Insecure

We can really talk it through

Half A Heart - One Direction

Harry-

"Who are we going to see?" My girl asks as the limo pulls away from the hotel, she looks gorgeous tonight in a dark maroon fitted dress that hits her right at the knees but has a slit up the back which extenuates her ass. She's paired it with a black clutch and some tall black heels but she's still a good 7 inches shorter then me. I'm wearing a somewhat sheer black button up shirt, jeans and black boots.

"You'll like it, trust me." I smirk before pressing a kiss to her temple, Sara leans into me and sighs in contentment. 

"Do we have to go back?" She whispers and I chuckle. 

"Well.... I did look at your transcripts, you could graduate early."

"But that doesn't look good for college Harry, most of my classes are AP courses which transfer into college credits. By the time I start school I'll be in the 2nd semester of my sophomore year." She informs me proudly but I know she only did that because she thinks she'll have to take over the financial firm.

Over my dead body.

I bite my tongue not wanting to start an argument or give away that I had sent in an application to her dream school for her. I will not standby and allow her to waste her life and talents on a stupid accounting firm that reminds her of him.

Speaking of him, I refuse to say his name. He is her Voldermort and I her Patronus trying to protect her. Sara has barely spoken about him since that day but I know she thinks about him. It's imprinted in her mind to, she's getting used to being free. Free of him, free of her family's pressure... Free to be her true self and let me tell you.

Her true self is fucking amazing.

The limo pulls up in front of the nicest casino in Tahoe and I slip out before helping my girl out, with her small hand securely in my much larger I lead her into the casino towards the theater in the back. After giving out tickets to the hostess she leads us to a table at the front of the theater, there are about 20 VIP tables and then rowed seating behind.  Of course I had to get one of the tables in the front, only the best for my love.

"Harry." Sara warns as a server brings us some champagne, I take the bottle and pour two glasses for us before handing her a glass.

"Cheers love." I smirk as I clink my glass against hers as she narrows her eyes at me. 

"You spoil me too much." She whispers before bringing the glass to her lips.

"You deserve it." I whisper back before taking a sip. The server soon brought out a plate of fruits, cheeses and bread. The tickets had included champagne and horderves so I was pleasantly surprised with the variety. Sara's cheeks flush with a blush as my fingertips dance up her thigh before tangling my fingers with hers.

The house lights dim and a single guitar begins to strum as the music starts. Sara's eyes widen at me and she smiles. "Aaron Lewis?" She whispers and I nod, I remember her telling me that she loved the band Staind but they weren't together anymore, it just so happened that Aaron Lewis was doing a small solo tour and Lake Tahoe was one of the cities. 

The music is good, don't get me wrong. Aaron Lewis's voice is legendary but I wasn't watching him. I was watching her. The way her lips moved to the music, the way she would close her eyes and soak in the richness of his voice. It was as if I had a private show, one for my eyes only.

An hour or so into the show Aaron tells a story about some musicians that had died earlier this year, when he mentioned Chester Bennington from Linkin Park I could see Sara's eyes gloss over. They are one of her favorite bands and I remember her telling me how hard Chester's death hit her. 

Tears stream down her face as Aaron begins to sing a broken down version of Crawling. "Are you ok baby?" I whisper and she nods.

"I'm perfect Harry."

**

"After the concert Sara and I were waiting until the hall had emptied out some before leaving. "Excuse me Miss?" A deep voice asks, Sara and I turn around to see Aaron Lewis standing there. "Are you alright? I couldn't help but notice you crying." He says softly.

"I'm ok, your version of Crawling is amazing." Sara assures him with a confident smile. "I'm such a big fan of not only yours but Linkin Park's as well, everything you said about Chester's death was amazing." She adds and my heart soars, I can't help but think that a month ago she wouldn't be here. She wouldn't have the confidence to talk to him so candidly.

I can't help but feel like I've helped her. 

Aaron and Sara talk for a little longer until his manager comes out and tells him that the car is waiting for them. "If you two are ever in Santa Cruz give me a call." Aaron says handing Sara a card, she gives him a hug and we shake hands before his manager whisks him away. 

"Thank you Harry." Sara says before throwing her arms around me and hugging me tightly.

"Anything for you babe."

**

The next morning I woke up to Sara's phone ringing, she was in the shower so I grab it and see that it was Vanessa. Before I could answer it the call ended and I see that she's called her 70 times in the last week. I know I shouldn't do it but I just can't help myself.

"Sara? Thank God you're alright."

"It's Harry Vanessa, Sara is in the shower and doesn't know I called you." I inform her and she sighs.

"How is she?" Vanessa asks softly.

"She's well."

"I need to talk to her, do you think you can talk her into coming over for dinner tonight? You can come also of course." She pleads.

"We're in Lake Tahoe right now, I can try for tomorrow night maybe depending on the subject of the conversation and it it will be detrimental to her." I answer honestly and she chuckles.

"I like you Harry, it's clear you love her. I just want her to know I'm done with Michael and wanted to ask her something." Vanessa explains and I nod. 

"I'll see what I can do." I tell before bidding farewell as Sara enters the room, she furrows her brows seeing her phone in my hands.

"Harry."

"She just wants to talk to you Sara, she says she's done with him."  I interrupt her and she sighs.

"I don't know if I can." She shrugs after sitting next to me.

"She's your sister and it's just a dinner, besides I'll be with you the entire time love." I assure her before pressing a kiss to her temple.

"Ok Harry, I'll go."