayed next to the beach and one night, Harley put a blindfold over my eyes and led me outside onto the beautiful cliff over-looking the beaches at Sunset, where she had a candle lit picnic set up for us both. We sat and talked before she said this beautiful speech and then gave me a bracelet with a compass charm, telling me that she will always find her way home to me. And I just melted there and then when she asked me to be hers." Everyone in the room is swooning over Harley as I go on to talk about our weekend together before we talk about Harley being on Tour in Nepal and the Earthquake. I get a little emotional talking about when we had no contact before we end up talking about when she surprised me during her R&R. The interview goes on for what feels like hours before we get asked about what our plans are for the future. "Well, I deffinently see my future with Lizzie. As much as I love my career, eventually I know I will have to step back from being on Tour so we can settle down somewhere and build a home for us both. Whether that be in L.A or in London. There are plenty of roles in the Army without being called on Tour every year." Harley rambles a little and I can't help but adore her right now for every word she is saying. I can't believe she has thought about this already for us and our future together..
Today has been amazing.. Having Harley with me has meant so much to me. And who knows, maybe our next interview like this will be us announcing our engagement..?
Too soon?
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My Soldier - Missing Home
Hayran KurguA story about Harley Lane having her whole world turned upside down when she meets one of the purest souls to ever exist.. Elizabeth Olsen. Following on from where Book 1 left off, Harley is on her way to take part in a 3 Month Out Reach Project w...