The Drive Ins: a HS short story

DRIVE INS: short story

The ride here has been stressful, Y/N is getting curious and Harry is getting nervous. As he turns into the next street, his palms slide across the steering wheel, sweat coats his hands. He can feel the wetness on his hands and prays that Y/N is oblivious enough not to notice.

The GPS rings in the air, "In 100 metres, turn right and you will reach your destination".

Harry startles at the sudden interruption and quickly indicates right, pulling into the drive in theatre. He's really excited to finally show Y/N the surprise date he's kept hidden. All he can see is her smile widening when he works up the nerve to finally show her. He turns to look at her and he sees her eyes light up at the sight of the massive screen in front of the parking bays.

"The drive ins?! I've never been and I've ALWAYS wanted to go. Aw Harry you know me so well!" She squeals beside him as he pulls the car into reverse and backs into one of the bays, unbuckling his belt, he motions his hand in front of him so she can hop out and follow him. Sweat forms on his forehead and his hands become slick. He can feel his nerves heightening with each moment, what if it doesn't go as planned?

"I've heard you say that the drive in's are super romantic so I thought it'd be perfect to bring you here." He says, a smile plastered onto his face and her joy is obvious. Her smile hasn't buckled and her eyes cant stop looking everywhere and drinking it in.

"I'm glad you like it."

They walk towards the back of the car, her eyebrows scrunching up as he undoes the buckles holding the cover over the back end of the Ute, his bracelets jingling with each flick of his wrist.

"What are you doing?"

He pulls the cover off, showing the small set up he planned ahead of time. A mattress is laid on the surface of the trunk with pillows and blankets scattered on top of it, as well as a box of her favourite chocolates and a single rose.

She squeals once again and wraps her arms around Harry's neck. She seems so happy and he's glad to have made her smile so much, she looks so beautiful, especially when she's excited like this. Eyes wide with anticipation and teeth on show with her goofy smile.

"I made it so we can cuddle and watch the movie at the same time, only if you want too of course. The Bohemian Rhapsody movie is playing and I know you're a massive fan of Queen, so I thought you might, you know, enjoy it?" HE phrases the statement into a question, his nerves bulging up and making him unsure. Now there's just one another thing he must do tonight, but not yet, later when the time is right.

She climbs into the trunk, scrambling onto the mattress, messing up the pillows in the process. Almost immediately, she grabs the chocolates and lays down, eager as always to have something sweet. He hesitated on getting in, wondering if they'll need a drink from the cafe.

"Hey babe, did you want a bottle of coke or something?" He nods to himself as she squeezes out a small "mhm" in the midst of eating the chocolate. A small chuckle escapes his throat as he walks to the cafe on the other side of the lot. Nervously he twists the rings on his fingers, scared but also excited for what's to come.

Once he has the cokes, he climbs into the trunk and lays down beside Y/N, signalling for her to move her head so his arm can lay under it.

The movie begins, he turns his head, watching her instead of the movie. Her small smile makes him melt on the inside, she's just so damn perfect, how in the world does he deserve her? She's a literal angel.

She giggles slightly, breaking him from the trance he was under. A blush rises to her cheeks, making her look even more beautiful than he thought was possible.

"What are you looking at silly, watch the movie!!" She pats his cheek softly and squeezes his lips together while pushing him to face the front instead. Her silly nature and shy smile is what pulled him in the first day they met, and now she's his. He must be the luckiest guy on earth.

Looking back at her, he holds her cheek and lightly pushes her face to face him. Her eyes soften as he brushes her cheek.

"Y/N, I've wanted to ask you this for a while now but I have never found a more perfect time then now to ask you -" He takes a deep breathe, heart beating faster than before,, terrified with what he's about to say but he continues, "- Will you marry me? Be my fiancé, my wife, my love. You're absolutely perfect and I'd love to spend the rest of my life with you. You have helped me through so much and you've made me the happiest man on this earth, in this universe."

His smile buckles as her face fills with shock and something else he can't decipher. But her face cascades into the biggest smiles and he lets out his breathe.

He chuckles slightly and his eyes tear up as she nods her head and kisses his cheek. "Of course, I'll marry you silly. I fucking adore you and love you endlessly, you've made this perfect and I couldn't ask for anyone better. I love you."

Leaning over, he kisses her like he's never kissed her before and, in this moment, he is the happiest he has ever been before.

Hello my loves !! a very small short story for you guys !! I might potentially write an actual novel for this story since I want to delve more into this soft harry and fiancee AU !!