All These Smiles That I'm Faking - Larry Stylinson

Chapter 12 - Louis POV

After we fed Cliff, - short for Clifford - (Yes I already made a nickname for him) Cliff fell asleep leaving Harry and I with nothing to do. Harry decided to stay the night like he often does. He changed into a pair of pajamas which he had left at my place and we headed into the living room to watch a movie. That's when an idea sprung to my mind. It was childish for sure but who cares? "H, lets make a blanket fort!" I said and he agreed. We brought out blankets and pillows and set about making a fort. We had nearly finished and Harry was standing on his tiptoes to fix the tip of the tent since I couldn't reach (much to my annoyance). Suddenly Clifford came bounding in causing Harry to trip. Harry put his hands forward to catch himself and suddenly our faces were very close. I could feel his breath on my lips. My eyes flickered to his lips and back up and I could see his do the same. He nodded his head in confirmation and I was about to capture his lips in my own when Clifford came bounding in and he pounced onto Harry's back dropping him onto me and I was immediately winded. I mentally groaned and shot a glare at the dog. Evil dog. No I honestly didn't mean it. I hugged Clifford while Harry sat beside me, us cuddled together. I think that though we didn't actually kiss, we broke the boundaries because we got to know that we both wanted the same thing. 

We started a movie and grabbed some popcorn. Half way through Clifford left, leaving Harry and I alone. Once the movie was done, I turned to face Harry only to see him looking back at me. It was silent. The place was dim as the blanket fort blocked a large portion of the light and I couldn't help notice how gorgeous Harry looked. My eyes flickered to his lips. "Can we continue what was about to happen till Clifford came in." Harry nodded, wide eyed. We moved closer and I slowly captured his lips in a soft kiss. It was gentle innocent and loving. I was rather sure it was Harry's first kiss and I wanted to make it special.

When we pulled away Harry grinned and said, "I think I'm falling for you." And in that moment I knew, "Haz, I know I have fallen for you." We both lay down on the floor of our tent and lay awake talking in quiet voices, though there was no one around to eavesdrop. Eventually Harry drifted off, and I followed suit.

The next morning when I woke up beside Harry in our blanket fort, I beamed, truly happy as memories of the previous night flooded my mind. Suddenly, I got an amazing idea. I gently littered Harry's face with kisses leaving his lips for the end. He woke up giggling lightly before kissing me back. I kept it innocent, considering Harry's rough history and I promised myself I would take this relationship as slowly as Harry wanted. When we pulled away, I asked, "Can I take you out on a date today?" Harry beamed at me dimples on display and I couldn't help smile back - it was contagious. "Yes." He smiled and I poked his dimples. We then got up and got ready. I told Harry to wear something comfortable. I knew just where to take Harry. I knew Harry loved cliché stuff - it was one of the many things he confessed during our chats in our room at school. I quickly called Zayn and filled him in on everything - though there wasn't much considering the fact that I had already told him I liked Harry. I then asked him to go to a secret park that Zayn and I had found when we decided to catch up after I returned. That day had been amazing. Zayn and I had caught up on everything we missed in the span of two years. I told Zayn to set up a picnic there. 

I planned to take Harry to the nearby arcade where we could play for a while before having a picnic in the park. Zayn also liked the idea and he was sure Harry would love it. Once Harry was ready, we got into my car and I drove to the nearby arcade. Throughout the journey, Harry pestered me to tell him where we were going and though it was bloody difficult I even ignored his puppy eyes. It was worth it. When we entered the arcade, the childish glee that lit up his face made me beam as well. We spent an hour in the arcade, playing games and having fun. After that, I took  him to the park where under a tree, as Zayn promised, there was a picnic blanket with a beautiful basket on top. There were quite a few flowers arranged near the blanket. Harry looked at me in awe and asked, "How? You were with me the entire time." I chuckled, "Zayn did it." Harry let out a sound of understanding. Then said, "Wait, Zayn knows?" "Ya, you alright with it?" "Yeah, Zayn was alright with it wasn't he?" "Yes, H. Don't worry." Harry let out a sigh of relief and we sat and ate. After we finished the delicious meal, we lay on the blanket watching the drifting clouds and talking in low voices, not wanting to break the moment. Eventually we returned home, not wanting to leave Cliff home alone too long. It was his nap time and we had closed him in his room with water and food but we had to get back anyways.

Once home, Harry left for his and Niall's place because we had our Saturday boys' night and Harry didn't trust Niall to clear up the place. I hugged Clifford and we both lay together. I decided to take him for a walk. 

I had taken him on one yesterday, just after we brought him home but hadn't taken him out today. After the walk, I cleaned up and got ready for the boys' night. I decided to take Clifford as well since the other boys hadn't met him and I didn't want him alone for more time. I was the last to arrive for the boys' night because I had to clean Cliff as well. However, when Zayn, Liam and Niall saw Cliff, they immediately began fonding over him. In the mean time, I quickly walked over to Harry and whispered, "I don't think Liam and Niall know we're dating. Should we tell them?"

Without a thought Harry said, "Yeah, I'd trust them with my life." I smiled and once the boys were done playing with Cliff, Harry and I hurried them inside and told them to sit down. Harry looked nervous so I said it for him, "Ni, Li... ummm... Zee already knows this.... uh so basically -"

"Louis and Harry are dating!" Zayn exclaimed and Harry let out a giggle seeing Zayn's enthusiasm. Liam and Niall were shocked then Niall said, "Oh my god! When? I want the details. My OTP is sailing and Zayn was the first to know! Tell me now." Harry and I chuckled at Niall's antics before settling down to narrate our story. Liam was extremely protective when he heard of the rapist and my panic attack but I managed to assure him I was alright. After we told them everything that happened in the past two days, Liam pulled Louis aside, probably to set 'rules and regulations' considering just how protective he was. That's when Niall asked me, "Did you te-?" He began but I cut him off, "No, I'll tell Gems tomorrow. I'll tell mum on Monday when I visit." "How did you know what I was going to say?" He asked. "That was the first thing I thought of when Lou asked me to be his boyfriend." Niall nodded in understanding and we waited for Louis and Liam to return. Louis had a slightly pale face and when he sat beside me, I whispered, "Don't worry about what he said, he's just protective." Some colour returned to his face and I smiled back. The five of us plus Clifford sat down for a movie, Harry and I cuddling, Liam and Zayn cuddling and Niall having to make do with Clifford. I nudged Harry and pointed at Niall, making Harry giggle loudly and Niall pout. Once the laughing died out, we ordered Pizza and started the Notebook on Harry's insistence. I spent the entire movie admiring Harry and though Liam caught me a couple of times raising and eyebrow  I'd blush and turn away, only to watch him again. It was beautiful how invested he was in the movie. He mimicked every line from heart and still he didn't shift his gaze once. Every expression of his was something I wanted to cherish forever and I found myself lost watching him. Somewhere throughout the movie, I drifted off on Harry's shoulder, happier than I'd ever been since Mum's death.

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