1 in 7 Billion (Harry Styles)

Chapter 48

{Sorry it's been so long. I have the worst case of writers block. I'm really trying. Love you all and I love hearing what you think so please comment! Xoxo}

Harrys POV:

Hayley made everything better. My day was long and boring, but as soon as I picked her up my whole mood changed. I was happy.
We drove in comfortable silence to the restaurant. My hand was resting on her thigh as I drove while her hand gently covered mine. Her cold rings against my hand, her new earrings on, her all black outfit - she was so Hayley. I loved her a lot and tonight I was going to tell her.

We arrived at the restaurant, I opened her door for her, and we immediately intertwined our hands. We walked briskly inside to avoid unnecessary attention, and our waiter led us to a secluded table in the back.
I already arranged for her favorite wine to be set out and ready for her.

We sat down and she stared at me with an unbreakable smile.

"How are you even real?"

I laughed and shook my head. I could say the same thing for her.

"Those earrings look beautiful on you." I compliment her and she rubs her index finger over one as she smiles.

"Thank you, Harry. I love them. They're stunning." she sighs. "I'm not even going to ask how expensive they were because I know I'll probably throw them back at you once you tell me... They're just so pretty." She jokes.

"I'm glad you like them, love. Hey, who was that man in the picture you sent me? Should I be skeptical of a business affair?" I pop an eyebrow and get an eye roll in response.

"That's Ian, my only friend. He's happily married with children. You'd like him." She smiles as she sips her water.

"I'm happy you've made friends that aren't Tyler."

"You know his name, Harry. Stop acting like you couldn't care any less who he is." She rolls her eyes for the tenth time tonight and slightly laughs.

"Well considering I don't care, I'm not going to bother saying it right." I flash an arrogant smirk and she shakes her head. "You look sexy today. You look sexy everyday but there's just somethin' bout a workin' lady... Gets me every time."

"Oh yeah?" She pops an eyebrow as she smirks back at me.

"What do you say, baby? Wanna come home with me tonight?" I tease leaning closer to her across the table.

"Now Mr. Styles, that's no way to invite a woman home. Your mother would be appalled." Hayley mocks me and leans closer.

"You're right. Plus, my girlfriend would kill me."

"Ah, the old ball and chain?"

"Yep. She's always insulting me, teasin' me... but, bloody hell, she knows how to do me just right."

That one earned a hard kick under the table. I wince as I laugh - Hayleys completely embarrassed as she looks around worried that someone overheard.

"You're horrible." She's laughing, but her cheeks are flushed crimson red.

"Horrible or not, it's still true." I chuckle at her expense.

The waiter chooses this time to come over and take our orders. He doesn't create small talk which we appreciate and he finished his job in under a minute. He'll get a hearty tip.

"So, love, can we talk about tour?" I propose. I didn't want to talk about it but we had to.

She sighs as she nods her head.