I awoke with a smirk on my face. Today was going to be full of mischief. I was supposed to be going to the studio to record a bit more for another day in the past two weeks since I met Dani. But little did fans know and the boys that I wasn't going to show up. Only Paul knew where I was going to be. I told him because I didn't want him to worry when I didn't show up and when none of the fans would be able to find me. To sum it all up, after taking Dani back to her room that night we got to talking and we became really good friends pretty fast.
There was something about her I just couldn't shake. It had been almost two weeks since we first met on that rainy day. My life had been so monotone until she came along. We'd met up a few times over the weeks to chat and hang out. When I wasn't busy we would talk on the phone and when we couldn't talk on the phone we would text.
The times when we had hung out, I made sure it was with a group of friends. The reason for that was so paparazzi wouldn't say we were together and the 1D fans wouldn't send her hate. Also the friend status left us time to get to know each other. I didn't know how she felt about me but I knew how I felt about her. No matter how hard I tried I wanted to always be with her and every time I saw her face my heart would skip and I suddenly felt flustered. I stumbled over my words around her and my usual smooth outward appearance was lost on her. She laughed when I tried to sweet talk her or she would tease me relentlessly. Even Nick would raise his eyebrows at how my attempts at wooing her flopped every time. Normally any other girl would be flattered by my charms but not Dani. She had such a carefree outlook on life that my charms didn't even phase her. I wracked my brain every night to try and figure out something. Finally I called her up one evening, because it was easier than being caught by photographers outside her apartment.
She answered with a, "Hello, Harry!" I took a deep breath and asked her if she would like to go on an adventure with me the next day. She eagerly agreed which surprised me. So, I made sure she knew it would just be her and I. I heard her laugh at me over the call and I couldn't help but chuckle when she replied, "I know, silly." So the date had been set. I was so relieved and then came the nerves.
I shook myself out of my stupor of thoughts and quickly got out of bed and got ready for the day. I took a little extra time grooming because I was so nervous. I didn't understand why thought, she was just a friend who I had stronger feelings for. I had been in this situation multiple times but never had I ever been this anxious. She did something to me I didn't understand. There was something about her disposition and personality that drew me in and her vigor for life was intoxicating. My only withdrawals were if she felt the same for me as I for her.
Once I was all ready to go, I almost lopped down to the parking lot. I was having Dani pick me up because my vehicle was too recognizable. I was going to drive once she got here thought because she didn't know where we were going. I had a picnic basket full of food and a blanket with my jumper draped over my arm. A smile slid onto my face as I felt excited for some one on one time with Dani.
I heard a car coming and I felt my heart leap when I saw Dani's car pull up and park. She got out a huge grin gracing her face and her eyes sparkling brightly as usual. When she got close, she happily gave me a huge hug and my stomach clenched nervously.I couldn't quite hug her with my arms full but I did the best I could. I took a deep breath taking in her intoxicating scent. She pulled back and said, "It's good to see you, Harry."
"Likewise," I smiled charmingly. She smiled and shook her head as she pressed the button on her keys to open the boot of the car. Once again I was left puzzled from her immunity to my charms. She sauntered over to it and I casually followed. I put the basket and other things in there then asked for the keys. Shaking her head, she tossed me them and got in the passenger side. I was going to open her door for her but she got in so fast I was left standing idiotically. I finally got myself out of my shocked state and got in her car. I started the car and we pulled out of the parking lot and past the photographers without a single photo being taken. I relaxed after that knowing it would be easier now to be MIA for the rest of the day.
I drove for hours to get where I wanted to take her and the longer it took the more curious she became. Secretly I enjoyed watching her squirm with impatience. So to prolong the torture, I was making the drive longer than it needed to be. She sat up straight suddenly and said, "Didn't we pass that sign fifteen minutes ago?"
I put an innocent look on my face and replied, "No, you're just seeing things."
She smacked me on the arm. "You liar! You've been driving us in circles for at least an hour because we've passed that sign at least three time!"
I chuckled while rubbing my now sore arm. Jeez, did she have an arm or what! "Okay, okay, you caught me red-handed. I'll go straight there now." Which was exactly what I did. I was taking her to a place near Cheshire I'd found while growing up. I'd never taken anyone there before. I had never even spoken about it to anyone. It had been my get away spot where I could sit and ponder without being bothered. It was a beautiful area on the outskirts of the village up hidden between the hills. I pulled onto a dirt road and Dani perked up. She'd been dozing off and on for the last several minutes. I could see the clearness of her ever-changing eyes go blue with anticipation. It was a clear day in England and I was grateful for the cheery weather.
I parked at the edge of the trees and shut off the engine. Dani was leaning forward in her seat transfixed on the sight before her. I chuckled and got out of the car to take the opportunity to open her door for her. I stood there waiting as she slowly got out. Her mouth was open wide still in awe. You would think she had never seen a forest before in her life. Once she was completely out, I grabbed her jumper off the seat because she left it. I shook my head chuckling as I shut her door and got the stuff out of the boot of the car.
She was still gawking when I came up behind her. I stepped to her side and placed my hand on her shoulder. She jumped so high and turned on me with such a look on her face that I thought she was going to attack me. "Oh... sorry. It's just really pretty. I was remembering something from my childhood."
I nodded in understanding. "Well, come on. We have a ways to walk." I handed her jumper to her and then slung the strap of the blanket over my shoulder and walked.
About twenty minutes later, we entered a clearing where wildflowers were growing everywhere., along the left edge a stream bubbled over rocks creating a trickling background sound. Trees grew a mile high and it felt as if you were insignificant in the world when you stood here and looked up. Birds chirped their cheery songs for the sun and squirrels jumped from tree branch to tree branch to check out the strange visitors there. Dani beamed. "Harry this is beautiful! How did you know this was here?" she inquired as she walked into the clearing and gazed up into the sky once she reached the center of the clearing.
I smiled. I was pleased that she loved the spot. My gut feeling had been right about bringing here first. I walked towards her and set down the picnic basket. I unrolled the blanket and she helped me spread it out on the grass. "I stumbled upon it when I was just a kid. No one knows that I know this place exists, not even my mum. I used to come here when I wanted to be alone and just think," I answered her as I settled on the blanket.
She was still beaming when she sat down next to me. Her eyes rested on me and I resisted the urge to tuck a lock of hair that had gotten loose from the part of her hair she'd pinned back. With sparkling eyes, she regarded me. I wanted desperately to know what she was thinking. Suddenly she put her hand on my leg and leaned forward. For a moment I panicked until she gave me a peck on the cheek and then I blushed the color of sunsets. 'Thank you for sharing your secret place with me, Harry. It's a very lovely thing for you to do," she said.
I was speechless. I didn't know what to say and she still had her hand on my leg. I gazed at her hand and she cleared her throat as she retracted it. I cleared my throat as well and said, "Your welcome." Then I laid back on the blanket to gaze up into the sky and ponder what I was feeling.
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