No Regrets

*LIZZIE’S POV*

As I swung open the door to my apartment, I could not have felt happier. I was exhausted, and glad to finally be home.

Harry and I had to stop at my school so that I could pick up missing assignments from teachers from when I was in the hospital after the accident. I somewhat felt bad, because I had missed a lot of school, resulting in a lot of textbooks needed for the makeup work, all of which Harry had insisted on carrying, along with my suitcase AND carry-on bag.

I walked into my apartment with Harry behind me, first hearing the door close and then a loud thump as Harry dropped everything.

“Glad to be back, love?” Harry asked as he wrapped his arms around my waist from behind and nuzzled into the crook of my neck.

“You have no idea. I missed my bed so much.” I said as I squirmed out of his arms and ran into my bedroom just so I could collapse back onto my bed.

“I missed that bed, too.” Harry said with a smirk as he appeared behind me, leaning against the doorframe.

“Come lay down with me,” I said as I removed my phone from the back pocket of my jeans and tossed it far away, making sure Harry did not see the unread texts I knew I had waiting for me from Niall. I didn’t have to ask Harry twice. Within two seconds he was on top of me- not kissing or anything- just casually resting his face on my boob and crushing the rest of my body with his.

“I’m going to miss you,” Harry said after a moment. “It’s only ten days total, but still.”

“I know; I’ll miss you too.” I said as he lifted himself up and his lips met mine. It was a sweet type of kiss. Not rough or rushed or eager, just simply kissing. Suddenly, there was a buzzing in Harry’s back pocket. Unfortunately breaking the kiss, he sat up and answered the phone.

“Hello?” He answered and paused, I couldn’t hear the other end of the conversation. “Okay, thank you,” was all he said before he hung up and put his phone back in his back pocket, groaning.

“What was that about?” I asked as I sat up with him.

“The car’s downstairs. I’ve already got to fly back so that I can make it to this concert tonight.” My heart sank.

“Just stay with me…” I began to say, but trailed off, knowing that he would willingly stay as soon as the opportunity or excuse arose. “But you can’t disappoint all those girls.”

Shaking his head, Harry stood up.

“But I feel even worse disappointing you.” He said as he closed his eyes and ran his fingers through his curls.

“Don’t. Harry. It’s okay.” I said as I reached up and slid my hands in his hair under his. His hands then slid down my arms and wrapped around my waist. I got in my favorite pose with my arms around his neck before he opened his eyes.

“I love you-” he started to say, but I cut him off with a kiss. This time, I led the kiss with more urgency- our tongues moving quickly. As his hands moved down to my butt, I instinctively entwined my fingers in his hair, pulling on his curls as he softly moaned into the kiss.

“I love you too, Harry.” I said as I breathlessly pulled away from the kiss.

“Ten days. Ten days and I’ll be back for you. Promise.” He said before he kissed me slowly on the forehead and walked out of my room.

I stood there frozen, still breathless- no longer from the kiss, but from Harry in general- as I heard the door to my apartment close behind him.

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