Just the Way You Are

Part Nine:

            “Okay close your eyes,: Harry said as he took Lilli’s hand to guide her to the stables where the horses were all saddled up and ready to go.

            “Where are you taking me?” Lilli asked, holding tightly onto Harry’s hand.

            “You’ll see, you’ll see.”

            “Harry, you’re killing me! I’m dying to know!”

            “That’s the point,” Harry joked, “that’s why it’s called a surprise.”

            “Very funny!”

            Harry brought her to a halt, “okay. Open your eyes.” Harry said smiling.

            “Harry! They’re beautiful! Oh my goodness, they’re lovely!” Lilli said as she put her hand over her mouth in amazement.

            “One of them is yours for the whole vacation,” Harry said as he grabbed the reins of a brown Arabian horse with a white stripe down its nose. He lead her to Lilli. Lilli approached the horse and it nuzzled against her and rubbed its head against hers.

            “I love her! What’s her name?”

            “She seems to really like you. Her name is Penny,” Harry said smiling as he watched Lilli interact with the horse.

            Lilli smiled and looked at the gorund, “thank you so much! For everything! This is a dream come true.” She continued to stroke the horse’s mane.

            Harry walked up behind her, wrapped his arms around her, and whispered in her ear, “you’re my dream come true.”

            She smiled and turned her head to where she was resting it on his shoulder. Harry bent down to kiss her. Soft and sweet, just like their first kiss. She could feel him smile as he kissed her. His lips lingered on hers. It was special moment in their relationship. They were alone and not being chased by paparazzi or fans. Harry pulled away and smiled at her. He was going to take advantage of their time alone.

            “Gotta save some for later,” he said as he helped her up on her horse. She playfully punched him in the arm.

            “So where are we off to?” Lilli asked as she guided her horse behind Harry.

            “Just follow me.”

            “Alright.” He lead her to where a picnic was set up under a tree near a lake. There were blankets laid out to sit on and in case it got chilly. Lilli hopped off her horse and tied it to the little post nearby. As did Harry.

            “Harry this is beautiful. I’ve seen this in a movie before. Except they were swarmed with paparazzi.”

            ‘Oh trust me, if the paparazzi find us here I’ll be surprised,” Haarry said running to catch up with Lilli. She sat down on one of the blankets and patted the spot next to her.

            “Alone at last,” Harry said as he plopped down next to her.

            “I’m starved, let’s eat,” Lilli said as she opened up the picnic basket and found little finger sandwiches, some grapes, sparkling grape juice, two candles, and, of course, tea. Harry set it all out in front of them. It truly was amazing. They threw grapes at one another trying to catch them in their mouths. Harry was quite good at that. After they finished eating they were sitting across from each other playing a game of thumb wrestling while they told each other their secrets. It was dark by now and the moon was shining bright.

            “I’m terribly afraid of bugs,” Lilli said as she tried to pin Harry’s thumb down.

            He laughed, “I once set up a bunch of candles along a bridge and set up a picnic for a girl. When I tried to get her she didn’t show up because it was too dark out.”

            “Ouch,” Lilli smiled, “I’d never kissed a boy until you.”

            Harry’s eyes lit up, “really? I wish I could say the same but I’ve made a few mistakes. Truth is, you’re the first girl I’ve ever wanted to spend all of my time with… forever,” He said, this time pulling away from the game and taking both of Lilli’s hands in his.

            Lilli didn’t know what to say except, “I want to spend forever with you too.”

            Harry pulled her close and as soon as his lips touched hers he smiled. He kissed her for a long time. It was a soft and gentle kiss but this time it was passionate.

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