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Harry stares back at me, probably trying to work out why I’m just sitting here blinking in shock. I’ve
never seen him act so… so responsibly before. He’s just sitting here casually talking about budgeting
and floor ns. I know that theoretically he must be capable of these kinds of things. He is an adult, he
pays bills and has a job. But he always acts.so carefree that it’s just weird to see him considering
something as mundane as budgeting.
“Seriously, what is it?” He whines. I answer slowly.
“Harry… are… are you secretly a… responsible adult?” My tone is incredulous and I am definitely
ying it up a little for the drama. Harry gasps in fake horror.
“You take that back! He insists. I shake my head solemnly.
“I can’t, it’s toote. I’ve seen too much. You care about budgeting.” I keep my voice serious and Harry
sighs.
“Okay, you caught me. I have basic life skills. I know, it’s a lot to take in. There is a brain in
here, I’m not just a pretty face.” He knocks himself on the head with his knuckles as he says this and I
absolutely lose it. I was a little worried that going on an ‘official‘ date would make things weird between
us, but apparently I had nothing to worry about. Although I am a little concerned at how much time I’ve
been spending with Harrytely. I should really hang out with some other friends or something. It can’t
be healthy to let one
person dominate my time like this. Particrly because when he gets sick of me and leaves I’m going
to have all this empty time and no idea how to fill it. If I neglect the few other friends that I have left I will
really be left with nothing. The thought sobers me up a little, although Harry seems extra motivated to
get started on my budgeting. Considering that this is my job, he’s very invested in helping me. The
night goes really fast with me working the bar while Harry helps me n. my vision. He’s disturbingly
good at putting my vague ideas into actual defined concepts. I suppose that is kind of what he does at
his own work. By the end of the shift we have a detailed n, with sketches, a floor n and a list of
items for me to check pricing on so that we canplete the budgeting breakdown. I’m kind of
amazed. I thought that this would take me weeks and between the two of us we’ve managed almost
the entire project in one night WHILE I was working. I suppose making the actual spells and potions will
take a little more time, but I’m feeling really optimistic now.
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We’re still talking about the ns for my bar when Harry takes me home. The trip is faster than usual
since he has his car with him. He pulls up in front of my house and parks the car. I
move to get out of the car but Harry catches my hand to stop me.
“Before you go. I wanted to check. Today went well… right? Does that mean you will be
willing to go out with me again?” He asks.
“Sure.” I answer without even thinking. I couldn’t even imagine saying no at this point. This
is the best day I’ve had in a long time and I would be an idiot to turn down more of it.
“Great! One second, I’ll walk you to your door.” Harry beams at me. He opens my car door for
me and holds a hand out to help me from the car.
“You know, for someone who ims to not know much about romance, you’re kind of good at it.” I point
out. Harry shrugs.
“I’m not doing anything that special. Just wheedling my way into spending time with you.” Harry
responds. I frown, does he not realise how considerate he’s been. Picking an activity that I would enjoy,
taking me home, picking gifts that suit my interests, helping me aplish my goals at work. If this is
what he considers normal, I would be terrified to see what it looks like when he’s going all out. I stop at
my door and wait expectantly for Harry to ask his regr nightly question. I’m sort of expecting him to
ask to be invited in again. I‘ mean, I agreed to a date and he made it into my house once before. He
probably thinks it’s a sure thing at this point. The worst part is that if he weren’t an Incubus I probably
WOULD invite him up. But I know this won’tst and if I let this go any further there won’t be any
recovery from it.
“Can I hug you? Like not just this once but in general.” Harry asks. Once again he’s surprised me by
not asking what I expected. I suppose I have hugged Harry a few times now so it’s not an
unreasonable request. But I just finished deciding that I need to avoid getting closer to Harry. Holding
hands is one thing, but hugs… that is way too much closeness. There is no way I’ll be able to keep
myself under control if I agree to hugging. I shake my head no.
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“I don’t think so.” Harry releases my hand so I can unlock the door.
“Okay, no problem. I can wait.” He responds cheerfully. He waits for me to be safely in the house
before heading back to his car and driving off. Twenty minutester I get a text
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message from him.
Distraction- I forgot to ask. Can I take you to breakfast tomorrow?
Cam- As long as it’s not too early. Also, it’s my turn to pay for the food.
Distraction- How’s 10am sound? And sure, I have no issue with that.
Cam–10am works. I’ll see you then. Cora is working tomorrow, so I was going to spend some time
finishing up that budget. Can you send it to me?
Distraction- I’ll bring it in the morning. We can work on it together.
Cam- Don’t you have work to do?
Distraction-… Maybe… It can wait.
Cam- I’ll work on the budgeting. You need to do your own job.
Distraction- Can I hang out while I work?
Cam- As long as you actually focus, sure.
Distraction- Then I will see you in the morning.
Distraction- Good night! Xox
Cam- Night ??
I’m both relieved and disappointed to find that I have no messages from my mother. I didn’t really think
one ultimatum message and a day to think about it would change anything, but that little optimistic part
of me that wants her approval leaves me feeling a little low. I have to remember that this might take a
while. My mother is as stubborn as I am so I can’t expect her to change overnight. On the bright side, I
haven’t heard from Simon at all which is something that I have zero regrets about. It seems like he
might have finally taken the hint and backed off. I suppose that means I don’t actually need to go out
with Harry after all… but
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why risk it? I should give it at least a week or so to make sure that Simon really is finished with me. All I
have to do is not get too attached to Harry in the meantime. It shouldn’t be
too hard. Right? I go to bed with this in mind, it will be fine as long as I don’t fall for Harry. I have to
ignore the little nagging part of me that insists that it might already be a bit toote.
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