There was no answer. I looked at the floor as Charles knocked again.
"I don't understand," he said.
I shook my head and started to walk back to the elevator.
"This was a mistake," I said glumly.
Suddenly, the door flew open and there he was, with just a towel around his waist.
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Harry's face lit up and he opened his arms for me. I ran and jumped into them - it was like a scene from a cheesy movie, except this was real and it was my life.
I turned to Charles, "thank you so much. I won't forget this," and gave him a hug. Harry gave him a small wave and Charles nodded his goodbye.
We walked into the apartment and I set my bags on the table near the entrance.
"You're freezing," he said softly.
"I am, but Charles insisted I buy a change of clothes," I replied pointing to the shopping bag on the table.
Harry grabbed my hand and the bag, then led me to the large bathroom. He began to fill up the tub with warm water and poured some lavender-mint scented soap in the water. I peeled out of my clothes, but stayed dressed in my undergarments and put his bathrobe over me.
I grabbed a clean towel from the linen cabinet and noticed Harry was staring at me smiling. I couldn't help but smile back.
"Sorry I didn't answer right away," he said. "I was in the loo."
I nodded and pointed to his towel. "I figured."
The bath was ready, Harry stood next to the tub and motioned for me to get in. I blushed and shook my head.
He scowled, "Sophie, I've seen your body before. But I will leave if you wish."
He turned toward the door to look away and I walked over to the tub, pulled the robe off, then my bra and slipped out of my panties. I sat down in the bubbly water slowly as it washed over my body. Harry moved a small chair over to the side of the tub.
"Talk to me," he whispered.
I took a deep breath and leaned my head back onto the bath pillow.
"I told Alexander that I want a divorce," I responded.
"Really?" He was surprised.
"Yes. As it stands, I will live in the apartment with the boys and he will stay there when he comes back the first time. After their second promo tour, he's going to live with a band mate until he finds a place of his own."
"Are you ok?" He asked gently taking my hand in his.
"No," I replied honestly. "But I will be."
Harry nodded and leaned over to kiss my forehead.
"I'm not divorcing him so I can be with you," I felt the need to clarify.
"I know, love," he smiled. "You deserve to be happy, too."
I looked at his handsome face. I chose the right place to come tonight.
As if reading my mind, "I'm glad you came here tonight."
I smiled and closed my eyes. We sat in silence for a few minutes until Harry got up and strolled out of the room. I heard him in the kitchen, so I decided to get out of the bath and dry off. The water drained while I pulled on my new shirt - my bra and panties were still wet from the rain; I wrapped the towel around my lower half. Harry was wearing a tshirt and boxers when he walked in with two bottles of water and an extra pair of his boxers.
"I figured you'd need these," he smirked and tossed them to me.
"Cheers," I said in my best British accent.
He laughed, then handed me a bottle of water and I followed him to the living room. We sat on the couch and he turned on the fireplace. He reached over and pulled a fleece blanket over us. He wrapped his arms around me.
"Everything will be ok," he assured me.
I turned and looked at him.
"I'm going to need an attorney," I said. "I need to figure out a plan, I need to tell my family, I need-"
He pressed his lips against mine to quiet me.
"Ssshh," he whispered. "We can worry about that after a good night's sleep."
I pressed my lips onto his and sat in his lap facing him. I ran my fingers through his brown curls then I felt his hands squeeze my hips and push them into his. I felt the hardness between his legs, constricted by his boxers. He cupped my face in his hands as he slid his tongue into my mouth.
His hands found the hem of my shirt and his fingers slowly worked their way up and under to my breasts. He held them in his hands, squeezing gently. My body felt warm all over.
He lifted the shirt off of me and started kissing my chest, collar bone and neck. I arched my back and began grinding on his lap.
"I love you, Sophie," he panted into my ear. "I want to be with you."
I kissed his mouth and stood up. I surprised him by dropping the boxers I wore and giggled as I walked to the bedroom. His head shot back and he laughed, then stood up and followed me.
I pulled his boxers down to his ankles, then kneeled down in front of him, started pumping and put my mouth around his erect length. He moaned loudly as I used my tongue to pleasure him. I sucked hard, I sucked gently, I pumped with my hands, then licked the tip. He moaned, grunted and thrust into my mouth pushing himself deeper.
"Sophie, I'm very close," he warned.
I released him and we got on his bed. I crawled up and put myself on all fours to try a different position than we had before. His fingers gently stroked between my legs, "you're so wet."
With his hands on my hips, he thrust himself inside of me causing me to gasp and moan. My fists clenched his silky sheets as he thrust harder and harder. Suddenly, he pulled himself out.
"I need a condom," he groaned and reached into a drawer in the bedside table.
Once it was on, he flipped me over and pushed himself back into me. He leaned down and kissed my lips as our hips moved together. We were sweating, moaning and getting close to coming undone. I felt the sensation first and starting panting his name. He quivered and groaned as he filled he condom. I felt him slow down and gently slide out of me.
He disposed of the condom and propped himself up on his elbow next to me - kissed my cheeks, my forehead, my collarbone, and my lips.
"That was ah-mazing," he whispered.
"It was incredible," I agreed.
"I meant what I said, Sophie," he turned serious. "I do love you."
I looked into his eyes and smiled, then kissed his lips.
"I'm just not ready to-"
"I know." He cut me off.
I put my head on his chest and he wrapped his long arms around me. We slept that way all night.