Closed: Gifts for Skylar

[so_harry]

It had been an interesting week, somehow settling into this routine with Skylar while she stayed with him. She was easy to live with, if not a little bit of a stickler when it came to tidying things up around the flat. Not that Harry minded all that much- before he even thought to wash the dishes or clean up his laundry, it was somehow already done

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[skylar_x]

It was the perfect lazy Saturday, the two of them passing the time under the sheets and making the most of having absolutely nowhere to be. She didn't even know what time it was and she didn't care much to check. They had woke up late and took their time with food, only getting up when they needed to.

His touch was warm and soft, sending a flutter of butterflies inside of Skylar. She turned onto her side to get a better look at him, bright eyed and unruly hair.

"I really like being here," she breathed.

[so_harry]

"I don't know what I'd do if something happened to you," he said to her, his brow furrowing as he took in the sight of her.

She was incredible- every inch of her, every bit of her. Having her with him this week brought up his spirits a little bit, the tension of his suspension and therapy feeling like nothing when her bright and smiling face was around. She just had this way of distracting him in all the right ways.

And not all of them having to do with lack of clothing, either.

[skylar_x]

Skylar reached out and traced the lines where his forehead crinkled, moving slowly over his skin. It was easy to forget that the reason she was here was to keep her safe and for Harry to watch over her. They had fallen into such an easy rhythm together and so quickly.

"I'm right here," she said softly, "Nothing bad can happen to me when I'm with you."

[so_harry]

He almost laughed, knowing that the wost thing that had happened to Skylar was right within his vicinity, him standing there with no way to stop it from happening. But laughter didn't seem all that appropriate, given the circumstances.

He snaked his arm around her waist, pulling her against him, his nose nearly nuzzling against hers.

"Not anymore, no," he said, exhaling just slightly. "Oh- you know, I almost forgot- I have something for you-"

[skylar_x]

Despite anything that had happened to them in the past, Skylar trusted Harry with ever ounce of her. She had seen that look in his eyes when she had been shot, turning towards her and reaching out before she had even hit the ground. He had protected her then, if even he hadn't been able to stop the bullet.

Skylar grinned as he pulled her in, her hand now resting against his bare chest.

"Wait- you got me something?" she asked, clearly surprised by the gesture. After all, she was living under his room and eating his food now.

[so_harry]

"Yeah, with Teddy-"

He had realized that during his time off (suspension, not vacation, he knew) that he had more than enough time to spend with his godson, give them time to catch up with one another. While Skylar returned to work, he'd spent the day with Teddy, roaming the streets of Diagon Alley and inspecting all the shops Harry, himself, had never been into.

"We passed by this place and well, I saw it and thought of you-"

He grinned, ducking from underneath the covers as he rolled from the bed. Though still completely starkers, he moved toward his closet, rummaging through his things until he brought out a black garment bag.

[skylar_x]

As he pulled away, Skylar sat up. She pulled her legs up close to her chest as she watched him, not even bothering to pretend she wasn't giving him a proper once over.

When he grabbed the garment back her eyes lit up, dragging her gaze from his abs.

"Did you go clothes shopping for me?" she asked, a wide and amused smile stretching across her lips.

[so_harry]

He felt a little nervous, knowing that he'd try to match the jacket he was so used to seeing her wear, but not knowing if she was going to like it. It was why he tended to shy away from that sort of gift giving. Still, he handed it to her, chewing on the inside of his cheek as he waited to see her reaction.

"I mean- I don't know if you're going to like it-" he said, ruffling his hand through his hair. "And I can always return it, you know-"

[skylar_x]

Skylar had pulled herself up on her knees, the over sized shirt she was wearing skimming her thighs. Before even bothering with the bag she watched him, noticing that adorably nervous look on his face.

Her fingers worked at the zipper and pushed back the flaps to reveal a gorgeous leather jacket, warm brown and just her size. It was just about identical to the one she had lost, the cut very much the same with zippered pockets.

"This is for me?" she asked almost in disbelief, looking back up at him.

[so_harry]

He watched her closely as she tugged down the zipper of the garment bag. He'd dealt with a rather talkative Teddy while making this purchase, wondering who he was shopping for and why the jacket was "a lady's jacket? What ladies do you know, Uncle Harry?"

But he'd felt responsible for letting her original jacket disappear after the shooting, knowing the hospital had probably tossed it with the rest of her things. He knew how much she'd loved it.

"No, it's for me-" he said, face blank. "I was thinking the cut would be nice for my shape-"

[skylar_x]

"You're such a prat," she laughed, scrambling off of the bed.

Skylar had her arms around him the moment her feet hit the ground, almost jumping right into him. He almost seemed taller to her when she was barefoot, having to pull herself up on the balls of her feet to kiss his cheek.

"It's perfect. I love it."

[so_harry]

He nearly stumbled back against her hug, a laugh catching in his throat as he wrapped his arms around her waist, steadying himself as she clung to him.

"Really?" he asked, maybe a little too eager than he should have been. He cleared his throat, "Right- well, I'm glad, you know- I uh, know how much you loved the last one so-"

[skylar_x]

It wasn't the jacket that she loved (well, actually yes. She did love the jacket), it was the fact that he had gotten it for her. More than that, he was so eager for her to like it. He was just so sweet.

"You didn't have to do that," she told him, nuzzling into the crook of his neck. "I love it- did I say that? I love you-"

[so_harry]

He grinned, pleasantly proud of himself for managing to get it right this time. His hand moved up her back, tangling in the hair at the nape of her neck as he held her tight.

"I love you, too-" he said, pressing a kiss to the side of her head.

[skylar_x]

Those words made her heart skip a beat. They always did, sounding perfect and warm rolling off his tongue.

Skylar pulled away, catching his eye before turning back towards the jacket. It felt like butter in her hands, the rich leather soft as she pulled it on.

A perfect fit, hugging the curve of her body even if the sleeves of Harry's shirt bunched at her shoulders.

"What do you think?"

[so_harry]

The hem of his shirt hung from underneath his jacket, her bare legs teasing him as she stood there, looking up at him that way that always made him crazy. He rubbed at the back of his neck, the stupid grin on his face saying more than his words ever could.

"Incredible-" he said. "You look incredible, as always."