Arabella's POV

"Do you have everything?"

I smiled at my dad, who being very vigilant as I finished packing. Henry and I were leaving for New York in about two hours and it was currently 6:00 am in the morning and it takes around five hours to get there from here.

"For the tenth time, I have everything." I assured him as I packed my makeup and other accessories I needed. "Stop worrying."

"I'm sorry, sweetie." He sighed and I zipped up my suitcase after everything I needed was packed inside. "It's just that, this is the first time you're going on a trip without your father and I worry about you."

I smiled softly at him, "I get it and I appreciate that daddy, but Henry's gonna be with me and we both have a superpower to protect us."

"But something could go wrong, like what if the plane crashes, or what if you get kidnapped, or what if you forget your name, or Henry's-"

"Dad!" I exclaimed and he stopped his nervous rambling. "You're rambling again."

"Right sorry." He said and I hugged him and he returned it. "I just want you to stay safe."

"Henry will make sure of that and I will too." I assured him and he kissed my head. "I love you."

"I love you too, kid." My dad said and I smiled against his chest.

Under all that self centered personality, my dad has a huge heart for those he loves, especially his daughter.

I pulled away and grabbed my suitcase and purse, along with my phone and put on my jacket.

"Oh!" I remembered and handed him a slip of paper. "My tutor would like to meet you, since I won't be there for our session on Sunday, she would like to give you a few things that I can read and study for my Dyslexia and vocal lessons."

Beautiful excuse, Arabella.

"Oh, Maria?"

"Mary." I corrected him, "just give her a call on Sunday or visit the place."

"Got it." He agreed and took the note, slipping it into his pocket. "What's she like, by the way?"

I grinned as we both walked out of my room and into the main room.

"She's goofy and very quirky, like myself." I inform, "she's a mom."

"A what?" He asked and I paused, turning to my father who was very interested.

"She has a daughter."

"Age?"

"Thirty five." I replied and I saw him grin a little.

"Alright." He nodded and I chuckled, turning away. "Is she single?"

"Yeah..." I trailed off and leaned against the couch. "Very single..."

"I'll give her call later." My dad agreed and I smirked a little.

Success

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My dad drove me to the airport to meet Henry there and he was gonna give him a very stern talking to about me, I think.

We arrived at the Swellview Airport and walked inside. It was only 7:00 am and there was a lot of people here, which I didn't like. I hate large crowds of people, it makes me feel small and a little claustrophobic.

"I hate crowds." I muttered and my dad pulled me over to a less crowded area and we sat down on the chairs where not many people were.

"Now when Henry gets here-"

"You're gonna order him to protect me."

"Well, yes, but I'm gonna order him to make sure you have a great time." He continued and I smiled, "This is New York, I want you to have the best time ever."

"Thanks, dad." I smiled and I pulled out my phone to tell Henry we're here.

Bella: hey baby my dad and I just arrived at the airport tell me when ya get here💕

Henybear😍: alright, princess😘

"Do you and Henry have a hotel?" My dad asked me and I nodded.

"His parents paid for a hotel for us." I informed him. "We're staying at the Four Seasons Hotel."

Henry's parents saved up money for Henry and I to have this trip together and they wanted was to have the time of our lives, so they paid for an expensive hotel. I personally would've been fine with a smaller one, but they insisted and I couldn't deny their sweet offer. They even gave us five thousand dollars to spend, which was just amazing. Henry has amazing parents, the best.

"That's expensive." My dad mentioned and gave me a hi-fives. "They hooked you up!"

"I know right." I chuckled, "and they gave Henry five thousand dollars to spend."

"Nice." My dad smiled and I giggled.

My phone beeped and it was Henry.

Henybear😍: I'm here, Princess💕

Bella: Yay❤️

"Henry's here." I smile and I stand up from my spot and my dad followed me. We were close to the entrance, so I was able to see everyone come in.

Moments later, I saw Henry walk in with his suitcase and phone and he looked around. I waved to him and he spotted me with bright eyes and a smile.

"Henry." I smile and meet him in the middle. We hug tightly and I heard my dad approach us.

"Hi, baby." He smiled and we shared a kiss. "Are you ready for New York?"

"So ready." I giggled with excitement and then my dad sighed, putting his hands on our shoulders.

"My sidekick and my daughter." He began and Henry and I shared a look. "Going to New York together all alone."

I rolled my eyes as he got a little emotional and grinned.

"Daddy..."

"I'm just so..."

"Ray, come on, buddy." Henry chuckled and grabbed his shoulder. "It's only for two days."

My dad exhaled and wiped his eyes. "Alright, but...you better give my daughter an amazing weekend."

Henry smiled, "she won't forget this trip."

"She better not forget it." My dad sternly said and I nodded.

"No promises." I grinned and they gave a look as I checked the time. "Hey, our plane is boarding in thirty minutes, we should go."

"Right." Henry said and my dad hugged me.

"Have fun, I'll miss you and I love you." My dad said and kissed my head.

"I will and I love you too." I smiled as we pulled away and him and Henry shared a hug.

"Have fun, kid." My dad yelled him and they did their handshake. "But not too much fun."

My cheeks turned red and Henry awkwardly laugh. "Alright, man, got it."

Henry grabbed my hand and my dad gave me one last smile, before he walked away.

"Bye dad!" I call.

"Bye, Cookie!" He smiled and he walked out the entrance.

Henry looked down at me and I smiled up at him.

"Ready for New York?"

"Absolutely." I smile.

Henry leans down and kissed my lips, before we go over to my stuff and I grab it. Henry takes my hand and we head toward the boarding terminal.

——

Twenty Minutes Later

Henry and I were waiting at the boarding terminal to board our plane and I was resting against Henry's shoulder and he had his arms around me. We may only be in the airport, but I'm in my favorite place right now. Henry's arms.

(Writing this makes me remember how lonely I am🥺)

"Baby..." Henry softly whispered in my ear, playing with my hair. "We have to leave in ten minutes."

I groaned lightly and he chuckled, kissing my head. "I wanna sleep."

"That's fine, but you do have to at least get on the plane." He told me and I opened my eyes, looking up at him. "And I'm not carrying you."

I pouted, "why not?"

"Because they have to check our bags and it would suspicious if I carried a sleeping girl onto a plane." Henry explained, "they all might think you're dead or that I'm kidnapping you."

"But I'm tired." I protested and he rolled his eyes with smile.

"Want me to get you coffee?"

I beam at him, "yes please."

He chuckled and let go of me as he stood up and I smiled at him. "Same thing as always?"

"You know it." I replied and he kissed my cheeks before he walked away to get us coffee. Once he left, I got out my journal I bought yesterday and began to write down my feelings.

I wanna look confident, I wanna be tough
I spent sixteen years alone, hiding from everyone
But then you came along and we fell in love
I'm not used to being seen this much by anyone

After I read that part, it almost sounded like a song and I really liked it. Maybe this is more than journal for feelings, it could also be a songbook. I kept writing and my thoughts continued to form a song and I almost finished it, but Henry came back.

"Hey."

I closed my book and Henry grinned at me.

"Hiya." I smiled softly as he handed me my coffee. "Yay."

He chuckled at my reaction and noticed my book. "What's that?"

"Mmm?"

"What's that you have?" He pointed at my book and I looked down at it.

"This?" He nodded and I slipped it back inside my purse. "Just something my vocal coach gave to me to ya know practice my singing."

Not a total lie, I just want to keep this personal. Like everything else apparently.

"Cool." He said and sipped on his coffee. We waited a few more minutes before our plane was boarding and we got up and headed toward the the boarding gate to get on the plane.

They checked our carry on luggage which only consisted of my purse and Henry's small duffel bag and before you know it we were boarding the plane.

"Here we go." Henry smiles at me as we walk onto the plane and the flight attendants greet us kindly.

We found out seats, which were window seats, and sat down. I sat near the window and Henry was next to me in the middle, and we pleaded that no one would sit with us.

Henry intertwined his fingers with mine and our hands rested on my lap. I smiled at Henry and he connected our lips, causing me to smile as we kiss. We stayed like that for a couple of moments, before I pulled away when I felt his tongue slip into my mouth and I giggled.

"Later, baby." I told him and he sighed.

"I gotta wait five hours and thirty minutes for more?" He asked and I blushed with a smile.

"You think I'm happy about it?" I asked him and he chuckled. My cheeks flared red when I thought of something that could happen on this trip and I smiled softly.

I wouldn't mind if Henry and I had our 'first time' in New York. It seems wrong because we're only sixteen and my dad would kill him, and Henry's parents would probably think of me differently, but it would be really nice. I've seen Henry shirtless, but that's about it and we stop before he could see me shirtless. A condom would be used, because I ain't getting pregnant and becoming a teen mom, heck no. I can barely handle myself, and my father is basically a child anyway.

"Whatcha thinking about?"

"Penguins." I responded and he snickered.

"Alright."

——

Couple Hours Later

About three hours had passed, and we were only about two hours away from landing in New York. Henry has fallen asleep on my shoulder and I was just playing Brain Crush on my phone.

After a few minutes, I had to use the bathroom, but I didn't want to disturb Henry. Carefully, I moved Henry's head and got up from my seat and gently place his head against his seat and I made my way to the bathroom. I walked inside and shut the door, I paused when I saw myself in the mirror and I immediately grabbed my stomach out of habitat.

If this trip does constant of Henry and I getting a little sexual, then I'm gonna need to stop him before he sees my stomach. It's just way to skinny and Henry would definitely find it unattractive, I mean I do, so why wouldn't him?

I lifted up my shirt and rubbed my belly, cringing at the sight and I sighed sadly. It's gross and I hate it.

I let go of my shirt and did my business, before washing my hands and leaving the bathroom. I returned to my seat and Henry had waken up and he smiled when he saw me. His hair was a little messed up, which mad him look adorable.

"I had to use the bathroom." I tell him as I sat down and he immediately intertwined our fingers together.

"I figured that." He said and let out a yawn, which made me yawn.

I got out my phone and continued playing Brain Crush. Henry leaned his head on my shoulder and he watched me play the game for a little while and sometimes he planted soft kisses on my neck or cheek which made giggle.

"Henry..." I giggled and he kissed my neck a few times and I leaned away only for him to tickle my side. "Stop..."

"But you like it." He muttered against my neck and I put down my phone. "And I love you."

I blushed and turned to him only to see his brown eyes staring into my brown ones.

"I love you too." I smile at him and he kisses my lips. I pulled away and notice that the people around us are either sleeping or watching a movie. I saw another couple kissing on the other side and I grinned at Henry.

"Come here." I chuckled and attacked his lips with mine and he kissed back, cupping my face with his hands. We made out for a good five minutes and I place my hand on Henry's stomach and I could feel his toned six pack under his shirt.

I wish we were in our hotel room right now.

——

Two Hours Later

The plane landed and Henry and I exited the plane together and walked into the airport. This airport is a lot bigger then the one in Swellview and I had a feeling we were gonna get lost here.

"We're here." I giggled with happiness, grabbing Henry's arm as we walked through the airport.

"It's crazy." Henry chuckled, "can't believe we're here."

I nodded with a smile as I looked around and felt an eager feeling in my stomach. I was so excited for this amazing adventure to begin, especially with my favorite person.

Sorry dad.

After some time, Henry and I found the baggage claim and claimed our luggage.

"Where's our hotel?" I asked Henry, who was searching up the location of our hotel.

"About eleven minutes if we take a cab." Henry told me and I nodded.

"Well, let's go, so we can finish what we started." I smirked and pull a very eager Henry allow.

"Let's hurry." He remarked and we headed toward the exit.

We got outside and the city was huge.

"Wow..." I smiled and took in the large city. People were walking around, hundreds of cars were driving, like it was so large and I couldn't that I was here.

I've been to New York before for the Double G concert thing, but I never got to see it and explore it before.

Henry pulled me along and a few cabs were lined up and we got inside one of them. The driver greeted us and Henry told him the destination, before the cab took off toward our hotel.

I took out my phone and took a cute selfie with Henry. He placed his chin on my shoulder and smiled cutely and I giggled softly.

I posted it on Twitflash and sent it to Henry, which then he posted it as well.

"We look cute." I stated to him.

"We look good." He chuckled and I smile at him.

The cab ride seemed short and we got to the hotel. Henry paid the cab driver, before it drove away and I looked up at the large hotel and I felt significantly small then it. This city in general makes me feel smaller, as if Henry doesn't already make me feel that way already.

Henry and I walked into the hotel and it was amazing. The interior was clean and looked very delicate, knowing me I'll probably break something. Since it was Valentine's Weekend, the hotel had some decorations which just gave the pristine hotel more flavor.

We went up to the receptionist and Henry checked us in. The receptionist told us we had the Gotham Junior Suite with a deluxe terrace, which had an amazing terrace and a beautiful view of the city.

Henry was given the key after we checked in and we walked into the elevator. Henry wrapped his arms around my torso from behind and placed his lips on my neck making me blush softly.

The elevator rode up and I shut my eyes, enjoying the sweet embrace from Henry and gripped his hands that laid on my tummy.

"Our official trip has begun." Henry sighed into my neck. "Here in NYC with my favorite girl. Couldn't ask for anything better."

"Same here." I smile and leaned against his chest. The elevator doors opened and Henry and I walked out to find our room.

It didn't take long to find our room and Henry slid the key on the door, before it opened to reveal a beautiful suite.

I smiled and Henry walked over and placed his luggage next to the bed and I followed him. It was a little later in the day, because it's three hours later here compared to Swellview. It's around four pm and we had no intention of leaving until dinner maybe.

I walked up to the terrace and opened the door. I walked outside and I heard Henry follow behind me.

I went up to the railing and leaned my hands on it. I felt him place his hands on my hips and kiss my shoulder.

"Are you happy?" He asked me.

I smiled, "yes."

"Good." He whispered and kissed the side of my head. "That's all I care about right now."

I turned around in his arms and wrapped my arms around his neck.

"I'm happy because I'm with you." I softly said before he leaned down and captured my lips with his. He pulled me closer as I played with the tiny hairs on his neck and deepened the kiss.

⚠️Small Smut Scene! If you are uncomfortable, you can skip this scene, but you'll miss a sweet Henry and Bella moment of them talking⚠️

Third Person POV

Henry gripped Bella's waist tighter and she stood on her toes to get closer to the boy. Henry adjusted his grip on her and picked her up, causing Bella's legs to wrap around Henry's torso as he made his way inside the room. Henry pulled away for a moment to shut the door, before making his way to the bed and sat down with Bella on his lap. Bella captured his pink lips and he kissed back with his hands sliding up and down her sides, causing her her smile. Bella's hands found the bottom of Henry's shirt and she tugged on it, which signaled Henry to remove it to reveal his toned six pack and Bella stared at it.

"Like what you see, baby?"

She blushed as Henry began to kiss her neck and her hands traced his abs. She was so in love with Henry, she wanted him, but she was unsure and a little scared. Bella bit her lip as Henry began to suck on her neck and she let out a small moan, causing Henry to smirk and nip at her neck.

She smiled with pleasure as Henry did this. Henry's hands find Bella's top, before he slowly slides one of his hands up her shirt and it gazed across her belly that she hated. Bella's eyes grew when she felt Henry's hand on her thin belly, she didn't move and let the boy continue for a moment. She was fine, until Henry slid his other hand up her shirt and she pulled away, grabbing his hands and Henry stopped.

"I'm sorry..." she stuttered and got off Henry's lap.

Henry grew concerned for Bella and she self consciously grabbed her stomach. Henry got up and gently touched her, but she moved away and her eyes filled with humiliation.

"Bella, what's wrong?" Henry asked with his voice filing with worry.

"It's nothing." She said, "just a little uncomfortable right now."

Henry knew something else was wrong, he could tell by her unusually behavior.

"If you were uncomfortable, you could've told me." Henry assured her and Bella shook her head. "I wouldn't make you do something you were uncomfortable with."

Bella squeezed her sides and Henry softly touched her shoulders. Bella tensed up, but didn't remove his hands and he planted a soft kiss on his shoulder.

"Talk to me, baby." He whispered into her ear. "You can tell me anything."

Bella was hesitant and shut her eyes, not able to speak.

"Please." Henry pleaded, "please tell me what's wrong."

"I....I don't know." Bella mustered out with a small voice and Henry wrapped his arms around her neck from behind, holding her close. "I'm scared..."

"I get it, but I would never judge you." Henry assured her. "Please talk to me.

Bella slowly turned to Henry and he stared into her eyes, grabbing her hands.

"I'm afraid...I'm afraid you won't like the way my body looks." She admitted and Henry's eyes filled with sorrow. "I don't like the way my body looks and I feel like you won't..."

A tear slipped from Bella's eye and Henry cupped her cheek, wiping it away.

Henry couldn't believe that she didn't like her own body. He adored her, and was heartbroken to hear her admit this to herself.

"Baby..." Henry began, but Bella refused to look up at him. "Baby, look at me."

She didn't move, so Henry lifted her face up and Henry kissed her lips.

"You're beautiful."

Bella's face softened and Henry cupped her face. "You are beautiful and I think everything about you is beautiful."

Bella didn't speak and Henry pulled her into his arms, letting her softly cry into his bare chest.

"I love you, Arabella." Henry said, "there's nothing about you that I hate or dislike."

He pulled away and kissed her soft lips. She kissed back and allowed Henry to bring her over to bed and he gently laid her down. He crawled atop of her and hovered over her body, playing with the hem of her top; she gave him a nervous look.

"It's your choice." Henry said and she glanced down for moment.

Bella gave him a soft nod and Henry grinned, leaning down and kissed her lips. Bella cupped his face and allowed Henry's hands to roam her stomach and eventually her breasts. Henry didn't care if she was small, he loved her and just wanted her happy.

Henry pulled away and hesitatingly removed her top to reveal her skinny tummy. Henry's eyes found her stomach and Bella grabbed her belly, but Henry removed her hands and smiled at his girlfriend.

"Gorgeous."

Bella smiled with pure happiness as he leaned down and kissed her lips. Henry's hand cupped Bella's breast and squeezed, causing a moan to escape her mouth. Henry's lips trailed down to her neck, he left sweet kisses on her collarbone, and then looked at Bella for permission to remove her bra.

She nodded and Henry unhooked her bra and tossed it to side. Henry's eyes filled with lust and Bella blushed bright red when he stared at her, before kissing her thin tummy. Bella smiled down at her boyfriend as he left tiny kisses allow her belly and bit her lip.

Bella was on cloud nine right now. She wasn't afraid anymore, she allowed Henry to see her body and he didn't judge her. He loved her.

Henry tugged on Bella's jeans and she allowed him to remove them, leaving her in just her underwear. Henry moved back up to Bella's face and kissed her again as his fingers stroked her clit, causing her to moan. His fingers softly stroked her area and she smiled with pleasure at the feeling, and her panties slowly grew wet and Henry smirked.

Henry pulled away from her lips and looked down at her clit. He moved her panties to the side and stroked his fingers across her wet clit, which made Bella moan more and close her eyes.

"Henry..." She moaned and Henry loved hearing her say his name. "Please..."

Henry's eyes found Bella's when she opened them and his finger entered Bella's clit. Her mouth fell open with pleasure and she moaned softly at the feeling, and Henry began to thrust his finger inside her. It was slow at first, just to get a feeling of her and to let Bella get used to it.

Henry slid another finger in and Bella moaned again, smiling and Henry grinned at her. He leaned down and kissed her neck as his fingers thrusted inside her. Bella wrapped her arms around Henry's neck as his fingers pleasured her and she shut her eyes.

Bella whined and Henry sped up the pace of his fingers. Bella moaned again and Henry added a third finger, continuing to pick up the pace and Bella moaned even more. She's never felt this kind of feeling before and she absolutely loved it.

"God Henry..." She muttered and Henry sat up, still fingering her clit and she laid there, moaning. "Please don't stop."

Henry curled his fingers and Bella squealed at the feeling and smiled.

"Oh..."

Henry smirked and kept going until she gasped.

"I'm going to..." she couldn't finish because she had already climaxed and her clit filled with cum. Bella laid there breathless and Henry removed his fingers, looking down at his girlfriend.

Henry hovered over Bella and she smiled up at him.

"Henry..." She began, but couldn't find the right words to say.

"Shh." He shushed her and laid down next to her, pulling her into his arms. "Just enjoy the moment."

Bella didn't respond and smiled, before falling asleep in his arms.

⚠️End of smut scene. See no sex😝 but if you requested a full smut scene, I'll send you the full version. This story will be going off of the full scene⚠️

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Arabella's POV

My eyes fluttered open and I felt a soreness in my legs and lower region. I groaned and cuddled into the pillow where Henry used to be and it took me a second to realize Henry was gone. I lifted my head up and I was under the covers and I was still completely naked, which made me feel uncomfortable.

I suddenly felt myself smile when I remembered what Henry and I did and I blushed bright red.

Henry took my virginity away.

(Like I said, going off the full smut scene😉)

It's a little shocking because I'm only sixteen years old and I can say I'm not a virgin. I'm not gonna mention it to anyone, especially my dad, oh my dad would kill Henry.

A smile was plastered on my face, despite the soreness my legs and lower area were witnessing right now. If I'm sore, that means Henry did something right. I laid in my bed and wondered where Henry was, and it worried me a little. I sat up and looked out the window to see a beautiful night sky outside. I checked my phone and it was nine pm, and I also had a message from Charlotte. Did I sleep for four and a half hours?

I guess sex wears you out, hehe.

I checked Charlotte's text.

Queen Char👸🏾: hey hows the trip going?

Bella: great, Henry disappeared when I was sleeping🤷‍♀️

Queen Char👸🏾: probably getting ya food, because all ya do is eat🙃

Bella: not true! I do other things

Queen Char👸🏾: like what? kiss Henry all day? I wouldn't be surprised if you two had sex😉

I blushed. This girl knows everything

Bella: 🤭🤭

Queen Char👸🏾: 😨wait...did you two...OMG BELLA! WTF GIRL😳😳

I laughed at her reaction and replied.

Bella: well, when ya put Henry and I alone in a hotel room together, it's kind of expected😅

Queen Char👸🏾: bells, I need the details. Are you pregnant?!!!!!😱

Bella: henry used a condom, calm ya curls

Queen Char👸🏾: phew! I was worried for a second. I don't think Ray' ready to become a grandpa

Bella: i don't think I'm ready to be a mother😅

Queen Char👸🏾: you and Henry will be the first ones to have a kid, for sure. well I got homework to finish, have a nice night, bells. night💕😘

Bella: night, Char💕😘

I put my phone down and right then the door opened. I laid back down and shut my eyes when I saw Henry walk in and I got a glance of food in his hands.

"Airy." Henry called, "I got food!"

I didn't respond because I was pretending to sleep and I heard him set down the food.

"Thought that would've worked." Henry said, "you always wake up at the mention of food."

It's true I do.

"Maybe I'm just good at sex."

I let out a snicker and tried to hide myself under the covers, but Henry heard me.

"I heard you!" He exclaimed and I giggled, opening my eyes.

"No you didn't!" I call from under the covers and I felt Henry jump onto me, causing me to yell. "Henry!"

"You've been sleeping for four hours." Henry remarked and he shook my body. "Get off your lazy butt."

"No." I muttered into the mattress. "I'm sore..."

"What was that?" Henry asked me and I knew he heard me. I could hear an actual smile on his face.

"I'm sore because you f'd me so hard!" I admitted and Henry removed the sheets to find me blushing red and had tired eyes. "ya happy?"

"Yep." He winked and kissed my cheek. "Because I'm with you."

I grinned and rolled over, but Henry restricted me from moving.

"You need to eat." Henry said.

"I need sleep." I protested and cuddled into the bed more.

"You had enough sleep." Henry remarked and I turned my head to him to see him sitting down. "Four and a half hours to be exact."

"And?" I asked and he smiled, rolling his eyes.

"I got food for you and if you don't eat it, I'll eat it and-"

I sat up and latched onto Henry to stop him from eating it. "Mine!"

"Well, then go get it." Henry laughed and I let him go.

"Can you get it for me?" I begged him.

"What's the magic word?" He asked me with grin.

"Get me my food?" I grinned playfully and he stood up, sighing.

"Actually, the magic word was 'lotion' but I'll be nice because you've got sore legs." Henry tapped my cheek with a smile and went over to get my food.

"Yay." I smiled as he got my food and brought it over to me. "What is it?"

"Chicken nuggets and tatter tots because that's your favorite when you don't know the menu." Henry remarked and handed me the chicken nuggets and tatter tots.

"Thank you." I smiled and Henry kissed my lips.

"Anything for you." Henry smiled and sat down next to me on the bed. He turned on the tv and immediately turned on 'The Office.'

"I'm still naked, aren't I?"

"Yes, yes you are." Henry smirked at me and I flicked his nose.

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The Next Morning; Swellview

Third Person's POV

Ray walked into The Swellview Center for Special Needs Children and went up to the receptionist for assistance.

The woman behind the counter smiled. "Ray Manchester, how may I help you?"

"I'm here to see Mary..." He trailed off and glanced at the note Bella gave him. "-Carman. My daughter's in New York with her boyfriend and can't make her appointment today. I was told Mary had some stuff for me to give to Bella."

"Yes." The woman nodded and typed on her computer, "Mary is on the fifth floor, room 12E, and she would be glad to see you."

Ray smiled at her. "Thank you."

"Anytime. Have a good day." She smiled before Ray walked off toward the elevator and he headed up to the fifth floor. Once the elevator opens, he walked out and searched for the room, 12E.

Once he found it, he adjusted his shirt and fixed his hair, before knocking on the door.

"One moment!" A soft voice called and Ray waited patiently for her to answer. Moments later, the door opened and a petite woman with brown hair and brown eyes appeared and she smiled.

"Hello, how may I-" Mary paused when she saw Arabella's father and cleared her throat at the sight of the handsome man. "Ray, right?"

He nodded and Mary allowed him in and blushed lightly when he walked in. Her heart was racing and she was nervous, she felt like she has to pee, but wouldn't allow herself to pee.

"It's Mary, right?" He asked Mary, who nodded and moved a piece of hair behind her shoulder.

"Correct." She said and sat down at her desk. "So, what's up?"

"My daughter told me you had some work to give her since she won't be here today." Ray mentioned and Mary was confused by this.

"I don't have anything to give her." She remarked with a raised eyebrow. "I told her to enjoy her time in New York."

"You knew about that?" Ray asked, sitting down on the couch.

"Yeah, she told me." Mary said, "she tells me everything."

Ray's eyes grew, "everything?"

"Mostly everything, like her life, what she struggles with, her fears, that kind of stuff, ya know?" Mary asked him and Ray was relieved by that.

He thought she had told Mary he's Captain Man.

"Bella doesn't mention you a lot to me, she likes to keep this sort of stuff to herself." Ray replies and Mary nodded in understanding.

"I know." Mary said, "and it took awhile for her to open up to me, but eventually I was able to get her to talk to me. I was just her English tutor before, but now I'm like her guidance counselor. Along with vocal coach."

Ray was impressed with Mary and how hard she works at her job. He knows what it's like to deal with kids, because he has four he has to take care of.

"I had no idea my daughter could sing." Ray mentioned, "but when she sang at the talent show, I was very impressed."

"Thank you." Mary chuckled, "I helped her perfect her voice, along with choosing the song."

Ray smiled at the woman, and couldn't lie, she was a beautiful woman. She had gorgeous brown hair and flawless skin, along with bright brown eyes. He was captivated by her beauty.

"Well, you did a good job with my daughter." Ray smiled, leaning forward.

Mary blushed at his words, "just doing my job, helping out kids is my favorite thing."

It was silent for a few moments before Ray spoke again.

"So, I heard you're a single mother?" He asked and Mary looked at him with shock.

"Yeah, did Bella-"

"Yep."

"Yeah, I'm a single mother. I have a daughter, but she moved out last year with her fiancé." Mary informed him and showed him a picture of her daughter, Eden.

"She's beautiful." Ray commented, "just like her mother."

Mary blushed at his words and smiled. "Thank you, she moved out when she turned seventeen. It was a difficult decision, because she has Aspergers, and I was unsure if she was ready. But, her fiancé seemed confident and knew how to take care of her, so I allowed it and now she lives in California with him."

Mary had Eden when she was eighteen. Not the smartest decision, but she was young and was in love at the time. Now, Mary is single and is a hopeless romantic.

"Didn't you suspect that Bella had Aspergers?" Ray asked her.

"I did, but not anymore." Mary remarked, "I think she was just growing up and trying to find herself."

"She definitely grew up." Ray smiled, "but she still remains a little girl."

"I've known her since she was ten and I agree, she's grown up to be a confident, amazing young woman." Mary agreed and Ray nodded.

He adored the connection between Mary and Bella, it reminded him how his is with Bella. Ray would love if Bella could have a mother figure in her life, and Mrs. Hart is not really an option.

"If you don't mind me asking, what happened to your...husband?"

Mary froze at his words and stuttered a little. "Oh, um, he uh..." She trailed off turning away from him and looked down at her shoes. "He left me a couple years ago."

Mary hates talking about her ex-husband. It's a sore subject and just brings back bad memories.

"Oh...I'm so sorry."

Mary shook her head, "it's not a big deal now. It's the past and it's not like I think about it everyday."

She faced him again and Ray was giving her a sad smile. He took her hand and Mary's eyes grew at his touch.

"I'm sorry." Ray admitted and she gave him a soft smile. "No woman should have to experience that, especially one as amazing as yourself."

Mary felt her heart flutter at Ray's words and her cheeks burned red.

"It's life." Mary stated, "can't stop the future from happening. I thought everything about our relationship was great, until he went for a walk and never came back. He's three years late."

Ray shook his head at this. He couldn't believe a man would just leave a woman like that especially after committing to married relationship for so many years.

"People nowadays don't know how to commit to something." Ray commented and Mary nodded.

"Yeah." She agreed. "You're right. I didn't view my marriage as disposable. I was all in, but he walked out on me."

Mary didn't realize she was crying until Ray stood up and hugged her. Mary didn't react and he let her cry.

"It's okay. It's okay to cry." He assured her, rubbing her back.

He just met her, but he felt a connection to the woman. He felt something with her and he wasn't gonna leave her life.

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Back in New York City

Arabella's POV

It was ten in the morning and Henry and I were at the Muse Coffee Company. We were talking about how we met and just simple things that made us smile or laugh.

"So, I wanna know..."

"Whatcha wanna know?" Henry asked with a goofy grin.

"When you first started to like me?" I smiled.

Henry chuckled, bashfully. "Really?"

"Yes." I say, "because I don't believe you fell for me because of the elevator kiss."

Henry chuckled again. "Alright, fine. Remember our first Valentine's Day?"

I nodded. "Yeah. You set up a nice dinner and made me dance, which made me feel awkward."

"I started to like you because of that." Henry admitted and my eyes grew with shock and I smiled. "I've always thought you were pretty, but when I danced with you, I saw those beautiful brown orbs and that adorable smile, I guess I started to see you more as friend."

"Wow." I chuckled and Henry blushed. "I didn't expect that."

Henry shrugged, "it's the truth."

"I definitely didn't see any signs of you liking me." I remarked, "because of Bianca, ya know?"

"I liked Bianca, but I also liked you." Henry confessed, "but I assumed we were never gonna happen, so I tried to forget about us happening and focused on Bianca."

"Now I feel bad." I giggled and Henry laughed a little. "It took me a while to like you."

"When?" He asked.

"I didn't realize it at first, but when you asked me to go to Montego's with you." I told him and Henry grinned. "And you called me 'beautiful', I think that sparked some emotion and it made me feel weird on the inside. But like a good weird."

Henry chuckled, "well, I'm glad I did that."

"And then, when we kissed, it confirmed my feelings and now we're here." I finished.

"It's crazy how life works, huh?" Henry grinned.

"Agreed." I say. "Okay, let's go first impressions."

"Oh boy."

"What?"

"Okay, at first, I thought you were weird, but that didn't change." Henry smirked and I whacked his arm.

"Hey..."

"But, then I saw how quirky and fun you were, and knew we were gonna be best friends." Henry continued.

I smiled at that. "Okay, my first impression of you was, I thought this kid was a little cute and had an odd personality that I could get along with. Not to mention, your bravery and that my father likes you."

Henry agreed with a shrug. "True. Hey, I have a surprise for you."

I beamed. "What is it?"

"I'm gonna show you." Henry chuckled before we got up and left the coffee shop together.

"Please tell me." I begged him and Henry wraps his arm around my shoulders. "I need to know."

"You'll know soon." He assured me and I pouted.

"Aw..." I sigh and Henry pulled me down the sidewalk.

——

Henry and I got out of the cab and he was covering my eyes.

"Okay, open your eyes." Henry removed his hands and I opened my eyes to see St. James Theatre. "Surprise."

I gasped when I saw the place. "Omg!....why are we here?"

Henry sighed and pointed up. "Look."

I looked up and saw giant billboard above my head. It was a showed a picture of Newsies and I gasped again.

I turned to Henry. "Are we gonna see Newsies?!"

"Yeah." Henry chuckled and pulled out two tickets to the show. "It's your favorite musical right?"

"Heck yeah it is." I beamed and hugged Henry, who returned it. "Thank you!"

"Anytime." He said and kissed my cheek. I pulled away from him with a giant smile, before Henry took me inside the theatre.

The theatre was packed with people and adoring fans of the musical. I was so excited for this. I absolutely love Newsies, and it's been one of my dreams to see it live and in person.

We eventually found our seats and the show began within a matter of minutes.

"Henry..." I whispered to my boyfriend and he looked over at me, taking my hand.

"Mmm?"

"Thank you." I smiled and kissed his cheek. "You're the best boyfriend ever."

Henry blushed at my words and didn't respond as I rested my head on his shoulder and watched the show.

——

The Newsies performance ended and it was spectacular. Absolutely fantastic and Henry really liked it, I made him watch both movies before and he said he likes both. I mean, how can you dislike a bunch of hot dudes singing and dancing?

We left the theatre and it was almost one in the afternoon and I was a little tired. I don't know why I'm tired, but I just am.

"Wanna get lunch and head back to the hotel?" Henry suggested and I nodded.

"Sounds good." I smiled and we walked down the sidewalk, looking for a good place to eat.

After some time, we found a local pizza place and order to go, so we can head back to the hotel. Henry and I ordered a whole pepperoni pizza, or as Henry calls it a 'roni' pizza. He shortens the word to sound cool.

Once our pizza was ready, we headed out and made out way back to the hotel.

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We walked into our hotel room and Henry set the pizza down on the coffee table. I turned to Henry and planted a kiss on his lips.

"I love you." I smile at him.

"I love you too." He replied and kissed my forehead, before we sat down on the couch together. Henry switched on the tv and we watched 'The Office' together as we at the pizza. It was peaceful time to say the least and I was so happy, just sitting here eating pizza, watching tv, and cuddling with my favorite person.

I couldn't ask for a better way to spend the Valentine's Day weekend with Henry Prudence Hart.

Ha, Prudence.

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And that's the end, I hope you enjoyed this Henbella chapter. It was a blast to write, especially the smut scene😳😂

Anyway, to those of you who wanted a full smut scene, I'll be sending those out soon. I just need to perfect it and make it not horrible, haha. I tried my best to write it, and hopefully it's not bad or terrible. I haven't had sex, but I've had an intimate make out session with my ex boyfriend, so I'm not exactly new to it. This is one of the longest chapters I've written, with Danger Games being a couple hundred words longer, and I hope it's not bad. I tried😅

Back to the Danger is next and I'm so stoked for it. I got ideas for Bella and Drex, and it's gonna be amazing. So, tune in for Back to the Danger🤭