2 Weeks Later

“When are they going to get here?” I asked Lucy. It was two weeks before Thanksgiving and the boys’ flight was due to land at any moment.

“Just be patient, Darce. They’ll be here,” she answered. We were standing at a private airport anxiously waiting for their flight to land. I glanced at the flight board and my breathing stopped when their flight status changed to “Arrived”.

“They’re here!” I exclaimed. I glued my eyes to the window as their plane came into view. I waited in anticipation. The three months had truly flown by. While they finished their America tour, the boys had stayed true to their word. We had received a phone call or a video call every day, sometimes twice or even three
times a day. I smiled at the thought.

“Hi, babe,” I said into the phone. I finished my makeup and turned away from my
mirror.

“How are you doing? I miss you,” Harry said.

“I miss you, too.” This was a daily part of our conversation.

“I’m doing alright. I’m just getting ready to leave for work but I’ll be off in a few hours. What time is it over there?” It was 10pm here.

“It’s 5pm here. We’re in New York, New York. This city is incredible! I’m definitely going to bring you back here sometime,” he said. I smiled. He had promised to bring me to all of the wonderful cities that they had visited.

“I’m looking forward to it. Hey, I’ve got to go. I love you. I can’t wait until you come home,” I said. Even though our call had been short, my heart felt lighter.

“I love you, too. Call me when you get off of work.”

“Of course.”

I heard the line go dead and I hung up. The door to my apartment opened at that exact moment.

“Hey Darce!” Lucy yelled. “Are you ready?”

I ran down the stairs to meet her. The grin was still on my face from my call with Harry.

“Did you just talk to Harry?” she asked although I knew she already knew the answer. I nodded.

“I just got off the phone with Niall as well.”

“I can’t wait for them to get home!” I exclaimed as I locked my door.

“I know. Can you believe that they’re going to be home in just a few weeks? It seems like we just left them yesterday!” she said. I felt the same way. The daily calls from all of the boys had really kept us going.

I popped out of my reverie when I heard Lucy squeal. My eyes snapped up and I was staring into the green eyes I loved so much.

“You’re finally home!” I squealed and hugged him. He smiled and kissed me. My arms moved to around his neck and I heard his bags drop as he wrapped his arms around my waist.

“I missed you so much,” he said and nuzzled his nose into my hair. I pulled away from him to hug the others.

“I’ve missed you guys terribly!” I exclaimed and pulled them each into a hug. I returned to Harry and grabbed his hand as we exited the airport. There was a car waiting outside and we all piled in. I sat on Harry’s lap on the ride home. I couldn’t wipe the grin that was plastered on my face. I looked over at Lucy and her expression mirrored mine. The long separation had been just as hard on her as it had been on me.

When we pulled up to the complex, we all jumped out and went our separate ways. I knew the boys were eager for some alone time. I helped Harry carry his bags as Louis unlocked the door. We stepped inside and I took my usual place on the couch. Both boys had disappeared into their rooms, so I sat in the quiet, enjoying the silence.

I hadn’t noticed that my eyes had closed until I felt the couch shift. I opened my eyes to find those green ones above me. I smiled and pulled him down for a kiss.

“Hello,” I said softly.

“Hello.”

We sat in silence for a few more minutes, Harry running his hand through my hair. He cleared his throat a few times. I figured he had something to say so I sat up to face him. He looked at me with a nervous grin.

“Darcy..” he trailed off. I struggled to remain serious. He was so cute when he was nervous. “Well, I was wondering, since we’ve been together for nearly a year now, would you consider, uh, mmm, well, uh..” he struggled for words.

“Spit it out Haz.”

“Would you consider moving in with me?” The hope was so clear in his voice.

I was stunned but happy.

“Of course I will! What about Louis though?” I asked.

“You can just move in here for now, and then we’ll find a place if we need to later,” he replied. I had a feeling that he had worked out all of the details before asking me. I kissed him.

“Then yes.”

He punched the air and I laughed. He was such a kid. He sat back down and grasped my hands.

“I have another request.”

I looked at him expectantly.

“Do you want to come home with me for Thanksgiving? I know it’s short notice with Thanksgiving being only two weeks away, but it would mean the world to me if you came. You would get to meet my sister, Gemma, and my mom and step dad.
Please?” he asked and kissed me. I was hesitant. Meet his family?

“I, I don’t really know what to say.”

“Please say yes.”

I didn’t have any other plans so I didn’t have to worry about that. I couldn’t think of any reason why not other than the fact that I was going to meet his family. I nodded my head slowly.

“Alright.”

He kissed me again. “Thank you.” His eyes were shining.