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When I enter the kitchen, I gasp and immediately hug my family. I can't believe they are here. I hug my dad first then, my mom, Gigi and Louis.

"What are you doing here, guys?" I said and take in all the threatening tears that will come out anytime if I blink.

"Prince Harry invited us over." Dad said and I look at Harry. He just smiled at me and they all bowed down when the King arrives.

"I'm very please to have your family here, Selena." He said and I nodded.

"Thanks for allowing them here." I said.

"They can visit anytime they want. They're your family and Harry's future in-laws so they are welcome here." He said and I nodded.

The food came a couple of minutes later after we settled down, the dinner was filled with chatter and talking about everything. Harry was silent all throughout only answering question that was directed to him and such things. I need to thank him later.

"Who's up for desserts?" The king said and we all agreed. The blueberry cheesecake me and Harry made was placed in front of us.

"I believe that you and Harry made this, am I right?" The king asked and I nodded.

"I can't wait to eat it." I said and they all chuckled. I took a piece out of it first and eat happily.

"How's it, flower?" Harry asked.

"It tastes good, thanks for helping me making it." I said and he nodded before eating his cake.

The night ended and my parents together with my siblings went home. I don't want them to go but it's getting late. The King allowed me to have them anytime I want. Harry agreed to that also.

Speaking of Harry, I was heading to his room to personally thank him for inviting my parents here. I'm very happy. I knocked at his door and I heard a little shuffling behind the door before he reveals himself. He is shirtless and I can't help but to stare at his tattoos.

"Didn't know you have tattoos?" I blurted. Damn it. That was supposed to be in my mind only.

"I have. What are you doing aside from staring at my tattoos?" He teased and I scoffed.

"Looking and staring was different words and has different meaning." I said and he chuckles.

"Using my own lines now." He fires back.

"No, I don't know you own those. There's no names in them." I replied and he smiled.

"Seriously, flower. What are you doing here?" He asked. I cleared my throat before speaking.

"Thank you for inviting my parents for dinner. I really appreciate it. You don't know how I miss having dinner with them." I said and he nodded.

"That's all?" He asked and I nodded.

"Uhhmmm... I'm going." I said and walk away.

"Flower." He calls. I look at him and he already dress into a shirt.

"You're welcome." He said and stop beside me. I nodded and smiled. Again, he stared at me. "Are you going to the balcony?" He asks. I nodded. We both stand at the railings. I can feel his warmness radiating off him.

"Why did you're mom become mute?" He asks suddenly.

"Uhmm, well she was in the activity before. I don't know what era or something but yeah. She got picked and the prince abused and used her. She was heavily traumatized by that so she stop talking. No one wants her but my dad see her beauty beyond those scars. I always adore their relationship. Dad suffered for making mom trust him and he didn't let go of my mom easily. I love my father for that." I said and he nodded.

"I'm sorry about your mom." He said.

"You do not have to say sorry, it's not you." I said and he shook his head.

"The blood line was in me." He said.

"You know, at first I didn't want to go to the activity. I think it was useless and considering my mom's experience. So yeah, I decided to fake my birth certificate but my family somehow convince me to join and look at me, the next heiress now." I said. I still can't believe I was the next heiress.

"You deserve it." He said and look at my eyes directly. "And I'm proud of you, flower." He said and I smiled. He return the gesture but like before it didn't reach his eyes.

"Thanks." I mumbled and look down. "Harry, can I ask you something?" I said and he nodded.

"What is your ideal girl?" I asked and he look at me as if I'm serious. "I am serious." I said and he chuckled.

"Well, to answer that, I just want someone to be patient with me because I'm a stubborn person." He trailed and I cut him off.

"Sure you are." I said and he smiled.

"I want a simple girl and someone who will make me happy." He said and flash of sadness present in his eyes but like I said it was just a flash like if you blink you will not catch or even see it. Like I said he build this wall around him that no one knows how he really feels. What emotions he express every sentence he says.

"Does she makes you happy?" I whispered.

"She did but there's missing." He said and I nodded.

"Now, can I ask you something?" He asked and I nodded.

"Are you a virgin?" He asked and I look at him with my eyes wide.

"What the hell is that question?" I asked and he chuckled.

"I'm just asking." He said while chuckling. I shook my head while chuckling too.

"Well, what do you think?" I asked him and he look at me.

"You are." He said and I blushed. I smack his chest playfully.

"Let's move on." I said and he shook his head.

"No, no. Let's stay to that. Why are you still one?" He said and I sighed.

"You're not going to let go this topic if I didn't answer that, right?" I said.

"Nu-uh. We will be here for the whole night unless you answer that question." He cheekily said. I never saw this side of Harry but I like it. Not him but this side of him.

"Okay. Well, I want it to be worth it. I want to give it to someone who's worth it and will not just used me for it." I said and he nodded.

"I believe that you're the talk of your school because of that." He said and I nodded.

"That made me have Blake. My stalker as you label him." I said and he shook his head. I look up and sighed. The stars were beautiful. I look at Harry and he was looking at it. I think he notice me looking at him so he looks down and stares directly at my brown orbs. He looks down and sighed. He started to lean and I start to panic again. Is this happening again? Is he going to kiss me?

"What are you doing?" I asked him and he shushed me.

"I'd like to but no." He said and kissed my cheeks. He back away and smiled at me.

"Let's go, Flower." He said and pulled me inside the castle. He walks me to my room and he smiled.

"Night, Selena." He said and I just look at him. What is he saying? Is he on drugs? What is happening to him? I feel like crazy right now so I go inside my room and lay down.

What did he mean by that? He really is confusing me.

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A/n: How was it? A little filler chapter. Strip That Down is so good. I'm in love. ♥ Don't forget to comment and vote.

I want to dedicate this story for all those people who attended Ariana's concert in Manchester. There are a lot of cruel people in the world. I hope Ari is okay as well as her fans who's there. ❤❤
#PrayforManchester #PrayforAriana #PrayforArianators

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Yricka