Latch (A Harry Styles Fanfiction)

16. Anywhere

He didn't run away.
He didn't run away.

Tonight was amazing, I mean when he first showed up I was expecting a meaningless apology and a string of well rehearsed excuses but then, he goes and does something like that. And I go and kiss him and everything seems to piece together perfectly. Too perfectly maybe.

Part of me wants to be like Harry is, and just live for now, worry about the bad things when they happen. But the other, more predominant part is thinking, what if this is the calm before the storm. Or if I'm making a mistake.

One thing I know for sure is that I have feelings for him, strong feelings, and there's no use in pretending I don't. I just don't know what to do with them. And I had thought there was no possible way Harry could ever like me or see me as anything more than 'just Liv' but after tonight, I'm not so sure. He put so much effort into making my birthday special and it was.

When we danced and he held me, I felt safe. It's not that I don't feel safe anyway but, when I was with him everything felt, I don't know, complete? Maybe I was just tipsy from the 'champagne'.

"Hmm, champagne." I giggled to myself while pulling up the silk pajama bottoms up my legs.

I crawled beneath the sheets feeling completely relaxed and just utterly happy. The cool covers were a welcome contrast to my heated cheeks and the ignited blood coursing through my veins.

Ignited. That's exactly how I felt, ignited. And I've never felt like that before. That's what both excites and terrifies me... How alive he makes me feel.

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The obnoxious ringing of my damned mobile phone awakened me from my peaceful subconsciousness. I blinked my eyes a few times to rid them of sleep and answered before looking at who it was.

"Good morning, how's being seventeen treating you?" Harry spoke with a husky morning voice.

"I wouldn't know.. I haven't got up yet." I groaned, running a hand through my tangled hair. I sat up and stretched my arms.

"Oh, did I wake the princess up?" Harry joked and I could basically see the smirk on his face.

"Shove off Harry." I let out a laugh and got up from bed. My clock read 12:30pm, mum must be home then.

"So, how long do you need?" He asked.

"Huh?" I knitted my brows together in confusion.

"Well, I'm taking you out today so how long do you need to sort your shit out and be ready." His voice was low, telling me he mustn't be awake long himself.

"I never agreed to this?" I teased, turning on the shower.

"Too late baby, I'll be there in an hour." He made a kissing noise before hanging up the phone.

"Asshole." I giggled to myself before stepping into the shower. I let the warm water run over my body and hair before lathering my curls in coconut shampoo. The blonde locks flowed down my back and turned an almost brown colour with the water.

When I stepped out, I wrapped myself in a soft white towel and dried off my hair which then fell in it's usual spirals. My outfit of choice was acid wash shorts and a baggy white jumper that hung off my left shoulder. My legs were tanned from the warm May sun that was shining strong.

I added light makeup, just swiping the mascara wand over my eyelashes to make my sea blue eyes pop. My face, along with my legs and arms, had gained a summer tan so foundation wasn't really necessary which exposed my light freckles that painted across my nose, they weren't noticeable really.

I peeked into my mums bedroom to find her sleeping after her nights work. I gave her a quick kiss before skipping downstairs to have breakfast. My phone dinged, signaling I had a text message just as I was eating my toast.

Harry.

PS: Bring your guitar!x

I rolled my eyes as I crunched into my toast and downed a glass of juice. How was I going to lug around a guitar with me? I swear that boy never thinks things through.

My mind flashed back to last night. Oh last night. It makes no sense but at the same time everything seemed to fit, like a perfect jigsaw. He's been my best friend for eleven years now, but is it possible to change your feelings for someone you've known so long?

I didn't have time to dwell on my ever growing feelings for Harry as he came bounding through the door like and excited puppy and lifted my up, spinning me around.

"Harry!" I choked out, laughing at him. "Put me down!" I would've yelled but I knew mum was sleeping.

"You're seventeen oh my god!" He faked his extreme excitement and shook my shoulders.

"I was seventeen yesterday." I laughed, falling back into his arms for an engulfing hug. His huge arms could almost wrap twice around my body and I laid my head on his chest. I didn't know what I was doing but, him going along with it willingly was all the assurance I need.

"Yeah but you weren't really seventeen yesterday. Not really." He smiled down at me. "Are you ready to go?"

"Oh yeah and, how do you expect me to carry around a guitar all day?" I asked while writing mum yet another note and sticking it on the fridge, amongst all the other notes I've written her. 

"I don't, you're gonna put it in the boot like a normal person." He said and nodded towards Anne's car that was parked outside.

What is it with these boys and taking their parents cars? First Avery, now Harry? Christ.

"I'll go get it then." I grinned running up the stairs, grabbing the leather cased instrument and running back down again all in the space of three minutes. 

"Ready." I smiled while slinging the guitar strap over my shoulder.

"Good, I don't like to be kept waiting." He winked and waited for me to walk out before he closed the door.  

"Well you better get used to it." I teased and hopped into Anne's old car. He shook his head and threw the guitar into the back seat.

"So, Harold. Where are we going?" I asked, putting my feet on the dash as he turned on the radio.

He turned to look at me, put on a pair of sunglasses and grinned...

"Anywhere."

A/N: Hi loves! So, finally some Livy action but noting major yet. Hmm, I wonder where they're going.. Leave a comment on what you think may be to come!! Also, like comment away on your opinions and I promise to answer you! Please vote it'd mean so so much!
Lots of love
-C.X