A/N: Chapter Playlist

"No Name" -Ryan O' Shaughnessy

"Best Song Ever" -Alex and Sierra Cover

"We Are In Love" -Cider Sky

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We sit here like many times before, my lap cushioning Harry's head while my eyes dance over his appearance. My laptop remains on his chest as he proof reads my half written paper. Laying in silence, his eyes flow across the screen with an eerie transparency, eyes so bright I can barely see the hints of green. Yet no matter how emotionless he seems, his hand still rests on my chest with fingers twirling my hair.

The night has caught up with us and we're making the best of our final hours. After we made it back and settled in for the evening, I began to work on my paper meanwhile Harry packed his things. The question still lingered whether or not I would go with him but after I demonstrated slight hesitation, he said he would ask me one last time tomorrow.

Lost in Harry's tousled curls, I massage his head and begin to feel the first signs of melancholia. I want to go with him, I do, but I can't abandon this assignment after I committed to it. I also want to believe that Harry trusts me no matter how much he dislikes Roger. Besides, if I truly felt it unfair to him or uncomfortable around my former friend, than I would follow my gut and not go through with it in the end.

"I think it's brilliant. There's no way I could write something as well as this."

Harry sits up and places the laptop on the coffee table, leaving my thighs fully exposed again as I'm only in boyshorts and his cotton shirt. Harry on the other hand is only wearing boxers and his cross chain. Reaching over he passes his thumb over my fading bruise on my inner thigh and smiles.

"How do you feel?" he asks with a softness in his voice.

"My arms and upper chest are quite sore. . . but I took some Tylenol already."

"Yea, ibuprofen helps. . . and what about down there? I noticed you walkin' around rather slowly."

"Oh," I flush, surprised he noticed. "I'm a little tender but it's a nice reminder."

"I could help . . ." his eyes glimmer artfully.

"No, you keep your hands and H jr. away," I crack a wide grin.

"That was my intention."

"So how were you planning on helping?" I lean against the armrest and timidly cover my eyes. Do I even want to know?

"I was going to help soothe you. . .but now I'm withdrawin' my offer," Harry stands and scrunches his nose.

The room is dimmer once he turns off the lights, leaving only the lamp on our nightstand.

"Come, let's go to bed."

"Wait, I need the lights, I still have to pack my things."

"I already did."

"You packed my luggage?" I ask in disbelief.

"Yeah, I knew you'd be too busy with your paper and rush to do it right after, so now you can relax in bed with me."

"Gaww, I love you."

I'm enchanted everyday more and more by this gentleman. Today has definitely surpassed all other days in being the best birthday of my life. I quickly use the bathroom and brush my teeth before joining Harry. Sadness hits again but I keep smiling for his sake.

"Can we snuggle now?"

"Of course, silly," I assure him and slide under the covers.

"Can you take off your shirt?"

"Oh really?" I raise my brows.

Judging by Harry's shrug and coy smile, he's definitely in a cuddling mood. I pull my shirt off knowing there can only be a limited amount of fooling around, if my body can tolerate it, for I'm crippled with exhaustion. Harry's stare is not as intense as this morning, waiting for me to lay down before he settles his head on my bare chest.

Its inevitable the way my skin gets warmer from his contact but I fear I'm slipping too quickly. Between the quiet room and Harry's subtle breathing, I know my eyelids have given up. Even without sight I can still feel him shift away with his eyes fixed on me. I peek over to find that I'm right and we exchange a sleepy chuckle.

Rolling on my side, I search for a comfortable spot on my pillow when I'm startled by a hard object. What in the world. . . my eyes shoot open and I slide my hand underneath, confused to find a flat box. The second I pull it out, I desperately glance at Harry who's quietly beaming. Plopping on my elbow, I open the box to find a silver necklace with a quill pendant.

"Harry it's . . ." I fight the knot in my throat.

"It's a feathered pen. . . because you love to write."

"I know, it's beautiful. I-I can't believe you," I redden and bat my eyes to keep the moisture in.

"May I?"

Harry takes the chain out and brings his hands around my neck. His fingers slide along the length of the necklace once its clasped, pausing below my chest. My gaze meets his and I can't help but react to his innocent touch. So much for sleeping.

"Thank you, Harry. I love it."

My lips fall on his as he pulls me closer by the nape of my neck. His body lays back in submission while I hover over his side and lead as I please. Driven by a crazy thought, I lean over to kiss his shoulder and suck lightly. Harry whispers my name and his breathing becomes louder as I keep suctioning, marking his skin till he inhales sharply. When I release him and glance at the red blotch, Harry's eyes bounce from the mark to my lips.

"Now we're even?"

"Even," I simper.

"You know my offer still stands."

"Your offer to help me?"

His smile grows wider like the scheming Cheshire Cat, and because it's the last night, I'm deeply considering this.

"You don't have to do me any more favors, Harry. I'm overwhelmed as it is."

"Who says it's for you?"

Something about him wanting me to that degree . . . I just love him so. Here I thought he just wanted to please me but in reality, he craved my entirety for his pleasure. We engage in a kissing feast, rolling back and forth, necklaces tangling in the midst of our gentle wrestling. I can't stand these sudden overloads of time with Harry to then be stripped bare from his sight. Our love is strengthening but my heart grows weaker in the process. Heart don't fail me now . . . don't fail me ever.

Notes

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