Where Do Broken Hearts Go? | Unexpected Series Book One

Chapter 7: Tattoos and White Wine

Beth's POV

Harry will be here in 20 minutes so I've plenty of time to go and change before he gets here.

I mean, it's not like I'm trying to impress him or anything.

There's nothing wrong with looking presentable.

I walk towards the stairs when there is a knock on the door.

Crap.

It's probably Mrs. Watkins wanting that cup of tea and a chat.

I go over to the door and open it.

There stands Harry with a bunch of roses and a beaming smile.

"Sorry I'm early Beth," he says, "I hope that's okay with you?"

Well...shit.

I glance down at what I'm wearing and I really would like to change into something that hides my stomach.

Guess I can kiss that idea goodbye.

Okay.

I can suck it in all night I guess.

"Of course not Harry," I say, "in fact, dinner's just simmering now."

I step back and open the door to let him walk in.

Oh he smells so good.

Like, such a Harry manly smell.

Oh lord, his swallow tattoos are peeking out from the top of his unbuttoned shirt.

And his butterfly tattoo is virtually on full display.

Oh I want to smell it.

I mean lick it.

I mean look at it.

Oh fuck.

I shut the door behind him and follow him into the kitchen area.

It's an open plan area downstairs so when you walk in you can see the kitchen, lounge and dining area all at once.

Harry stops in the kitchen area and I watch him as he inhales the aroma of the risotto while I stand there and inhale the smell of Harry.

"That smells amazing," he says, "what is it?"

Should I?

I shall.

"Livers," I say, "I hope you like them."

I watch Harry visibly swallow, unsure of what to say.

I can see the internal battle he's having in his mind right now and I manage to keep a straight face.

He still looks blankly at me so to make it worse, I stare back at him and let my tongue slip out and wet my lips.

Poor bugger looks so awkward and flustered.

I'm about to put him out of his misery when Chloe walks into the kitchen area and I see her eyes light up when she sees Harry.

"Harry!" she says.

I can literally see stars in her eyes.

"We've just finished cooking dinner!" she tells him proudly.

"So I hear," Harry says as he returns her smile with his own dazzling one.

Fuck I think I'm seeing stars now.