Harry Hart

Chapter 20 You're Beautiful

The drive to Harrys house was quiet, he had on some music but turned it off once I entered the car.  I finally decided to break the silence and ask if he knew Eggsy. The way they both gave each other a knowing look, they both sort of relaxed once they realized who each other was. "Do you two know each other?"

"Come again?"

"Eggsy? I- you.. well.. I thought I saw you nod at him as if you knew him." I begin rubbing my forehead, "ahh" I groan, "I may have drank too much." I chuckle slightly. 

"You alright?" Harry asks clearly ignoring my question about Eggsy. "Yeah its just my head." I rub the temples. "I had to much to drink." I admit sheepishly. "I'll make you some tea at home, that should help."

"Thanks." I smile and look out the window. 

Once we arrive Harry parks his car right in front and runs around to help me out. His house is beautiful. Not exactly what I was expecting, then again I don't really know what it was that I was expecting. It looks like it has two levels. He leads me up the front stairs through the entrance. It's quiet and clean. 

"You have a beautiful home Harry."I admit shyly. "I'm so sorry to bother you so late at night, I know I'm over reacting but.. to be honest ... well I .. I just want to se... yeah uh I" I nervously laugh at myself oh my god I was just about to tell him that I just really wanted to see him, did I? is that why I'm here. I grab my temples again applying pressure. "Let me grab you a tea, here" he guides me to the couch. "Have a seat, I'll be right back." I smile up at him thanking him.

He is the sweetest but, I am crazy, I shouldn't be here. I should be at home talking to Brandon asking why in the hell I shouldn't trust him? what did he mean? okay okay. These pillows are really comfy, I could just get lost in them and sort of just stay here for a bit. 

Harry's P.O.V.

I started on Elaine's tea, I figured it would at least help with her nerves and head. When I returned to the living room she was already asleep. I went back into the kitchen and shut off the water. I'm glad she called , but I'm not glad for the reason. She sounded upset and she did not really explain why. She almost did but stopped herself quickly. I will just have to ask Eggsy, and I will need to have a conversation with him about being more discrete, I do not know how she would take it if she found out we knew each other, especially if she found out how and why we knew each other. 

I run upstairs and set up the guest bedroom for her. It is directly across mine. Once set up I head downstairs and carry her back up. She stirs slightly as I bring her up the stairs "Harry?" she questions. "Yes, it's me Elaine." She just smiles. I lay her down and cover her up. " Wait." she says grabbing my wrist. I do not say anything I just wait for her to say something else. I see her frown slightly then she tugs on m arm slightly. "Thank you, again." she whispers. 

I turn to her and tuck some of her loose hair behind her ear. I lean down and whisper into her ear "Of course darling, anything for you." I lean up and begin to head out. I switch off the lights and slowly shut her door. "Harry" she says before I shut it completely. "Yes" I leave my hand on the door knob waiting for her response. "Will you stay with me?" I stay silent unsure of what to say. "Just until... just until I fall asleep please." 

I sigh before entering and closing the door behind me, I walk over and sit on the bed next to her. She turns to face me and smiles. "I'm sorry." she says grabbing my hand in hers. I smile softly back at her and brush my fingers through her hair. "Elaine, stop apologizing it is alright, I do not mind." and with that she closes her eyes and relaxes until she drifts off to sleep. Peaceful. Quietly and Beautifully. "You're beautiful." I whisper before falling asleep next to her.