Plants, Records & A Charity Event | larry Stylinson

Chapter 16

Their walk ended soon, since Harry had a late lecture to attend to.

As soon as Louis is back at his room, he texts Niall 'SOS' knowing the Irish lad will be there in 5 minutes tops.

"Are you alright? Are you hurt?"

"No, I'm not hurt but it's also not alright but please come in first, Niall. I don't really want everyone to hear."

Niall follows his wishes and sits down on Louis bed.

"What happend? You look like you killed someone."

"I'm gonna be the one getting killed."

He responds, more to himself than Niall.

"What? I don't understand a thing."

"I have probably two problems. And they related what makes it worse."

"Tommo, I'm still not getting it. How can't you know if you have a problem?"

Louis takes a few deep breathes in and out.

"Okay... I'll start with the maybe problem. I think... Only think that maybe I don't hate Harry."

"Alright?"

"Niall... Like ... NOT hating him..."

There were question marks in Niall's eyes.

"Oh dear lord. I think I might like him."

"I knew you would get along if you just spend some time together and get over yourselves and that little banter."

"Oh gosh! Don't be that stupid, please. I mean like like..."

"Like a crush?"

"Past that.... Think I'm falling for him."

"WHOT??"

Louis just nods.

"I mean he is great, we laugh a lot, he cares about me and my family... He is so fucking charming, like a fucking Disney prince. When he's there the room just lights up and I can't help myself but to stare at him... And I mean... Have you looked at him? He is bloody attractive. Lord, looking that good should be forbidden. Those dimples?! The curls?"

"I KNEW IT!"

"What?''

"I'm not stupid. I see the way your behaviour around him changed in the past weeks. Does Harry know?"

"I don't think so, but I'm not sure. I mean we nearly kissed after the dinner you made us go to. But that was probably just the wine. And today I took his hand and he smiled, showing off his dimples but that was because... You know..."

As Nick crosses his mind, his face fell.

"Niall... I have to tell you something else. Please try your best not to judge me. I judge myself enough for it. And by all means, do NOT tell Harry or an other bloody soul."

Niall's eyes widen. He nods.

"No worries, mate. I won't. Promise."

They make a pinky promise before Louis continues.

"Okay so the reason why I'll be damned for eternity and the thing between me and Harry will never go anyway is that... I slept with someone."

"Why is that a problem? You do that all the time. Like no offense but that you're not a virgin will not be a deal-breaker."

"Please, let me finish... I don't think I'll ever find the courage to talk about it if I don't do it now."

"Alright, sorry."

"So I was out with Liam and Zayn and this guy started to flirt with me and all. I can't really remember much but the next morning as I was on my way out, I realized where I was. Like the guy looked familiar the night before but I didn't connect why."

"Omg Louis. Spill it! I'm not patient enough for this."

"Nick."

He says, not loud enough for Niall to clearly hear him.

"Hahaha that sounded as if you said Nick."

Niall starts laughing, holding his stomach till he realizes he is laughing alone.

"Louis William Tomlinson. Please tell me you didn't say Nick. Nick, as in Harry's ex boyfriend? Nick, the guy who broke his heart? Nick as in the guy we all are trying to get to think that you and Harry are dating?"

Niall is furious now.

"I'm not proud of it. That's why I haven't left my room... I feel so ashamed. I didn't knew it, I couldn't even remember his name till I saw if on that stupid gala invitation.. than I looked around and recognised the flat from all these pictures.."

He gets interrupted by a slap in the face.

"I deserved that."

"Hell you did! How could you do this??''

"I was trying to forget about Harry and the way I want to be close to him."

"So you fucked his ex boyfriend? Congratulations, Tommo. That was probably THE most stupid thing you ever did."

"I fucking know. It's not like I planned any of this! I can't remember a thing and I would have known who he was, I clearly wouldn't have done any of it! And that's why I can never tell Harry about my feelings, he's gonna hate me till the dies if he ever finds out that I did that."

"Nick's never gonna believe you're dating Harry now."

"He will. I'll make it fucking believable. The biggest heart eyes he has ever seen."

"Probably will not be that hard, ey?"

"Shut it! Also Harry told me that Nick said some stuff about everyone just using Harry for his good looks and stuff and he will probably see a part of him in me, if I continue 'using' Harry."

"Mate, that's cruel. Totally up to you how you deal with all of that. I'm not judging you, made some mistakes like that myself- but be honest to Harry. He would rather find out from you than anyone else."

"I know.. after the gala... I'll talk to him, about everything."

Niall pats his shoulder and sends him a sad but encouraging smile.

"Okay, so Harry thinks you don't have anything appropriate for black tie."
Niall says to change the topic.

"There he is correct. Never had a reason to dress up."

"So, let's go shopping! We'll gonna buy you a suit, a tie or a fly and a matching pocket handkerchief. You'll look hot!"

Louis clears up loudly.
"I always look hot."

"But you'll look suit hot. That's a different thing!"

Louis rolls his eyes before he follows Niall out of the dorm to the nearest mall.

"Niall, I am NOT wearing a red suit! I don't want to get any attention. Can you please look for something a bit more basic? Thank you."

"But that suit is amazing."

Niall is talking about a bordeaux red suit with a satin collar.

"It is. But not for me. Harry would rock a look like that but I don't. So please keep it simple. Black or grey or dark blue."

"Boring." is all he gets as a reaction.

After two hours and trying on at least 20 different combinations, they are satisfied.
In the end Louis decides on a black suit which is slim at the waist, with bigger buttons than usual and a shiny collar. Niall decides that Louis should go with a colourful tie it his suit is black. So he buys a green one with a white floral print and a pocket handkerchief with the same pattern as well as a black shirt.
He is quite satisfied with their choice, knowing that he'll look great even if it's not at all something that's typical him.

At the same time Harry sits in his room, trying his best to come up with a speech that's short but capturing. But his mind wanders all the time. He can't concentrate on a single thought.