Free (Sequel to Through The Dark) Complete

Chapter 30

Harry drove towards a bowling alley a bit out of the city.  It was one he knew would be quiet since it was a little later on a week night.  He glanced over at Julie, who was looking out the window.  She looked content.  It was really the first time she'd been in his car voluntarily in a while.  Ok, that sounded bad, but she had to when he came to save her from the club downtown and when he gave her a ride home the next day.  This was different.  She'd agreed to go out with him.  It was exactly a year ago, today, since they'd broken up.  Her birthday was in a couple of days.  He'd planned his schedule so he could be here for it.  He had some filming to do at the studio to finish up the movie, but he made sure it happened past her birthday.  Then he was off to Jamaica to write and record his album.  He figured getting away from the distractions would be best.  He wondered if she would let him do something for her birthday.  He'd kind of fucked up her 25th birthday.  Maybe he could make her 26th good for her.  "So, are you going to explain, Niall and, what's his name to me?"

Julie laughed and then looked over at him.  "Jaime?  I met Jaime as soon as I started my writing class.  He practically took me under his wing.  He's my complete opposite.  He's loud and obnoxious and the center of attention all the time.  At first, I thought he was the least likely friend I could have.  But he's also kind and supportive and makes sure that no matter what, his friends are taken care of.  He's everything I didn't know I needed.  Well, I don't go around bragging about my friends.  So, the first time I brought him to Niall's house was when Niall was having some people over for the night.  I told Jaime that he might recognize a friend or two.  When he saw it was Niall, he literally flipped his lid.  He had Amanda laughing so hard she encouraged him to hit on Niall with everything he had.  And he didn't hold back.  Poor Niall just kept telling him he was engaged, and Jaime just kept telling him he could change his mind."  She laughed harder.  "We had to finally save Niall, but it was quite entertaining.  Then Jaime asked Niall if you would be coming, as you were more his type anyway.  When he found out that you were my ex, he asked all kinds of inappropriate questions."  Julie shook her head.  "Which of course I wouldn't answer.  And that's why I wouldn't let him stop today."

"I'm more his type, huh?"  Harry shook his head but couldn't help but chuckle.  "And how is that?"

"Oh, please don't make me go into the explanation he gave."  Julie said blushing and looking back out the window.  "He's a lot more colorful in his descriptions than I could ever be.  And let's just say he was much more interested in a particular body part he thought I would be familiar with being an ex and all."

"Oh, well, what did you tell him?"  Harry asked watching the red darken in her cheeks even more.  "Did you tell him that the rumors were true?  Or that I'm even better than true?"

"Shut up, Harry."  Julie said shaking her head.  Damn him, for still knowing what made her uncomfortable.  She took a deep breath.  "I told him that the myth about the size of the feet or the size of the thumb really have nothing to do with it."  She held her thumb and her pointer finger just a little bit apart.  "I mean, it's not the size that matters."

"Oh, you're so mean."  Harry started laughing.  "Why am I laughing?  That's not even right!"  He shook his head.  "I never heard you complain when we were together."

"Yeah, well I loved you.  Couldn't hurt your ego."  She giggled and closed her eyes.

He looked over at her and couldn't help but smile.  Even if she was ripping down his ego.  "You always know how to make sure my head stays out of the clouds."

"Which head?"  She laughed out loud.

"Ok, that's enough now."  It was his turn to blush.  "Usually I'm the one making you uncomfortable with this talk.  Now you're making me blush."