The Way Things Change

Chapter 70

"I don't want you to leave!" Harry whined like a little child and grabbed me with his arms and legs. It was the beginning of September and we had just had our 13 month anniversary. I really couldn't believe it had been 13 months. I was still so in love. It was weird, scary. I had never felt that strongly for anyone before. And we were still going strong. Even though I felt Harry was a bit distracted lately. He was acting weird. Well, weirder than normally.

"You can come with me." I suggested, trying to get him off, without any success.

"You know I can't do that." He pouted.

"I know" I sighed. "Though I really want you to be there. It will be so lonely without you. All of you!"

"I'll miss you." He kissed the base of my neck.

"I'll miss you too. But maybe it is for the best. Then you can catch up on some sleep. I know I need to!"

"I would rather be with you than sleep."

"No. You need your sleep. Otherwise you won't be able to last another 2 months. And I don't want you to be exhausted."

"I know. But I still want you here with me, just how I pictured it." He quoted one of their songs.

"Oh God. Really?"

"Hey, is it too much to ask for something great?"

"Harry please stop!"

"Okay, okay." He laughed. "But I really don't want you to go!"

"It's just for a month. And you will be busy all the time. It'll be over before you know it." I kissed him on the forehead. I was still unable to move, since he still was clinging on to me.

"I really have to go now." I managed to get out of his iron grip. But he quickly grabbed me again, this time by the waist, spinning me around. My eyes locked with his. There was something in them, an emotion I couldn't quite put my finger on. I had seen it before. It was unsettling. But like I said, I couldn't put my finger on it.

"I love you Kate" he whispered before kissing me passionately.

***

"Hey guys. Long time no see." I pulled both Marcus and Cody in for a hug. The cab had set me off at the John's residence. Turns out they were pretty wealthy. Not extremely, but their house had a decent size. Plus it was located close to a forest, which I loved. Nothing like running in the woods. It could make you forget everything, even just for a second.

"Wow you look great Kate!" Marcus complimented. "Have you been working out?" He took a step back, scanning my body, a cheeky smile on his face. He knew what I did for a living.

"You're an idiot, you know that?" Cody replied. He definitely was the more mature one. He grabbed one of my bags. "Come on, let's get you settled. And then Marcus will give you a tour if the house and the surroundings. If you want to."