We stepped off the plane and walked through the walk way into the airport. No screaming yet, but my Aunty, Uncle and cousin all stood there waiting for us.

My Aunties eyes grew wider and tears now filled them.

“Mia!” She ran over and wrapped her arms around my neck. She continued through tears, “How was the flight? I have missed you so much.”

“It was good; I slept most of it though. I have missed you too.” My cousin then walked over to greet the boys.

I looked behind my Aunty to see my Uncle standing by himself, so while my cousin and Aunty were greeting the boys I went over and gave my Uncle a hug.

“Hi Uncle Rob. How are you?” He wrapped his arms around me in bear hug.

“I am good Mia. We’ve all missed you so much. How long are you all here for?”

He let go so I could look at him. “We are here for a month.”

“You’ll have to cherish every moment you have with your family then.” He smiled at me.

“Oh, I have some really exciting news I have to tell you guys, but I’ll wait until we get home.”

He smiled down at me, “I can’t wait.” I loved my Uncle. He was didn’t talk much but when he did it was nice. He didn’t try to force anything out of you and he didn’t have the same energy as my Aunty. It was refreshing because you could sit with him in silence and it wouldn’t be awkward at all.

Harry walked over to use to greet my Uncle and he wrapped his arm around my shoulder as he did.

“Hello Rob. Nice to finally meet you.”

My uncle looked at Harry with a stern look and Harry leaned into me and I knew he was nervous.

“I hope you are looking after my niece Harry. She is very special and I don’t want her going through another heart break, okay?”

“You have nothing to worry about sir; I am taking very good care of her. She is very special to me and I don’t plan on hurting her, ever.”

My Uncle stared at Harry and after a short while, he finally smiled. “Well, you’re alright in my books then.” He shook Harry’s hand.

My Aunty came over to us with the boys and my cousin followed. “Should we get going?”

“Sure.” Uncle Rob said and he lead us towards the direction of the car.

Paul had to walk with the boys and gathered some extra security because as we got into the more public area of the airport a bunch of screaming girls gathered around us. I started freaking out because I had a terrible case of claustrophobia and I felt like I was going to pass out, but Harry kept his arms around me the whole time to comfort me. We finally got outside and as we got into my Uncles family van I caught my breath.

I had to lean over and I couldn’t get my breathing steady. Harry had his hand on my back and he was rubbing it gently, comforting me. My breathing eventually became steady and I sat up to get a drink of water.

“Are you okay love?” Harry grabbed my hand and intertwined our fingers.

“I’m okay now, thank you.” He started fiddling our thumbs and I pressed my forehead to his.

We got home and it was still the morning so our street was alive. There were kids running around the street and people were surfing at the beach behind our house.

Although it was autumn in Australia it was still quite warm outdoors. I had always adored autumn, it had such a rustic look to it and it was the perfect whether all the time. I was so happy to have Harry and the boys with me here so they could see exactly where I grew up.

I walked up into the drive way and my mouth dropped when I saw it.

“You guys kept my car?!” I hugged my Aunty and Uncle and I went over to the ‘hippie van’ as I liked to call it that was my car.

“Does it still run?” I turned to my Uncle. “Yup. Filled it up with petrol before we got to the airport.”

I flung my arms around my Uncle and I examined my car. It looked the same as when I left it.

“What is it?” Harry asked, giggling. I lightly hit him in the arm.

“Hey. Don’t hate on it. This is the best car ever. I mean, look at the space in the back.” I moved around to the boot and opened the doors and surely enough all of my posters and even the mattress was still in the back. I continued, “It’s great for when I have to get to gigs I can just chuck my guitar in the back.”

Harry looked at the mattress and turned to me, “What did you use THAT for?” He bit his lip.

I laughed, “It’s not what you think it is for. It has been used for sleeping and sleeping only. I have used it at the drive-in movies a couple of times though.”

“We could find a use for it,” Harry whispered and winked.

“Harry, I love you but no.” Harry looked at me innocently and made a shocked face.

“I meant for sleeping, what were you thinking?!” I burst out laughing and pushed him.

“You’re funny Harry, really.”

“Miiiiiaaaaa!” I felt a set of arms wrap around my legs and I looked down to see my best-friends sister who I used to help babysit.

“CHLOE!” I picked her up and held her to my hip planting a huge kiss on her cheek.

“Can I get a kiss?” She copied my actions before and planted a kiss on my cheek.

Harry had his arm around my waist now and Chloe turned to him frowning, “who is this?” She pointed at Harry’s face.

“This is my boyfriend, Harry. Say hi, give him a kiss.” She smiled her teeth showing, and she leaned into Harry to kiss him on the cheek.

“Hi Chloe. It’s nice to meet you.” She shied away from him and pressed her face into my neck.

She leaned up into my ear to whisper something, “He’s really cute.” I smiled and Harry laughed, pretending he didn’t hear. “He’s very cute isn’t he?”

It hadn’t yet occurred to me to ask my Aunty why my friend’s sister was here.

“Aunt Tracey, why is Chloe here?” The boys were all already inside and Harry and I followed behind her into the beach house.

“Oh we were helping babysit her.”

She sounded off and I was about to ask why they didn’t bring her to the airport when the lights flicked on and a bunch of people popped up from different pieces of furniture around the room.

“WELCOME HOME!” I was shocked and my Aunty took Chloe out of my hands so I could hug my best-friend.

“Louise!” I was crying and we both had our arms wrapped around each other as tight as we could.

“I’ve missed you so much Mia.” She pulled away and left her hands on my shoulders. “You look great.”

“So do you Lou.”

I introduced everyone to the boys and there was family there that I hadn’t seen in ages. I had two new baby cousins, who were twins from my dad’s sister. Harry and the boys got along with my family and friends so well and everything was absolutely perfect. Harry and Liam both had one of my twin cousins on their laps and Niall had Chloe on his lap while chatting to Louise. It looked like they were getting along very well and I shot a wink at her from across the room.

Before Louise left she got really close to my ear and whispered, “Niall is so cute. He gave me his number!”

“That’s awesome Louise. Maybe we can go on a double date.” I winked.

She smiled, “that would be so fun! Suggest it to him.” Niall headed over in our direction and I said my good bye so they could have some space.

I walked over to the couch where Harry sat and I plonked myself next to him, pulling my knees up to me chest. Harry wrapped his arm around my shoulders and I leaned my head on his shoulder.

I looked at the clock and it read 3:30pm. It was still early and I wanted to do something then I got an idea.

I stood up and made an ahem noise to get everyone’s attention. “Boys, get your bathing suits on. I’m teaching you how to surf.”

The boys cheered and Liam was first off of the couch and out the door.

I gave them time to change and I walked out the back door to admire the beautiful weather.

I heard the floor behinds me creak and I was about to turn around to jump on who I thought was Harry, when Niall appeared next to me.

I took in a deep breath, smelling only the fresh air and the ocean. “So Niall, I heard you and my friend Louise hit it off pretty well,” I took a glance up at him and his cheeks were red. I lightly bumped him with his shoulder.

He laughed nervously, “Yeah. She’s really cool and not to mention beautiful. I hope you don’t mind though, I mean…” I interrupted him.

“No. Niall, don’t. I think you two are perfect. You have my full approval.” I laughed and then turned serious, “but if you hurt her I will have to hunt you down and hurt you. Maybe break a few bones.”

He burst out laughing. “Don’t worry, I won’t.”

A thought popped into my head, “Which reminds me. I don’t know when but you two are going on a double date with Harry and I.”

“Okay. That would be great.” He smiled.

We stood in silence for a bit when the rest of the boys finally appeared, along with my cousin.

“Okay, are you boys ready to do this?” The all cheered again, they were extremely enthusiastic.

“Well, you guys need to walk down to that area while Tom and I grab the surf boards.”

Before I had even finished the boys were having a race to see who could get to the water first. Zayn came out the winner and Louis jumped up behind him, pulling him into the water backwards. I laughed and so did Tom.

“How have you been Tom? I’ve missed you guys much.” I turned to look at him and smiled.

“I’ve been alright, not really been doing much since you saw me last. What about you? How are you?”

When he asked me how I was I knew he didn’t mean in general. The last time we saw each other was just after my mother passed away and I was extremely unhappy.

“I’m better. It’s not as hard to deal with anymore. I mean I miss her, and I thought coming here would make me miss her more, but I’m happy. Really happy actually.”

Tom smiled, “I am really glad to hear you are doing well Mia. I know it’s because of Harry as well. I like him, I think he is good for you and you are both perfect for each other. I’m grateful that you met him. He made you happy and we all missed seeing you smile.”

“I love you Tom. You’re the best cousin ever.” He laughed.

“Because I’m the only cousin you have that can talk.” I laughed and dropped the surf boards in front of the boys.

“Alright boys. Let’s do this. Zayn, Louis and Niall, Tom is going to be helping you and that means I’m teaching Harry and Liam!”

Teaching the boys to surf may have been one of the funniest things I had seen in a long time. It consisted of them either falling off or hitting one of the other boys surf boards causing them to fall off but after a couple of hours they finally got the hang of it before getting tired and lying down on the beach.

Tom and I decided that it was time for us to get up on a board and catch a few waves.

“Hey guys. Time to watch the pros are work.” I laughed and winked at Harry who bit his lip.

I lay on my surf board and as I did I became relaxed, listening to the waves crash on each side of me. My mind started to drift when Tom’s voice broke the silence and as I looked up the boys were standing waiting to see us surf.

“Here comes a wave. You can take this one Mia.” I propped myself up on the surf board and as I turned I saw a huge wave coming towards me.

“LET’S DO THIS!” I shouted and as the wave hit, I was up on my surf board gliding through the water like I used to before I left Australia. My board sliced through the water but I felt something was wrong and as I looked behind me I saw one of my fins from the board floating away.

“OH CRAP! TOOOOMMM….!” My voice was cut off as my board jerked away from underneath me and I fell into the wave. I was trying to reach the surface but I couldn’t find which way it was as I was being pulled and jerked under the water.

With every jerk from the water I felt my breath being smacked out of my chest and I was slowly becoming dizzy. I was so out of it by that point that I started to see black and in a matter of seconds the darkness was surrounding me. It was like I could feel myself floating away from my body.

A few seconds later I felt a heaviness on my chest, but it wasn’t consistent. It was as if somebody was pushing down on it. I heard mumbling then and as it became clearer the more panicked it sounded.

“Come on baby, breathe. Breathe for me baby.” The pushing down on my chest began again and I felt a surge of water flooded my throat. I leaned over to the side in a desperate attempt to get it out. As I did the water come out of my mouth in a rush and I could breathe but my voice was hoarse and my throat felt like it had sand paper in it. My eyes slowly fluttered open and as they did I saw everyone’s face above mine, all worried.

Harry’s face was closest and huge smile came across his face as he saw my eyes open.

“Oh love. Oh my gosh. You’re alright.” I smiled up at him, exhausted from fighting the waves.

“What happened?” My voice came out raspy.

“One of your fins snapped off and put your board off balance and you fell into the wave. Lucky I pulled you out of the water on time.” Tom explained.

“Thank you Tom. You saved my life.” I got up and hugged him.

“I think I need some water and a lot of sleep now. What’s the time?” I asked, trying to focus on keeping my legs steady, I nearly collapsed when Harry picked me up in his arms.

“Thanks baby.” I kissed his neck. Harry let out a quiet moan, his neck was his weakness.

“It’s 6pm. We were out there for quite a while.” I tried responding but my energy was gone.

“I think we should let her sleep.” Harry said to the boys, his voice sounded shaky.

I felt myself rocking in Harry’s arms as he walked, carrying me up to the bedroom and putting me on the bed as soft as he could.

HARRY’S P.O.V

Mia looked so fragile in my arms as I carried her up to the house. I wanted to break down in tears looking at her. I had never been so terrified in my life. She was one of the most important people in my life and seeing her so lifeless on the sand scared the crap out of me. I never wanted to lose her.

I placed her on the bed in our bedroom and I sat next her, putting the TV in our room on quietly. I watched her sleep. So peaceful. Every breath she took was so precious. I always wondered what she dreamt about.

“How is she?” Tracey walked into the room, talking in just a whisper.

“She’s tired and her throat is sore, but she’s going to be fine. Thank goodness.”

“That’s good. I just remembered, when we spoke on the phone you wanted to ask me something.”

Rob walked in, perfect timing to.

“I wanted to ask you both actually. You might need to sit down for this. Actually, can we go outside? Just in case Mia hears.”

“Harry, you’re worrying us. What’s going on?” I chuckled.

“I promise you it’s nothing to worry about.” We were outside now and I gestured for them to both sit down as I closed the sliding door. I stood in front of them.

“So uh… as you both know Mia and I started dating around the end of 2010. It’s now April 2013 so that means we have been dating for 2 years & 6 months. I’m 19; she turns 19 in a few months.” Boy I was nervous.

“Where is this going Harry?” Rob said sternly.

“I know I want to spend the rest of my life with Mia. She is all I have ever wanted; I have never loved anybody as much as I love her. So that is why I want to ask for your permission, to ask Mia for her hand in marriage.” They are just staring at me. Why were they just staring at me?

Tracey began to cry and Rob had a huge smile on his face. They both stood up and hugged me.

“Of course you have our permission. Harry, you’re already a part of the family anyway. We adore you and we know how happy you make her. You have our permission to marry our niece.”

Now I was tearing up. “Thank you guys. You’re approval means the world to me.”

Tracey now looked at me dead in the eyes.

“When are you planning on asking her?”

“I was thinking when this tour ends which is around end of June, beginning of July. That way I have a long enough break with her to help plan. We don’t have much planned for rest of the year after that expect going to the recording studio a couple of times a week.”

They both flung their arms around me and we all snuck through Mia’s room and I went to tell the boys what happened.

“Hey boys. Guess what?” They all sat in the lounge room talking quietly.

“What is it mate?” Louis asked; all the boys were staring.

“I have their approval to ask Mia to marry me.” The boys all shot up from the couch and they caught me in a group hug.

“That’s amazing. I am so happy for you.”

“Thanks Zayn.” I smiled at them all. “I’m pretty happy.”

It was true, except for the “pretty happy” part. ‘Pretty happy didn’t even begin to explain how I felt. I was over the moon; ecstatic. I was going to ask the girl I was madly in love with to spend the rest of her life with me. There were no words for just how happy I was.