two ghosts (l.s)

Chapter 28

the infamous larry hug to celebrate chapter 28 <3

Harry's POV

I see Louis tense beside me as we drive past the road sign that says 'Doncaster' in big white letters.

"You okay over there?" I shoot him a quick glance and he nods his head, but I see him swallow and close his eyes in distress.

"It's okay if you don't want to do this anymore." I let him know. He shakes his head and reaches for my hand. I lock our fingers together and give him a small squeeze. "Where do you want to go first?"

"My house." He licks his lips nervously before giving me directions to his family home.

In less than fifteen minutes we arrive to a two story house with a small garden out front. I park on the sidewalk opposite and turn off the engine before turning to face Louis.

"Just tell me what you want to do okay?" I take his face in my hands and tilt his head up so he can look at me.

" I want you to ask them questions about... my crash and if it was an accident or... " His voice cracks at the end and he lets out a shakey breath. I can tell he's nervous and upset and I need to calm him.

"I'll take care of it." I give him a small smile and he gives me a look indicating he trusts me.

"Do you want to come with?" I question and he hesitates before answering.

"Yes, is it okay if I do?"

"Of course it is baby. It is your family after all, it's totally normal to want to see them again. "I smile and kiss his forehead. He sighs and I run my fingers through his hair.

" Just make sure to remain invisible." I remind him and then proceed to plant small kisses all over his face making him giggle and push me away playfully.

"You're tickling me stop." He says between laughs.

"Made you smile. " I smirk and he takes in a long breath.

" Let's do this." He says and I give him one last, lingering kiss on his lips before pulling the keys out and stepping out of the car.

I walk up the path to the front door, Louis right by me. When I reach the front door I pause and turn to look at my nervous boyfriend.

"It's going to be okay." I whisper before ringing the doorbell.

I hear voices from inside and lean closer to the door to hear what they're saying.

"Lottie who's at the door?"

"I don't know mum, Fizzy can aswer it."

"She asked you not me, you go. "

" Lottie just answer the door and I'll be down in a minute. " That's the last I hear before the door swings open to reveal a young girl with dark blond hair standing there. I feel Louis stiffen beside me and he holds his breath.

"Hello?" The girl says with a thick accent much like Louis'.

"Hi, uh sorry for bothering, I'm Harry." I say quickly and extend my hand. She looks at me with uncertainty.

"Who is it?" Sounds a voice from inside the house.

"He says his name is Harry?" The girl shouts back.

"Harry?" Another girl appears, she looks a few years younger with dark brown hair.

"Do you know him?" The older girl asks.

"No. Mum! We have a visitor. " The other girl shouts and I hear shuffling from inside. I stand there awkwardly until a woman shows up at the door. She bears a striking resemblance to Louis and I figure it's his mother. It takes every cell in my body not to turn to look at him because I know this is not easy for him. I wish more than anything that I could hold his hand right now to comfort him.