The Other Side

Epilogue

I quickly race down my driveway with the mail - ripping open my letter as soon as I reach the back door. I'm freaking out, but as soon as I read it, I can't stop the smile on my face. I hear noise down at the fence, and I quickly run down to where I'm sure Harry is.

"What are you doing?" I ask when I see Harry standing with a handyman at the fence.

"Deciding where to put the gate," Harry says simply.

I smile at the handyman. "Will you excuse us for a moment please?"

Harry looks at me confused once the guy is gone. "You gonna start arguing with me again?" he asks, raising an eyebrow.

"I don't want a gate," I say sternly, folding my arms.

"Of course you don't," Harry says, exhaling in frustration.

I pull his face down to look at me. "I don't want a gate, because I like the extra effort it takes to climb to the other side." I smile. "The best feeling I get is knowing that when I run home from wherever I am, I get to take that leap to get to you." I lean up and kiss Harry sweetly, feeling him smile against my lips. "That, and," I drawl out, "I won't be here for much longer."

"Huh?" Harry asks, looking upset.

"I got accepted to UCL," I say, biting my lip.

"Lexi, that's great!" He turns and waves to the handyman. "We won't be needing your services, thank you!"

The guy looks a little annoyed, but heads off, and Harry turns back to me. He walks into me until I'm pressed up against the fence, kissing me. "But that means we won't be neighbours anymore."

"Well," I say with a shrug, "looks like you'll have to put in a little more effort than just jumping a fence to see me." I kiss him again before jumping over the fence. "If you want me," I whisper, remaining just out of Harry's reach, "you're going to have to come get me."

Harry contemplates this for a moment before leaping over the fence effortlessly. I squeal and take off, enjoying him chasing me. But I love it more when he catches me, so I never try too hard to get away. I only make it to the big tree in the middle of my yard before his strong arms are around me. He pins me up against the tree trunk.

"You were right," he breathes, leaning against me. "Taking that jump is the best feeling. And I like the idea of a chase too."

I giggle into his lips as he kisses me deeply. And when we pull apart, I tease him, "Told you so."

"And guess what? I have some news of my own," Harry smiles. "I bought an apartment in Primrose Hill. That's only ten minutes from UCL. And since I travel a bit, I'll probably need someone there to watch the place while I'm gone." Harry's eyes sparkle as he teases me.

"Alexia." He uses my full name like he always does when he's being serious - which is rarely ever. "Will you move in with me?"

My eyes bulge. "Yes."

"It's just that I've wanted my own place for a while, and I like Primrose Hill and the fact that it's close to where you'll be, and I've only stayed with my parents to be close to you and," Harry rambles, but then he seems to realise that I've already answered. "What?"

I smile. "Yes. I said yes."

"Oh," Harry says sheepishly, but then his excitement grows and he picks me up, spinning me around. "Good."

"Good," I repeat, running my fingers through his curls. And finally, it is all good.