Across the Street

Chapter 4

            I came back upstairs looking like an actual human being. I had put on leggings and a sweater, brushed my hair and braided it to the side, put on some mascara, and I took out my retainer. At least Harry saw me looking like a homeless person first, because honestly I can only get better from there. Thanks Charli. Anywho, once I was up the stairs I grabbed a tray and set some of the previously made cookies onto it. Once they were arranged to my liking, I threw on my boots and called for Sierra. She really wanted to see Harry because she had to see if I was lying or not with the whole "him being the hottest guy in the world" thing. So once Sierra was ready to go we headed out the door. During the thirty steps it takes to get from one house to the other, I was actually getting really nervous. What if I say something really stupid? Don't be ridiculous, of course you'll say something stupid. But before I could think of any positive thoughts, my sister and I were already at his door. And before I could change my mind about the situation and retreat to the safety of my boy-less house, my sister had knocked swiftly on the door three times. Now we wait.

After about twenty seconds of waiting, I decided they weren't there and turned to leave. But before I could get far, I heard the door open to reveal the beautiful Cheshire boy. I also heard Sierra gasp, probably because of how hot he is. I quickly turned to face him which wasn't the smartest idea because I ended up tripping over the dip in the wood on the porch, which lead to the plate of cookies being thrown. Oh dear god. Where did that plate fly to, you ask? Harry's face. It's like the plate was a frisbee and I just chucked it at Harry's beautiful face. Good thing the "tray" I used was actually a paper plate, otherwise we would be in a completely different situation. Which would most likely be including a hospital. But thank goodness for paper plates. And thankfully this paper plate full of cookies just bounced off his head and landed on the floor. Shit.

"Oh my god Harry I am so so sorry! I just came over here to introduce you to my sister and I was hoping to give you a plate of "welcome to the neighborhood cookies," but I have to go and ruin everything-" Before I could get out another word, Harry put his hand on my arm and laughed.

"Emma, love, it's fine. I'm fine, you're fine, your sister is fine. Those cookies are not fine, but that's beside the point." I laughed and shook my head to rid all of the negative thoughts away from my brain.

"You're right. Even though those are some bomb ass cookies, this is fine. Harry I'd like you to meet my sister Sierra." The two shook hands and Sierra spoke. "Hey Harry it's nice to meet you. I couldn't wait to see what you looked like after my sister just about drooled while telling my mom and I about your little encounter this morning." I nudged Sierra's ribs forcefully while giving her a warning glare.

"I don't know what she's talking about..." I tried to think of something to talk about so that the conversation could be quickly changed. "Is your family inside Harry? I'd love to meet the other neighbors while we're here." Harry smiled and nodded while opening the door for us to come in.

Wow this house is beautiful on the inside, holy cow. While I was gawking at the size of the house, two other women approached us.

"Hello ladies! I'm Anne, Harry's mum. And this is Gemma, Harry's sister." Gemma waved politely at Sierra and I. I opened my mouth before I processed what I was going to say. "It's lovely to meet the two of you! I'm Emma and this is my sister Sierra. Woah my name is like Gemma's name, but the G probably got voted off the island or something." (Both Harry and Gemma snorted at that.) my sister added, "We had cookies, but my clumsy sister tripped and ended up throwing the plate at your son's head." (Thanks again Sierra, number one pal.) This time Anne was the one to snort. And before we knew it the five of us were laughing our heads off at the situation. And I couldn't help but feel like this family was going to be one of the best things to ever come into my life.

~EM OUT