My Soldier - Missing Home

Didn't See That Coming

A/N ~~ So, I officially have 3 Fractures in my foot and a broken toe, so that is me off my feet for 6 weeks at least.. But, it's not all bad news. As long as my foot is elevated, there is nothing stopping me from writing some more Chapters!


~~ P.S. I'm sorry, Don't hate me.. I'm injured!


~~Monday Morning, L.A.~~

Lizzie POV

I slowly feel my eyes flicker open with the morning Sun creeping through the window. My body instantly relaxed as I feel Harley's strong, safe and secure arms wrapped around my body as she is lying flush behind me. I love cuddling like this, but cuddling with Harley is one of the best feelings in the World. One of her arms under my head with my hand in hers as her other arm is laying over my waist and her hand is on my lower stomach. Thankfully, we managed to regain enough energy last night to shower together before we fell asleep, our activities lasting for hours last night until we literally couldn't any longer. I can't help the smile growing across my face as my mind replays everything from last night over and over again, the way Harley makes me feel is unlike anything I have felt before I met her. I feel Harley's gentle breathing against the back of my neck, letting me know she is still asleep as my body starts to get restless, needing to get out of bed soon. I stay in Harley's arms as long as I can before my bladder forces me to start getting out of bed. I carefully get out from Harley's arms, hoping not to wake her before I grab my robe, tying it around my waist and making my way around towards the bathroom. I do what I need to do, quickly deciding on making breakfast for Harley to wake up too. I brush my teeth and tie my hair up into a messy bun before coming back out into the bedroom, looking for something to wear. I find one of Harley's shirts that I stole a while ago, so I change into it, letting it cover the tops of my legs before I suddenly feel like I am being watched. I slowly turn around, finding a pair of dark, sleepy eyes looking back at me from the bed. Instantly I feel a little nervous under her soft gaze, my cheeks flushing as I see her lips pull into a smile. "Good Morning beautiful.." Harley's raspy morning voice makes my cheeks flush deeper as I slowly walk over to the bed, sitting beside her as she reaches her arms out for me. "Good Morning Soldier." I reply softly as I sit down beside her on the bed, my hand finding hers as her other hand finds my lower back. A small, quiet moment falls between us as I let Harley wake up a little more.

"You feeling okay?" Harley asks sweetly, her fingers tracing across my lower back soothingly. "More than okay baby. How do you feel?" I ask in reply, making her smile grow as she looks up more to meet my soft gaze watching her. "Exhausted, but worth it." She replies easily, making me giggle at her slightly smug grin as I see her eyes brighten. "Good. Now, how about I go make us some breakfast?" I suggest, and her smile grows in reply to my words, nodding her head softly. "That sounds amazing." I can't help but giggle, my nose scrunching up as I lean down into the bed, leaving some small, peppered kisses on Harley's face. I finally find her lips, kissing her softly before pushing myself up from the bed as Harley groans. "Get up out of bed and you can have more kisses in the kitchen.." I tease her, making her chuckle as I slowly get out from her tired grasp and stand up from the bed. "Your mean." Harley whines, making me laugh as I shake my head softly at her burying her face back into her pillows. "I'm making you breakfast, how is that mean?" I quickly defend, making her slowly look back up at me with a sleepy grin on her face. "Okay, fair point.." She quickly gives in, making me laugh as I lean back down, kissing her forehead before finally leaving her to get up as I make my way into the kitchen. I look at what I can make, quickly deciding on cooking an English Breakfast since I know it's one of Harley favourite meals and I have everything I need to make one. I get everything out that I need, making sure I do in fact have everything before turning on the radio quietly in the background and then making a coffee for myself. I listen to some of the news as I make my coffee before getting started on cooking the food. I can't help but smile like an idiot to myself as I finally hear Harley getting out of bed and heading towards the bathroom to get ready, knowing she will be in the kitchen with me in no time. I hate being clingy, but I can't help it with Harley. I just want to be around her as much as I can be. Especially after last night, my body is craving her touch even still. Just something simple like her hand in mine or my body wrapped in her arms. I can't get enough of My Soldier, and I never want too.

I get lost in my own little World, humming along to the music playing into the kitchen as I multi-task in cooking everything infront of me, hoping not to burn it all. This bubble I am in with Harley is the best thing to happen to me, I never want it to pop. I could seriously get used to having her here with me all of the time, but I know we are a little far from that right now. The thought of living with Harley full time creeps into my head more than I would like to admit, no matter where we decide on settling down, I can't wait to share my home with her. The idea of moving to London is something I have thought about more and more, my heart racing every time I do. I never thought I would move away from L.A. But moving to London to be with Harley would be an easy decision. If I could, I would move tomorrow. Building a home with Harley is something I want in the future, no matter when it happens. But for now, I am loving our time together. My thoughts soon get interupted when I hear the bathroom door open again inside my bedroom, hearing Harley moving around to get dressed so she can join me. The food is almost ready so I turn to make a fresh coffee for Harley. I stir in her sugars as I find myself happily singing along softly to the song playing, my smile never faltering as I anticipate Harley joining me. But before she can, I catch the sound of her phone ringing in the bedroom. I hear Harley's footsteps rush to answer it, my mind instantly beginning to wonder as to who it could be. No doubt it will be either her Dad, Maisie or maybe Tom wanting to talk with her. Or even one of the guys from 7 Section since they always keep in touch when they are not working. It's amazing seeing how close she is with them all, how she is so protective of each of them. They really are her second family, and I can't wait to finally meet them all one day. I feel like I know them all already from the stories Harley has told me, but I want the chance to meet them personally too, knowing how important they all are to Harley. I hear soft mumbling from the bedroom, letting me know Harley has answered the phone so I turn back to plating up the food, hoping she won't be too much longer..

Just as I place the last plate of food onto the kitchen table, I hear footsteps coming out of my bedroom so I quickly rush around the table to get Harley's coffee from the counter top. I find myself skipping across the kitchen with her coffee mug in both hands, being careful not to spill any. My smile couldn't get any bigger, but as soon as I look up and see Harley walking into the kitchen, my entire body seems to freeze on the spot when I see the look in her eyes. My grip on the coffee mug gets stronger as I search Harley's face and body, seeing her phone gripped tightly in her hand and her chest rising and falling heavier than usual. So either she is angry or upset. But even with one short glance at her eyes, I know she isn't angry. Who was on the phone..? My body is still frozen to the spot and Harley doesn't come any closer, her eyes flickering between my own as if she is waiting for me to say something. But then I catch her eyes gloss over as her lips part slightly, as if she is trying to get her words out but can't. Something's wrong. And my heart is suddenly racing in my chest. "Harley what-" I try and ask but she quickly shakes her head, willing away the tears that want to fall from her eyes. "That was Charlie.." Is all she manages to say, and it's enough to tell me all I need to know. My whole body goes cold, chest bubbling with so many emotions at once. I begin to fall into a spiral, until I get snapped out of it from the sound of the mug smashing against the floor beneath me. I quickly look down, seeing the coffee everywhere as my eyes sting with tears brimming in my eyeline. Before I can do anything in an attempt to move, I feel Harley's arms around my body, pretty much picking me up and moving me from the coffee and towards the other side of the kitchen. I just crumble into her arms, my body going weak as tears start to fall uncontrollably. My head falls into her chest, my hands gripping at the bottom of her t-shirt as my feet barely reach the floor again. A numbness creeps up my body, and I can't feel anything other than the coldness of my tears soaking into Harley's top. This can't be real. Not yet. I don't want to say goodbye like this. I was ready for her to go to London, but not to go back to work. Not now. Please not now..

I lose all concept of time as sobs take over my body, Harley's hand trails up and down my back hoping to soothe me as she just holds me close. Eventually, I manage to calm down enough to pull away from Harley's body so I can look up at her, instantly my eyes find hers and I see she has been crying too. Tear stained cheeks and bloodshot eyes. I hate this. She quickly lifts her hands up to each side of my face, using her thumbs to gently wipe away my tears as my grip stays on her t-shirt to help keep me standing upright. I lean into her touch easily, feeling the warmth of her hands against my skin. Finding comfort in her anyway I can. "I'm sorry baby.." I practically whimper out, my voice cracking with tears that still try to fall. I should be the one comforting her right now, but instead, I'm a wreck. I look up to Harley, who is shaking her head softly as a ghost of a smile pulls at her lips as she looks right back at me. "You have nothing to be sorry for baby." She tells me softly, but her voice is cracking just as much as mine, braking my heart knowing she is hurting. I lift my hands up from my grip on her t-shirt, laying them both gently against her chest just below her neck. Her heart is beating so hard that I'm scared it is going to burst through her rib cage. Her hands fall to my waist now that my tear stains are gone from my cheeks, pulling me a little closer as her grip is a little tighter than usual against my body. My eyes get locked on hers, a silent conversation between us as I want to comfort her but don't know what she needs from me right now. The room is so quiet, apart from the radio playing behind us, but I need to know what is going on in her head. "Talk to me Harley." I whisper into the small space between us, searching her eyes as I see her take in a shaky breath as she struggles to find her voice. She stumbles over what she wants to say, and I know she is trying to save my emotions, but I just need to know. "Do you have to go back on Tour?" I ask her gently, helping her find what she wants to tell me. Her eyes widen slightly as they flicker between my own, glossing over again as she slowly begins to nod her head yes in reply. "Yeah, I do.." She manages to tell me, confirming everything going through my head. I'm losing my Solider for who knows how long, and I am not ready to say goodbye.

"Harley I-" I try and say something, not knowing what that is exactly, but my voice fails me and I choke up. "Come here baby.." Harley quickly pulls me into her again, wrapping her arms around my body as I grip at the front of her t-shirt to bury myself into her. I can't hold back my tears when I feel Harley's chest choke back tears wanting to fall, hearing her upset kills me. We stay like this for what feels like hours before I manage to calm down for the second time. "Come sit with me." Harley gently leads us towards the kitchen table to sit down, her eyes scanning over the food causing her to smile softly as I pull my chair closer to where she is sitting next to me. I quickly reach for her hands, needing to be as close as I can be to her right now. We take a moment to just calm down, wiping our tears away before we both seem to look up and find each other's gaze. I can't help but smile when I see Harley's soft smile pulling across her lips when she looks right at me, my fingers mindlessly playing with the rings on her fingers as my mind seems to be both spiralling and going blank all at once. Not knowing what to say, but also needing to know what happens next. "Do you want to talk about it?" I ask her gently, not knowing how she is feeling right now. "Yeah we uh, we should.." She seems so lost. But I know she will be processing all of this even now. "Where are you going this time?" I question gently, hoping to get her talking to help her process everything that was said on the phone to her. She takes a deep, composing breath before sitting up a little straighter as she looks back into my eyes. "Nigeria." She tells me with a soft nod of her head, her eyes never leaving mine. "How long?" I almost whisper, part of me not wanting to know the answer. As soon as I see her eyes drop to her feet, I know it's going to be a lot longer than last time. "6 Months.." Harley seems to mumble, barely loud enough for me to hear but I do, and instantly my heart crumbles into a thousand pieces. 6 Months.. 24 Weeks.. Half a year.. That's a long time. Another silence falls between us as we both let everything sink in.

"How long until you have to go back to London?" I finally manage to find my voice again, seeing Harley still lost in her thoughts until she hears my voice again. Her head instantly looking up and meeting my soft gaze, her eyes softening when they meet mine. "I uh, I-I" Harley quickly stumbles over her words, her eyes filling as she searches for an answer. I don't think and just jump out of my chair, rushing the extremely short distance to where Harley is sitting and standing myself between her legs as my hands reach for either side of her face. I gently lift her face to look up at me, my thumbs soothingly rubbing against her cheeks to give her something to focus on as I see how fast and heavy her breathing is again. "Shh, it's okay baby.. Just breathe. Take your time." I reassure her as much as I can, her eyes hardly blinking as they stay locked with mine. Her hands find the backs of my legs, gripping lightly before she just buries her head into my stomach. My hands then find her hair, stroking through softly as one of my hands fall to the back of her neck. I hate seeing Harley like this. She is always so strong, seeing her upset and hurting is one of the worst things in the World. I can feel her tears soaking into my top, my own tears falling with hers as I just give her any comfort I can. I lean down, leaving soft kisses on the top of her head in between just soothing her before she leans back slowly, wiping her tears away before she looks up for me. Her eyes all blood shop and red. I quickly wipe my eyes before I feel Harley gently guiding me to sit down on her lap, and I easily get comfortable sitting side ways on her lap as she wraps her arm around me. We share a much needed cuddle, squeezing the life out of each other before I sit myself back to face her. "Sorry I uhm.." She begins but I quickly cut her off by shaking my head gently, reaching up to rest my hand against the side of her jaw. "Don't say sorry, you have nothing to be sorry for Harley." I tell her quickly, making her smile and nod her head softly in reply as I gently rub my thumb along her jawline. "What did you ask me again baby?" Harley asks me, making me giggle as she laughs lightly at herself. I just take a moment to admire her soft laughter and gentle smile before I repeat my question for her as carefully as I can, not wanting to set her off again.

"Ideally, I need to fly back either today or tomorrow. I need to be in Pirbright by Thursday." Harley explains now she is a lot calmer and more with me right now. I nod my head softly in reply to her words, knowing that is very, very soon. But if that's what she needs to do, then that is what we will do. No matter what it takes. "We can fly back tonight so you can have plenty of time to see your Dad and Maisie and pack your stuff up?" I suggest without hesitation, wanting to help her feel better about all this if I can. I catch her eyes widen slightly in reply to my words, and instantly I cringe not knowing what I said wrong. "We?" She questions, and I can't help but smile softly as I nod my head. "Yeah we, of course I'm coming with you Harley." I quickly assure her, not wanting to be apart form her for a second until she has to leave. "But what about-" She begins to question, knowing I have work lined up. But right now, my priority is her, nothing else matters. "It's a couple of days in London Harley, I can move things around. Your my priority right now, nothing else." I tell her confidently, seeing her smile starting to grow in reply to my words. "Are you sure?" She asks with wide eyes, a glint in her eyes as she searches between my own. "I'm more than sure, I'll be with you until I can't be anymore baby." I tell her with a soft smile, making her smile grow before her stomach slowly growls at me. Instantly we both laugh at her rumbling stomach, and then I remember the food sitting behind us. "Someone hungry?" I tease her, making her chuckle. "I don't know what I am feeling right now, but I'd never want to waste anything you have cooked for me.." Harley rambles adorably, making my cheeks blush a little. "As much as I don't want to force you to do anything, I'd prefer if you ate something." I add and she smiles softly and nods her head in agreement. I go to get up from Harley's lap, but she keeps her hold around my body and instead just turns us to face the table where the food is sitting waiting for us. I share my coffee with Harley since I dropped hers between us having small bites of food, neither of us seeming to have a huge appetite right now.

"This tastes really good baby.." Harley tells me sweetly, making my heart melt at her words. "Thank you baby." I leave a kiss on her cheek before we finish what we can before I let my body just fall back into Harley's. We stay like this for a little while as Harley seems to fall into her thoughts before she gently tells me what she has been thinking about. "I need to go and ring Dad, and Tom.. Is uh, is that okay?" Harley checks with me, her big Hazel eyes staring back into mine. The tears that fell earlier making them shine brighter than their usual darker shade. "Of course it is baby. Do what you need to do. I'll wash up in here." I assure her gently, my hand reaching up her upper chest and my other hand reaches behind her neck and up the back of her head soothingly. "Are you sure? I can help if-" Harley begins to offer softly but I instantly shake my head, resting my forehead against hers gently. "Go and ring who you need to ring Harley, I'll be here waiting for you." I tell her surely, making her smile softly as she nods her head against my own. We share a moment just relishing in being so close before I reluctantly start to get up from Harley's lap, knowing she needs to make those phone calls sooner rather than later. I reach for her hands, pulling her body up from the chair as she slowly gets up and lazily grabs her phone from the table. I know she is dreading this. Having to tell the closest people to her that she is going back on Tour. I can't imagine how it feels for her, I just know how much it hurts me knowing she is leaving again. "Take your time, and I'm here if you need me okay." I tell her confidently, making sure she is listening to every word as I see her nod her head softly. "I know. I love you Elizabeth Chase." She replies easily, making my eyes brim again with tears. I quickly try and blink them away, not wanting to cry again as she pulls me into her arms. "I love you too Harley." I reply against her chest, mumbling into her t-shirt as she just holds me close. I take in everything about her, breathing her in, wanting to be as close with her as I can be until she leaves for Pirbright. But eventually, she slowly lets go off me, leaving a kiss on my forehead before she heads off to the bedroom to make her phone calls.

Once Harley is out of sight and in the bedroom, I quickly turn my attention to the mess on the kitchen floor from the coffee mug I dropped not too long ago. I manage to clean it all up, making sure to get all the pieces of coffee mug before mopping up the coffee that manages to reach every corner of the kitchen floor. Great. Once the floor is clean and drying, I make a start on the table. But as I am moving the plates of food, I overhear Harley in the bedroom on the phone. Instantly my heart clenches when I hear her voice breaking as she tries to talk on the phone, holding back her tears to whoever she is talking too. I try and zone out from listening to her, getting started on washing the plates as I zone into the music playing form the radio. But as soon as I do, my thoughts begin to sink in and spiral. Everything becoming a reality. Harley is actually leaving for 6 Months. I won't see her for 24 Weeks. Fuck that is a really long time without her. I know we might have phone contact, but that's nothing compared to having her here with me. I can feel my chest tightening more and more as it all seems to settle in now that I am on my own. My grip on each plate getting tighter and tighter as I try and scrub the plates clean infront of me. I get so lost in my thoughts that I don't even hear Harley come back into the kitchen. I jump a little when I feel her arms slowly wrap around my waist before I settle into her touch easily. I drop what I am doing, drying my hands as I feel Harley's forehead lean down onto my shoulder as she holds me close. As soon as my hands are dry, I lift one hand up to run through her hair soothingly as I let her just take a moment before her soft, slightly broken voice gains all my attention. "Tom is going to come see me here before we fly back to London, is that okay?" She asks softly, and I can't help but smile, even though she can't see my face. "More than okay baby." I quickly reassure her, feeling her nod her head against my shoulder. "Thank you." She whispers in reply before we just sway gently together as I melt into her arms. Feeling so safe and secure, but deep down my heart is breaking knowing she is going to be going for so long. Somewhere dangerous.. Fuck I hate this.


~~Monday Afternoon, L.A.~~

Normal POV

"Good Morning Lane." Charlie greets down the phone, making me smile as I hear his voice. "Good Morning Captain, or should I say Good Afternoon over in London." I joke back, but the laugh that comes back down the phone feels almost forced. What is going on? "Yes it certainly is, is this a good time to talk with you Lane?" Fuck. I don't like how serious his voice is all of a sudden. "Uh sure, yeah. Is everything okay Charlie?" I ask, my heart starting to race with nerves. "I have news from the Brig Lane. 7 Section is being called in to go back out on Tour." Instantly my legs feel weak, I sit down on the edge of the bed as I let Charlie's words sink in, he seems to take my silence as a sign to continue. "We are needed in Nigeria, both medical and military training for their troops. As well as supporting local Medical Centres." I feel my head slowly nod at his words, even though I know he can't see me, I do it anyways. "How long?" I ask, already knowing it is sounding like a full Tour. "6 Months. We leave Thursday from Pirbright Barracks." I hold back my tears, not wanting to let Charlie know that this time around, I'm actually dreading going on Tour. I'm not ready to leave Lizzie yet. I feel like we've barely had any time together. I never thought I would feel this way, but now it is actually happening, I don't want to go. "Can I expect you at Pirbright on Thursday Morning Lane?" Charlie's voice reminds me he is still on the other end of the phone, snapping me from my slowly spiralling thoughts. "Uh yes, yes you can Sir. I'll be there." I quickly clear my throat and keep my professional head on until I am away from the phone. "Great. I will forward on some e-mails with information for you to read over before you get here on Thursday. If you need me for anything, don't hesitate to call me Lane." Charlie seems to be picking up on how I am feeling, knowing me too well at this point. "I will. Thank you Charlie." We say our goodbyes before coming off the phone, instantly chest begins to tighten knowing I have to leave this room and tell Lizzie I am leaving for 6 Months. This is not going to be an easy conversation..

"Harley, baby.. Talk to me." Lizzie's voice snaps me from my thoughts, replaying that phone call in my head. I quickly look up from the clothes I have in my hand, seeing Lizzie standing just infront of me making her way closer to where I am sitting on the bed. "Sorry I just, got lost.." I try and explain, and she just smiles softly as she stands between my legs and reaches her hands up to either side of my face. "It's okay. I just wanted to know if you wanted anything to drink?" Lizzie asks sweetly as she rubs her thumbs along my jawline soothingly. "I'd love a cup of tea if you don't mind?" I ask, making her giggle softly as my hands find the backs of her legs to bring her a little closer. "Your cute Soldier.. How you getting on?" She checks in, glancing over to my half empty suitcase on the bed beside me. "Getting there. My mind keeps wandering.." I tell her truthfully, not needing to hide anything from Lizzie anymore. She leans down, kissing my head to make me smile instantly. "I'm here if you want to talk about it baby.. If not, I'm here for plenty of cuddles and kisses to make you smile again." I can't help but chuckle lightly at her playful words as she squeezes my cheeks teasingly. "I'll go make you some tea whilst you get finished. What time is Tom coming?" Lizzie checks as I give her legs a squeeze, making her giggle between her words. "I'm not sure.. He didn't give me a time." I tell her with a slight frown, my mind not completely with it today. "That's okay baby. I'll just make some lunch for us when he gets here." Lizzie quickly decides with a nose scrunch, making my smile return so easily before she leans down, finding my lips in a quick kiss. I get lost in her lips, forgetting about anything for those few seconds before she gently pulls away, leaving delicate little kisses all over my face making me laugh lightly at her playfullness. "Finish packing baby." She whispers, leaving one last kiss on my lips before leaving the bedroom. I can't help but watch her leave, admiring everything little thing about her. 6 Months without her is going to be so fucking hard. I just hope we can make it through, together..

I finally finish packing my suitcase and bag ready for our flight home. Once they are both in the living room near the front door, I join Lizzie in the kitchen where my cup of tea is waiting for me. I sit down in my usual seat beside Lizzie, seeing her reading through something on her laptop. I leave her to it, not wanting to disturb her but as soon as I sit down, her attention shifts from the laptop screen to me. An instant smile on her face as she looks in my direction, her eyes bright as she reaches over with her free hand to run her fingers through my messy hair. "You all packed?" She checks and I just smile and nod my head in reply. "Good. I have managed to get us on a flight back to London later today with some help from Rachel. I just need to send some e-mails to rearrange some work before we leave." Lizzie tells me softly as her fingers run through my hair soothingly. I just admire her as she talks, my heart racing in my chest seeing her doing all of this just to be with me in London before I leave. "Your amazing Elizabeth Chase.." I let slip out, making her cheeks flush a deep red instantly in reply as she giggles a little shyly. "I told you Harley. Your my priority, especially when it comes to anything like this. Everyone else can wait a few days, but your leaving and I want to be with you as much as I can be until you do." I can't help the huge smile the grows across my lips at her words, seeing her eyes glossing over with how much she means everything she just said. I lean over, pulling her into a kiss before I sit back again and see her blinking away the tears trying to fall. "I love you." Is all I manage to say, but it's enough right now as Lizzie just beams back at me with a teary smile. "I love you too baby." She reaches for my hand, mindlessly playing with my fingers as she finishes what she was doing on her laptop. I turn my attention to my cup of tea, letting myself just admire Lizzie as she works. Noticing how she pouts slightly when she has to let go of my hand to type anything out before her smile soon comes back when she is finished and reaches for my hand again. These little gestures are what I miss not being by her side. How she always wants to be in contact with me somehow, even something as simple as this is enough for both of us. The next 6 Months are going to be hard without her.

"I'm sorry Kiddo.. I know you wanted more time with Lizzie before you had to go back." Dad tries to calm me down, obviously hearing the emotion behind my words. "I did.. I thought we'd have more time. 6 Months Dad.." I try and get my thoughts out, knowing my Dad always knows the right things to say but I can't seem to function right now. Too much is going through my mind at once. "Harley. You need to breathe. Lizzie is not going anywhere, whether it is 6 Months or 6 years. That girl adores you. You both knew this was coming at some point, and you'll both find ways to get through it.." I can't help the small smile that pulls at my lips, hoping he is right. But knowing my Dad, there's not many times he is wrong. "I hope so Dad.." I breathe out, hearing him sigh down the phone. "Trust me Kiddo. You'll both be more than okay." I smile and nod my head, even though he can't see me. "Thanks Dad." I quickly tell him, always being so thankfully to have him in my corner. "Now, go and get everything sorted and keep me updated on your flight plans. Do you want me to give Maisie a heads up?" Instantly my smile drops hearing Maisie's name. I know she won't take this well, she never does. But she needs to know sooner rather than later. "Please, I don't want her being the last to know." I quickly tell him, knowing that if she sees me online going for a flight, she will worry since I am not due to fly back until the weekend. She'll know something is up. "I'll talk with her when she gets home." Dad assures me before we say or goodbyes and comes off the phone. My Dad is always so level headed and calm, even when things like this come out of the blue. And he always knows what to say to help calm me down which is just what I needed. But knowing I now need to ring Tom and tell him the news instantly sends my heart racing. He hates it when I go on Tour, always worried that I won't come home. But he is always so supportive, ever since I signed up for the Army, he has been one of my biggest supports and never thought any differently of me for wanting this career. Having someone like him as my best friend is something I feel very lucky about. I just hope he is back in London so I can see him before I leave..

After Lizzie finished her work on the laptop, we soon decided on just lying on the sofa together and watch some TV before Tom turns up. Neither of us paid any attention to the TV as we just mindlessly adored each other, Lizzie pretty much lying on top of my body in my arms as her fingers traced over my face and chest. Outlining all my features as her eyes slowly followed her movements. My hands rubbing up and down her back under her t-shirt as our legs end up in a tangled mess. "I'm going to miss seeing this face every morning.." Lizzie whispers into the small, quiet space between us. I can't help but smile softly at her bright adoring eyes taking in every inch of my skin. "I'll be here for hours telling you everything I will miss about being here with you baby." I ramble a little, almost mumbling as I get lost in her emerald orbs. "Your such a sweet talker Soldier. I love your way with words." She beams back at me, making my own cheeks blush a little under her intense gaze. "You bring it all out of me Elizabeth Chase.." I whisper in reply, making her reply with that incredible adorable nose scrunch of hers before she leans in to reach my lips. My hands gripping at her bare waist as she melts into my lips, getting lost in the pure moment of emotion. I can feel her hands trailing up from my chest to the sides of my neck, nails digging into my skin lightly as I just hold her, never wanting to let her go. I suddenly feel a tear drip from her cheek to mine before being able to taste the saltiness of them. Instantly my heart breaks as I try to pull away slightly, but her hand reaches the back of my neck, keeping me from moving away form her. A tiny space falls between us and I manage to detach my lips from hers gently. "Baby what's-" I try to ask, but she shakes her head softly to stop me from saying anything more. "Please just, kiss me Harley." She whispers pleading with me to try and ignore her tears. I know she is feeling everything, I can feel it radiating from her. But I also know she won't want me to worry about her and just needs my comfort right now. So, I slowly nod my head, reconnecting our lips as I let her take control so she can show me what she needs from me. No heat or lust growing between us, just so much love and care as we lose ourselves for this moment, ignoring what is to come in reality..

Our bubble is popped by the sound of the doorbell ringing behind us. We don't rush to pull away from each other, letting it happen slowly as Lizzie rests her forehead against my own. Both of us with tear stained cheeks and slightly puffy eyes from all the crying that has happened today. "I love you Harley Lane." Lizzie whispers against my lips, so much meaning behind her words. "I love you too Elizabeth Chase." I reply as easy as breathing. We take some calming breaths before hearing the doorbell again. "Come on, don't keep him waiting too long.." Lizzie whispers and I just nod my head softly in reply. I lean forward, giving Lizzie another quick kiss before she slowly starts to get up from my body. As soon as she is back on her feet, she wipes away her tears as best she can as I do the same as I sit up on the sofa. I watch as she slowly makes her way towards the front door, composing herself on the way as I take a few breaths to do the same. But as soon as I stand up and turn to hear the door opening, I see Tom pulling Lizzie into his arms and instantly I know he is emotional. I slowly walk around the sofa and smile softly as they share a cuddle before Tom looks up and catches my eye, his already puffy and red. They slowly pull apart, and as Lizzie goes to close the door, Tom makes a beeline for me across the room. I don't have chance to say anything before he nearly wipes me off my feet as he wraps me in his arms. I manage to catch us both from falling before burying my head into his shoulder as he does the same. No words need to be said, I can feel how he feels right now. We just stay like this for however long her needs before he slowly pulls away, wiping his eyes and shaking it off as best he can. "I never know what to say when it comes to saying goodbye to you Harley.. Just don't be an idiot." I can't but laugh at Tom's words, seeing him smiling behind his tears. "It's never goodbye mate, you know that." I quickly reassure him, making him nod his head confidently before Lizzie comes behind me, her hand finding the back of my neck as Tom beams between us both. "Come on your two, I'll make us a late lunch." Lizzie tells us both softly so we all turn and head towards the kitchen together.

As Lizzie makes us something to eat, I take the time to sit with Tom at the table to tell him everything he needs to know about my upcoming Tour. He takes it all in like always, I know he feels a little better when he knows as much as I do when I go away for so long. When Lizzie brings over some food, Tom catches us up on what he has been up too since we seen him at the Premiere last week before he tells us both what he has coming up. We don't take log to finish our food so I clean up to give Lizzie and Tom a moment to talk between themselves before Lizzie mentions having to leave soon for our flight. "I can take you both to the Airport, rather than booking a car." Tom offers and I quickly thank him, feeling better knowing he is taking us. Once the kitchen is cleared up, we slowly get everything together ready to leave. Lizzie does her usual house checks knowing she will be gone for a few days as I help Tom take our bags to his car outside. When we know everything is done, we all get into Tom's car and he drives us to the Airport. As usual, the traffic is horrible but Tom keeps us entertained until we arrive outside the Airport. Tom manages to park around the corner from the main entrance to give us some privacy as we get out and unload his car before he quickly pulls me into his arms. "Be safe out there Harley. And stay in touch as much as you can, even just a text." He mumbles into my shoulder. I nod my head, not wanting to get upset again. "I will mate. Keep in touch with Lizzie for me please, just take care of her for me." I mumble in reply, just enough for Tom to hear me. He quickly nods his head in reply. "I'll keep an eye on her, don't worry." We say our goodbyes when Tom manages to finally let me go, giving Lizzie a comforting cuddle before we make our way inside the Airport, avoiding the cameras as best we can. We go straight to our Gate and not long after, we are boarding the plane. Lizzie does not leave my side for a single second, constantly touching me in one way or another. I know she is struggling with the thought of me leaving, and I hate that I am doing this to her. For the first time in my career, I don't want to go on Tour..

I have a job to do with 7 Section, but how long can I keep doing this to the people I hold close..


A/N ~~ Well.. Who seen this coming?