Strings of Fate

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Strings of Fate

Cam 39- Reacting and recounting

As promised, Harry is on my doorstep at ten in the morning. I just wear my normal clothes. this time. Jeans and a soft blue t–shirt. I’m not planning to actually work

the bar today so it

doesn’t matter too much. But these are the clothes that I’m used to. Regardless, Harry greets

me cheerfully and complements me so enthusiastically I have to work not to turn a

magnificent shade of red.

“You look absolutely breathtaking this morning. Are you ready to go?” He asks, holding out at

hand to me. I take it and we head off. Harry didn’t bring his car today so I assume we aren’t

going far.

“Since you insist I have to leave time to actually WORK today, I thought we could just get something at the bakery near your bar and eat there. Is that alright?” Harry asks. I nod.

“Sounds great. Although if that’s the plan, you could have just met me there. Unless this is closer. Where do you live anyway?” I ask. Harry names a street and I stumble a little. The only reason I don’t faceplant is because of Harry’s grip on my hand.

“What? But… that’s right next to my bar! Are you saying that you live closer to my work than I do?” I ask in shock. Harry shrugs.

so.” He agrees.

all the way here? Actually… Why even

I point

I can do.” he tells me calmly. I

not that it is in the

don’t get an ass like mine sitting around all day.” He winks at me and I roll my eyes. Okay, sweet moment

as we walk.

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hold my hand this whole

swinging our arms. Holding his hand, I begin to notice other things, like how one of his steps matches two of mine. He must be slowing his pace quite a

seats four. I could sit next to him… But not wanting to make a fool of myself and needing a little distance from him and his seductive magic, I choose to sit neross from him instead. Harry doesn’t notice

as the two of us stuff our faces. I usually eat this late since I like to sleep in, but I doubt Harry usually waits until after ten in the morning for his breakfast. The poor guy was probably starving. I’m only halfway through my meal when he’s finishing up. I’m so caught up in my breakfast which is insanely good and about a hundred times better than my usual toast or nothing, that I don’t notice the

or more specifically, approached Harry. She is gorgeous, with her hair cut into a pixie cut that I could never pull off, ice blue eyes and high cheekbones, she looks like she belongs on the cover of a magazine or something, not in the bakery where I’m eating breakfast. I clear my throat subtly. The

woman frowns. She’s about to walk away but I can’t help but say something.

to ask a guy out in front of his… his date?” I finish. For a second I wanted to say girlfriend or partner, but both words. implied too much of a committed connection that

raises an eyebrow.

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you were together. You’re sitting at the same table, but you’re as far away from the guy as you can get, not to mention neither of you have said a word to each other for a few minutes now. I assumed you were just sharing the table. If I was seeing a guy who looks like that I definitely wouldn’t be keeping my distance. Sorry, I didn’t mean to offend you.” She sounds sincere and my anger drains away. Well shit, she wasn’t meant to be REASONABLE. How am I

walk away makes it worth it. Not wanting a repeat of the same scenario, I stay beside Harry while I eat. I might not be as clingy as Harry, but apparently I AM jealous. If snuggling up to him

be then it’s worth

honesty. Now if you don’t