FORTY

Carrington Hill

My older brother's birthday came sooner than it was expected and so when he and our dad showed up at the front door of our house, I was more than shocked. Obviously, I knew of their arrival however it completely slipped my mind considering how busy I was. I spent most of my time in the dance studio, and if I wasn't teaching or rehearsing for my own competitions, I was in London with Harry or Mia. Not that it bothered me because being busy was a good thing. It just costed me a lot to travel.

It was the 25th August, a beautiful Friday when the meal for Lesley's birthday was happening. It was exciting, as most of our family was going to be there plus Mia's family was coming over as well. The thought of inviting Harry rallied through my head a hell of a lot of times and in the end, he ended up getting the invitation. My dad and brother made the decision as they said way before their arrival that they wanted to meet my boyfriend. When I broke the news to Harry he seemed nervous but agreed to come. He also decided on spending the night at ours which I was buzzing about.

Everyone seemed to arrive at the same time regarding my family on Friday so our house and backyard was full. The music was playing and the grill was already going by twelve pm. Every alcoholic drink you can imagine was out on the tables and countertops as well as it rested in the cups that literally everyone in the household held in their hands. Well, apart from the kids for obvious reasons and Lynn, who was the wife of one of my Uncles as she was pregnant with my second little cousin from their family.

"Carrie, someone was at the door and they claim to know you," I heard my Uncle Leo talk to me as he walked in the living room where I was playing with one of my cousins. It was actually one of his kids, the other half of the twins he was holding.

Then soon enough I saw my handsome boyfriend coming in the view as well. He looked breathtakingly good but that was no surprise. He wore full black apart from his boots which were brown. His shirt was not buttoned all the way up and it was short sleeved so his tattoos were on display. Harry grinned at me and I literally shot up from my place and jumped right into his arms.

"I missed you as well," he laughed in to my ear as my hands locked around his neck while my legs did the same around his waist. He held me up as his arms hugged my back then one slipped down under my bum and pushed me up a little.

"You look hella good," I told him when I pulled away and pressed my lips against his. "And I missed you."

"Thank you, love, but goddamn, look at you!" he said while he let his eyes wander down my body when he put me down on my feet. I pulled my jeans up and pushed my hair behind my shoulders then twirled around in front of him. "Holy shit, you got me shaking at my knees, pretty girl."

"Stop," I laughed and put my hand on my forehead so I shielded my eyes from him.

"Bitta cleavage showing though, huh?" he wiggled his eyebrows though he never looked me in the eyes. He was too busy staring me up and down which I didn't mind since I loved owning his attention.

"Had to put my babies out there," I said jokingly and I kissed his lips again. He smiled as his hand grabbed my butt and squeezed it. "Hey, there are kids and my family here, behave!"

"You gonna get it tonight, sunshine," he mumbled in my ear before he kissed my jaw, right under my ear.

"Anyways," I laughed as I took a hold of his hand. I slipped my feet in my sliders and decided to go to the kitchen first to get him something to drink. My Uncle took my cousin with him to go outside so I didn't have to look after him. "Would you like a beer or?"

"I don't drink beer," he told me and that made me look at him weirdly. "It makes you put weight on and I can't exactly have that."

"Well, what can you drink then?" I teased him as I turned to look at him. I was pressed between his body and the sink behind me as he smirked down at me, his hands on the surface behind me.

"What do you have?" he asked as he looked right in my eyes.

"Literally anything and everything," I laughed. "Whenever there's a birthday or something that can be used as a reason to party, my family goes all out."

"Alright, can I have, umm, vodka?" he said but it sounded more like a question.

"Vodka it is," I nodded and put my hands on his lower stomach as I pushed him away from me and kissed his lips at the same time. "Are you prepared to meet my family?"

"I don't think so but it's happening whether I am or not," he laughed. I did the same and passed him his shot which he downed right away. It didn't even have an effect on him, it was almost like he took a shot of water.

"You'll be fine, honestly," I said although that might have been put a bit too nicely. "Most of the people here are men so I suppose you can talk about whatever men talk about."

"Oh, Gosh, I'm meeting your father, aren't I?" he asked. "Well, let me kiss you while I'm breathing."

"Don't be silly, he won't do shit to you," I rolled my eyes. "Come on, let's go out. I'm sure my Uncle Leo already told everyone that you're here."

"That really doesn't help," he laughed and I kissed his cheek. "I love your jeans by the way."

"Course you do," I said with a smirk on my lips. I noticed how he stared at me while we were in the kitchen and before that too, not that I minded.

My mum's sister's daughter, little Chloe ran up to me when she saw me and I picked her up right away. She was six years old but the smallest six years old anyone had ever seen. She was also the lightest cousin of mine so it was easy to hold her.

"Hello, little girl," Harry greeted her and Chloe looked back to me. I smiled at her and she grinned before she waved at Harry.

"Hello."

"I'm Harry, what's your name?" he asked her and he seemed actually interested. The way he was acting with my cousin literally made my heart melt.

"Chlo," she answered with her nickname. "You have a bird on your chest?"

"It's nice to meet you, Chlo and I have two, actually," he replied regarding his tattoo.

"Oh, wow," she said truly amazed.

"Are you tired, Chloe?" I asked her when she leaned her head on my shoulder. I felt her nod and I let out a sigh. "How about I take you in the living room so you can watch some TV, yeah?"

"Okay," she agreed.

"I'll be right back," I told Harry with a smile and he nodded. I didn't think he realised he'd be left on his own so before that actually happened, I walked off with my cousin in my arms.

I placed her on the couch and put the TV on Disney Channel for her to watch it. I went to the kitchen and grabbed one of the apple and blackcurrant flavoured Fruit Shoot juices from the fridge and gave it to her. Once she was settled, I went back outside with a can of diet coke in my hands, only to find my boy in the company of my best friend and her husband.

"See you found some familiar faces," I said as I stepped next to them.

"Yeah considering you left me on my own," he said dramatically and he even shook his head.

"You survived so stop moaning," I pinched his side and took a sip of my drink. "Anyways, are you guys good? Need anything?" I asked them.

"We're good, babe, don't worry," Mia laughed. "I know my way around here so even if I need something I can get it myself."

"True," I laughed. "Alright then, I'm gonna go introduce this famous person to my fam."

"Sure thing," Mia said. "Good luck with Aaron," she teased Harry as she winked at him then laughed. Harry swore at her as he lifted two of his fingers and put them in a peace sign, the back of his hand facing Mia.

"So mature," I mumbled which got Mia and Aiden laughing.

"There are so many people," I heard my boyfriend say and I just chuckled. There were a lot of people, and it wasn't even my whole family.

"There are some of Lesley's friends and their family plus my family from both sides. And Mia's parents and stuff. It's a full house," I told him. "Who would you like to meet first?"

"How about I make a good first impression regarding your uncles and Aunties if you have any and then we get to the hardest part, which is your dad?"

"Sounds like a plan," I nodded. "Let's start with Leo, the one who opened the door for you." 

In between people I explained to Harry who we were meeting just so he had an idea. Like I mentioned, the first person who we went to was my Uncle Leo. He was my father's brother and he had a wife called Katie and they had two kids, who were twins, Jason and Jackson. After him I introduced Harry to Uncle Vlad, who was the youngest out of the Hill siblings. He didn't have no kids, wife, fiancé or girlfriend because he was too busy with his career. Next on the list was Uncle Anton, again he was my dad's brother. He had a wife called Lynn who was pregnant with their second baby, their first born being a girl called Zoe. My dad also had a sister, who was my Aunt Gwen and she was engaged with no kids yet.

To say the least Harry was tired and probably confused as hell by the time we went over all the siblings of my father but he had yet to meet my mum's sister. We left her last because I thought let's tick off all my uncles and auntie from my dad's side first.

Adalene was the last one of the family to meet my boyfriend, and just like my mother, she was instantly fond of him. Aunt Adalene had three kids, two boys and a girl and a husband called Brandon.

"Are you good?" I asked Harry with a little laugh. We sat down on the hanging chair that was specifically made to be put in the garden. Harry made the chair swing as one of his hands was on my thigh and he leaned his head back.

"I assume they'll all be at our wedding, yes?" he muttered and I chuckled as I turned my head towards him. I kissed his neck and he looked down at me.

"Most likely, yes," I answered. The thought of him thinking about our wedding made me giddy and I felt excited.

"They are really nice people," he commented on my family. He only met my uncles and aunties and their significant others because the kids were all over the place. "I didn't feel judged or out of place for, you know, being who I am in the celebrity world and everything. It was nice to be just Harry."

My eyes softened as I looked at him while he stared ahead of himself. I took his hand in mine and interlocked our fingers. I loved him so much it was not even funny anymore. Not that it ever was.

"Trust me, when you talk to my dad-,"

"Who will talk to me?" was what or more like who interrupted me. It was my dad. Speaking of the freaking devil.

"Oh, hey, dad," I grinned up at him. "What are you doing here?"

"I was looking for my only daughter. I haven't seen you since this morning."

"I've been all over the place," I chuckled. Then, I put my hand on Harry knee as I pushed myself up and stood on my feet. "Although, now that you're here," I started. "I want you to meet someone."

"About time, yeah?" he joked even though he looked serious.

"So, uh, dad, this is Harry, my boyfriend. Harry, this is my dad, Aar-,"

"Mr Hill for you, lad," he interrupted me as he held his hand out. I wanted to laugh but I knew how nervous Harry already was. Especially after my dad said what he did.

"Wow, really?" I commented anyway, trying to sound annoyed but I ended up laughing. "No one calls you Mr Hill-,"

"Leave it to us, yeah, Carr?" he talked to me as he kept his eyes on my boyfriend. I rolled mine and let out a sigh. "Can I have a word with you, Henry?"

"Sure," Harry nodded and he didn't even bother to correct my dad. That made me laugh even more and I couldn't believe how serious they were meanwhile I was losing my shit.

"Alright, I'll leave," I gave up but not before I pressed a kiss to Harry's cheek. I saw him swallow as I pulled away from him and his cheeks were tinted a light pink.

Still as I laughed I walked over to Mia and then I completely lost it. I found it extremely hilarious how serious my dad was and how nervous my boyfriend was. I probably shouldn't have found it so funny but I did.

"What's gotten into you?" she asked me when I leaned my head on her shoulder.

"Dad's being a tough lad with Harry and they are just funny."

"Only you would find that funny," she snorted and then took a sip from her red cup. "Have you taken a picture with Harry today?"

"No, why?" I asked curiously.

"Just cuz you's look hella fine today and you gotta remember this good outfit and overall look day," she said and I hummed. "When he gets away from your dad alive, lemme know so I can snap a picture or two of you's."

"Sure," I nodded. "Have you seen Les?"

"Think he's upstairs or something, don't know."

"Why is he upstairs?" I asked as I raised my eyebrow.

"He spilled something on his shirt so he went to change. Well, that was when I last saw him."

"Oh, there he is," I said when I noticed my brother talking to his mates. "Be right back."

I walked cautiously over to my brother and poked him in the side when I got behind him. He nearly spilled all his drink and he was ready to swear at me but ended up shaking his head and huffing.

"You're annoying, you."

"Thanks," I smiled at him and his friends just laughed. I felt a stare or two at me while I was there and it didn't even surprise me. If anything I wanted to get out of there because I was only comfortable with Harry gawking at me. "Uh, I just wanted to let you know that I have someone here that I want you to meet."

"Alright, who is it?" he asked me and he seemed absolutely oblivious to who I was on about. I bit down on the inside of my cheek and my eyes drifted to the side for a few seconds. "Ah, it's Harry, innit?"

"Yeah," I nodded. "Dad's currently talking to him so when I bring him over, please be cool, okay? He's shitting it and it makes me feel so bad that he's so nervous."

"Has he hurt you before?" he asked me as he lifted his eyebrows. He seemed serious and I was confused for a second.

"No, what?"

"Well, then there's no reason for me to be an arse, is there?" he said. "As long as he treats you right, I'll be cool."

"Okay, that's fine," I nodded. "You lot, too, please," I looked at his friends. I sort of knew them because they were over all the time while Les lived home and I knew that they could be right assholes. "Don't make fun of him and don't tease him until he feels less tense, got it?"

"Sure."

"Yeah."

"Uhuh."

"Cool."

Lesley laughed at them and I just nodded.

"I swear you lot listen to my little sister better than you do to your mothers," he said.

"O-k, that's my cue to leave," I said with a giggle and walked off. Even then I felt a gaze on my ass as I got farther away from them and because of that I didn't even realise where I was going. "Shit, sorry," I said as I looked up.

"Hey," I found Harry with his hands on my arms, a smile on his lips and his hair messy because of the wind. "You good?" he asked me.

"Yeah," was my answer. "You?"

"Yeah," he replied as well. "So, when am I meeting your brother?"

"Tell me how it went with my dad first."

"It was," he started and took a deep breath then exhaled it quickly as well. "It was tense? I don't even know what happened. It was like a quick dream, like a nightmare."

"Are you for real?"

"No, it wasn't that bad," he laughed. "I just got the, you know, serious dad lines. I better not be messing with you or I'm messing with him. I better not get you pregnant until you turn thirty and stuff like that."

"Wow, I'm-, wow, I'm sorry?" I said with a breathy chuckle escaping my lips. "That's embarrassing."

"It's fine, don't worry about it," he shrugged. "I'm probably going to be like that with my kids so it's natural, I guess? Normal?"

"Still," I rolled my eyes. "Anyway, you're alive and breathing. That's good. Now you get to meet my big bro. Are you ready or do you want a drink before that?"  

"I feel like I should ask for another shot but I might just be fine with the one that's in me right now. Let's get this over with."

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