It Ends with Us {Sequel to Neighbors}

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Quinn POV

Over the day it's been harder and harder to speak to Harry and tell him how sorry I am for what I said this morning.

Usually I always think before I speak, this time I didn't and I said something that I truly regret. Dinner was awkward only because he was putting on an act in front of James. He didn't notice of course because of how young he is, but it still hurt my heart knowing that he was just acting nice towards me as a cover.

After dinner, he helped me clean then left to be with Jamie. He didn't speak to me at all during our time in the kitchen. When I tried to talk him he just told me to stop and he gave me this look which made me scared to continue.

We're in our bedroom now.

Jamie is fast asleep in his room and all I can think about is Harry and how much I just want to speak to him.

His eyes are on his laptop screen and his eyebrows are furrowed down as he types. The TV is on in the background and he looks to be in his own world.

I just finished laundry and now I get to relax, or try to that is.

I change out of my clothes I was wearing and wear something comfortable. I grab a pair of shorts and a tee shirt and turn around. My eyes go to Harry who is looking at me undress. His eyes are on my breasts and I roll my eyes.

"You won't speak to me but you'll watch me change?" I ask, causing his eyes to wander to my face.

"Your body is nice." He says casually as he goes back to typing.

"Can we talk about this? You can't ignore me forever you know." I say.

"Quinn—" I cut him off before he has a chance to finish.

"No. There has been many times where you said rude things to me and I let it go and let you say your apologies. Why can't you do the same?" I ask, getting a little annoyed by how he's acting.

"Because I never come at your life or an event in your life that changed the way you live." He says, arguing the fact that I forgive him a lot. His green eyes scowl at me, making my eyes roll back.

"I didn't mean what I said." I say.

"Bullshit," He says, scoffing. "Obviously you meant it if it slipped up."

"I'm not gonna lie and say I want to have a baby with a man who isn't with me. I don't think any girl wants that. But, that doesn't mean I regret my choice of staying with you and James." I explain.

Harry stares at me with this look I can't put my finger on. It makes my stomach burn and makes my anger rise since he's not saying anything. "You saying that just makes me worried that you're going to realize how much more you deserve and you'll leave." He admits.

"What do you mean how much more I deserve?" I ask, furrowing my eyebrows in confusion.

"You're fucking beautiful, really smart, you have this amazing career and this clothing line that you created by yourself, and you're dating a guy with a kid. You deserve more than that, and it's just a matter of time until you realize that." 

"Stop being an insecure fuck," I say rolling my eyes. "Why would I leave now when Jamie is attached and I love him like he's my own son?" I ask.

"I don't know Quinn," He says, tugging his hand through his hair. "I just will always know that you can find a better guy than me." 

"I know I can," I say honestly. "I can find someone new to date and start from scratch. Maybe he won't have kids and he'll be the one I marry. But I don't want to find someone else because I love you. I'm in love with you and I have been since I was seventeen. Girls at my office question why I stayed, and my own family has because it's hard to see a child everyday that isn't yours, and is half some other girl. But, do I care? No. He's the sweetest little boy and I love him because he's half you, and I love you. That's why I'm planning on staying." 

He falls silent from my speech and his eyes close and he falls back on the mattress. His hand tugs through his growing curls and he lets out a loud sigh.

I sit down beside him on our shared mattress and stroke his cheek. "I just don't want to lose you again." He admits to me.

"I know," I say in a gentle whisper. "I'm not planning on leaving, have I ever before?" I ask. 

His green eyes open and he looks at me with this look that reminds me of the day he told me he's leaving for the army. Thinking about that day will forever haunt me and will always make my heart burn and my eyes water.

I lay down beside him and nuzzle my head into his chest. His arms wrap around me and my eyes close against his hold. "I love you Quinn." He says, stroking my hair.

"I love you too." I say back, smiling softly.

Our moment is stopped by the bedroom door opening. We both sit up and we see James with a blanket draped around his small body and a tired look on his face. He climbs into bed and lays in the middle.

Harry looks at his son in awe and kisses the top of his head and tucks him in. I will always love seeing him being all loving towards his son. I know how much he means to Harry and how much he wants Jamie's life to the best.

A://N

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