Just Friends

Seventeen.

I've barely seen Harry in the week since our shit show of an outing. I use the excuse that since Liam left Amy misses me more and wants to spend time with me. He comes to work and brings me lunch, kissing me sweetly before he goes, but then I don't see him. I know it's because of all the attention we got and I know he knows it as well. I just can't help it.

I'm sitting at home when Harry shows up and blowing my cover is the fact that Amy isn't even here. "Hi, can I come in?" Harry asks me when I open the door. "Of course you can, babe. How are you?" I lean up and kiss him and he sighs, wrapping his arms around me. We move, still kissing and fall onto the couch, Harry resting his weight on top of me. He leans up, brushing hair from my face. "I'm alright, I miss you."

"I miss you, too," I say, leaning to kiss him softly. He nuzzles into me, his breath tickling my neck. "I know that day out was bad and I'm sorry. I know that's why things feel weird." I just nod. "I have an idea, baby." He moves, sitting up next to me, pulling my legs over his lap. "I've heard of this private resort thing in Arizona. We can go, relax, swim, get massages, anything you want. How does that sound?"

"That sounds wonderful, actually. When can we leave?" Harry smiles, telling me he's been up to something. "Well, I talked to Andrew already, pack a bag, baby because we're leaving as soon as you're ready." I smack him for talking to Andrew but it's sweet that he cares enough to do these things for me. I agree and head to pack, calling my momma while I do it.

"Hi, baby," momma says when she answers. "How are you, Dill?" I smile, missing her. "I'm good, great actually. Harry just surprised me with a trip to this spa place in Arizona. We're leaving as soon as I'm done packing." I hear her messing around in the kitchen. "That's wonderful, baby. Is it nice to have a boyfriend again?"

"Yeah, it is. Harry is so sweet to me and just is wonderful. He's perfect, I think. I've never been this happy in my whole life." I can almost hear my momma smile, her happy sigh giving her away. "I'm happy for you, Dylan. All I ever want in life is for you to be happy. Harry makes you happy, I could tell when we were there. Next time, you guys will have to come to us." I smile, the thought of showing Harry where I grew up making me happy. "Sounds like a plan momma. But, I have to go. I'm about done packing and I think Harry wants to leave soon. I love you, I'll talk to you when we're back. I love you."

"I love you too, baby. Talk later, enjoy your time with your man. Be safe." I hang up and turn, surprised to see Harry standing in the doorway smiling at me. "Did you mean that? You're that happy? You don't seem that happy lately." His words are sad and so is his face, but I move to him, wrapping myself around him. "I am that happy. The attention scared me, but I've had a lot of time to think. You're more than worth it and feeling this way is more than worth it." He smiles, kissing me before moving to take my packed bag. We head to the car.

"We're driving there, it's only about 5 hours. I figured that way we're not tied to one place and we're not on a strict schedule." I nod and agree, settling into the car for the journey. We stop once for snacks, browsing the selection when a young girl comes up to us. "Hi, Harry," she says quietly. "Well, hello, love. How are you?" The little girl smiles, looking from Harry to me. "I'm great. How are you? Is this your girlfriend?" Harry smiles, taking my hand. "I'm wonderful. And yes, this is my girlfriend. Her name is Dylan. Don't you think she's pretty?"

"I think she's beautiful," the little girl agrees causing both Harry and I to smile. "You're much more beautiful," I say to her, pink covering her cheeks. "Can I have a picture? With both of you?" Harry looks to me and I nod, happy to do this for the little girl. We get on each side of her, ducking down to be at her level. Harry takes the phone and extends his arm, making sure all of us are in it. We smile and take a couple pictures, us both leaning to kiss the girl's cheeks in the last one.