(Okay so just go with the image, because we want that smile, but in the story he's a bit shaggier and younger xx)

Van closed the door with a smile, and I turned around, the small, wrapped up cookies in my hands shining from the plastic wrap.

I spotted Alex just across the street, leaning against a pole.

A cig Hung from his mouth.

For a moment, I just observed him.

He was handsome now, but I knew that certainly with age, he'd just get better looking.

He was still pretty young. He certainly looked it. Though, you could tell that he'd had some experiences.

I smiled.

I looked up at the sky and thought about how grateful I was for Alex.

Then, I looked back, and began to walk across the street.

He noticed me when I was about half way across.

He stood up straight, putting out his cig, and smiling at Me.

"There she is." His voice rang out softly.

I jogged to him.

He opened his arms and I landed against him with a soft thud.

He hugged me to him gently.

I looked up at him.

"Hi Alex." I smiled.

His smile grew wider, just enough to see teeth.

"Hi Sarah."

"How'd it go?" He asked.

"A little rough at first but it certainly got better. We made cookies. An old recipe. I packed some for you." I explained.

"Did you now?" He asked, an eyebrow raising as he looked down at me.

"Of course." I said, backing away from him and handing him the package.

He looked at them for a moment, then raised them to his nose.

"God, those smell good."

"Eat one, you dork." I said, pushing his shoulder gently.

He let out the ghost of a laugh, and unfolded the wrap.

I watched him as he picked up a cookie, and placed it in his mouth.

He chewed for a moment , and then looked up at me.

"Yer a wizard."

I was silent for a moment, but then I burst into laughter.

I held onto my stomach as I laughed.

The way he'd said it, accompanied with the wonder in his eyes, and the cookie stuffed cheek, it just made laughter bubble from me.

"What?" He giggled as he chewed.

I put my hand on his shoulder as I bent slightly, still laughing.

Alex continuously giggled, and eventually I stopped laughing.

"What was so funny?" He asked.

"Yer a wizard." I repeated.

He laughed.

"You are! Do you know how good these are?!" He said, holding them up.

"These are delicious!"

I smiled.

"I'm glad!" I laughed.

He smiled as he gazed down at me.

"Come 'ere." He said, his tone so soft that it almost shocked me.

I stepped closer to him.

His smile was absolutely stunning.

It was calm, it radiated happiness.

It made a warmth spread throughout my chest.

There was care, and love in his eyes.

Id never felt so good.

He leant down, his hand gripping onto my arm gently.

Then, he pressed his lips softly to my cheek.

I closed my eyes and leant into his touch.

I still can't believe this has happened.

He stayed there for a moment, and then he backed up, but only slightly, leaving maybe 6 inches between our faces.

His hand moved up, and he pushed some of my hair behind my ear.

He looked as if he were about to say something, but he bit it back.

"The boys are going to come over to mine. Would you like to head back?" He asked.

I nodded.

He popped another cookie into his mouth before wrapping then up again, taking my hand as we walked.

~~~

I flopped down on Alex's couch.

I was laying on my stomach.

I yawned.

"What a comfeh' lookin' pillow 'ave got on my couch." I heard Alex exclaim.

But before I could react, a huge weight had fallen on top of me.

I let out a sound, "Uff!"

"Get off me!" I laughed.

He wiggled around a bit.

"It's cozy!" He shouted.

"Stop!" I hit his leg, the smile never leaving my face.

"Get off!"

"You know, I'm quite worn, perhaps I should take a nice relaxing nap, ah yes!"

He laid down on me and I squealed.

"Alex!"

He rolled so that he was on his stomach on top of me.

"Ah yes." He exhaled, placing his cheek against mine.

"Al-!"

Knock knock knock.

"Oh dear, my perfect pillowy nap will have to wait." Alex said, feigning sadness as he got off Me.

As he walked away, I threw a pillow at him, and when it hit him, he glanced back as he laughed, continuing his walk forward.

He went to go answer the door, and immediately I heard three voices that I knew all too well.

"Pip!" Nick exclaimed, walking into the room.

"Brother!" I shouted, getting off the couch and jumping into his arms.

He kissed my head.

"How's it going, pip?"

"Good." I smiled.

He let go of me as Jamie walked into the room.

"There she is!" Jamie exclaimed, holding his arms open.

I smiled and hugged him.

God, why is he so tall?

Not as tall as George.

I laughed.

"Good to see you, Cookie!" I exclaimed.

"Did somebody say cookie?!" Alex and Matt burst into the room at the same time.

I let go of Jamie and laughed.

"Hey, you've had cookies twice today!" I shouted at Alex.

"So?!" He retorted.

"Only twice?" Matt asked.

"Matt!" I shouted.

"What?!" He questioned.

"Don't encourage him!" I said.

"I'll have as many cookies as I want!" Alex crossed his arms.

"Until you get a stomach ache and regret eating them ever." Nick chided in.

"Can it, O'Mal!" Alex snipped.
"Jesus Christ." Jamie breathed.

"You're all crazy." Jamie fell onto the couch.

We all stood there for a moment.

"Can't argue with that." Alex finally shrugged.

I laughed and shook my head as everyone sat down.

I took my place on the floor, and everyone went into conversation.

It was quite nice, to just have everyone together.

Being at home, not on tour.

It really was nice to look out upon the room, and see the smiling faces of some of the people that I love.