The next morning everything was quiet and I could feel the breeze flow in from the back door. I was awoken by the sound of a large wave crashing down and I slowly sat up feeling extremely dizzy in the process.

I had a terrible throbbing in my head and as I touched my head at the spot of the pain I winced notice a bandaid covering what felt like stitches. I put my hand down and let my head flop onto the back of the couch closing my eyes. I laughed to myself, “great, more stitches.”

When the dizziness had disappeared I opened my eyes again and noticed a glass of water alongside a piece of paper and two panadol. I took a gulp of the water and swallowed the panadol wincing as they went down, I absolutely hated taking tablets.

I picked up the note that had my name written on it in Harry’s messy handwriting, it read: “Good morning babe. Hope your head is feeling better, if not I left some panadol and water on the table for you to take. The boys and I have just headed out to do a signing and we should be back at around 1. I love you so much. Stay safe .xx” I smiled and I checked the time on the clock. It read 12:30.

I was about to head up stairs to get changed when I noticed I still had my dress on from the previous night. I stood up from the couch regaining my balance once the dizziness was gone and I headed out to the back patio and lay down in the sun on our outdoor chairs. It was such a beautiful day and I felt myself drifting off, but I didn’t want to sleep.

I went back inside and grabbed my laptop and checked my emails that were long over due for a reply. Surely enough the first one was from Scooter; he was persistent I had to give him that.

I opened up the email and begun reading it. “Hey Mia, I hope you are feeling better. Justin sends his love to you and everyone.

So, I just needed to tell you that Justin and I are going to be in London the next week and when we leave you’re going to need to fly back with us so we can start recording some of your songs. I hope that is okay. I just want to get it done as soon as possible.

Going to be great hearing what you have for us all.

I’ll call you when you touched down in London. Talk soon.

Cheers, Scooter.”

I logged into my Twitter to catch up on everything and as I scrolled through my timeline I saw the number 1 trending topic was Niall and Harry. Curious as to what it could be about I clicked it and saw a flood of tweets talking about Niall and Harry getting in a fight and numerous pictures with Harry’s bruise on his face showing and Niall’s bruises knuckles.

I sighed at all of the silly rumors people were making up and to set the record straight I went on my profile and tweeted. “Guys, Harry and Niall did not have a fight. I can’t tell you what happened exactly but they don’t hate each other.” Surely enough after I sent out my tweet my mentions were flooded by curious fans but I logged off as I really did not want to get myself into more drama right now.

I shut my laptop and put it on the floor next to my seat when a pair of hands cupped over my eyes temporarily blinding me.

A deep voice spoke, “Guess who?”

“Harry! I can’t see!” I giggled and Harry’s hands didn’t budge. I tried licking his fingers but he had his hands too far away when I finally managed to pull his finger just close enough to bite it.

He let out a hiss and laughed finally moving his hands from my eyes.

He came around and sat in front of me on the leg portion of my seat. “Hi beautiful.” He smiled and stared at me, stopping and looking at the bandages on my forehead. He leaned in and kissed them lightly before pulling back and speaking.

“Did you take the panadol I put on the table?” I nodded at him and smiled. “Did it help?”

“It did. Thank you. How did I get more stitches on my forehead? I didn’t feel anyone do them. I mean, I can’t complain, I look kinda badass don’t you think?” I made a growling face and flexed my arm muscle.

Harry laughed and shook his head. “You look completely badass. But we had a house doctor come in this morning while you were asleep and he did them for you.” He ran his thumb lightly across the bandages and I leaned my head into has hand.

“Have you heard what your fans are saying about you and Niall? ‘Niall and Harry’ is the number one trending topic on Twitter.” Harrys eyebrows pulled together and he tilted his head to the side.

“People have been starting rumors that you and Niall got into a fight because they have seen pictures of your bruise and Niall’s knuckles. I told them you didn’t get in a fight but they are still curious as to what happened.”

Harry’s head shot around as Louis’ voice called out his name. “Harry! Niall! Come here!”

Harry stood up from the chair and Niall bounded down the stairs and into the room Louis was in.

“Guys listen to this.” Louis turned up the volume on what looked to be the news.

“Two members of the British boy band One Direction were seen battered and bruised at their last signing in Australia today. This sparked rumors that Niall and Harry had been in a fist fight with each other but Harry’s girlfriend took to Twitter to assure everyone that was not the case. A video was then sent into us showing the two last night in what seemed to be a fight with another male who looked to be around 19.”

A dark video played on the TV screen and it showed Harry getting hit then Niall jumping on top of Luke hitting him repeatedly. The news reporter continued, “it was confirmed today by neighbors that they had seen a drunk man walk up to the door when yelling started. Harry was trying to defend his girlfriend when he was hit in the face and Niall stepped in after. Nobody was seriously injured but the drunk man was dragged of by a police officer and has been charged for abuse and public disturbance.” Louis switched the TV off and Niall sat with his head in his hands.

“Wow.” Louis laughed. “Management is not going to like this.”

Niall’s head came up, “screw management. We had a good reason for what we did.”

Liam walked in the room and spoke in his tone he used when he was trying to be reasonable, “we’ll deal with them when we get back but right now everyone needs to go and pack so we have our stuff ready for tomorrow morning. We have to be up at 4am for our flight so we only have this time now to pack.”

“Yes Liam.” The boys spoke in unison and I laughed at their childish tones and then my face dropped at the realization I was going to be leaving.

I wandered up to my bedroom and grabbed my suitcase from under the bed and started packing everything up. I sat on my bed as I was packing and I felt the bed move next to me. Zayn was sitting next to me and he wrapped his arm around me.

“This isn’t the life you expected to have is it?” He laughed and I laughed with him as I held back the tears.

“Oh, sweetie.” He wrapped his arms around me in a bear hug and I buried my face in his chest. “I know how hard it must be leaving your family, all of us boys have experienced it. It sucks, but it’s not forever. You will see them again.” I nodded and smiled up at him.

“Thanks Zayn. How’s Perrie by the way?” A huge smile crept onto his face; Perrie and him were so cute.

“She’s really good. I actually just got off the phone with her. I’m very excited to see her.” He bit his lip and I knew he was trying to contain his excitement.

“It’s okay to be excited Zayn.” We both laughed and I bumped my shoulder against his.

“Okay, well I have to continue packing so Daddy Direction doesn’t tell me off.” I laughed and he stood up to head out the door just as Harry walked in.

“Sup man?” Harry hugged Zayn then smacked his butt as he walked out.

“Hi babe.” Harry leaned in and kissed my forehead and I picked up his hand to play with his fingers.

“Oh, I need to tell you something.” Harry turned on his side, crossing his legs so he could look at me and I mimicked his actions.

“What is it?” He picked up one of my shirts and started folding it for me.

“I’m only going to be in London for a week. See, Scooter and Justin are already there and they are leaving to head back to LA next week and Scooter said he needs me to fly down with them so I can start recording some stuff so we can get my name out there.”

“That’s great! I mean, i’m going to miss you heaps but it’s still great!” He hugged me and kissed me lightly on the lips.

“You going to start packing?” I grabbed a handful of my clothes and start folding them tactically so they would all fit in my suitcase.

“Yes I am.”

He jumped off of the bed and grabbed his suitcase from under the bed. We plugged my iPod in to make the packing more fun and once I was finished with my stuff I helped Harry with his.

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Harry and I had our fun interrupted when he was told he had to head off for the last show. Time always flew by when we were together and for once I just wish it would slow down so we could enjoy it more.

Hopefully once we were both on a break we would be able to spend as much time together as we wanted.
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Once the boys had returned from the concert we decided that we would all have a bonfire on the beach as a going away party. I spent more of my time with my Aunty, Uncle and cousin as this would be the last time I would see them for a while. I had explained to everyone about my going to LA to record and that made everyone more excited.

We had our stereo plugged in so we could hear the music outside and we blasted What Makes You Beautiful while we danced around like idiots. Well, we meaning my family, me and Louis and Harry. Zayn, Liam and Niall were all sat together roasting marshmallows which I joined in shortly after as roasted marshmallows were my weakness.

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The next morning the boys and I woke up at 3:00am and I must say it was quite horrible when everyone was not a morning person. We all dragged our feet as we walked around packing any last minute items we brought.

The waterworks started when my Aunty started to say goodbye to everyone saving me for last, my Uncle and cousin tried to keep a straight face but I could tell they were just as emotional as my Aunty.

“Look after my girl, she’s special and I don’t want her getting hurt.” I heard my Uncle say to Harry when he thought I wasn’t listening.

We got in the car we had hired to take us to airport and we set out on our way back to the UK. I started bawling as I watched my family grow smaller in the rearview mirror and Harry held me the whole way to the airport.

We had all fallen asleep in the back of the car and we were awoken by the driver calling our names.

We had arrived at the airport just in time for our flight as the traffic had made the drive longer than intended. I scanned the airport and I saw not one fan in sight and I was thankful for the lack of screaming; I didn’t think I could handle it at the moment.

The plane ride was longer than I had expected but the boys and I slept majority of it and the sleep did us good. We were all our crazy, normal selves when we walked through the airport and surely enough the boys were stopped by fans. Security was very tight though and the boys were being forced to walk through the crowd of crying and hyperventilating girls.

One of the girls had mistakenly grabbed my arm instead of one of the boys and my arm had nail marks in it that were slightly bleeding.

“Damn. That girl had a strong grip.” I laughed and wiped it over with a tissue.

Once we were all in a fan free place Harry and I fair welled the other boys as we went our separate ways. Niall had to run to another terminal in order to catch a flight back to Ireland and Louis, Liam and Zayn wanted to get home to their families and girlfriends.

Harry intertwined our fingers and we walked around the to back of the airport where we spotted Anne and Gemma.

Anne ripped Harrys hand from mine as she hugged him excitedly. I turned and greeted Gemma and as I did Anne pulled me into the now 3 way hug. I was happy to see her again and I was glad to be back in England where I could be with more people I loved.
It was a long drive back so we were hurried into the car so we could get back home as soon as possible.

HARRY’S P.O.V

I was so happy to be back home so I could finally relax and be with my family again. Although, it made me sad that I would only get to spend a week with Mia.

I watched her as she talked to my Mum and sister smiling the whole time.

After a while she fell asleep on my shoulder and I wrapped my arms around her pulling her closer into me.

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We finally arrived home and as we walked through the door I saw my whole family standing around talking.

The first person to run up to us was my cousin Matt and I wrapped my arms around his shoulders.

“Matt! What’s up man? I’ve missed you!”

We got talking about everything I had missed out on since I left and I watched as Mia wandered over to my Mother. She sat down with her and her face lit up as did my Mums. I watched her interacting with my family throughout the night and I found myself smiling at how well she got along with them all.

“Harry?” Matt’s voice made my head snap around and as I turned I saw Ben and him staring at me smiling.

“Man. Can’t keep your attention when she’s in the room. You really love her don’t you?” Ben asked and a smile crept onto my face.

“I really do, oh and I wanted to tell you guys something. I uh... I want to propose to her.” I looked up scared of their reactions.

“What?! That’s awesome Harry! Can I be your best man?!” Matt bounced up and down excitedly in his chair.

I laughed. “Calm down man, she has to say yes first.”

“I don’t doubt that she will.” I looked up and smiled at them.

“I hope so.”

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The night ended and we farewelled the rest of our family, closing the door once the last person had left.

I quietly walked over to where Mia stood talking to my sister and Mum, holding one finger up to shush them so Mia wouldn’t turn around.

I snaked my arms around Mia’s waist and kissed her on the neck causing a moan to escape from her lips.

She giggled placing a hand over her mouth in embarrassment and she spun in my arms planting a kiss on my lips.

“I’m so happy to be back here.” She said, wrapping her arms around my neck.

She was about to speak when her mouth opened wide in a yawn.

“Bed time?” I asked and she nodded, yawning again.

“Night Mum, night Gemma.” I kissed them both on the cheek and as I was about to follow Mia away Mum grabbed my hand stopping me. I watched as Mia disappeared into my room and I turned to my Mum who was staring at me smiling.

“What?” I smiled at her. “What?!”

“Harry. If you don’t marry that girl I might have to.” We laughed and I let out a sigh.

“Well, i’m planning on it.” She stared at me and her smile grew bigger.

“Oh, Harry!” I pulled out the ring from my suitcase and I showed my her.

“It’s beautiful Harry.” She examined it and I stood there smiling.

“I was going to propose on her 20th birthday. The boys and I are throwing a party for her and when I make my speech i’m going to propose.” My Mum handed the ring back to me and she had tears in her eyes.

“Don’t cry Mum.” I wrapped my arms around her neck and kissed her head.

“I’m just really happy for you Harry. You’re my baby and you’re growing up so fast.” She hugged me tighter and we stood like that until Mia walked out of the room.

“You guys okay?” I quickly shoved the ring into my bag again and grabbed her hand.

“We’re fine. Just really happy you’re all back.” My Mum was great at making up a lie fast.

I intertwined my fingers with hers and leaned into her leaving one small peck on her lips.

“Time for bed?” She nodded at me and as she walked off I grabbed her hands, following behind her.

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I had unpacked my clothes and put them all away while Mia got herself into bed. She lay on my bed propped up on her elbow and she watched my every move around the room. She watched me but it looked as though her thoughts were in a completely different place.

MIA’S P.O.V

I lay on Harry’s bed under the covers watching him as he packed away all of his belongings. Watching him and sleeping in his bed made my heart skip a beat, for this first time ever it made me think that I might actually marry this man; I could spend the rest of my life with him. Waking up to him every morning in our own house, with our own kids; a life of our own.

Harry had finally finished unpacking when he jumped into bed rolling me on top of him. I stared in his eyes for what felt like ages and I buried my head in his chest in an attempt to hide the huge smile that was on my face.

Harry lifted my chin up so I was looking at him and he kissed my nose. “What are you thinking about beautiful?”

I bit my lip and spoke, “just how i’m looking forward to spending the rest of my life with you.”

Harry smiled and he pushed a loose piece of hair behind my ear, “I’m looking forward to spending the rest of my life with you. I love you Mia.”

I lay my head on his chest and took in a deep breath catching his scent with it. “Mmm. I love you too Harry.”