Evermore

Chapter 11

When I get home, I decide to take a nice, long bath to ease my stress and my racing mind.

I force myself to stop overthinking as I soak in the water that's turned purple from the lavender bath bomb I dropped in. 

I must be in there for nearly an hour when I hear my phone ring on the counter. No matter how hard I try, I can't reach it without getting up so I get out and wrap a towel around myself before answering it.

"Allie! You alright?" Harry's voice rushes through the phone as soon as I pick up.

"Yeah, I'm home now. I'm alright."

I can hear a small sigh from the other end of the line.

"Listen, I want to make it up to you." He pauses and, although extremely curious, I stay silent and allow his mouth to catch up to that mind of his that I know is running wild. "Would you like to go to dinner with me tomorrow?"

Well that wasn't exactly what I was expecting to hear and although I'm immediately excited by the offer, my stubborn mind reminds me of who I'm talking to.

I sigh in frustration at the situation I've somehow allowed myself to get into.

"No offense Harry, but how would that be much better? There'll just be another crowd, and we'd be outside this time," I sigh. "Anyways, I have to sing tomorrow," I add, remembering that tomorrow is Friday.

"We can go after your gig! And I'll make sure no one knows where we go. Please?" His voice sounds like a small child begging for some candy, and it's too adorable to ignore.

"Fine," I give in. "But how will you make sure no one knows where we are?"

"Just leave it up to me. What time do you have to leave for your gig?"

"5."

"Alright I'll pick you up then." Even though I can't see him, I can tell by his voice that his smile is overtaking his face and his eyes are lit up bright green like they get when he's super happy or when he's just heard a joke. "Bye Allie."

"Bye Harry," I laugh as I hang up the phone on the very eager, adorable man I've come to know.

Did I just agree to a date with Harry? He didn't use that word, but is that what this is?

Who am I kidding? He just feels bad for me.

I decide I've had enough self pity for the night and take Simon out for one last walk for the night.

Even though it's almost dark, I decide to make the hike to my favorite spot. If we walk fast, we can make it back before it's too dark.

We end up running most of the way there, much to Simon's dismay but it really helped clear my head. All my anxiety from the previous events of the days seemed to dissipate with every step we took. By the time we reach the spot, I feel almost brand new.

I sit down on the large, flat rock near the water to catch my breath and let Simon take a break. The water is almost completely flat and the rising moon reflects off it, giving the entire scene a magically beautiful aura of light.

This spot always seems to help me center myself and clear my thoughts. I'm so glad it's all mine.

It's getting a bit late so I decide we should head back. 

Before long, we arrive back at the apartment. I check my phone just in case I missed anything and sure enough, I have a missed call from Eleanor.

I quickly dial her number and wait for her to answer.