The Way Things Work

Chapter Sixty Eight

"I'm so excited Harry." You chirped as you dragged you suitcase behind you. You couldn't contain your happiness as a smile slid across your face. You let a giggle escape your lips as you turned to Harry who was once again re-adjusting the large brown duffle that was loosely falling from his shoulder. He was convinced he had to be a complete gentleman after the incident. You walked laughing with the one rolling bag you forced him to let you carry as he struggled with a rolling luggage in each hand and two shoulder bags that were giving him a hard time. "Can I take-" 

"No." 

"Harry, you don't even know what I was going to say." 

"Yes I do and no you can't carry a bag." He winked. 

"Alright then, as long as you have it under control." You smirked and at that moment the brown duffle fell to the floor.

"Okay, maybe I need a little help." He said sheepishly as he blushed. 

"Nothing wrong with asking for help babe." You smiled, kissed his cheek and grabbed the bag. You made your way over to the terminal and placed the bags down as you and Harry made your way to the commercial center to shop around, as you had over an hour to kill. 

"We should get food." 

"Food? That's it?" 

"Talking to you should be enough for the flight." He smiled as he interlaced your hands. 

"Harry, it's a nine hour flight." 

"So? I love talking to you! It's fun and usually quite interesting." He smirked. 

"Oh really now?" 

"Of course! Why do you think we spend so much time with each other?" 

"Cause you love me?" 

"Well, yeah but that's one of the reasons I love you. We can talk about anything and everything." 

"As long as you trust me." 

"Which I do. Love you." 

"Love you too" 

You walked through the corner store and shifted through the shelves to grab snacks but were pulled over by Harry. 

"Maybe we should stay behind so i can clear up some of these rumors." He whispered as he motioned to the magian shelf. The both of you were practically the front of every cover. There were derogatory headlines and cruel stores printed but for the first time ever, you didn't care. 

"No. We are going away. Don't let these low lives ruin it. They can say what they want, they just don't see that I couldn't possibly care any less. Harry, I want to go so bad, please don't cancel it." 

"I-I won't." He said shocked. "I'm so proud of you. They are just jealous girls with nothing better to do." He kissed your head. 

"Yep, and they will still be getting off on all of this drama long after it's over simply cause they have nothing better to do." 

"That's my girl." 

"New and improved." 

"No, just my girl staying strong and loving life. Screw the haters, you are beautiful." 

"I think they are more jealous of my amazing boyfriend." 

"That may play a part." He mocked as he kissed you and proceeded to by the food. 

Finally, for once in your life, what they said didn't matter. You were going to be happy and not let some bored low life with nothing better to do bother you. It was weird, they said they hated you but obsessed over you, it was weird to be honest but nothing could ruin this time, no matter how harsh the words.