Across the Street

Chapter 5

After an hour of chatting with Harry and his family, Sierra and I decided that it was time to go back to our house. Mom had probably finished making lunch. I thanked Anne for letting my sister and I stay and for the tea and cookies she had given us. I said my goodbye to Gemma along with a hug. Sierra had already said her goodbyes to everyone and was already out the door when I got around to saying goodbye to Harry. We were both in the doorway looking at each other and smiling like idiots. 

"Thank-"

"Well tha-" We had both started to form our goodbyes at the same time. 

We realized that we were both fumbling and giggled nervously (at least mine was nervously). I decided to speak up first.

"Thank you so much for letting Sierra and I intrude on your morning." I said while tucking a piece of hair behind my ear.

"Believe me, my family and I were so happy that you both came over." He stated with a smile.

I really wanted to see Harry again soon, but I didn't know how to ask him. I figured I'd throw all caution into the wind and just go for it. 

"So there's this-"

"Would you maybe want-" We had done it again. We laughed at how this conversation had gone. Curious to see how he was going to end his sentence, I let him go first this time. 

"Would you maybe want to grab some coffee later? I would love it if you could show me your favorite place considering I don't know where everything is yet." I am pretty sure I will never get used to his accent. He looked nervous and I realized it was because I hadn't given him an answer; I had been too wrapped up in his voice to respond. 

Once it dawned on me that I was just staring again, I jumped a bit and shook my head to clear my thoughts. I enthusiastically responded, "Oh my gosh yes! I know this place that isn't far away. We could walk, but it is kind of a long walk, but that's fine with me if it's fine with you. I mean we could also bike, but I have no idea where my bike is or if the tires are even alright and I'm not too sure where a helmet would be. Or we could just drive. I could drive since you might not be used to driving on the right side of the road, or maybe you are, so you could drive. It really doesn't matter to me how we get there so however yo- shit I'm rambling again." Harry didn't respond because he was too busy laughing. 

"You really are cute when you go on like that," He said after his laughter subsided. He continued, "Like you said, however we get there is fine, it doesn't matter to me."

"Well in that case, let's just walk. It's a beautiful day and I don't have any other plans. I have to go run and tell my mom that I'll be out for a bit. I'll meet you right back here in five minutes!" I exclaimed.

"I need to do the same. See you in a second," He replied while turning to walk away.

I can't believe I'll be spending the next couple hours with this incredibly good looking young man. I rushed into my house and told my mom the plan. She told me to "make good choices" and I told her "no promises," because it's Harry and what can you do? 

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