Photography (HS)

Chapter 39

Chapter 39
Harrys POV

I should not be here. This is not a good idea. I'm stood outside of Briony's apartment staring at the door. I so badly just want to run in there lock the door and never leave but I just know that's not good for either of us. Me just being stood here is not good, if anyone from my work finds out I don't know what the fuck could happen. I just beg whatever happens is to me and not her. I won't forgive myself if she gets hurt again.

When she rang me a couple of hours ago I was sat in my office at the warehouse. I almost stopped breathing when I saw her name pop up on my screen. At the time Cameron was also working on something on the other side of the office so I had to get him out before I could answer. It was hard hearing her voice, I just wanted to ask if she was okay and ask about what happened the other day so I can fucking kill the guy that did it. When she said she wanted to see me I had to fight the urge to just get up, leave and drive to her apartment.

Now here I am and I'm reluctant to knock on the door. I feel like I've been stood here hours, someone looking on the security cameras must think I'm some kind of stalker just waiting out here. Eventually, I knocked lightly on the door.

The door slowly opened revealing a very drained looking Briony. She was in grey sweatpants and a white baggy T-shirt. Her hair was pulled back into a loose ponytail with some bits framing her face which was so pale she looked sick. She had dark bags underneath her big brown eyes that are usually so full of life. But today they aren't. Today they look tired, they look red and they are filled with tears. Despite all of this, I still find her the most beautiful girl.

My eyes met hers and a tear drop fell from her eye down her face. My heart shattered into a million pieces. I lunged forward and pulled her into a hug, kicking the door shut behind me. Her arms instantly wrapped around my waist and she nuzzled her head into my chest. I pressed a kiss on the top of her head while she hyperventilated into my shirt.

"Hey baby, please don't cry. I am so sorry." I could feel her hands grasping at my shirt trying to pull me closer. I squeezed her tighter in an attempt to calm her down.

After a while she eventually stopped crying. I loosened my arms around her and she did the same. She lifted her head from my chest to look up at me. I held onto her cheeks and bend down to kiss her forehead.

"I've missed you Harry.. so much." She whispered like she didn't want anyone else to hear but me.

I wanted to smile but I just couldn't. Guilt took over me seeing the hurt written across her face. Hurt that I had caused. "I've missed you as well Briony."

She lifted up onto her tiptoes so she reached my lips. Gently pressing her own into mine. I kissed her back softly, it felt amazing. I've missed kissing her, a lot. She pulled back but left her forehead resting on mine. I opened my eyes for a second to hers already looking at me. "Show me."

"What?" I said quietly back to her. Whispering felt right in this moment. We had to keep it between ourselves even though there was no one else in this apartment.

Her hands left my waist and went down to my belt. She looked down to watch what she was doing and I did the same. She played with my belt buckle until she undid the whole thing all together and pulled down the zipper to my jeans. She lifted her head to look back at me. I could feel an erection happening at million miles an hour. "Show me how much you missed me."

My own hands went to her waist pushing her back a little bit. "Are you sure?"

Bri bit her lip and stared right into my eyes, she still looked sad. "I'm sure."

She leaned forward and kissed me again, this time more rough like she wanted to speed things up. As much as I love kissing her, she's still upset and I don't want her to regret any decisions we make tonight. I stopped the kiss and pulled back again. "Briony, you're still upset we don't have too."