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THE CRYING OF THE SINNERS IS MORE LOVED TO ALLAH THAN THE TASBEEH OF THE ARROGANT

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I haven't had a second to myself for the past six months and this is the first night in ages where I can just put my feet up.
I had my comfortable outfit on; a pair of black leggings, an oversized t-shirt, no makeup, hair up and I've got my glasses on.

I have snacks around me and I'm sat in front of the TV watching an episode of How I Met Your Mother.
I'm mindlessly scrolling through Instagram when Harris's name pops up on my screen

Harris: hey, you busy?

Me: not really, why?

Harris: I could kind of use your company

Me: where do you want to meet?

Harris: is your's okay?

Me: yeah come over

Did I just invite Harris to my apartment?!
Like as in he's coming here?

I jump up from my seat and scramble around trying to clean up a little. I clean up the mess I made from the snacks and put a hijab on my head loosely.

Just as I'm going to sit down again, there's a knock at my door. I take a deep breath and open the door to reveal a very tired looking Harris, even though it's only nine o'clock.

"Thank for letting me come over" he says
"Don't worry about it" I open the door wider to let him in and he goes over to take a seat on my sofa

"So what's up?" I ask getting back under my blanket, facing him
"I'm just really torn between the decision of whether I should carry on with Nasheeds or start my music career" he runs a hand through his curls
"When you think about starting your music career what holds you back?" I tilt my head waiting for a response
"I guess it's the fear of whether my fans would still be there for me or not" he admits and my features soften at his response

He really is the cutest bean and I just want to give him a hug

"Hey listen" I put a hand on his arm, "if this is what you feel like you need to do then go for it, because I'm here for you and so is Adam and Slim and Naz and your family and friends, and if we're with you then your fans will follow"

He looks up into my eyes,
"You think so?"
I look away from his intense eye contact and nod my head, "Definitely"

"Will you go with me somewhere tomorrow?" He asks
"Where?"
"I want to show you something"
"What time" I smile
"I'll pick you up at five"

I reach for my drink and take a sip.
"You're watching How I Met Your Mother?" He asks and I nod my head
"Alone?" I nod my head again

Is there something wrong with being alone?

"Why?" I ask
"You're giving me Ted vibes right now" he says gesturing towards the TV which I didn't even realise is paused on Ted sitting in front of the TV all alone

Wow I really am Ted.

"Are you suggesting you want to watch it with me?" I raise an eyebrow and he shrugs
"Do you want me to?"

Do I want him to? What kind of question is that? Of course I want him to watch it with me!

"Well you're already here, you might as well" I say and he grins
He's like a child when you've just told them they can stay up to watch their favourite cartoon

🕒

I wake up to the sound of a loud snore and my eyes shoot open. I look around and realise I fell asleep on my sofa and the TV is paused.

I attempt to move my leg but something heavy is holding it down. I look over to my right and see Harris fast asleep, hugging my leg as if it's a teddy bear.

I shake my leg a little bit and he stirs in his sleep.
"Harris" I whisper but he doesn't wake up
I try to lift his head but I get distracted by the softness of his curls

Holy shit! How can someone's hair be so attractive??
Not realising the situation that I'm currently in, I just sit there combing my fingers through this curls.

Okay I'm giving off major Joe from You vibes

"Harriiiiiss" I whinge whisper and he opens his eyes slowly
He looks around and then looks at my leg that he's holding and then looks at me.

He shoots up from his position and rubs his eyes whilst yawning.
Okay can this guy get any cuter?!
He chuckles,
"I'm sorry"

"It's fine" I smile back shyly He gets up and puts his shoes on"I should get going, my mums probably wondering about where I am"

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"It's fine" I smile back shyly
He gets up and puts his shoes on
"I should get going, my mums probably wondering about where I am"

I follow him to the door and see him out, closing the door behind me once he turns the corner.
Did he really just stay over night?!

I give myself a moment to compose myself.
I just had a guy over! What would my parents say astagfirullah!

My phone beeps and I walk over to see who it is,

Harris: we're still on for 5 o'clock today?

I grin to myself typing back a 'yes' in response.
Wow I really like him

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