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Sandwiches

The Styles ended up dropping me off once we got back to town, and as we pulled up to the driveway and I unbuckled, Gemma turned around to me with a smile. I smiled at her too, a real smile.

  “You and your family are invited to the ‘homecoming dinner’ for Haz tomorrow at six.” Gemma told me. Harry grinned at me and Anne turned all the way around to give me a pouty look.

  “Come.” Was Anne’s only reply. I laughed and told them I would try my best. I hopped out of the car and took my key out of my pocket. I unlocked the door and turned back around to wave goodbye to them. Harry stuck his head out the window and pointed at me and made a face, apparently supposed to tell me with his eyes to come. I giggled as I stepped inside my house. My feet shuffled their way over to our couch as I slumped down and looked towards the telly.

  It was flicked on to a news channel, so obviously Mum or Dad was home. I reached my hands towards the coffee table for the controller. Out of habit, my fingers started to click through the channels. Nothing much was on, nothing more than dumb reality TV or insulting portrayals of high school and teenage life. Until an intriguing headline caught my eye. Harry Styles seen with mystery girl in airport. My stomach turned as I saw a picture of Harry and I hugging. Thankfully there wasn’t a shot with my face, but my Mum or Dad would definitely be able to tell because, well they were my Mum and Dad. Panicked fingers grabbed my phone and quickly texted Gemma.

emergency situation gem. what am i gonna tell mum when she sees harry and i snuggling in an airport?

  Hearing footsteps coming into the living room, my fingers pressed the OFF button on the controller just as Mum walked in. I turned towards her and smiled, but then I saw she was on the phone, most likely talking to one of her bosses.

  “No... yes, yes I understand. Alright. Mhm. Of course. I will see you then. Alright. Thank you.” She ended the phone call and sighed loudly. I giggled at her over-dramatic hatred of her job. Mum loves her job, but I think sometimes when it’s stressful she forgets. Her head turns towards me, a bit surprised.

  “Oh, Charlotte. I didn’t know the Styles had already dropped you off. How is Harry? Excited to back?” She asked as she came behind the couch and kissed the top of my head. Even though I was almost an adult, she still treats me like her baby girl. Not that I could really complain, I was still my Mum’s baby girl, and I loved her very much. Sometimes it was a hassle though.

  “They just dropped me off a few minutes ago. He seems tired. I’m not sure how long he gets to stay, but I think he’s gonna exhaust himself while he’s here.” I answered as my phone buzzed on my lap. My eyes shot down to Gemma’s text and I unlocked my phone and opened the message to read all of it.

dont worry about it. he was gone for three years, charlie. i think running up and hugging him is totally acceptable behavior. and if she flips, so what? she cant tell you who to hug or not hug.

  “Harry?” Mum questioned, pointing to my phone. I shook my head. “Gemma? Charlotte, invite the boy over. We haven’t seen him in three years.” My head shot up to my Mum.

  “Uh, I was just thinking he might want some family time.” I tried to think of any reason for him not to come over. I did want to spend time with him, but later, not now when I was still confused about whether or not I wanted to talk about when he left, and talk about how much I overreacted, or how much I missed him. Or how much I was the idiot who possibly permanently ruined our friendship.

  “Charlotte, we are his second family. Call him and ask him over for this afternoon. We can all have lunch, and then he can decide if he wants to hang out for a while.” Mum smiled before she walked into the kitchen to prepare some sandwiches. I groaned mentally as I opened Harry’s contact. Grinning at the selfie that was his profile picture as the phone rang, I hoped for Harry to be wanting to spend time with his family.

  “Hiya Charlie.” His deep voice rang through the other end.

  “Hey Haz. Uhm, so my Mum wanted to know if you wanted to come over for lunch with the family, but if not that’s totally fine and I understand-” He cut me off.

  “I would love to. Haven’t seen your folks in a long time. Let me just tell Gem and then I’ll head over.” My heart felt like it stopped.

  “Oh. Uh, alright. See you soon, I guess.” I hung up and yelled to Mum that Harry was to be expected.

  “Told you.” She said quietly as she went back to preparing sandwiches for our guest. Only one thing was running through my head as I went upstairs to tidy the guest bathroom.

  I wonder if he’ll notice I rearranged my room?

omg hi guys. okay so this is TOTALLY a filler, but I just needed SOMETHING up so im sorry if this isnt up to par or whatever but hopefully you enjoy this and yeah next chapter SHOULD be fairly long unless i decide to split it into two parts but idk havent decided okay hope you guys like this please VOTE and COMMENT and FAVORITE this story and maybe even tell your friends lol okay bye guys have a good day : )