I managed not to injure myself any further for the rest of the day. It helped that Harry took it upon himself to keep a closer eye on me. I did my best to pay extra close attention to any instructions he gave me. Unfortunately, more than once I had to ask him to repeat himself. I tried to brush it off to make it seem like I was only trying to make sure I understood, but really I was having a different problem. I found myself watching his mouth as he spoke which lead me to recall the feel of his lips on my fingertips. I had to keep reminding myself it didn't mean anything. Harry was a caring person by nature, not to mention a little goofy. He was probably just trying to be silly to make me feel better. But that didn't explain the look in his eyes. That look that made me want to grab his face and bring it to mine, not letting go until oxygen became a necessity. I drew my bottom lip between my teeth at the thought as I returned my apron to a hook that hung in the hall.

Absently, I wondered how many work days Harry and I had in common. I hadn't asked him what his schedule was, though I assumed he'd at least work tomorrow with me to continue my training. I heard whistling as I turned to see Harry with lips puckered, emitting a tune I wasn't familiar with. I couldn't help but smile as he was also juggling three apples.

"What are you doing in a bakery? I think the circus could use your talents." I said.

Just then, he missed an apple as it fell to the floor and rolled away. He gave a comical whistle of a descending scale as he lowered his face in defeat.

"I think the circus will get on just fine without me." He said as he retrieved the fruit. "So what are you doing after this?"

"I'll probably just go home and catch up on some reading before dinner. Why?"

"I wanted to show you something. I promise I'll have you home before dinner."

He was up to something, I could tell. But what? I had no idea.

"What is it?" I asked, curious.

"If I told you, it would spoil the surprise." I eyed him skeptically. "Pleeeeease?"

He looked down at his shoes and stuck out his bottom lip, looking up at me with just his raised eyes. He was actually pouting! Like a puppy! A really cute puppy. A really cute puppy with gorgeous green eyes and soft pouty pink lips. This was a bad idea, I could feel it. But against my better judgment, I agreed. Which instantly turned Harry's frown upside down and his face lit up.

After clocking out and saying goodbye to Bernie, we each grabbed our coats and headed out the back door. I followed Harry to his vehicle, a forest green Toyota Tacoma. He walked around to the passenger side with me, opening the door with a smile. I guess this is what it would be like to date Harry. I smiled at the thought, thankful I could use the cool air as an excuse for my reddening checks, and climbed into the cab.

Soon we were on our way down the road. Harry had the radio set to a classic rock station as he hummed along to nearly every song. His voice was almost hypnotizing. I could listen to it all day. The thought lead me to ask,

"Hey Harry?"

"Hm?"

"Would it be alright if I came to another practice sometime? I really enjoyed listening to you guys."

The corner of his mouth tipped up.

"Of course. We could use some practice playing for an audience."

A small thrill went through me, knowing I'd be seeing Harry perform again. But the thrill dissipated almost as quickly as it had started. Going to another practice meant I'd be seeing Niall again. We hadn't spoke since the almost kiss. I wondered, would it be awkward. I suddenly wanted to retract my request.

My pondering was jerked away from me as Harry turned down a dirt road that was hidden by some trees. I looked out the window at our new surroundings.

"Um Harry? Where are we going?"

"Do you understand how surprises work Sadie?" He chuckled.

"Just promise me you're not going to kill me and dump my body where no one will find it."

He laughed more.

"Don't worry, this will be fun."

Famous last words.

A/N: Ok, first off, don't freak about how short this chapter is. This is part one of this little Harry and Sadie adventure. I will post part two tomorrow.

Side note: The Walking Dead comes back tonight. Me and a wine bottle are going to comfort each other through it. Who's watching tonight?

Look for the continuation of this little road trip tomorrow!

DCMurphy