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Rating:
Mature
Archive Warning:
No Archive Warnings Apply
Category:
M/M
Fandom:
One Direction (Band)
Relationship:
Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson
Characters:
Harry StylesLouis TomlinsonLiam PayneZayn MalikNick GrimshawNiall Horan
Additional Tags:
Alternate Universe-Princess DiariesAlternate UniverseAlternate Universe - RoyaltyCompleteBottom HarryTop Louis
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English
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Published:2013-07-28Completed:2013-09-07Words:84005Chapters:24/24Comments:21Kudos:110Bookmarks:62Hits:6355
Conflict of Interest
louispalooza
Chapter 6: Chapter Five
Chapter Text
I spent Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday doing homework. I mean all day, from when I got off from tutoring to when I passed out on top of my books. By the time Thursday rolled around I was exhausted and stressed, but I tried not to let it show.
"Good morning, Prince Harold." Mr. Peabody greeted.
"Good morning, Sir."
"Let's begin."
We went over various nobles' territories and then transitioned to French and Latin and even a touch of German. Four hours flew by and then he was assigning another impossible pile of homework.
"Tonight you need to memorize the vocabulary in Chapter four. You need to memorize this map of territories. You also need to do the next section in your workbook."
"No." I replied simply.
"Excuse me?"
"No. I understand I need to learn a lot and I have a lot to make up for, but this is too much. If I keep up at this pace I will burn out, and there will be no point in learning all of this if my sanity goes out the window." I was surprised at how calm and even my voice sounded.
He examined me to see if I'd give, but I just held his gaze and hoped some of my nervousness didn't show on my face.
"Good."
"What?" I asked confused.
"You need to learn how to balance work and leisure. You don't want to 'burn out' as you put it. You need to be firm, because if you do too much, all your work will suffer."
"Oh."
"So, tonight I want you to just relax. You've earned it."
"Thanks."
"You actually lasted longer than I thought you would. Your work ethic is impressive. I hope I continue to see good things from you."
"Um, thank you, Sir." I was shocked. He never seemed to feel either way about me, it was nice to finally get some recognition for the fact I've been working my ass off. I can't wait to tell Louis
I went with Zayn for the usual lunch in the kitchen. I was eating when Louis walked in and Zayn and him had a hushed chat before he left and Louis took over. Louis sauntered over.
"So I hear you got the day off, Prince."
"You heard correctly."
"So what are you going to do, Prince?"
"I have no clue. Probably relax."
"Well come on then. We'll get something figured out, Prince."
