Make All This Pain Go

Chapter Twenty Four

Day 64: Ashleigh's POV

Today was the day. Harry and I were packing up the last of our things to go stay with his mom for a week. I was so nervous I could feel my heartbeat throughout my entire body. I hoped so badly she'd like me. Harry keeps telling me she'll love me and Gemma will too. Gemma's boyfriend was also coming, so it takes a little pressure off of me. I still couldn't shake the feeling that this week would be the most awkward thing in the entire world.

We finish putting everything into the car and return out hotel keys. I hop into the passenger seat as Harry comes back from returning the keys. He slides effortlessly into his seat and turns the key, but stays idle.

"Ashleigh."

"Hmm?"

"You'll be fine. I promise. She'll love you. You're the only girl I've ever actually brought home, so she already knows that you're a good one. Cuz I know you are. Okay?"

"Yeah. I don't know. I've just never done anything like this before."

"Well you've done great at other things you've never done before.."

A smirk plays on his lips as I playfully slap him on his stomach.

"Shut up!!"

"It's only the truth."

He shrugs then shifts into drive and pulls out of the parking garage.

"How far away is it?"

"A little over 3 hours. Not that bad. But it'll be way worse if you spend the whole time worrying. Tonight we're just eating dinner with my mom, Robin, Gemma, and her boyfriend, Kellen. Then we may hit up a club or something. Never know. They'll love you. It's gonna be super low-key. Alright?"

"Yeah."

"You're still worrying."

"Yeah."

"I love you."

"You too."

"Say you love me."

"Harry."

"Say it, please?"

"I love you too, Harry Edward Styles."

"Good."

3 hours, one gas stop, and one coffee stop later, we were at Harry's mom, Anne's home. I was so nice to see where Harry had grown up. He parked then turned the car off.

"You alright?"

I nod, not able to calm my nerves.

"You're fine."

"I promise."

I turn to him and smile, squeezing his hand. Before I know it, Harry's out of the car and around it at my side, opening the door and pulling me out.

"Come ere."

I walk to him, closing a lot of the space between us. He bends down to me, placing his hands on my hips and pulling me up to him, closing the gap between our lips. I pull away, Harry placing my toes back on the ground.

"I know what you're trying to do."

"And what's that?"

"Distract me."

"Is it working?"

"Maybe."

He smiles, grabbing my hand, beginning to walk up the drive.

"So, my mom is a hugger, just keep that in mind. Jamie may be a bit awkward at first, but he warms up to people quickly. Gemma will love you straight away and will probably end up stealing you away from me to hang with you. I haven't met Kellen, but if Gemma loves him, then he can't be too bad. And they'll love you cuz I love you."

"I love you too. I'm sure it'll be fine."

Harry grins at me as he knocks on the door.

"THEY'RE HERE!!"

We both hear a voice scream through the door before it swings open to a very pretty girl only a few years older than Harry. She had a big smile on her face, shooting her arms out to wrap Harry in a hug.

"Ugh, I've missed you brat."

"Gem, this is Ashleigh."

"Hi! I'm Gemma! God, you're pretty. Why are you with him again?"

I laugh, but Harry looks angrily at Gemma.

"You promised not to embarrass me!"

"You embarrass yourself. Come inside Ashleigh. You have to meet everyone. Harry, you can bring everything in."

"Okay"

"Come on Ashleigh."

She grabs my hand and pulls me into the house and away from Harry. She kicks the door closed then stops walking, turning back to face me.

"Sorry about that, I always have to give him a hard time."

"It's fine. Trust me, I understand."

"You have a little brother?"

"Nope. Older sister."

"So you're on the other end."

"Yeah, but ti's not that bad."

"Ha! She's not doing her job then. I'm pretty sure Harry despises me, but loves me cuz I'm his sister."

"He'll kill me if he finds out I told you this, but that boy adores you. You're his big sister."

"Aww!! Harreh!! He's such a good kid. I'm really glad he found someone to make him happy. And that's younger than me. Plus, from everything I've seen, you seem great."

"Thank you! You're lovely."

"Thanks! Well, I'm going to have to steal you away a bit later but everyone's in the next room. You ready?"

"Ready as I'll ever be."

"They'll love you. Come on."