The Night I Met Harry

I watched as he brought the ball up, before swinging it back and releasing it down the aisle. It had been his third strike to my second this round and I could tell Cate and Austin were beginning to lose interest; I assumed because they were terrible.

Cate:
"Okay, you guys win."

Her mood still refrained from being dampened.

Cate:
"Have dinner with us tonight."

I looked over at Harry for a reaction, intertwining our fingers as I lay my chin against his shoulder.

Winter:
"I don't know Cate, Harry always cooks..."

Harry:
"…No, we should go. It'll be fun."

He turned toward me, his mood slightly upbeat. Him and Austin were practically friends now so I assumed that had something to do with him wanting to tag along. No idea what they'd talked about while Caitlin and I grabbed drinks but the conversation seemed to humor them.

Cate:
"Yay! We’ll see you guys in a bit. Now Winter come on..."

I was pulled away from Harry and led toward the exit of the bowling alley. I looked back at Harry who'd yet again been humored by he and Austin's dialogue. He waved me goodbye before I was pulled out and forced into her car.

Winter:
"You mind telling me where we're going?"

She pulled out onto the road as we entered conversation.

Cate:
"Oh. We're just dressing up for the guys. You two are staying with us at my parent's manor. It's mine for the weekend."

Didn't sound like much of a question and she’d continued before I had time to protest.

Cate:
"Please? And it'd be perfect for Harry to meet the girls."

I felt my throat become dry at the thought. I cringed at how they'd coo over him; It'd be like feeding time at the zoo.

Winter:
"Might have been great if you let me clear this with Harry first. It makes it seem like I knew and just didn’t tell him."

Cate:
"Oh, he knows. He and Austin talked about it."

I felt a slight irritation from being the last to know but I chose not to argue with it. We'd been spending time with them all day and it was weird this was the first she’d mentioned anything.

Winter:
"No more surprises Cate, I'm serious. And from now on please ask what I think first."

She laughed to my annoyance.

Cate:
"You're so cute."

She'd pulled up to Sarah's place that I'd been more than familiar with. I was lead up the stairs to her bedroom where the girls had been curling their hair and doing their makeup.

Winter:
"Hey guys… Wow, everyone looks pretty."

I was always glad to see them but hoped I'd be filled in on the occasion. If she was up to something I at least wanted to know about it first.

Julia:
"Relax, Winter. It's just dinner."

Cate:
"Yeah and everyone's bringing dates."

Winter:
"Who's everyone exactly?"

Sarah:
"Oh, just us..."

Julia:
"And Danny, and Josh, and..."

If I didn't know any better I'd swear they’d totally been planning this for a while now.

Winter:
"Again. Why didn't anyone tell me?"

Sarah:
"We tried, you turned your phone off."

I sighed in defeat, walking across the room and laying on my stomach across the bed.

Julia:
"So we have three hours. Winter go shower, we bought you some clothes to wear."

Cate:
"Yea, and we're straightening your hair... Sarah will you do her makeup?"

I sat there while they debated the topic like I wasn’t there. Friends… I'd missed them.

--

I'd applied the lotion everywhere and put on the dress they'd gotten me to wear. I had to admit, it'd fit me perfectly. The length was short, roughly around mid-thigh I assumed to fit the theme of their outfits. I sat into the chair as they proceeded seemingly at once to straighten my hair, apply my makeup, and pluck my eyebrows at the same time.

Winter:
"Ow!"

I hadn't remembered this much torture since our Senior prom, and I'd quickly learned there was never a way around it.

Cate:
"Sorry. Almost done."

I thumbed through my phone to see 3 missed calls from Danny. So what else was new?

Sarah:
"Have you and Harry been alright?"

Julia:
"Yeah you haven't been talking to us much about it."

I thought profoundly as they sprayed a mystery perfume against my neck's skin. I'd been leaving them out on a lot, only because before it'd been hard to talk about...But if I couldn't talk about it with them who else did I have. She held my neck up as she applied mascara.

Winter:
"His ex is kind of...pushy."

They inhaled slowly in unison.

Julia:
"What do you need us to do?"

Cate:
"Yea we'll take care of her, Winter. What's her name?"

I'd be lying if I said I hadn't liked the sound of that. I played absently with the hair that'd escaped the clips that held it up while she straightened.

Winter:
"No, it's alright. I'm hoping she won't be a problem anymore after..."

Sarah:
"After what?"

I was cut off.

Julia:
"They weren't talking for a while. That's why her phone was off."

They hummed momentarily to receive the information.

Cate:
"Don't worry Win, I saved the nicest guest room for you and Harry."

The other girls expressed their disapproval while I tried forgetting the effects that bringing up that topic gave my brain. I numbed as the makeup's brush danced across my face, trying my best not to let it consume my mood. Julia exited the room to return with a box I was sure held shoes. They were painfully controlling, and I was the enabler.

Julia:
"She'll be prefect."

I grinned at the expression. Something told me they liked dressing me up most likely because I rarely allowed it. Sarah held my head as she placed my part in the middle. My hair was warm from the straighteners and I’d noticed how long it’d gotten with the waves relaxed.

Cate:
"Okay now, step in these heels."

I was four inches taller and I hadn't yet seen my reflection but I trusted their judgment. I walked toward the mirror as she slid bracelets on each of my wrists. I looked myself over in awe. The dress hugged my small frame perfectly. The makeup wasn't too much as I'd feared and I'd instantly felt guilt for not giving them credit for knowing my exceptions. My hair was silky and dark, it hung heavy around my body's shape. I'd looked so grown and feminine. I smiled as they took in my reaction.

Winter:
"Thanks. I love it...everything."

--

We exited the car and made our way up to the house.

Winter:
"Wait...so where's Harry and Austin?"

Cate:
"They should be here soon."

Though I'd been here a few times before, I'd never witnessed its presence at night. It was beautiful from the outside. Huge, and the brightly lit windows showcased its elegance to the dark night around it. We entered to the dinning room where the long table had been set.

Winter:
"Where's Mr. and Mrs. Taylor anyways?"

She shrugged her shoulders slowly.

Cate:
"Some trip."

She filled me in on the details when I'd witnessed Danny come in from the common area. He waved to the girls, his eye contact attentively resting on me.

Danny:
"Hey… Winter."

I waved politely giving him an awkward smile. I still couldn’t understand our relationship, but I feared it meant more to him. If he knew any better he’d stop before it pushed me further away.

Danny:
"You look...nice."

Winter:
"Thanks. So do you... where's your date?"

He didn't appear to have been listening initially, but he gave his eye contact.

Danny:
"Uh…She left something at the car. She'll be in."

Still he stood there as if there was more to say. I started to feel waves of discomfort when he'd finally organized his thoughts.

Danny:
"Where's Harry?"

Winter:
"Oh...He's umm..."

My eyes focused to the figure behind him. My legs shifted slightly on my feet. He looked breathtaking. His torso wore a white button-down; his shoulders held a blazer that mirror the darkness of his fitting bottoms. His green eyes could be seen from where he stood, his curls had been slightly tamed to frame his face perfectly. I’d saw him like this only once before…and it’d been our first date.

Winter:
"He's here."

I looked back at Danny quickly as not to be rude. I turned him around pushing him towards Harry nervously.

Winter:
“This is Harry. Harry, Danny.”

Danny:
“Nice meeting you.”

Harry hadn’t said anything back, as he looked at him offensively. I didn't expect different and I’d already taken the hint.

Winter:
"We’ll talk later okay.”

I looked at him hoping he’d just walk away. It worked as I watched him flee the room. I melted where I stood when his expression brightened to greet me. His eyes touched me everywhere as they scanned my entire, before meeting with mine. His hand was held out for me to embrace him and I'd taken it quickly. I enjoyed the scent of his mystery cologne as it embraced my senses. His hands roamed around my waist as they pressed me firmly to him. He pulled me back to glance me over again, his demeanor held lust but I had to remind myself where we were.

Harry:
"You look..."

His fingers brushed the tips of my hair absently.

Winter:
"Thanks. And you look..."

My fingers intertwined his in desire. I felt his thumb rub against my knuckles as Austin entered the room. Harry's eyes still lingered while Austin chuckled in response.

Austin:
"Come on mate, Cate's calling for us."

Harry:
"…One minute."

He pulled my hand as Austin left the room. I was lead into an empty closet just outside the common room. He shut the door, as we shared a passionate kiss in a way that caused my emotions to melt. I felt his hands roam my hips as they trailed where my dress met my thighs. I’d begun to giggle with the contact.

Winter:
"Babe, we have to get back."

His tongue warmed the area around my neck as I entangled my fingers in his dark hair. I began to laugh again when his hands slowly roamed higher up. I pulled him in, switching our positions to him against the wall.

Winter:
"Later, I promise."

He sighed deeply, closing his eyes to better control himself.

Harry:
"This is torture. When's later?"

Winter:
"Well there’s eating…and then they’ll probably talk a lot.”

Harry:
“I don’t like how he looks at you. Stay away from him.”

I nodded looking down at my shoes as I pondered how much I agreed with his statement.

I knew he'd burned for me because I'd been feeling it too. I opened the door to the closet, stepping out and pulling him behind me. I fixed his collar before we entered the dining room where everyone had been seated. They had been dressed formally but the conversations were loud and casual. Harry held my hand as I caught the eye of the girls. We'd sat beside each other as Austin poured generous amounts of wine in the table's glasses.

Sarah:
"Where have you two been?"

I could here snickers from the others in response.

Winter:
"Touring."

I gave her a look that more than suggested to leave it alone.

Winter:
"Harry you remember the girls, right? That's Sarah, Cate, Julie, and her sister Abby."

Harry:
"Hi, ladies."

They greeted him back in unison. Elbows were on the table as they stare over at him, I grabbed my glass and took a sip in hopes it'd speed things up.

--

We ate as everyone conversed and introduced their dates. Wine glasses were emptied and refilled again as Harry and Austin loosened up to the girls. Our plates were emptied and replaced with dessert as the attention inevitably focused back to me and Harry.

Sarah:
"So Harry, we hear you’re agood shag..."

My drink was sipped before forcing itself back up midstream. Harry patted my back as he chuckled at my reaction. At least someone was finding the humor in this. Austin and Danny continued the laughter, his date played absently with her hair over her plate.

Julia:
"Food was amazing by the way."

I was grateful for the change in subject but they'd definitely be hearing from me later.

Sarah:
"Yea, Cate. Loved it."

Cate:
"Thanks.”

We laughed and enjoyed each other a while longer before Cate announced our rooms and wished us good night. I was certain that everyone was drunk by now because the walk away seemed clumsier than the way we entered.

Harry:
"Your friends are...funny."

I rolled my eyes as we walked slowly down the hall.

Winter:
"I'm going to kill them."

He laughed deeply before grabbing my hand carefully.

Harry:
"How many glasses did you go through?"

Winter:
"Stopped counting after four..."

He led me into the room and closed the door behind us. It had been extremely tidy and obviously never used. I watched Harry remove his blazer as I sat on the bed.

Harry:
"Did you tell them that?"

He grabbed my ankle to remove the heel on my left foot and sit it aside; eyes still fixed on me for the answer.
Winter:
“Tell them what?”
His dimples were given to me before his reply.
Harry:
“I’m a good shag.”
His hands touched over my legs as he waited for me.

Winter:
"… I might have."

It was repeated with the other foot. I'd stood up to unbutton his shirt slowly. He watched me genuinely as I undid the buttons. He pulled it off once I'd reached the bottom and I'd illuminated his t shirt shortly after.

Harry:
"So you do like what I do to you."

He said it to himself as if to confirm. The intensity of his words sent shocks of heat to my stomach. I nodded slowly as I began to kiss him. Passionately we stood there and helped ourselves to each other. I got on my knees as he stood and cautiously begin to loosen the grips that held up his pants.

Winter:
"Don't argue with me, got it?"

He sighed with laughter as I continued.

Harry:
"Alright. Yes mamme."

I palmed him with my hands as I witnessed his jaw slack. My hair was tucked behind my ears as the alcohol encouraged me. I took him cautiously into the warmth of my mouth using my hands to let me please him. I flickered my tongue against his shiny head as his groans deepened. My cheeks were hollowed as I slowly bobbed my head to accommodate him. He was warm and salty to my tongue as I continued. I felt his eyes watch me seductively as I held my hair up from my face.

Harry:
"Oh my god. You're so gorgeous."

Both hands gripped his hips to balance myself, his fingers instantly entangled with my own squeezing gently with the sensations I gave him. I took him in and out of my mouth steadily licking a stripe against his underside before continuing.

Harry:
"Winter I can't. I need you now."

He gently pulled me up from him to kiss me hungrily. I pulled away to face the door that’d been unlocked. I walked toward it, his footsteps trailed behind me as I turned the lock. He placed my hands on the door as I faced away from him, I felt him hike my dress slightly while kissing my shoulder. Before I could question him, I moaned at the intensity of his penetration. His lips kissed my neck as he withdrew himself slightly before diving back in. My fingertips tingled as I wrapped my mind around the difference in angle. My lip was taken between my teeth as he placed his hand on top of mine that now held the wall. I moaned as he continued, his size strengthening my experience. My legs grew weak the more he made love to me. I could feel my hair moving along my back with each stroke.

Harry:
"I love your hair...did I mention that?"

I grinned as his compliments gave me intimacy.

Winter:
"I'll wear it like this more for you then."

We continued against the door until my legs weakened significantly.

Winter:
"Harry."

He read my thoughts as he held me firmly to him while leading me towards the bed. We were both drunk but it only encouraged us more. He unzipped my dress before turning me around to face him, and letting it slide to the floor. I kissed his chest when he'd encouraged me back and slid my waist into him as he stood. My legs were pressed to his chest, my ankles rested on his shoulder as he continued. I sounded through the room at the new position. There was no way I'd last long. He kissed my legs while looking down at me intimately his curls becoming damp against his forehead. He proceeded to hit a spot I wasn't sure I had, my exotic sounds becoming more frequent now.

Harry:
"You going to come for me babe?"

My hands were brought to my scalp for stability.

Winter:
"Harry."

I couldn't control it any longer. His words brought me to my edge and I felt myself contract around him. He moaned into me with the sensation, dropping my legs to either side of him and losing the gap between us. He’d closed his eyes and lost control atop of me. He buried his face into the croak of my neck and I could tell it’d be hard for him to move.

Harry:
"You're amazing, you know that?"

I laughed weakly against him.

Winter:
"I'm starting to believe you."

Notes

Posted the chapter after this as promised.