Once In a Lifetime

I open my eyes in the morning. I’m in Harry’s arms and he is already awake watching me. I smile, and we share a perfect kiss. I want every morning for the rest of my life to be like this.
“Are you ok?” H asks.
“Never better.” I reply.
Those gorgeous dimples make an appearance. “Me too.”
A serious look comes across his face. Then it is gone. “It’s late. We better get ready for lunch.”
I’m finishing up my hair as Harry comes in to tease me. Kissing my neck, tickling me.
I’m laughing as he stands back and watches me. I start to put on my make-up. Harry comes up and hugs me from behind. “You know you really don’t need that, right?” He whispers in my ear. “You’re just as beautiful with or without it.” I smile and decide to just do some mascara and lipgloss. I look in the mirror and I think he’s right. Or maybe i’m just glowing from our many romps last night.
“What’s that smirk for?” H asks.
“Just remembering last night.” I reply. He walks towards me.
“Maybe we can cancel lunch.” Then he sighs as the doorbell rings.
I walk into the living room after Harry answered the door. He is holding a large package.
“Is that the painting you bought?” I ask.
“Yes.” H says. “Why don’t you open it?”
I open the package and pull the painting out. I pull off the inner wrapping. I am speechless. I look at Harry. He is smiling at me shyly. I look down at the painting again. It is the couple on the beach scene. “Harry, you bought my favorite?”
He approaches me. “Yes, I thought we could hang it at my house in LA. That way you can enjoy it when you stay with me.”
I swallow hard. My mind is reeling. Harry is actually planning for a future of us together!
“I would love that, H. Thank you.” I give Harry a kiss on his cheek and he takes me in his arms. We stay like that holding each other.
My phone rings. We take a moment then separate so I can answer it. It’s Liam telling us what restaurant to meet them at. I tell him we’ll see him soon before hanging up.

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