seventy-two: a small reception 

"So, is it everything you've ever wanted?" Niall asks later that evening, dancing slowly with Harry at their little makeshift reception that Niall had done for them.

"It is. It was absolutely perfect." Harry whispers quietly, smiling at Niall as the older of the two leans in for a kiss. It was all so content, nothing was going to ruin this moment. Harry was so aware of everything going around him, how Niall's hand sits comfortably on the small of his back, how handsome Niall looked in his suit with his eyes shining and a smile that could light up the room alone. He could see Louis and Zayn dancing together as well, quietly whispering. Myles with Noah, swaying to the quiet melodies as he babbles to the baby who's just staring up at him. 

Niall had rented out some local bar for the reception, so it was just the six of them. Harry liked how quiet it was, how beautiful it was, how simple it all was. 

It was everything Harry wanted and more, his mum was going to have a hard time one upping this one... granted she had no idea it happened and Harry wasn't about to burst her bubble that he'd gotten married already. 

"Where shall we honeymoon? We could do a little island getaway, leave Noah with your mum after your doc gives us the green light. Say it's just a getaway for us, that way she doesn't suspect what it really is. We'll let her pick the destination for our second one." Niall says, spinning Harry around and earning a laugh from the younger. Harry always loved dancing with Niall, the older of the two making a big show so that everyone would watch them. Niall liked to show Harry off and Harry didn't mind one bit because it just meant that Niall wanted everyone to know that Harry was his and vice versa.

"Two weddings and two honeymoons? I'm the luckiest guy in the world." Harry giggles out as Niall spins him around again, going for a dip only to decide against it last second. 

"I'm thinking the Bahamas." Niall says once Harry is back in his arms, his hand going back to the small of Harry's back. 

"Bahamas sounds nice, it'll be nice and warm there. Won't need to wear too many layers." Harry says thoughtfully and Niall lets out a chuckle before going for the dip. Harry lets out a squeal at the sensation, not remembering the last time Niall had done that. 

"Good, the less clothes the better in my opinion. I'm really missing seeing those little olive branches of yours..." Niall says and there's a look in his eyes that makes Harry's heart beat just a little faster. He knew that look, he had a baby because of that look. 

"Tone it down, Horan. Won't have a green light for at least three more weeks... besides, those olive branches are now accompanied by stretch marks and a rather nasty looking scar. They're not as perfect as you remember." Harry says and Niall shakes his head at that. 

"You're right, they're probably better than I remember. There is nothing ugly about any of that, H. You had our baby and to me that's beautiful... Like you." Niall says, wiggling his eyebrows before swooping in for a kiss.  

"Jesus, Niall. You already got the ring on my finger, you don't need to be such a sap."  Harry teases, but his eyes are misting up a little because dammit Niall knew just what to say sometimes. 

"I love you, Harry Styles. Or should I say Harry Horan?" Niall asks, wiggling his eyebrows again and Harry scrunches up his nose. 

"Nope, I'm keeping my last name. Harry Horan sounds too weird." 

"I guess I can live with that, it felt a little wrong coming out of my mouth if I'm being completely honest." Niall says, earning a small laugh from Harry who rests his head against Niall's chest. It was a little awkward due to the fact that Harry was a little bit taller than Niall, but Harry always loved being close to Niall. 

"So... Do we really have to wait three more weeks?" Niall asks after a moment and Harry moves back so he can look at his husband like he was crazy. 

God, his husband. 

Niall was his husband. 

"Yes, but we can do it. We lasted three months while you were on tour, we can last three weeks." Harry points out and Niall throws his head back a little dramatically but Harry still finds it cute. 

"Yeah, but you look so goddamn sexy in that suit and I'm just thinking about hot it'll be to see it on the floor instead and have you beg-" 

"Niall." Harry warns, having to clear his throat because what Niall was saying turning him on a little. 

"Fine. I'll stop, but you're so getting it in three weeks." Niall groans, nipping at Harry's ear lobe before going back to the two of them just dancing innocently on the dance floor. A comfortable silence falls over them and Harry finds himself just staring at Niall, thinking about how lucky he was to have him in his life. 

"What are you thinking about?" Niall asks quietly, catching Harry's gaze. 

"That I am the luckiest guy on earth to have someone who loves me as much as you do. I never thought my life would be like this until I met you, Niall. You've given me everything I've ever wanted and more... and I just... I love you so much." Harry whispers, his voice catching a little at the end because he felt like he was about to cry. Niall gives Harry a soft smile, leaning in and kissing Harry. 

"I love you too, Dollface. You and Noah are my world and I couldn't be more grateful to have you." Niall says after he pulls away, earning a teary smile from Harry. 

"I love you, Husband." Harry says it again, but he doesn't care. He could never say it enough. 

"Husband? I really like the sound of that." 

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fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck 

they're literally the cutest thing in the world. i'm crying. 

anyways, there's gonna be a time jump next chapter. haven't decided how far i'm jumping yet... probably just a few weeks. 

but yeah, just warning ya.

dedication goes to payneinmyzayn

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