#chapter37

Somehow I feel like Lucy and Sting XD

A/N: I apologize for my delay in updating, its been busy in my personal life and also Harry and Meghan got engaged! On that note, yes I will be continuing to write my fanfics despite that! Hope you all still tag along with me. *I had an article done for this chapter but the site is giving me issues so will post it at a later date, but there are pics at the bottom for you to enjoy* THIS MAY BE THE LAST UPDATE UNTIL THE NEW YEAR FYI SO I MADE IT EXTRA LOOONG FOR YOU!

‘I cannot wait to see you tomorrow Henry. Have fun with the kiddos tonight; Ainsley and I are watching the awards. Remember to smile xo’

A smile crept up on the prince’s lips while he read Adalyn’s text. Tonight he had the Well Child awards to attend, a night he had always enjoyed but this time, he would be asked by many about his newly revealed girlfriend Addy. It wasn’t the fact that he was ashamed of her, he only wanted to keep his private life exactly that… private.

Harry had been worried about Adalyn ever since she told him her fears about her ex Jake. He never wanted to leave her by herself in case Jake tried anything, so he persuaded Addy to have a girl’s night with her best friend Ainsley. That way he could relax a little and enjoy the night’s event.

He quickly sent his reply seeing that they had arrived at the hotel venue. The crowds had gathered as well as the relentless press. Harry exited the vehicle eyeing Luther as the cheers from the by standers grew louder with screams of his name.

“How can a ginger be this popular?” Luther chuckled making the prince release a low groan.

“It’s all yours if you want Luther.” Harry waved to the crowds with a smile before walking briskly to the hotel to greet the director of Well Child.

Addy’s POV

“He looks quite fine Addy, damn girl!” Ainsley handed her a glass of wine after clearly checking out her boyfriend as they watched a live stream of the Well Child Awards.

“He looks better with his clothes off…” Addy giggled into her glass of wine taking a gulp. Ainsley’s mouth dropped in surprise at her friend’s remark. “I need to get you buzzed more often! I am so happy you have decided to move back here, I have missed you!”

“Aww! Ains! I have missed you too!” Addy pulled her friend into a quick hug before they both turned their attention back to the screen.

“How insane is it that your boyfriend is on television right now, let alone the fact that he is a prince!” Ainsley shoved a handful of popcorn in her mouth. “Like who would have thought that little Adalyn would bag a prince?” She managed to spit out while chomping down a mouthful of popcorn.

“I know… it’s still unbelievable to me sometimes.” Addy crossed her legs rubbing them down soothingly. “Like when I wake up in the middle of the night and he is fast asleep, sometimes I just wonder how everything got to that point.” Sighing she glanced over towards Ainsley wanting to let her in on a little secret.

“I told Harry I loved him…”

Ainsley’s brown eyes grew to the size of golf balls in shock. Popcorn fell from her hand back into the bowl as she stared at Adalyn surprised to hear those words come out of Addy’s mouth.

“Omg! You what?!” Ainsley remained silent. “You LOVE HIM?!”

“Yes… I do.” Adalyn happily answered her question, biting her lip in anticipation wondering what was going in Ainsley’s mind. Angling her body Ainsley set down the bowl of popcorn on the coffee table and gently grabbed Adalyn’s hand squeezing it hard.

“I am so so happy for you Addy!” Ainsley squealed at the thought of her friend finally finding someone who would love her back equally. “At first, I know I was cautious of Harry, only because I was concerned for you… but now you are always smiling and giddy and I know that I owe that to Harry for making you so happy Adds.”

Ainsley pulled her into a tight warm embrace as their bodies swayed back and forth. “Now, tell me all the deets girl! Including how you met the future king of England!”

Harry’s POV

Harry had arrived early before the ceremony to greet the winners and have a one on one chat with their family. He always left the night in awe and inspired by the selflessness of the children and their will to fight with such bravery. Tonight was about them and he prided himself with making it just that as he focused on each winner and their family.

The prince had walked up to a little blond girl wearing a princess dress he had noticed from the movie frozen. The little girl was beaming up at him so he crouched down to get on her level. Harry could not help but smile as the little girl was staring at him in awe.

“Are you a real prince?” The little girl swayed back and forth while sheepishly glancing up at him.

“I guess I am, do I not look like one? What is your name princess?” Harry let out a small giggle as he looked up at her mom standing behind her.

“I am Celina!” She grabbed her dress and spun around in a circle. “Do you like my dress? Wait?! Where is your crown? You cannot be a prince without a crown?!” Celina stepped forward to tap the top of the prince’s head.

Holding his belly while the prince barked a laugh he sighed heavily to catch his breath. “You are a smart one aren’t you Celina! The Queen said I could not wear it tonight, that I may lose it!”

After a few minutes of talking with Celina and her family Harry moved down to another eager family with a small boy in a wheel chair. Harry shook the mother’s hand before noticing a young girl hiding behind her mother’s dress clinging tightly to her arm. He could see the resemblance to the young boy in the wheel chair indicating that it was his sister, which he soon learned that she was the award winner of the night.

“Ava has been very excited to meet you your highness.” Her mother beamed proudly angling her body to allow her daughter to step forward. Ava was playing with her ponytail when she waved at the prince shyly.

“Hello Ava, I am sure your brother is very proud of you tonight for being such a great help and friend to him.” Harry got down on both knees hoping that he would seem less scary to the little girl.

“Mmmhhmm.” Ava bit down on her lip nervously before walking up bravely to the prince. “I drew a picture!” The little girl handed him a drawing of her family at the Well Child awards with her holding a rather large trophy that made the prince chuckle at her imagination.

“Thank you Ava, I believe I have room for it on my fridge!” Harry admired it again.

“It’s not for you!” Ava tossed her head back laughing, making the prince display a confusing look. “It’s for your girlfriend silly!”

The press behind him dissolved into a fit of giggles noticing the prince’s shocked expression putting him in a tough predicament. He had yet to verbally acknowledge the fact that Adalyn was indeed his girlfriend despite the constant media coverage and pictures confirming it. Harry glanced behind his shoulder to Luther who shrugged his shoulders having no idea what to say at this point.

“I met her at the art place. She took my picture and hung it up for everyone to see there!” Ava gestured with her hands while the prince remained silent thinking of how to go about it as this young girl had caught him off guard. “I want her to put this picture up beside it too!” Ava smiled widely not having a clue of the predicament she had put the prince in.

“Can I tell you a secret Ava?” Harry motioned the little girl to come closer to him wanting to whisper his response so the press would not receive what they were all hoping for tonight, confirmation of his relationship to Adalyn.

“Yes!” She whispered quiet loudly in his ear.

Harry cupped his hand so his lips could not be read. “I promise to give this to my girlfriend if you can keep a secret ok?” He leaned back for a moment to watch her nod with a grin, excited that an adult trusted her with a big secret. `

“These people behind me don’t know that she is secretly my princess so we can’t tell anyone or she can’t work at the art place anymore. Ok? They are going to ask you what I told you, but it’s our little secret ok? I promise to give this to her.”

Ava nodded eagerly excited that an adult trusted her with such a big secret. “I will! Tell her she is very nice and beauuutiful!” She whispered back in return.

Harry tossed his head back in laughter silently agreeing with Ava. Releasing a sigh Harry stood up wishing them a lovely evening.

Luther walked up beside the prince as the press immediately closed in on the little girl asking what Harry had whispered to her. Harry glanced back over her shoulder hearing Ava tell them that it was a secret. Smiling he gave her a quick thumbs up before exiting the room to be escorted to his seat.

“That was a close one.” Harry whipped his brow.

Addy’s POV

“Oh my god it’s her!” Addy pointed at the screen. “The little blonde girl from the museum.”

Addy fell into an uncomfortable silence fidgeting in her seat as she heard what Ava had told Harry. Waiting impatiently for his response, Addy could tell that she had caught Harry off guard.

“He is going to spill it all!” Ainsley chuckled loudly beside her. “Saying how much he looooves you!” Addy grabbed a handful of popcorn and threw it at her friend.

She finally was able to relax when Harry had whispered his response in the little girls ear, making the press upset that he did not respond loud enough for them to hear. What were the coincidences that Ava would show up in both of their lives?

A few minutes later Addy’s phone buzzed receiving a text from Harry.

That was a close one… but I have a picture for you from your little friend. Apparently I am not important enough to get one xx

I had no idea she was going to be there Harry. Did I forget to tell you how sexy you are in that suit? I want to rip it off of you!

Have you been drinking? Cause I will definitely come over and let you! Oh and by the way Ava wanted me to tell you that you are very nice and quite beautiful! Which I cannot agree more babe xx Gotta go, ceremonies starting muah

Harry leaned up against her bathroom door frame raising his eyebrow at Adalyn slowly shaking her body while humming a song. Addy was focusing on putting on her make up, not noticing his presence which gave Harry the opportunity to take in the view. 

She was wearing a little black dress that accentuated everything in the right parts with hints of revealing skin that was delicately covered in lace. How did I get so lucky? Harry thought to himself. Tonight they were heading out to Mahiki, a club owned by his friend Guy to meet up with his friends for an evening out of drinks and dancing.

The couple had never actually been to a club together before, as they tended to keep things low key, having nights in where they enjoyed cooking together or a Netflix cuddling marathon. It was easier for them that way to keep the press out of their lives. Harry wanted to take her out for a night out and just have fun with his girl.

“Hey sexy.” 

Addy’s head flashed towards the sound of his voice lighting up with a smile. Harry gave her a wink following a smug smile as he stepped behind her. His hand glided against the soft silky material of her dress landing on the small of her back.

“Hi Henry.” Adalyn angled her head pressing her lips firmly against his. “Did Ainsley let you in?” She asked while Harry wrapped his arms around her resting his chin on her shoulder with a smile.

“Uh huh. You look so sexy babe, ready to go dancing with me?” He kissed down her neck landing on the soft skin over her collarbone.

“If you keep kissing me like that Harry, I won’t be ready in time!” Addy tossed her head back in laughter resting it on his chest while Harry continued to attack her neck in a series of endless kisses.

“We can be late.” Harry swivelled her body around to face him giving her a suggestive glance.

“Harry!!” Addy squealed loudly. Gripping the prince firmly while he lifted her up on the counter of her bathroom. 

“Ok… ok. We can be a little late.” There was no way that she could resist Harry in that moment falling under the spell of his soft kisses that sweetly burned her skin.

Harry guided Adalyn to the VIP area of Mahiki spotting his friends already waiting for them having been a half hour late. Adalyn hand rubbed down his arm making the prince glance down at her. He could tell that she was nervous as more eyes landed on them as they made their way to their friends.

“You belong here Addy, just have fun.” Harry reassured her with a kiss to her temple as he proudly held her hand leading her through the people.

“Harry!” Guy was the first to spot the couple.

“Hey guys!” Harry chuckled as he was quickly separated from Addy when Melissa, Adriana and Zoe completely dismissed him to greet his girlfriend. Tossing his hands up in the air in question, Harry raised his eyebrow.

“Sorry Harry, Adalyn has replaced you!” Melissa made the group erupt into laughter.

“Come sit with us girls Addy!” Adriana grabbed her hand pulling Addy towards their spot. “So?! How was meeting Will and Kate?” 

Harry leaned in to interrupt before Addy could answer their question. “What do you want to drink babe? Cranberry vodka?” He knew her drink order by heart. It was either cranberry vodka or a mango margarita. 

“Cranberry vodka babe.” Addy hollered up at him with her green eyes smiling.

The loud music vibrating through the venue made conversation difficult as Addy leaned in close to Mel and Zoe telling the girls about how Harry met her family. Harry was quick to return with her drink and a round of tequila shots for the group.

“Why were you guys so late?” Melissa questioned as her eyes swiveled towards Harry giving him a naughty look.

“Wouldn’t you like to know!” A crooked smirk graced his lips giving Addy a wink noticing her faintly blushing.  

Addy jumped in beside Harry having returned from dancing with the girls for a few songs. She was happily buzzed as she leaned into the prince wanting to check in with him. 

“Having a good time love?” His breath smelled of a combination of beer and whiskey as he leant down to place a kiss on her lips that earned hollers from their nearby friends.

Burying her head into his neck Adalyn dissolved into a fit of giggles. Sensing Harry’s hand stroking her bare leg she covered his hand intertwining their fingers. “Come dance with me…” Addy held his eyes hostage tuning out the loud music making the world around them cease to exist in that moment.

“I’d love to.” Harry lips spread into a natural smile seeing the light in her eyes dance.

“Really?” She was unsure whether the prince would take the chance knowing it was a possibility that it would be photographed. All she wanted was to feel his body against hers dancing to the beat of the music without a care in the world. They needed this night to de stress from all of the weeks work and commitments that forced them to be apart. With Harry leaving for his tour early next week, she wanted to take all the time she was given with him.

Before Addy knew it she was being led to the dance floor by Harry guiding her through the people moving their bodies around them. Harry pulled her body flush against his, feeling the hot breath drift across her cheek his frame towering over her protectively.

The beat was strong as they fell into tune, freeing their bodies to commit to the song that vibrated through the people. Harry’s hand was always in contact with her body, gliding across her dress down to her hips that she swayed rhythmically. Their bodies became flush pressed against each other moving in sync causing Addy’s breath to become ragged and short to the point of breathlessness. 

The people around them danced as lights from up above speckled the dance floor giving glimpses of their deliberate movements. Addy felt the warmth between them growing more powerful as Harry’s hands traveled around her body, exploring it while the bass thumped through their bodies hearing only their jagged inhales attempting to catch their breath.

Harry gently moved the hair off of her neck allowing his lips to brush across her flesh barely making contact that caused a moan to escape her lips at the simple yet profound touch. She was melting into him, from every touch, every movement she was held captive by Harry as he controlled her body with his firm hands.

“You are so sexy Addy…” His deep voice nearly weakened her knees stumbling into his protective arms he wrapped them around her securely. Grinding her ass back into him she giggled hearing a low groan escape his lips.

“You are pushing it Addy. Be careful, I might just take you right here on this dance floor.” Harry warned her, but that only caused the brunette to tease him more with her body. Having difficulty keeping composure, Harry spun his girlfriend around to face him.

Gasping at the unexpected move, Addy’s hand flew to his chest locking lust filled eyes with the prince. Their bodies slowed down despite the fast pace of the beat. Harry’s hand cupped her cheek, his thumb smoothly running over the soft skin leaving a fiery sensation in its wake.

Addy had to concentrate on breathing feeling dizzy under his touch. His gaze never wavered from hers seeing the reflecting lights dancing in his eyes. 

“God I love you…” Harry spoke with ease. Watching Addy lips spread into a grin he couldn’t help but smile.

“Don’t ever stop.” Addy pressed her forehead against his making her lips near inches from the prince’s. Time slowed down as Harry dared himself not to kiss Adalyn, thinking that he would not be able to stop devouring her lips. The alcohol clouded his judgment as he tasted her succulent lips in a crowd full of people, but he no longer cared anymore, he just wanted to kiss her.

Closing her eyes Addy wrapped her hand around Harry’s neck pulling him down firmly on top of her lips begging for him to not stop. Even though the vodka clearly fuelled her actions she could not stop herself from wanting more.

Capturing her moans Harry continued his gentle assault on her lips, opening his eyes briefly to see if anyone was watching them knowing fully they were taking a major risk. Thankfully no one had even realized that the couple had stopped dancing as everyone around them continued to move in their own way fueled in a haze of alcohol and dancing bodies.

The song ended along with their make out session as Addy was the first one to break her lips off of the prince. Smiling shyly Addy giggled wrapping an arm around the prince as he displayed a guilty smirk. 

“Wanna go back?” Harry questioned hoping that his girlfriend would want to dance some more. Shaking her head no Addy smiled up at him.

“Let’s have fun. That is why we came out tonight anyway right? Let’s let loose tonight.” Harry did not need anymore convincing after that as he swung his girlfriend in his arms before showing off his ridiculous dance moves. Soon enough their friends joined them as they danced well into the night laughing at each other’s moves but also having the time of their life.

“I will get this round!” Addy hollered waving off her friends to go sit back down with their boyfriends. 

Addy walked up to the bar leaning over the counter waiting patiently for the next available bar tender. Digging out her purse she felt a hand travel down her back towards her ass. Smiling she thought it was Harry being a little too touchy feely in public, but something she didn’t mind tonight. “What are you drinking gorgeous?” An unfamiliar male voice caused her body to stiffen.  It clearly was not Harry. A man that was NOT Harry had his hand on her ass. Addy looked up at the male quickly brushing his hand off of her. “I am fine thank you.” She rolled her eyes at him before ordering a round of shots for the table. Harry’s POV “Where’s Addy?” Harry asked the women who had came back from dancing without her. “She went to the bar to order a round!” Zoey danced her way into the seat beside Jake planting a kiss on his lips. His eyes immediately darted towards the bar seeing a man walk up beside his girlfriend. Harry took a sip of his beer keeping an eye on Addy to make sure she got back to their spot alright.  Nearly choking on his beer Harry saw the man’s hand travel down her back landing on his girlfriend’s ass. Thomas looked beside him seeing Harry’s eyes glaring ahead of him as he aligned his view with the prince. “Oh shit.” Thomas spoke knowing how protective and well also jealous Harry could be at times. “Mate!” Thomas placed a hand on Harry’s shoulder. “She’s fine. Addy can take care of herself. Don’t go and start something stu –” Before Tom could finish his sentence Harry had left his seat walking hastily towards Adalyn. “Oh fuck.” Tom tossed his head back hoping that this would end ok. Adalyn’s POV “Come on sexy. Let me buy you a drink.” The brunette man leant down to her level his hand traveling back to where she pushed him off of, but this time giving her ass a firm squeeze. “Or we could just head back to my place.” “I suggest you get your hands off of my girlfriend.”  Closing her eyes Adalyn recognized that deep posh voice. Henry had surely gotten an eye full of the whole thing and had come to intervene. The man scoffed a laugh at Harry knowing that it would only make Harry angrier. “Well we could always share her.” The man taunted the prince who fists were balled up in rage. “Get the fuck away from her now! Or I swear to god I will break each one of your fingers.” Harry’s terrifying voice sent a river of chills down her spine. Turning around slowly Adalyn took a step towards the prince pushing the man’s arm off of her.  “Let’s go babe…” She placed a hand on his chest while the other blindly searched for his hand. “He isn’t worth it Harry…” Addy could see the anger floating in his eyes. “I am fine now Henry.” Addy pushed him on his back foot making him takes step backwards away from the man knowing that if he were provoked any further that it could end badly. Her green eyes scanned the upper level for Luther and Aaron, Harry’s RPOs tonight. Spotting them further down Addy waved Luther over, not being able to make Harry leave the bar.  “Do not ever come near her again. You hear me?” Harry felt a strong arm pull him away looking back to see Luther towering over Harry while Aaron stepped in between the man creating more space between them. “Harry….I think it’s best we call it a night.” Luther’s eyes drifted towards Addy wanting to convince her boyfriend that now was the time to leave. “I’m getting tired Henry, can we go back home?” She tried her best to convince him, placing a small kiss to his cheek. “Let’s go say bye…”

“You could try and go out the back way, there would be less of them there.” Guy tried to help the prince devise a plan to leave the club. The word had gotten out that Harry and Addy were there and the paparazzi had gathered in hopes to snap a picture of them together.

Holding tightly onto Addy’s hand Harry felt a light squeeze turning his attention to Adalyn seeing her bright green eyes staring up at him. “What are we going to do Harry?”

“I am going to go out with Aaron and you stay with Luther and once I leave you go out the back, they will all rush to the front hoping you are with me.” Harry’s eyes lifted to Luther that gave him a nod to understand the plan.

“What if that doesn’t work Harry.” Thomas piped in. “You know it hasn’t before.”

Adalyn closed her eyes sensing Harry’s body become tense at his friend’s remark. She knew that he was trying his hardest to protect her from the press, but the only way she would feel the safest was to be with him. Addy tugged on Harry’s arm pulling him away from the group that were devising a plan for their exit from Mahiki.

“It will be fine babe.” Harry tried to reassure Addy, but noticed how she would not look at him. “What’s wrong?” He brushed a stray piece of brunette hair off of her face tucking it behind her ear.

“Let’s go out the back together…” Harry pressed his lips in a firm line not thrilled at what she just suggested. “Hear me out ok?” She glanced up at the prince with a softened gaze.

“I know you are trying to protect me from them Henry… and you have. But you know I feel the safest when I am with you. We promised ourselves that we would get through all of this together, so we are doing this, right here right now… together.” Addy squeezed his hand lightly hoping that she had convinced him.

“Addy….” He drug out her name not needing his girlfriend to be stubborn with him right now. “They will be there.”

“I know and I don’t like it anymore than you do, but you won’t be with me if you send me out there and for all we know its not that far from the back and I would have to walk farther to the car. I know Tom and Mel will look out for me, but…”

“You want me.” Harry finished her thought understanding where she was coming from. Releasing an exasperated breath Harry nodded his head. Neither plan did he think was a good idea, but there were not that many options and if it meant that he knew that she was safe and would feel that way, Harry had no choice.

Sighing he shook his head with a light laugh. “Ok stubborn woman. You are coming with me out the back, straight to the car.” Harry stepped in closer to her giving Addy more direction of how things would work.

“Do not let go of my hand. Keep your head down and watch your step, the cameras tend to be blinding.” Addy tightened her fingers around Harry’s.

“I won’t ever let go.” She smiled up at him, capturing his lips one last time.

Luther stood with his back towards the back door looking down at the couple behind him. “You guys ready?” Luther held his gaze on Adalyn watching the uncertainty dance across her face while she nodded her reply.

Harry squeezed her hand a few times turning his head back and whispering. “You ready love?”

“Take me home Henry.”

With that Luther opened the door leading the couple out the back entrance of Mahiki. Swarms of press were waiting for them as they hollered at the couple holding hands walking through the door.

“Harry! Adalyn!”

“Adalyn what is it like to be the next royal girlfriend?”

Harry tightened his grip firmly around her hand, his way of protecting Addy to ensure she was following in behind him. He tried his best to shield the onslaught of blinding cameras with his body as he led them to the awaiting car.

Adalyn held a vice grip onto the prince’s hand carefully ensuring each step as to not fall and embarrass herself. Her name was begin called from every angle deliberately asking her questions to illicit some sort of reaction from her, a daily occurrence that she had become accustomed to outside of her work.

“Can we get a smile Adalyn!”

“Look this way!”

“When will you two become engaged?!”

The paparazzi continued to hound them as Harry reached for the door handle telling Luther to get in the drivers side to be able to leave quickly. Harry glanced up at the press being blinded by a continual blur of flashing lights. He knew that tomorrow morning there would undoubtedly be pictures of them confirming the rumors that they were officially a couple.

“Get in love.” Harry guided her close to him, signaling for her to slip into the back seat first. Addy could not hide the smile creeping up on her lips seeing how he protectively stood between her and the press ensuring her safety.

Climbing into the back seat she scooted over to allow Harry to join her. Hearing the door slam shut muffled the sounds of the paparazzi yelling at them. Addy sighed a breath of relief thankful that they had made it through.

“You good Addy?” Harry was quick to check in with her knowing how difficult it would have been for her, but glad that they faced it together like she had suggested.

“Yes Henry.”

A small group of the paparazzi broke off around and came running up to the side of the car. A hand slapped against the side window where Addy was causing her to gasp loudly in freight as she nearly jumped in her seat at the invasion. They were yelling at her and tapping the window to get Addy to look at them.

Harry glared at them as he pulled Adalyn close to his body trying to cover her face from the series of blinding pictures. “GO LUTHER NOW!” Harry yelled at his protection officer.

“It’s ok, I’ve got you.” He held her trembling body in his arms as they drove away back to Kensington Palace.

THE END! Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to you all! I will try my best to update if I can but most likely this will be the last chapter of 2017!

Here are the pictures for the article that will be posted at a later date:

Her appearance reminds me of Kagura, and her ability reminds me of Erza.