We're better together

Chapter 2

Ella's POV
"Ella baby, wake up" Harry whispers in my ear.

"What time is it?" I ask.

"6am but I wanted to show you something" he says.

I pull the sheets off of me and sit up. He smiles down at me and intertwines our hands. I smile and get up with him. He leads me to the balcony of his apartment.

"What?" I ask.

"Look over there" he says, pointing towards the beach.

"Harry that is beautiful. I've never seen anything so pretty" I say, looking out at the sunrise on the beach.

"You always said you wanted to see one and never did" he smiles.

"Well it's lovely" I hug him.

"Harry? Can I ask you a question?" I ask.

"Anything you want baby" he replies.

"While you were away, did you find anyone? Like, did you date anyone that made you happy?" I ask.

He has an uneasy look on his face. Whatever happened while he was away is obviously difficult for him to talk about.

"Never mind. We don't have to talk about it if you don't want to" I whisper.

"No baby, it's okay. I wasn't with anyone while I was away. With everything going on, I didn't really have time. But no I didn't find anyone that made me happy."

"Oh. Can I ask what happened? Or is that too personal?" I ask.

"No it's okay. My mum, she had cancer. It was breast cancer. They removed it but she got cancer somewhere else. She's okay now but it took a long time to cure it. That's why I was gone so long" he whispers.

"Oh Harry I'm so sorry. I was so glad you were back in America but now I just feel selfish for even thinking that" I say.

"No baby. Not at all. I'm just happy to have you back" he says.

I hug him and he hugs me back tightly.
"I'm sorry for dating someone else while you were away" I whisper.

Harry pulls out of my embrace and looks me in the eye.

"Baby don't apologize. You didn't know I was coming back and I could never ask you to wait forever" he says.
"You are so strong" I whisper.

"No baby I'm not. I'm so weak. Especially when it comes to you. I can never resist you or anything when it comes to you" he says.

I put myself back in his strong embrace. He sighs and we just stand there looking out at the sunrise.

"Harry do you mind if I shower?" I ask.

"Can I join?" He laughs.

"No" I reply.

I walk away and into his bathroom. My shower is warm. I can't help but think about Harry as the hot water runs down my body. I kind of wish I had let Harry join me.

Harry showers after me. I am standing in front of his desk, looking at the pictures. Harry walks up behind me and I can feel his hot breath on my neck.

"Oh how I'd love to bend you over this desk" he whispers and I blush.

He starts leaving small kisses up my neck. Goosebumps are raising all over my body and shivers are running up my spine.

"I love how your body reacts to me" he whispers.

I blush again and he pulls the sleeve on my shoulder down and starts kissing my shoulder. After, he goes back to my neck. He gently bites my neck and kisses the spot.