The Bachelor ~ Larry AU

~ 3 ~

Louis POV

The day for my flight to Los Angeles came faster than I thought it would. It was now 3 weeks after the pre-choosing round and I would fly tomorrow. I looked in my suitcase and go through my packing list in my head again. I hope I didn't forget anything.

In the last weeks all I could think About was Harry and that I soon will hopefully know him better. I talked much with Liam about it and of course my mum. But still there is one thing I told neither of them. I met Harry in the hallway but he told me to tell nobody because it was not allowed, so I didn't.

I must say he looked gorgeous on that day and something tells me that he chose me. The way he looked at me kind of told me he saw me before. So I think in reality Harry chose all the men in the pre-choosing rounds. But we are not really allowed to know that. So obviously I didn't tell anyone. We didn't really talk anyways.

"Lou?" I hear Liam call. "In my room!" I answer. While I wait till he gets in my room I go through my packing list again, probably for the hundreds time today. "Don't stress too much Lou. You'll probably get some suits from them anyways." I look up at him. "I know, I'm just so nervous."

"No need to be, you'll do amazing. And you'll see after that you have a Beautiful boyfriend who loves you and you loves him." He hugs me. "I don't know Li, I don't really think that. There are probably men who are better than me." He looks at me. "Lou, really, you are the one, just be yourself an if he doesn't appreciate it then it isn't worth it."

I'm so greatful to have a friend like Liam and that's why I don't know how I should survive 4 weeks without any contact to him. I guess after 2 weeks I'll die to call Liam and ask him for advice. But let's be honest the chance that I'll even be there is really low. I don't think I can win this, but who knows really.

The last night at home my mum and all my siblings are here, as well as Liam. We just talk and Li and I have some drinks. After a good cry when my mum and my siblings went home it's only Li and me. He'll drive me to the Airport tomorrow in the morning. So since we need to get up at 4 a.m. we only have one more beer, talk some more meanwhile and head to bed at 12 a.m.

I almost smashed my phone against the wall as my Alarm goes of at 4 a.m. luckily Liam was already awake, I don't know why, but he made me a coffee, so my morning isn't THAT bad anymore. We drive in silence to the airport, probably because we are both still tired as f*ck. I can sleep on the flight, I'll have a Jetlag anyways when I'm there I guess.

"Bye Lou, you got this okay? Don't worry too much! And I don't know if you can but maybe annoy one of the Producer so much that he just gives you your phone so you can call me." Li said as he hugged me goodbye. "Don't worry Li, I will. I promise. See ya in 4 weeks." I let Liam go. "Remember to bring Harry with ya." I roll my eyes. "Bye Li, I'll miss you." And with that I walk away to my gate.

On the flight I try to relax and listen to music. After the landing and after I got my suitcase I try to find the right taxi. The Show Producer said they are waiting with a taxi at the Airport and I'll have one day in a hotel and after that I'll be going into the Villa with all the other guys. Of Course before we'll film the first Meeting thing when all the men go out of limosines and Harry meets us for the first time.

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I had a good night Sleep in the hotel room. Now a taxi is getting me and my stuff. It'll drive me to the filming place. I try to enjoy the last few minutes in peace.

When I get there I see so many People, many cameras and everyone is talking. I decide just to go to Claudia, she'll probably know where I need to go and I know her from the pre-choosing round. "Hey, ehm where exactly do I need to go?" She Looks at me. "You are?" "Louis Tomlinson." Now she's looking at her list. "Okay, we need you first in make-up and " Claudia looks me up and down. "Yeah, I guess some new clothes. A suit probably. Just go in the building into room 309. The People there know what to do." And with that she turns around and goes to another man who looks rather lost.

I search for the room and soon find it. I knock and after a short "Come in!" I go inside. "Hey, I'm Louis and Claudia said I need some make-up and a suit?" The two women in this room look at me. "Ah, yes. Come on Sweetheart, first we'll do your make-up, don't worry, just a little powder and then the new Outfit. We won't Change your style, I like how it is." The two women were nice but they didn't talk much to me. They send me after they finished simply back out to find Claudia again. So that's what I did.

I quickly found her but before I could say anything I was shoved into a limo with three other men. In the limo was another Woman who explained everything that would happen now. I simply needed to walk out and say hello and introduce myself, while the other ones got Flowers or lines they Need to give/say to Harry. I think it's a little too much, so I'm kind of happy they just let me be me. On the other side I think they want to get me into a bad light because I "didn't bring" anything for him, even tho it's all staged.

The Woman who is named Sarah seemed to notice my frown. "Hey, everything alright?" she asks me. "Ehm yeah, just kind of nervous and I don't like that the entrance is staged and we can't be who we are." Beeing honest is the best option for me. I don't want to be one of those guys who are lying just to win or something. "Don't worry, it's just in the beginning this much. The longer you are here, the more you can be yourself and make your own decisions."

With that the limo begins to move and we'll drive to the Villa I guess. I have enough time to think about things again. I still not sure that I'm gonna win and I won't start to believe I'll be here after the first night of roses, which is by the way tonight. As I realise this I begin to Panic. Shit, today. There is a possibility I'll fly home today. I realise I still have my phone so I simply text Liam: I'm in the limo, shit, so in Panic. What do I do Li? First roses TONIGHT!!!

The answer is fast and simple: Don't worry, you'll do great! Oh and save your phone as you can so you can give me updates.

My answer is as simply as his answer: I'll try, thanks Li.

The drive ends and Sarah says the order in which we leave the limo. I'm last, which could be good or bad, I don't really know. The first one goes out and Harry looks really happy as he got the flowers from him. The second one, I think Ethan was his name goes out. He says a Poem to Harry to which he laughs. Shit I need to think about something to say to Harry. No, Louis, just be yourself. The next and last person before me goes out. I already forgot his name but he does a stupid dance and Harry laughs his ass off. Literally.

"Ok, it's your turn now! Have fun! I'll see you again." That's the last thing I hear before I exit the limo. I walk down the red carpet and try to blend out the cameras. Harry is smiling at me. "Hey, I'm Louis." I introduce myself, again. "Hey love. Have fun in the Villa. But not too much fun!" He laughs and hugs me. "Don't worry! I'm only here for you!" I say as I walk in the entrance to the Villa.

Okay, I got this. Now I have a little time for myself until Harry is here and until the rose night. I sit down at one of the sofas. Seems comfortable. Now let's just relax and see what the night brings

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AN:

Okay, so I didn't really know how to end this chapter. But well I hope you still like it!

Don't worry, soon it'll be more interesting. I promise.

Bye! Yours Emy