Not My Cup of Tea // L.S.

*30*

Waking up in a tangled state was more like a habit for Louis now. He'd cuddle with his boyfriend for what they called 'hardly any time'. Then they'd go for a bath, one-by-one, much to Harry's disappointment.

Finally, if they remember they had a family waiting for them downstairs, they'd leave their room to meet them or else, all that they'd do was kissing, snogging and random making out sessions in the room. For Christmas, Louis had bought Harry a ring with 'Always you' engraved on it. Harry had thrown a hissy hit on how it was made of pure silver, and how it costed Louis too much. Louis had laughed, but asked Harry to calm down by saying that it didn't cost him much.

Today, it was 31st December, New Year's Eve.

Harry and Louis were currently cuddled up on the living room couch, face timing Zayn and Liam. There were still 2 minutes to New Year. Both the pairs had decided to kiss at 12:00 am exact, while face timing each other. Harry and Louis were leaving the next day, to Cheshire, to meet Zayn's family.

Louis hadn't told Harry, neither had Liam or Zayn, that Louis had practically pleaded Gemma and Anne to come over to Zayn's house without Harry's father knowing anything. He knew how much Harry missed and loved his mum and sister. He didn't want Harry to start a new year without them. However, it was all a secret.

1 more minute left. Harry was telling Zayn and Liam about his ring, while Louis sat counting the seconds. As it reached 10 seconds, Louis shouted, "Guys 10!"

"9!" Harry said.

"8!" Zayn said.

"7!" Liam said.

"6!" Louis said.

"5!" Harry said.

"4!" Zayn said.

"3!" Liam said.

"2!" They all said and the clock struck for 12:00.

Louis pulled Harry closer and kissed him. Harry placed his hand on Louis' chest while Louis tugged at Harry's curls. Harry moaned into the kiss but Louis continued kissing him. On the other side of the call, Liam and Zayn were doing the same.

Harry broke away from the kiss and said, breathlessly, "Louis, I love you; I love you; I love you!"

"Harry, I love you more, I love you more, I love you more!" Louis said back.

"Happy New Year honey."

"Happy New Year love. Welcome to 2022."

They wished Liam and Zayn the same and ended the call soon after. Since both were very tired, after all the packing they had done, they fell asleep on the couch.

Not forgetting to cuddle, of course.

***

When they woke up on the couch, they saw Lottie standing with a pair of dirty socks.

"Thank God you're now finally awake." She sighed.

"Ew Lottie, keep it away it stinks." Louis grumbled.

"Now wake up! You both have again slept in! It's 11 in the morning!"

"2 more minutes Lottie." Harry said, groggily, snuggling closer into Louis who pulled him closer and pressed his own face in the crook of Harry's neck.

"No, up you go, go to your own bedroom and cuddle. I'm glad you both are at least clothed." Lottie said and walked away.

Both Harry and Louis got up, went upstairs but didn't lie on the bed. They had to leave for Cheshire in less than an hour. Louis walked to the bathroom, while Harry said, "Let's save water?"