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Chapter Seven
Give Me Your Eyes
Harrison was slightly stiff at Edward's side as he walked with his new family through the mall food court. He was just about to release a heavy sigh when Alice appeared at his side holding a big hot chocolate chip cookie. The teen's eyes lit up at the sight and he gave her a big smile. His mate grinned down at him as he munched on the snack, making soft moans of appreciation at the taste. He certainly did have a sweet tooth. They passed a group of girls from their high school and Rosalie shot them a withering glare for the seemingly explosive gossip that occurred as they passed by. It would no doubt be headlines. The elusive Cullens with a new just as lovely, although sick looking, boy. She was truly protective of the human teen. Alice led them into a clothing shop, Harrison oblivious as she dragged him through the shop so immersed was he in the chocolate melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness in his hands. The cookie was as big as his head! Mmmmm, fresh baked too. Alice had his hand and was piling any choice she thought would look good on Harrison in an exasperated Edward's arms. He said nothing as Alice dragged them both into the largest changing room. Harrison was still lost in his cookie blissfully.
"Ok, you get him undressed. I'll send Rosalie to get shoes." She instructed with a smirk, leaving the two of them alone in the stall.
Harrison blinked owlishly as if he wasn't sure what had just transpired. Edward grinned crookedly but when he tried to remove the cookie from his mate's mouth, the teen's magic lashed out, sending a shockwave through his body. It didn't hurt too badly but it was a warning. Never come between Harrison Potter and his sugar. The vampire gave an unnecessary sigh, the two of them staring each other as if in a fight to the death. An idea came to him and he smirked, leaning down to Harrison's height.
"Harrison. If you let me and Alice help you try on some clothes, then I will buy you the biggest ice cream shake in the food court." He whispered conspiratorially.
Those emerald eyes lit up immediately ,growing to the size of dinner plates with excitement. Sticking his cookie in his mouth so it hung out childishly, he held out his hands for Edward to start undressing him. His mate grinned, silently celebrating in triumph. When Alice returned, Harrison had been stripped to his boxers and was sitting in Edward's lap, once again munching on his cookie.
"Great! Let's start."
May the torture begin.
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Surprisingly, Harrison didn't mind shopping and trying hundreds of things on with Alice, a fact that made her swoon in happiness. In fact, once he got his ice cream, he was in heaven. He seemed anxious about receiving so many clothes but Alice just slipped a baseball cap over his long black hair and smiled. Edward was enjoying watching his little mate's first time back out in public. Everything was so new and strange to Harrison it seemed. Unfortunately, the early dinner rush hit and the mall became filled with people coming for dinner. One moment Harrison was alright, the next, he was gripping Edward's arm harder than should be possible with his tiny hands and gasping for breath. He swore as he sat him down, pressing the inhaler to his lips to get him to use the device. Harrison was having a panic attack! The teen used the thing but his eyes seemed to be too wide, and he was whimpering, never once releasing Edward's cold arm from his grip. He had to get him out of this crowd! He saw a sign hanging over the back exit of the food court and a light bulb went off in his brain. Aha! Harrison would love it! He told his siblings to go ahead and finish shopping and walked his beloved down to the opposite end of the mall. They walked out along the stone scenic path until they came upon a tall gate with the silhouette of a giraffe and a monkey on it. Harrison's fell on it with curiosity and barely veiled excitement.
"Have you ever been to a zoo before, Harrison?" His response was a negative shake of the dark haired head.
He felt a small amount of selfish triumph inside. He was the first to do a lot of things with his mate and while it was sad that Harrison had never had these opportunities before, he couldn't help but feel possessive about his time and attentions. Edward knew that Harrison adored animals and grinned. Maybe they would get him a pet one day. Come to think of it, Harrison's birthday was just next week. Hm. Severus would have a fit but it could very well help Harrison's recovery. Not to mention, Edward craved to see his eyes light up again and again. It was the most rewarding thing he had ever received. As they walked into the zoo, his beloved released his arm and his tiny hand fell down to slip into his own. Edward couldn't keep the big smile off of his face.
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Harrison and Alice bounded into the house joyfully, leaving the boys to get the bags. When Severus stood to make sure everything was well, his ward nearly bowled him over. He had never seen Harrison like he was now, not even before the accident. His eyes were shining. He had a penguin sticker on his cheek, a zoo stamp on his hand, a baseball cap on his head and strawberry milk in his hand. He was bouncing up and down and with a wince, Severus wondered how much sugar the vampires had let him have. However, eh couldn't bring himself to scold them. He hadn't seen Harrison this lively in so long. Alice was just as bouncy as the teen.
"Severus, Severus! Guess where Harrison went! Tell him!" She prompted the teen at her side joyfully.
"The zoo! Edward took me to the zoo!" Harrison said rapidly, twirling about and nearly falling but a laughing Esme caught him before he could hit the coffee table.
"Really? Well then we may need to call the authorities. I think two of their monkeys came home with us." The potion's master said, earning a giggle from Harrison and a play look of frustration from Alice.
When Edward, Rosalie and Emmett came through the door, the two were holding hands, skipping around the living room and singing a little song the two must have made up about Mickey Mouse. With a frown, Harrison suddenly stopped, earning an amused grin from Alice.
"Alice, what's Mickey Mouse?" He asked before receiving a pat on the head.
Edward scooped up his mate from his sister's hyper clutches and deposited him promptly at the table in the kitchen. Esme put a bowl of steaming stir-fry in front of him, a plate of different types of sushi and a bowl of frozen fruit chunks. Harrison beamed at her and began on his sushi while Edward sat at his side, showing Esme all of the clothes they had bought for him today. She was ecstatic.
"You know, Esme," Edward said conspiratorially, glancing over at Harrison with a smirk, " SOMEONE is having a birthday this week."
Esme gasped and squealed happily, throwing her arms around Harrison. She had wanted to throw a birthday party for years! None of her children ever let her!
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