My Soldier - Missing Home

I Promise

A/N ~~ I'm not ready for Harley to go back on Tour yet! 

~~Tuesday Afternoon, London~~

Lizzie POV

The flight to London seemed to be the longest we've been on yet. For some reason, it took us a while to get into the air so we've been stuck on the plane for at least 12 hours, probably longer at this point. And on top of that, neither of us could sleep longer than an hour so we are both so tired. When we finally arrived in London, Harley instantly grabbed our hand luggage and then wrapped her free arm around my body to keep me close as we entered the Airport to get our suitcases. Thankfully they are the first to come around so Harley grabs them both and puts them on the floor before we each take one and begin our walk through the Airport. Harley makes sure to book a car on the way out so we aren't waiting too long outside. As soon as we get outside, there are only one or two cameras waiting but they keep their distance and take a few pictures as we walk past. This is why I love being in London, It's so stress free compared to L.A. Once our car arrives, Harley loads the car after opening the door for me before she soon joins me in the back seat for our journey to her Dad's house. I can't help but notice how nervous Harley looks when we start the drive. I know she is stressed out about seeing them both, knowing she has to say goodbye to them. And I know from experience how upset Maisie can get when Harley has to leave for work. She takes it the hardest every time, seeing her older Sister going off to somewhere that is no doubt dangerous and puts herself at risk. I just hope I can be there for her like last time before I go back to L.A. I see Harley's leg bouncing next to me, her nerves getting worse the closer we get. I quickly reach out my hand to rest on top of her lap, hoping to help her relax a little. "It'll be okay baby. I'm right here with you." I tell her softly, causing her to smile as she turns to face me rather than out the window. "Thank you." She barely whispers in reply, leaning over to kiss my cheek before she settles back into her seat. The tiredness from the flight catching up on both of us at this point. But I know as soon as we get to her Dad's house, she will be wide awake again for a little while.

Before we know it, we pull up outside Stuart's house and before we can even get out the car, I spot the door swing open and Maisie quickly appears at the top of the stairs. Harley steps out the car after paying the driver, holding out her hand for me to take as she helps me out the back seat before she goes to get our bags out the trunk of the car as I look up and see Maisie's teary smile as Stuart appears behind her. I give them both a wave, seeing them do the same before the driver leaves and Harley wheels out suitcases over to where I am standing waiting for her. I catch her eyes practically on the floor, not looking over at where Maisie and her Dad are. I don't like seeing her this worried, I just want her smiling again. I give her arm a reasurring squeeze before taking my suitcase and turning to pull it inside, but we barely move a few steps before I see Maisie running down in Harley's direction. Harley doesn't have time to think as she looks up and spots Maisie infront of her before she leaps into her Sister's arms. Thankfully, Harley manages to catch her without falling, leaving her suitcase where it is as she just holds Maisie in her arms. Instantly her quiet sobs make my heart break as Harley rubs her hand up and down her back to try and comfort her as much as she can. I feel my own tears coming just watching them together before I feel a gentle hand on my shoulder. "It's good to see you Lizzie." Stuart greets me gently, making me smile as I turn and he quickly opens his arms for me. He wraps me in a tight embrace, comforting me instantly before we slowly pull away again. "It's so good to be back Stuart." I tell him easily, making him smile and nod softly before he goes to grab Harley's suitcase for her to bring inside. I watch him grab her shoulder, telling her to come inside before he leads us all inside. I let Harley head in behind her Dad, Maisie still firmly in her arms with her legs wrapped around Harley. I keep my hand on Harley's back to guide her up the stairs before bringing my suitcase with me and closing the door behind me. Subtly managing to wipe away the few tears before I walk inside the familiar kitchen I have missed being in with Harley's little family.