Starstruck [H.S.]

Better Be A Boy

Harry's POV

Aspen's swollen belly is pushing out her t-shirt. She looks so beautiful, standing in our kitchen, her long hair pulled back into a bun, piled on top of her head.

April is standing next to her pouring crisps into a bowl while Aspen cuts hunks of cheese and places them onto a tray.

April's husband is standing talking to Mitch. He was a nice guy. They'd gotten married about a year ago. She'd met him while on rotation at a hospital in London. We all got on pretty well with him. Emma liked him and he was good to April. That was good enough for me.

My mum and Gemma were outside talking to Sheryl. Al was busy being a pony for all the little kids running around.

Mitch and Sarah's little girl Darla was riding on his back at the moment.

I saw Elizabeth standing with her head on Charlie's shoulder over in the corner of the yard. They are sat down in the grass cuddled together looking through Charlie's phone.

I had no idea where Evelyn had run off to.

Zayn came and stood next to me. His wife was standing talking to Emma. Who was holding out her hand showing off her new engagement ring.

"Haz..." Zayn nodded his head toward the barn. Evelyn was leaned up against it her blonde hair blowing slightly in the breeze. She was talking to a group of boys.

Fucking shit. These girls were going to be the death of me. I was about to walk over there when her little brother marched over. His curly brown hair flopping as his feet stomped. He grabbed her hand and yanked. Pulling her away from the boys. I watched as he turned and stuck his middle finger at them.

Zayn started laughing. "He's just like you isn't he?"

Aspen narrowed her eyes at me. Giving me a look that said you better go get your son.

He was all sass and take no shit.

Evelyn looked down at him. I could see her lips moving as she said something to him. He shook his head at her giving her puppy dog eyes.

She scooped him up into her arms and peppered his face with kisses. His sisters could never stay mad at him for long. None of us could. With his dimples and those curls. He was adorable.

"I blame you." Evelyn said softly. Handing him to me. "HJ just ruined my chances at a proper date."

I heard Liam mutter good. Under his breath from behind me.

I agreed. I didn't worry about Elizabeth as much. She was 16 now and had only ever been out with Charlie.

Evelyn at 14 was constantly getting phone calls from boys.

"How's my boy?" I looked down at HJ.

I see a mess of curls run past me and HJ is clamoring to get down. I let him free and he starts chasing after Zayn's daughter.

"Already the ladies man." Niall observes which makes me laugh.

Zayn glares over at us. "He breaks her heart I'll..."

Aspen walks over and gives him a look. "He would never. He loves Mila."

She nods towards our son. He is now sat down next to Zayn and Gigi's youngest.

"Babe, did you bring HJ's present inside?" Emma walks over and snuggles into Niall.

He looks down at her, his blue eyes twinkling. "Yes Dove."

That one had been a little hard for me to swallow. Emma was like one of my own. They were set to get married in a few months. I'd gone a little crazy when she brought him over for Sunday dinner five years ago. But I'd quickly realized how much he cared for her.

After Aspen had gathered everyone around she told HJ he could go ahead and start unwrapping his presents.

He was turning five today. Aspen leaned her body against me and I wrapped my arms around her. My hands resting on her swollen stomach.

"He's doing flips in there isn't he?" I whispered into her ear.

"Always does when you're around. I already told you the baby is a girl." She leans her head back into my shoulder.

"I can't take another girl. The first two are making my hair grey." I let my lips connect against her cheek.

"Mummy! Daddy! Look!" HJ calls loudly.

My eyes snap up to see my son behind the wheel of his very own classic Jag E. He has his arm wrapped around Mila's shoulder and a pair of sunglasses on his face.

Niall looks pleased as punch with himself.

"Oi! Where you goin?" Zayn calls out.

"I'm taking Mila to the cinema."

Niall starts cackling.

"Have her back in time for cake!" Gigi calls out as Zayn starts chasing after the them across the lawn.

Aspen giggles in my arms.

"You better look over there." Mitch warns me.

I let my eyes leave the hilarious site of Zayn running after HJ and Mila to see Elizabeth and Charlie sneaking a kiss. In the distance Evelyn is getting hugged by some lad she's been recording music with.

"Oi!" I say loudly. Dropping my hands from around Aspen and making my way towards them.

I turn back to Aspen. "Better be a boy!"

The end-

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