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Two Weeks.

It had been two weeks, and the two of them had completely ignored each other. Poppy had started it, rejecting his greetings by their lockers, and he quickly followed suite, thinking it was a good idea, and a good way to make sure he didn't lose his best friend. Table tennis was more than awkward, the two of them just rallying, never talking, listening to their own music really loudly.

Two Weeks.

But Poppy wasn't over him. She thought about him all the time, she thought about why on earth she just walked away. But in that moment she had been angry. Angry Jerome had been banning people from her, angry that Harry had listened, angry that Harry preferred Jerome to her, angry that no one else seemed to understand. In fact, Jenna seemed the opposite of helpful. She seemed to…to relish in Poppy's pain. And Poppy hadn't understood it, until right now.

The beautiful blonde stood frozen by her locker, as she saw Jenna and Harry talking, on the other side of the corridor. If she strained her ears, she could hear what they were talking about. "Oh wow, you're so strong," Jenna flicked her brown hair over her shoulder, rubbing Harry's left arm. He flushed slightly, grinning "You must workout, right?" Poppy wanted to cry, but punch Jenna at the same time. She watched Harry, watched him intensely. "So Harry, wanna go grab a bite to eat after school? I know a great place?"

"I…uh," he rubbed the back of his neck, "Listen, Jenna, you…you seem really nice but…" he turned slightly, meeting Poppy's eyes, but she didn't look away like she wanted too "I've already kinda got my eye on someone,"

Jenna followed his gaze, and her mouth dropped open. Poppy looked down smiling, it was the best feeling in the world.

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"So Poppy," Harry kicked at the rock on the ground, and it skittered forward "Would you like to go out with me?" He smiled as he said it, as if finally, after the weeks of wondering and waiting, he finally got it off his chest.

Poppy smiled, blinking in the sunshine "What if Jerome finds out?"

Harry sighed, squinting slightly "You're worth the risk. Friday? I'll pick you up? A movie?" Poppy nodded, trying not to show how eager she was "What do you wanna see?"

"Um…" she arched an eyebrow "Surprise me," and with that she turned and continued down the road. Harry stared after her, shaking his head in awe.

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"Poops," Jerome frowned, he was lounging on the sofa, his arm wrapped around Mara, one leg crossed over the other, when Poppy came down the stairs.

She looked beautiful, Mara beamed as soon as she saw her, knowing immediately where she was going, as Harry had filled her in on everything. Poppy was wearing a black dress, that was a little longer than mid thigh, and puffed out at the end. The sleeves were thin, and slightly see through, she wore delicate black heels, and her hair was down, that knowing side parting…she looked breathtaking.

"Where are you going?" Jerome looked at his watch "It's nine o clock,"

"I've…got a date," Poppy smiled, heading for the door. Jerome frowned, laughing in shock as he stood, Mara sighed

"W-with who?"

"Just uh…just some guy from school,"

Jerome frowned, turning to look at Mara as if for backup "W-well…d-do I know him? Or what? I didn't even know you liked someone,"

"Just a guy from school Jerome," she rolled her eyes, reaching the door "It's all fine-"

"T-that dress is pretty short there Poppy-"

"Jerome." Mara scolded, standing up "You look beautiful Poppy," Part of Poppy wanted to laugh, they were acting like her parents. But she already had a mum, she needed an older brother.

Jerome's shoulders slumped "Poppy, don't you wanna put on some…stockings or something?" both the girls looked at him. "Well, go upstairs and change Poppy! You can't go on a date like that, it'll give the guy the wrong impression!" Poppy placed her hands on her hips in outrage

"Don't be such a hypocrite! If Mara went on a date with you wearing this dress you'd be thrilled!"

"I would no-" Jerome paused, examining the dress, and then turning to Mara, his eyes flickering as he imagined it. "T-that's beside's the point! W-we're older than you! Mum will go cra-"

"Mum picked this dress," Poppy flicked her hair over her shoulder, and slammed the door behind her. Jerome watched with wide eyes. Before turning to Mara

"I can't believe that just happened, who the hell is she dating?!"

"I'm sure it's someone wonderful," Mara smiled "Someone who'll treat her right," Jerome rolled his eyes, wrapping his arms around Mara

"Yeah but you're problem is, Jaffray, you see the best in everyone, not the really terrible things. Any boy going on a date with Poppy, when she's wearing a dress like that…she'll get hurt-"

"She won't." Mara smiled, hugging him tighter "I promise."

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She burst out laughing, Harry's cheeks tinted the very faintest pink, and he smiled, shrugging "I…I honestly didn't know what to pick, so I just picked-"

"Your favourite Disney movie?" Poppy laughed again, the bitter feeling of anger gone from when she had left home. Just being with Harry made her happy. They stood in the warm lobby of the cinema. Harry had bought tickets to…Aladdin. As in, the animated, old Disney version. Harry cringed slightly

"I'm sorry, we can get something-"

"It's perfect," Poppy cut him off "Everything's…" her eyes appraised him. And she suddenly knew why girls liked it so much when guys dressed smart. He wore a black shirt, the collar opened, in a style similar to her brother, a slick grey blazer, with matching trousers. "Perfect,"

Harry smiled, holding out his arm for her, and they walked into the theatre.

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It was surprisingly quiet, and Poppy and Harry were sat at the back, at least two rows away from the people in front, it wasn't crowded, but there were a fair few there, mostly families. Poppy was barely watching the movie, Harry had removed his blazer, and his sleeves were rolled up to his elbow, and his arm on the hand rest, was pressed against hers, and she could feel the sparks between them, if he felt them too, he made no indication.

Poppy ran her fingers through her hair, trying to fix it up "You look like perfection, Poppy," he whispered, not even turning his head "You're beautiful,"

Her mouth dropped open, and she almost whimpered in joy. She forced herself to face the screen, and then realised where they were in the movie "Hey," she noted, a smile spreading across her face "This is my favourite bit,"

"Oh yeah?" Harry turned, angling himself towards her, he took a deep breath, and suddenly, in time with the screen, he sung quietly "I can show you the world," Poppy giggled

"Shining, shimmering, splendid,"

"Tell me princess, now when did you last let your heart decide?" he smiled at her so perfectly, and her heart fluttered like a butterfly in her chest, his singing voice was perfect, smooth, and velvety, and made her lips hum. "You know what I want to do?" he whispered, leaning forward slightly, Poppy mimicked him

"Hmm?"

"I really wanna kiss you," he whispered, his green eyes glimmered, the stars on the screen reflecting into them.

"Really?" Poppy smiled hopefully

"Would that be okay?" his voice was barely above a whisper now, and his eyes were already half closed as he neared her

"Very okay," she replied, and their lips met.

The song's chorus chimed loudly in the background, and it was perfect. It was the perfect first kiss, the fairy tale first kiss. The music played in the background, and their hearts soared. Poppy's hands clung to his shoulders and he very hesitantly touched her waist, and he never wanted this feeling to stop. Harry knew in that moment, this was the girl he wanted to spend his whole life kissing.

A little girl who had been sat in the front row, turned to see the two kiss, and she smiled, cupping her sweet face in her hands, much more interested in the love story behind her, than the one on the screen.

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