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First Date

Date Started: 5.25.16
Date Finished: 5.26.16
Summary: Harry takes Ariana out for their first date.

H A R R Y

I took a deep breath in as I step out of my car. The LA breeze instantly hits me as I carefully walk through her huge lawn. I head up to her porch, running a hand through my now long hair as I try my best to look good for her. My knuckles make contact on the hardwood surface as I softly knock on her door. Hearing footsteps draw near the door, I quickly clear my throat as I put my hands behind my back. I can practically hear my heartbeat becoming louder as the door slowly opens to reveal her.

"Oh, hi Harry" She smiles as she looks up at me. I give her a warm smile in return.

"Well don't just stand there. Come in, quick. It's cold outside" She pulls me in before I got a chance to properly respond.

"Thank you, Joan. I hope you don't mind me inviting her for dinner. I didn't mean to intrude to any of your plans" I apologize, scratching the back of my neck. Joan scoffs as she playfully swats my arm. "Don't worry about it too much, Harry. It's alright. Ariana and I didn't have any plans. I was just staying here for a few days until I board the flight back to Flo Rida to visit my mother." Joan gives me a reassuring smile as she carries Ophelia in her arms. Loving the attention, Ophelia enthusiastically leans in to lick Joan's cheek.

I look at Joan and she nods, granting me permission to pet Ophelia. I take a small step forward before my hand lands on Ophelia's soft fur. "How's Nonna by the way?" I ask as Ophelia leans into my touch, licking my fingers. "She's alright. Still has a huge crush on you" She gives me a playful look and I laugh.

"I'll try to visit her soon then" I say as I caress Ophelia's paw in my hold. "That'd be great. You and Ariana should go together" Joan suggests and I didn't have to look at her to know that she has one of her eyebrows raised in a teasing manner.

"Maybe, we should" I murmur. My nerves suddenly taking over half of my mind. What if I mess up and she rejects me? 

Joan notices the sudden shift in the atmosphere and my nervous state. She places her hand on my shoulder, squeezing it gently as she gives me a reassuring look. "I'm so happy that you're here, Harry." There was a pause. "Took you long enough" Joan says and I freeze, catching me off guard. She smirks at my reaction. After a few seconds, I regain my calm posture before finally turning to look at her. She winks at me and I chuckle, smiling at her. "Me too."

"Mom, what time is it? I think Harry's almost here and I can't find Toulouse anywhere. Have you seen hi-" Ariana walks into the room, stopping in her tracks as she spots my tall figure. She turns her head to look at Joan, probably waiting for an explanation but Joan shrugs her off. "I'll be in the kitchen. Oh and don't worry about curfew Harry. I'm sure the both of you will have a lovely time. Ariana, don't hesitate to stay late out at night or to stay at Harry's place whichever suits the both of you best" My eyes widen just as Ariana exclaims. "Mom!" She throws us a teasing look before leaving to head into the kitchen, laughing while she does.

Ariana turns to face me and I can't help but admire her as she stood a few feet away from me. She was wearing a white spaghetti strap crop top, a white skirt that covers her navel and white 5-inch heels to finish it all of. Ariana was wearing her hair down which is actually my favorite hairstyle of hers and she was only wearing light make-up which I have to admit only accentuates her beauty. "H-Hey" I stutter as I greet her and she smiles at me as her cheeks turn a darker shade of red.