Brown Eyed Girl

Chapter 6

HARRY'S POV

"Claire."

"Go away, Harry. I never want to see you ever again. I hate you." That one sentence had the power to bring tears to my eyes. Luckily, I was already on my knees, because I'm sure that if I had been standing, I would've collapsed. Looking at Claire made my heart break, because she thought I hated her. As if. I could never hate her, never in a million years.

"Claire. Listen to me. What Haley said, that wasn't true. None of it was. I would never, ever say those things about you. She's just jealous of you. You're beautiful. You're smart. You're funny. You're nice. The list goes on and on. You're perfect, in every way, shape, and form. Haley is most definitely not my type of girl. Please, please believe me. I promise, I'll make it up to you. Please forgive me, Claire. I need you to forgive me, because I'll never forgive myself for letting this happen if you don't forgive me. Please." She looked up at me with tears in her eyes.

"You mean it, Harry?"

"Of course I do, Claire. Do you honestly think that we would ever not be friends after all that we've been through?" She smiled. I think my heart melted.

"I guess you've got a point. I forvige you, Harry. Best friends forever?" She stuck her hand out for me to shake it.

"Forever and always." Claire wrapped her arms around me in an enormous hug. I could get used to this. I heard her yawn. "Tired?"

"Insanely. All this drama is wearing me out!"

"I'll take you back to my room, if you want to take a nap there. My mum won't mind." I picked her up bridal style, not even waiting for an answer.

"Mmm, okay, Harry, go ahead." She snuggled up to my chest, and I brought her closer to my body. This was perfection. I could protect her from the world, all while I held her in my arms. No one would ever hurt her ever again. I carried her to my room, and laid her down on the bed. She looked so peaceful, like she didn't have a care in the world. I bent down and kissed her temple. As I turned to walk away, Claire grabbed my hand.

"Stay with me?" I smiled. She wanted me to stay with her while she slept? Alright, if I have to...

"Of course. I'm not going anywhere." I got in the bed with her, and she cuddled against my chest again. It just felt so right. I wanted to freeze this moment, and just stay like that forever. I wrapped my arms around Claire while she sighed contentedly. Then, I closed my eyes and let sleep overcome me.

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CLAIRE'S POV.

"Aww, look at them, mum! Take a picture! They're so adorable!"

"I'm getting my camera now, Gemma. Calm down!"

Click.I heard the unmistakeble click of a camera, then squeals coming from someone in the room.

"Gemma! Be quiet! You'll wake them, and Harry won't be too happy, considering the position he's in."

"Mum! Be quiet! I think Harry's waking up!" I slowly opened my eyes, to make it seem like I had just woken up, only to be met with darkness. I pulled my head back to see what I was lying next to, and was immediately met with piercing green eyes staring back at me.

"Hello, Claire. Did you have a nice nap?" I finally realized that we were cuddling, and blushed.

"Erm, yeah, it was one of the best naps I've ever had." I looked away from him, embarrassed.

"Same here, babe, don't act so embarrassed. I know I'm cuddly." He winked, making me blush even more.

"Aw, Harry, stop embarrassing the poor girl. Claire, I think maybe you should go get ready for dinner. It's five o'clock."