SCENES

History // chapter 23

Harry pov

The drive to my hometown is tiring and long. I have finally arrived at the side road of my home. I climb out of the car, lock it before heading toward the front door.

Its been a long time since i last saw my family. I miss them so fucking much. I miss my mother. Her homemade cookie. And Gemma, I miss disturbing her. I didn't plan on telling both of them that i'll be coming home today.

I knock on the door and hide at the side. After a few seconds, the door finally open and mum peak out. I jump up in front of her and she covers her mouth, shock.

"HARRY!" She shouts loudly and i hug her. I miss my mum warm hug. I miss her scent. I miss her. I just realize how tall i grew since i last saw my mum. My head use to be around her breast but now my head is above her head.

When we pull away, tears were rolling down her cheek. I wipe it off using my thumb. Suddenly footsteps could be heard running down the stairs.

"Mum, are you o- HARRY!" Gemma shouts before attacking me with one of her not so warm hug. Oh sister, I miss her.

"Hah! I'm taller than you." I tease. She look up and glare at me.

"Oh my god, why are you still standing by the doorway, get in!" She shouts and shove me in.

Same old Gemma...

I look around the living room. Things have change. The couch, the tv, the table, the racks, everything. Its all brand new. I went to the kitchen. It still looks the same. I walk up the stairs.

Right when i reach upstairs, the first thing i look is my room door. I walk towards it and slowly open the door.

Everything looks the same. The bed is still in same position as it was the last three years. My study table still sits at the corner and the top shelf right above my study table. All the same books still sits there.

"We didn't want to change anything in your room unless you change it," Mum speaks, startles me a little. I gave mum a small smile.

"I've cooked spaghetti earlier," Mum tells right then my stomach grumbles.

"Lets go eat then," I tell her. Both of us walk down the stairs and head towards the kitchen. Gemma is already sitting on the small kitchen table. I sit down next to her and dig in. The spaghetti taste delicious as always with just one bite.

"This taste delicious," I mumble as i eat more of it.

"How long have you been in London Harry ?" Gemma ask. I swallow the spaghetti before answering.

"One week now, i'm leaving next sunday. We've been recording the new album," I mutter. We continue eating in silence. I didn't realize that Gem and mum is staring at each as if they want to ask me something.

"Spit it out," I say. They both look at me and Mum sigh.

"We saw in this magazine about You and this girl, Diana." Gemma starts. I stare at her the same way she is staring at me.

"Is she your girlfriend ?" Mum ask.

"um yeah, no big deal." I mumble.

"Yes it is, i want to meet her," Mum adds.

"Sure but not this week, we've been busy lately," I tell her and fill my mouth with the spaghetti.

"You'll be meeting her next week right ?" I nod in reply.

"Honey, you'll be alright when you meet her okay" Mum pats my back gently.

"Oh! Harry, since you're here, will you follow me to the library ?" Gemma ask. What does she wants to do in the library.

"For what ?"

"I have this history test coming up and you're good at history the last time i remember."

"No," I snap.

"Pleaseeeeee! I mean its been a long time i have never go out with you," She begs. Sometimes, i hate her for making me do this.

"Whatever."

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"Wait, when exactly does the world war two begin and end ?" Gemma ask with her confused face.

"Can't you read, it says here 'The world war two begin on 1939 and ends on 1945'."

"Right, i'm so gonna fail my history test." She mumbles. I don't get how History is not that fascinating to people. I mean you get to learn things from the past.

"Come on, have a little confidence."

"i can't! i mean- oh my, isn't that Elizabeth," Gemma points to a girl who is sitting at the far end of the library. Elizabeth is my sister's ex best friend who last time have a crush on me. She use to come over and always try to flirt with me.

She even tried to kiss me one time but i push her away. The next thing i knew, she told Gemma that i tried to kiss her. That is so history.

"Don't point, you done ? Can we go ?" I ask, annoyed.

"I have a lot of chapters to st-"

"Just borrow the book, i can't teach you at home," I grab the book and run away from the table. I walk up the counter lady and borrow the History book. Gemma appear next to me.

"You run pretty fast" she whisper to me. I ignore her. I just wanna get out of this library already.

After a three hour of teaching History to my sister, she finally understands most of it. "Thanks Harry, you will always be my hero," She say in her girly voice. She leans in and hug me.

"Harry! Gemma!" Mum shouts as she enter Gemma's room.

"Can we have family movie night again tonight ?" She ask.

"I'm fine with it as long as Harry is in," says Gemma.

"Sure," I smile.

"Alright, i'm making popcorn."

-

The movie we watch was some old 70's movie. It ended five minutes ago. I glance at the wall clock and notice that i need to go back to my hotel or i will be up late tomorrow.

Gemma head is resting on my lap and she is sleeping. I can't seem to wake her up. I slowly pick her head up and i come up.

"I have to drive back to the hotel now mum," I tell her when she look at me.

"Why don't you sleep here for the night ?"

"It will be a far drive to go from here to my hotel and to the studio the next morning."

She sigh sadly.

"If you must then." She walk me to the front door.

"I'll miss you Harry, oh and say hi to Diana for me." I nod acknowledging. Both of us hug before i go. Its definitely gonna be a long drive back to the hotel.