We can make it until the end

Lottie had a spring in her step as she walked down one of the many busy London streets. And with very good reason too. She was off to meet her boyfriend of five months, Harry, for dinner. She had met the curly-haired lad by chance on her way home from work one day. By chance meaning she'd been so engrossed with texting her best friend that she hadn't been paying attention to her surroundings and she'd walked right into him, but who was being technical here? What mattered was how happy Harry made her. She didn't think that anyone had ever made her as happy as he did, and she didn't see any major bumps in the road in their near future either.

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Liam was lonely. Everyone else in the coven seemed to have found someone to occupy their time. Hell, Harry had even found himself a human girlfriend! That wasn't very common amongst their kind, but it wasn't necessarily frowned upon either. In most cases, if a human and a vampire felt such a deep connection with one another, it meant that the human was to become the vampire's mate. Of course, that evidently meant turning said human, and from the way Harry talked about this girl, well, he just had never seen him talk about anyone like he talked about Charlotte. And, in all honesty, Liam really envied his friend for this. He wanted someone that he could take out on dates. He wanted someone who he could lay in bed with and whisper sweet nothings into her ear. He wanted someone who would, eventually, spend the rest of her life with him. He wanted what everyone else had with their mates or girlfriends. Sighing softly, he walked down the street, his hands shoved into his pockets as he kicked a pebble along absentmindedly. He needed to clear his head. With everyone else seemingly having a mate or a girlfriend, he needed to get out and get some air so to speak. There was only so much whispering and giggling and kissing and cuddling that he could handle.

Harry was keeping himself busy by playing with the fork that had been set on the table, he asked his stunningly beautiful and perfect girlfriend Charlotte to meet him at a quite fancy restaurant for a dinner date. Normally he would have picked her up but she had been working and it was only a short walk for her, though he had still offered to pick her up. This wasn't something rare between them as Harry loved spoiling Lottie more than anything else in the world, she was special to him and he had fallen in love with her the moment his green eyes landed on her. If his friends let him than he wouldn't stop talking about her, he could see Liam was beginning to get irritated at him for it but he just couldn't stop his mouth from moving. His whole face lit up when he saw the gorgeous brunette enter the restaurant in which he gave her a small wave, to grab her attention.

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Freya had just spend an hour curled up on a sofa in a nice little coffee shop that she just happened to stumble upon, she decided it was best that she started heading home before it became too late. She had a a berry smoothie in her hand which she only had a quarter more to drink, her held her clutch under her arm as she glanced down to check her phone. She had made the mistake of not watching where she was going, if she had been then she would have seen the handsome young man that was walking along the sidewalk. Before she knew it her body was coming into contact with someone else's and her smoothie tipped in her hand, the pinky red liquid flowing out of the plastic cup and onto the t-shirt of the other. "Oh no, I'm so sorry. I didn't see you there" She apologized quickly as she looked up slightly, her eyes landing on the most beautiful man she has even seen in her life.

Lottie couldn't help the huge smile that lit up her face when she walked into the restaurant and spotted the familiar curly-haired boy seated at one of the tables. He was strikingly handsome. Of course, that was something she'd noticed the first moment she laid eyes on him five months before. He almost looked liked he'd been carved straight out of Adonis himself, and it honestly still surprised her to this day that he was even giving her the time of day. She felt as though he should be off dating some supermodel or an actress or something, not her, but she wasn't complaining. She really liked Harry. In fact, she was pretty sure that she loved him. "Hey, babe." She greeted as she neared the table.

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Liam really should have been paying more attention to his surroundings. Of course, even if he wasn't, he should have realized what was going to happen and stopped it before it did, but he'd been too lost in his thoughts. He was worried that he was never going to find someone to be with. That he would never find himself a mate. He didn't think that it was mandatory for his kind to find one, but most did, right? He didn't really get to finish his thought, because before he knew it, a cool liquid was on his shirt, and someone had walked right into him. A soft, gentle voice spoke, and when he looked down, he was sure that if he was alive, his heart would have skipped a beat. "It's quite alright, love." He assured the beautiful girl before him, a kind smile on his face.

Harry placed the fork back down onto the table as he stood up from his wooden chair so he could greet Lottie like he always does, "Hey baby, you look beautiful like always" He smiled at her letting the dimples in his cheeks to show, placing a hand on her waist he leaned down slightly and pressed his lips to her's for a sweet kiss. Not only was she beautiful on the outside but she was beautiful on the inside, she always put herself last and was honestly the nicest person that he had ever met which is what drew him to her even more at first. He knew that she was the one for him, she was his mate though he hadn't had the guts to tell her that he was a vampire but hopefully she would understand when he did. He stepped aside holding out the chair for his girlfriend like the gentleman that he had been raised up as, "How was work darling?" He asked watching as she sat down and he pushed her chair in closer to the table for her, he returned to his seat handing her a menu as he had already ordered them both a drink.

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Freya felt the breath get caught in her throat as her dark chocolate eyes stayed focused on this attractive stranger, "I am really sorry, I should have been paying attention. I can give you money for a new shirt?" She offered him as she mentally kicked herself, he would most likely not want anything to do with her now that she had spilled a smoothie on him. Her stomach tied itself into knots while her heart thumped in her chest and a pink tinted blush began to form across her cheeks, she finally tore her eyes away from his own as she opened her clutch and pulled out a few tissues that she had thrown into the clutch. Without thinking she started to clean up as much of the smoothie from his t-shirt as she could, "My apartment isn't that far away, I could wash it for you" She wasn't thinking straight as she never invited anyone over to her apartment.

Lottie smiled, kissing him back sweetly. She would never get used to the way she felt whenever he kissed her. It might have been extremely cliche, but he always managed to make her feel weak in the knees. She didn't know how he did it, but he did. "And as always, your opinion continues to be biased." She murmured softly, letting a quiet giggle escape her lips as she took a seat in the chair that he had pulled out for her. "It was alright. Kind of slow, but it happens." She shrugged her shoulders. "What about you? What have you been up to all day?" He was honestly still somewhat of a mystery to her. She knew a lot about him, but there were still some holes here and there.

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Liam found himself staring down at the most beautiful creature he had ever laid his eyes on. She was absolutely breathtaking, well, she would be if he was still alive, but that was besides the point. "That won't be necessary." He assured her, sending a kind smile her way. And that was the truth. This shirt was nothing really. He wasn't going to make her pay for a new one. "Though I might take you up on your offer of washing it. I'd rather not walk around with a smoothie stain on my shirt all day." He chuckled quietly.

Harry's emerald eyes stayed completely focused on the striking girl sitting across from him as he listened to her soothing, soft voice which he loved so much to hear. "My day was rather boring to be honest, I spent some time with my friends and then I had to do some errands" He said as truthfully as he could as he hated keeping anything from Charlotte, but for right now he had do and he hoped once she did know about what he was that she'd slowly understand and not hate him. If she ever left him he wouldn't be able to live and he knew he'd do something stupid, Charlotte just meant so much to him.

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Freya tossed the now wet tissues into the bin before her eyes moved back up to his stunning face, "Of course and I'm Freya" She knew in the back of her mind that this was dangerous, she didn't know this guy but there was a calming sense to him that made her trust him enough to take him back to her apartment. She began to lead the way so his shirt could be washed quicker, the walk was not a far one at all so within a matter of moments Freya was unlocking the front door to her apartment and letting him inside.

Lottie nodded. "Well I doubt you'll be bored anymore. Being in my presence and all." She said, a light, teasing tone to her voice. She glanced down to the menu in front of her, catching her lower lip between her teeth as she tried to figure out what she was going to order. It all sounded really good, and they'd been to this restaurant a couple of times, and every time she tried something different, it was just as amazing and delicious. "What are you getting?" She asked her boyfriend curiously, figuring that maybe he could help with her indecisiveness.

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"Liam. It's a pleasure to meet you Freya, considering the circumstances." Liam said, letting a soft chuckle out soon after. He really didn't mind what had happened. He knew that she hadn't walked into him and dumped her smoothie on his shirt on purpose. And he also didn't mind because he wouldn't have gotten to talk to her if she hadn't Hell, if he had noticed her, he probably wouldn't have had the nerve to go over and say something to her anyway. And, if that were the case, he probably would have never seen her again. That would have been an absolute shame.

Harry chuckled softly, "I'm never bored when you're around darling" He said smiling before he looked down at his menu and looked through what he could order, "I'm not sure yet love, I'm thinking about either the fish or maybe the steak. What are you thinking?" He asked glancing across the table at Lottie, knowing she loved trying new foods every time he took her out on a date. "Or we could always get a few meals and share, it's very romantic" He sent his girlfriend a cheeky grin and wink.

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"It's nice to meet you too Liam" Freya smiled as she lead him into her apartment, "Make yourself comfortable" She told him as she walked into the hallway of her place opening a cupboard where the washer and drier stayed, she turned to ask Liam for his shirt but her eyes instantly landed on his bare chest as he handed the shirt to her. For a few long moments she simply stared at his body which was obvious that he took care of himself, but he wasn't overly muscular which is what she loved.

Lottie let out a quiet laugh. "That's good to know." She murmured softly, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips. It honestly really did fascinate her knowing how Harry seemed to always know exactly the right thing to say. He always managed to wow her in one way or another. "You just want an excuse to lean over and kiss me if we happen to share spaghetti." She teased, the smile on her face only seeming to widen, and a light blush forming on her cheeks when he winked at her. "I'm fine with sharing a few things if you are though." They ended up sharing their meals a lot actually. He ended up trying some of hers, and she his. That was just how things seemed to go with them.

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Liam smiled at her words. He was glad to see that she was no longer worrying as much about ruining his shirt or anything like that. It really wasn't all that big of a deal to him, and he was glad that she seemed to realize this. He followed her into her apartment, tugging his shirt off over his head when she asked for it. "Nice place you've got here." He commented, glancing around. And he really meant what he said too. He never really lied to make a person feel better. He didn't see how that was helpful at all. When he noticed her staring, he was tempted to make a comment about it, but decided against it. He usually wasn't one of those guys to do something like that, so he wasn't going to start now.

Harry chuckled softly to himself, "Trust me darling. If I wanted to kiss you then I wouldn't wait to share spaghetti, I'd just lean over and kiss you" He told her though she already knew that he would kiss her whenever he wanted to, he wasn't afraid of showing affection in public. Lottie was his girlfriend and he'd kiss her and hold her whenever he wanted, considering the fact that he was the only one allowed to kiss and touch her. "I could order the steak and you order what you want , and share so we can both try something different" He offered even if they'd most likely share their meals anyway.

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Freya quickly turned around so she wasn't standing there just staring at Liam, "Thank you, I've tried to decorate it as much as I could. Did you want a drink or something to eat?" She asked not wanting him to just stand around awkwardly, she placed his shirt into the washer with a small amount of soap before turning it on. Shutting the cupboard door as she walked back towards Liam, she was trying her hardest not to stare at his bare torso again which she'd be happy to do. "I hope I'm not ruining any plans that you had" She looked up into his eyes.

Lottie giggled softly. "And whose to say that I'd actually let you?" She asked, a faint smirk tugging at the corners of her lips. She was obviously only joking, but she liked messing with him anyways. It was just how they were with each other, constantly teasing and joking around. She liked how lighthearted they could be, and how they were basically like best friends. He was her boyfriend, but he was also her best friend. She went to him with everything. If she wanted to vent to someone about uni or work, or her family, she called Harry. And he listened and usually gave great advice or was just someone to distract her when things got hectic. "Alright, that sounds good to me."

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"It looks lovely." Liam said, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. And he really did mean it too. "What do you have?" He asked curiously. He figured that she was trying to make him feel more comfortable, and he appreciated that. He hated not feeling welcomed or at home in someone else's home. He might not have to wait to be invited into someone's home, but it did make him feel uneasy if he didn't feel as though he was welcome. "I honestly didn't really have anything planned for today at all, so don't worry about it." He assured her.

Harry dropped his jaw in mock shock, "Oh I see how it is, well then I will never kiss you again" He joked knowing he'd be kissing her right after they were out of the restaurant, though he wouldn't mind leaning over the table and kissing her right that second but he figured everyone around them wouldn't enjoy it as much as he would. He then childishly stuck his tongue out at her before their waitress walked over, Harry ordered the steak that he wanted and then looked at his girlfriend while she also ordered. Deep down he knew he'd have to tell her everything, before she fell for him even more so she had a chance to get out if that's what she wanted.

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Freya smiled as she walked into the kitchen, "I have water, diet coke, lemonade" She listed off the drinks she had cooling in the fridge, "As for food I have chips and salsa, cake, cookies, fruit, dip" She said glancing over the handsome stranger that she had in her apartment, she knew somewhat how to protect herself if she ever needed to but there was something different about Liam. She couldn't put her finger on what made him different, but she honestly didn't care if he now knew where she lived.

"Whatever you say, darling." Lottie shook her head, the smallest of smiles on her face. She knew that he was only joking just as she had been and that even if he was being serious, he wouldn't last very long without being able to kiss her. She giggled softly when he stuck his tongue out at her, returning the gesture just as the waitress walked over to their table. She ordered the pasta carbonara before handing over her menu. Once the waitress had left, she looked back across the table to her handsome boyfriend. "So, what's on the agenda after this?" She asked, taking a sip of her drink.

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"Water's fine." Liam said after she listed the different things that she had. He probably could have just asked for that without knowing what she had, but he figured that it was the polite thing to do. And he was a polite guy; a real gentleman really. It was how he had been brought up in his human life, and even in his immortal life, he was still the same person that he had been when he was human. He wanted to make a good impression on this girl. There was just something about her. He knew that she was something special.

Harry chuckled softly as Lottie stuck her tongue back out at him, he loved how natural he could be around her. Although he wasn't letting himself go completely, otherwise he knew that he'd hurt her. He had good control over his blood lust but he still got those urges to attack, which he never wanted to do when Charlotte was around him. "I was thinking we could go back to your place and cuddle, watch some movies perhaps. I also have a surprise for you" He suggested wanting to spend even more time with her, though he wanted to be alone with her.

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Freya nodded her head lightly as she reached her fingers up to brush some of her red hair away from her face, she pulled out two glasses before she filled them with cold water from a jug in the fridge. "Here you go" She smiled handing a glass over to Liam, a blush formed across her cheeks as he took the glass from her and their fingers touched. She would never admit it, but she would happily have her way with him if she could which she wouldn't but the thought was still lingering in her mind.

"That sounds perfect." Lottie said softly with a smile on her face. And she was being completely serious. She loved just laying around, cuddling and watching movies with him. They didn't have to go out all the time and go to fancy restaurants or do really extravagant things. She just liked being with him. That was all that really mattered to her. "A surprise? You're far too good to me, Harry." She shook her head. Of course, she loved when he surprised her. He always kept her on her toes. She never quite knew what to expect with him, but she felt like he spoiled her far too much.

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Liam returned the smile that she sent his way as she handed him the glass. He chuckled quietly, noticing the blush that formed on her cheeks when their fingers brushed against each other. This girl was absolutely adorable. "Thanks, love." He said, taking a long sip of the water. He didn't really normally eat or drink things humans did. He liked to sometimes though just to pretend that he was normal and that he really was alive. "Have you lived in London long?" He asked her curiously.

Harry smiled knowing that Lottie loved the little things in life, she would be just as happy to stay home and watch movies with him cuddled up on the couch. She didn't have to be wined and dined though he did like to spoil her whenever he could, most of the time he spoiled her just because he could. He and the lads had quiet the sum of money considering they had been around for much longer than anyone knew, "No love. I'm just perfect for you and that is never going to change" He told her reaching his hand across the table, his fingers wrapping around her small warm hand.
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Freya carried her glass of water over to the couch and sat down, patting the spot beside of her so he could sit down and be comfortable. "Only for the past few months, my family moved here for work" She explained to him knowing she had to keep the 'family business' to herself, a family business that she didn't really want to be involved with but her Dad had other ideas for her. "It's such a beautiful place to be, I've loved being here and just exploring" She smiled at she looked at Liam.

Lottie smiled softly at his words. Harry really did seem to always know just the right things to say to make her smile. He just seemed to have this way with words that absolutely fascinated her. "I don't think I'd have it any other way." She said quietly. And that was the truth. There wasn't a single thing about him that she would change. She often wondered how she could have gotten so lucky, and why he'd chosen her of all people to be his girlfriend. It really almost seemed too good to be true.

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Liam followed her over to the couch, taking a seat next to her. "Well, I hope that you continue to enjoy living here." He said, sending a small smile her way. He really didn't find anything peculiar about what she had just told him. He had absolutely no idea what sort of work her family had come here for, nor did it even cross his mind even once that they were hunters. Hunters were the greatest threat to his kind, and yes they were still a concern, but the coven was strong. They'd be able to handle it.

Harry sent Lottie a cheeky wink as his fingers played with her own, it was just something he had always done with Charlotte and now it didn't even realise he was doing it. "Did you have any plans for tomorrow? I could bring you some lunch and we could eat together, unless I embarrass you around your uni friends" He grinned knowing his girlfriend didn't really get embarrassed especially when he was with her, no matter what he did she would always stand by him so people knew they were a couple. He loved that about her because he could get excited and has picked her up into his arms and spun around with her many times before.

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Freya smiled taking a drink from her water before placing the glass back down onto the small coffee table, "I'm sure I'll continue to love living here" She told him smiling as she looked at him, "So do you study or work?" She asked while her fingertips played with the hem of her blouse, it was a nervous habit she had considering she tended to become shy around new people including Liam.

A soft giggle escaped Lottie's lips when she saw the wink that Harry sent her way. "Even if I did have plans, I'd make time for you, darling." She said honestly, squeezing his hand lightly. "And if you really embarrassed me in front of my friends you'd know it." She never really got embarrassed and she knew that Harry knew it too. That was one thing about her that he didn't have to worry about. She honestly loved when he did cheesy little things like picking her up in front of her friends and spinning her around. It was like what you saw in the movies. She felt like she was living in one of those cute romance movies sometimes when she was with Harry. She loved it.

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"I hope so." Liam said, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. He took another sip of his water before answering her question. It was one of those things that he had practiced answering for a while now. He'd had plenty of time to practice what with the whole being immortal thing. It did kind of come in handy for certain things. "I'm studying law." He answered. It was what he had started studying before, well, before he'd been turned, so it technically wasn't a lie, right?