Anything For You *Completed*

Chapter VI - First Date

(A/N - This chapter is dedicated to TheWayYouLookTonight.  Obviously because of the brilliant story Fanboy.  She also has many other exceptionally well written stories!  I hope you enjoy this next chapter.  Feel free to comment or vote!  Thanks!!)

I spoke with Louis this morning and he seemed more excited about Harry taking me out to dinner than I did.  I was excited but also very nervous.  He agreed that he would watch Ava Belle while I am out with Harry and I am sure Ava will love spending extra time with Louis.

While taking our walk through the park I decided to tell Ava about the plans made for tonight.  I walked her over to the bench nearest the pond so she could watch the ducks.

“Ava, Love.” I began

“Yes Daddy?”

“Tonight after drama class you are going to stay with Louis for a few hours while Daddy has dinner with a friend.  Is that alright with you Ladybug?’’

“More time with My Louis!  Of course it’s alright!” she exclaimed.

“Good.  It will only be for a few hours and then I will pick you up.” I advised her

“That’s fine Daddy.”

She continued, “By the way, what friend are you going to dinner with?”

“Harry is taking me out to dinner, darling.” I replied

She screeched in excitement jumped on my lap, squished my cheeks with her hands and began to tell me how excited she is about it.

“My Hazza is taking my Daddy out on a date!  I told you he was your boyfriend!”

“No Ladybug.  We are not boyfriends.  Like I said we are just friends having dinner together.” I stated.

“Well if you say so Daddy.  But I say it’s only a matter of time before he is your boyfriend!  And then My Hazza will be around all the time!” She replied with a giggle

“Ladybug, Harry is very busy with his music so he likely won’t be around all the time.” I said.

“Well I’m still happy for you, Daddy.  I love My Hazza.” She said as she gave me a hug and then jumped down off of my lap and ran toward the ducks. 

I had dropped Ava off at the art center for her ballet and drama class.  I spoke with Louis and told him that I would be by his house to pick her up no later 10.  I am sure by that time she will be asleep, but I can carry her to the car without her waking.  She is a heavy sleeper. 

I still had my normal shopping to do for the week.  Just because I had a date doesn’t mean I can neglect my fatherly duties to make sure Ava Belle had what she needed for the upcoming week.  I returned home from my errands around 4:30.  Harry was picking me up at 6.  That left me with plenty of time to tidy up around the house and get ready for the date.

It was now quarter to 6 and I was completely ready but pacing back and forth between the kitchen and living room.  My stomach doing flips and nerves getting the best of me.  ‘I wonder how Ava Belle is doing.’ I thought.  Just then the door bell rang.  I paused, took a few deep breaths and made my way to the door.  I breathed in one more time before reaching for the door knob and pulling the door open.

There stood the most handsome man I have ever laid eyes on.  Dressed in black jeans, a plain white shirt with a blazer over it.  I was glad with my choice of tan chinos and a casual button down.  He held flowers in his hand and I reached for them as I asked if he wanted to come in.

“Thank you for the flowers, Harry” I said as he was stepping into my home and I gave him a quick hug.

He followed me to the kitchen where I located a vase and started to fill it with water.