Dani in California (10)
We walk out to the balcony for our Thanksgiving-eve dinner. We all sat down with our plates filled with tri-tip, grilled bread, and a spinach salad that would make anyone drool. Me and Harry sat next to each other at a round table outside as Zayn, Liam, and Louis sat around the table with Rachael and… Niall? sitting at another table. Then I get a text from Harry:
Aren’t I a good match maker? ;) xx
I smiled. He really was. Let’s just hope this turns out well for Rachael and Niall and me and Harry.
“So I was actually just thinking that maybe we should have a separate Thanksgiving from my parents so it’s not as crowded.” I brought up.
“That’s a great idea!” Louis said and Liam and Zayn nodded.
“Brilliant idea, babe.” Harry whispered. I could feel his breath in my ear again giving me goosebumps.
“Then it’s settled!” I announced. I literally cannot wait for tomorrow night because I’ve always wanted to have my own Thanksgiving!
We kept talking about about San Luis Obispo vs. England, In-n-Out vs. Nandos (by that time Rachael and Niall came over and sat with us), and summer vs. winter. It was getting late and I was shivering so Harry gave me his jacket. We left everyone and went to go walk on the beach.
We held hands.
“So I’m very sorry we intruded on your holiday.” Harry blurted out. What?
“What are you talking about? You didn’t at all! It’s actually relieving to have friends my age here so I don’t have to do those awkward ‘you are going nowhere in your life’ talks with my relatives.” I said. Don’t get me wrong, I love my family, but they don’t like any of the choices I make in regards to my education.
“Well, I’m glad I could help you there, babe.” He smiled and leaned in to kiss me. I kissed him back. He made me feel so much more certain about everything I was doing.
We sat on a bench on the pier and I talked about everything. I talked about how I want to be a wedding planner, how I want to have a better relationship with my mother, and how I have never been out of the state of California. And he just sat there and listened. It was great to have someone listen to everything.
Then he talked; about his family which I really wanted to meet, how he always wanted to learn to play the guitar, and how he wanted to get a new tattoo. I listened to his deep voice just talk and I soaked in every word he said. I can’t say we know everything about each other because we don’t; it’s been such a small amount of time. But I can say that I have never felt this way about someone ever before…
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We went back to my parents’ condo and parted ways. Me and Rachael went back to my house while the boys left to their hotels; we decided it was best to spend time with our friends. Rachael and Niall exchanged numbers.
Rachael and I got back to my rental as soon as possible so we could shut the door and scream. Happily, of course, because she got Niall’s number.
“Ohmygosh, ohmygosh, ohmygosh, this is so exciting. You two are totally gonna get married.” I fan girled to her.
“Pshhht, not even we’re just having fun,” She said as she smiled down at her phone, obviously getting a text from Niall simultaneously with me getting a text from Harry.
All Niall is talking about is Rachael. Miss you. xx
I showed Rachael the text and she started to scream. We stayed up talking about Harry and Niall and everything in between. We went to sleep in our respective beds. Just as I am falling asleep I hear a little tap on the door coming from the balcony. I turn the balcony light on and see Harry’s face there.
“Harry! You scared the crap out of me!” I quietly screamed.
“Sorry, I just…. uhhh… I just can’t stay that long away from you.” He looked at me with his puppy dog eyes and his body shivering a little. I stared into his eyes and then I kissed him, letting him into my room. Despite being freezing, we take off each others clothes, still kissing. We slid into my bed still kissing and we were there all night. After everything and as I was dozing off to sleep, I swore I heard:
“I love you, Dani.”