One More Try // L.S.

Chapter Two

Picking a movie to watch has never been so hard for Louis. He sat on his bed, stared at the theaters' website, and searched for a film to watch. He's never had so much anxiety. The omega worried that the movie he decided to pick wasn't one Harry wanted to watch.

It's been almost a week since the alpha and omega met. Going to dinner after the film Louis and Harry watched was exciting for Louis. He hadn't been to dinner with someone new in ages. But, as excited as Louis was, he was also scared. He was scared of falling for Harry, getting in too deep, then having his heartbroken.

Sighing, Louis purchased tickets for a movie that had just come out that he was excited to see finally—trying not to worry if the alpha would be there or not. He threw his phone on his bed and exited his room.

While Louis made dinner, he thought about the week before.

The alpha surprised him. Louis wasn't expecting him to talk to him, let alone take the omega to dinner that the alpha paid for no less.

Louis didn't meet random alphas and let them take him to dinner. Going out with alphas wasn't something Louis did anymore. After being single for nearly three years, Louis began to enjoy his time alone. However, he knew he missed the company.

After all, being alone and being lonely are two separate things.

Louis didn't want to admit that he was lonely. Never would he admit such a weakness. Although the omega knew Louis couldn't keep taking his suppressants and stims forever. His touch deprivation is getting worse, and he needs an alpha's touch before it worsens.

Louis ate his dinner comprised of rice and chicken before heading off to do his nightly routine. Just before he went to bed, he took his suppressants and stims. Then, sighing as he closed his eyes, wishing he had the smell of eucalyptus, patchouli, and fresh oranges in bed next to him.

Friday came faster than Louis thought it would. His workweek was hell, and the omega couldn't be happier to get to the movie theater. After parking under a lampost and exiting the vehicle, the omega ensured he had his jean jacket. He always got cold in movie theaters.

Today, Louis felt like getting a blue-raspberry-freezy to go with his popcorn. He's been crazing a freezy since he saw Harry drinking one last week; before paying, he added a box of milk dups and his order.

The omega sat in his usual spot before opening his box of candy. He was about to place a milk dud between two pieces of popcorn when the scent he's been dreaming about engulfed his senses.

Louis looked to the side when he felt a body sit next to him. Seeing Harry there, Louis couldn't help but smile.

"I hope you don't mind," Harry blushed.

Louis chuckled before replying, "What would you do if I wasn't the one sitting here?"

The alpha blushed a little darker. "I didn't think of that, honestly. But, I saw that the middle seat in the last row was unavailable, and there weren't any other seats next to it, so I bought one, hoping it was you."

Louis gave the alpha a shy smile. "What would you do if it was another poor lad that sat here instead of me, though?"

Harry laughed, realizing that what Louis said could have been a reality. "Honestly? I'd probably sit somewhere else. I'm glad it was you, though."

"Me too," Louis blushed.

Louis went back to his candy, placing a milk dub between two pieces of popcorn before placing it in his mouth.

"Ew," the alpha scuffed. "That was that."

"Huh?" Louis hummed, turning towards the alpha.

"That abomination you just ate," Harry elaborated.