Proving Our Love

Chapter 20 - Come Back Again

* Harrys POV*
I was packing my clothes in my over filled suitcase, trying to clean up the rest of my clothes, as I successfully squished them into the already tight space. I zipped the bag and looked at my phone, checking for any missed calls or messages. Nothing. Well from her. I smiled as I was about to lock my screen, looking at my home picture. It was taken on the day of our date, by the lake. Out of the three we took, this one was my favorite. I loved just staring at the background and how happy we looked. And it made me even more intrigued with the photo , because my face appeared just as delighted as hers was. She honestly seemed so much more beautiful every time I looked at her.

We had a day off tomorrow, and I was still battling if I would be able to go back and see Issy. I spoke to her about two days ago asking her if itd be okay with her if I did come, and she said yes. It's been about five days since I last saw her, and I couldn't help but noticing the more time I spent apart from her, the more I missed her. And I couldn't keep ignoring the fact that I kept feeling this way. There was something there, between us. I felt it every time we kissed, anytime our hands gently brushed, every time I heard her laugh, every time I held her in my arms, and every time I hear her voice. And I hope that she feels it too. I'm just hoping, that if I do try to take a next step with her, it won't come crashing down on us, like history has a tendency to repeat with anyone I meet. And I selfishly wanted Issy to break that inevitable pattern.

* Issys POV *

I was walking outside my driveway, just wanting to exercise and be able to stretch my legs for a while. As I was walking on the sidewalk, I saw a little girl, she looked no older than seven maybe, and she slowly started walking up to me. I stopped in my tracks, as she cautiously made her way towards me.

" Hi sweetheart", I said, as she smiled up at me, looking like she wanted to say something.

" Hi, my name is Emily, and I was wondering if I could get a picture with you please?", she asked shyly.

" You want a picture with me?", I asked, surprised.

" Yeh", she responded in her delicate British accent. I nodded.

" Well sure ", I said to her. What I assumed to be her mother, came running down the steps of her house, holding her phone in hand.

" Hi, I'm so sorry she just ran out of the house as soon as she saw you", she explained.

" Oh no, it's no problem really." She nodded smiling, holding up her phone as she waited for the girl and I to get ready. She took the picture, showing me and I nodded, letting her know it was okay.

" Your name is Issy right?", Emily asked me.

"Yes", I said shaking her hand," It's so nice to meet you", I told her. She smiled, looking up at her mom as I said those words.

" You know my best friend's name is Emily, but I call her Em", I said, bending down to her level.

" Really?", she asked in surprised tone I laughed.

" Yes."

" Are you and Harry dating Issy?, she asked me. I looked up to her mom, I saw she was sending me an apologetic smile, but I shook my head, letting her know it was alright.

" No, we aren't dating sweetie", I told her.

" Awww", she said looking down, almost dissappointed. But she then lifted her head back up again.

" But you like eachother right?", she asked. " He looks like he likes you", she said. I smiled at her, she was literally so adorable.

" You think so?", I asked her. She nodded excitedly. I laughed, bringing her into a hug.

" Thank you so much for stopping for her, I'm sorry if we were bothering you", her mom said, as Emily and I let go of our hug.

" Oh no, really I don't mind."

" Im glad, my name is Grace by the way, we live about three houses down", she explained.

" Well it's very nice meeting the both of you, it's so nice to be meeting some neighbors", I replied giving them a warm smile.

" If you ever wanna come over , we'd love to have you", she said.

" That'd be great, I'll have to make sure to visit sometime, again it was nice meeting you both", I said, waving to them.

"Come soon, bye Issy!", Emily yelled to me. I laughed, waving one last time.

" Bye Emily!"

Even though I was walking away, I could still hear Emily talking to her mom from a distance.

" Mummy wasn't she pretty?", I heard her ask. I looked back, so happy that she was saying such kind words.

" Yes honey, she was very pretty", she said to her daughter.

" Why didn't you invite her over for dinner?", she asked.

" Because I'm sure she is busy love, come on", she said, taking her hand in hers.

I smiled at their little conversation that I was just able to make out. She was so sweet and Im glad I can call them my neighbors now.

After having a short walk, I went back to my house, and changed my sneakers for flip flops. I checked my phone, seeing if I had gotten any calls or texts for the past hour. And I saw Harrys name, notifying me I got a text from him. I opened the message smiling, but my expression immediately changed once I read over the words.

' I'm sorry love, but I won't have enough time to fly there tomorrow, then get back in time the next day for the show. I wish I could, the next time I can come is in about four days. I'm really sorry.'

I replied back telling him it was alright and that I understood, because I do. But that didn't change the fact that I wanted him to come so badly. However, I knew that he had to work by his tour schedule and there's nothing he can do about that. I sat down on my bed, locking my phone before setting it down on the table beside me.

I missed him so much and as each day went by, the more I felt like I needed to tell him what he wanted to know.

A/N

Hi guys:) I know it's a bit of a short chapter but I thought I would give you guys a break from all those long chapters haha. Thank you all so much for a thousand reads. I never even thought I would get 100, let alone ten times that. So thank you so much it means the world. I couldn't be doing this without all of your support. I know I've dedicated a chapter to her before, but I need to again. This one is for you @tabbyclan, thank you so much for being so kind to me and praising my writing. I love you so much for that it makes me smile so big seeing your comments. With that said, Please continue to vote and comment, I would appreciate it so much. Love you guys xx

- Ari