Mystery Buyer (L.S)

Thirteen

It had just turned 11.30am and the cafe had gone quiet and Louis and Fran had just sneaked into the back room to have some food. Fran was having a muffin and a cookie as she was heading to town and didn't want a full stomach, while Louis decided to have something a little more substantial, not knowing what time he would be home after meeting with Harry. He still only had chips but better than snacking. He didn't tend to eat much anyway, he usually skipped meals if he didn't have much time.

He and Fran spoke about Harry since of course she brought it up again. Louis admitted how nervous he was feeling about going to see him, especially at work and Fran comforted him by saying how much Harry must like him to be taking him to his work. Harry could take to Fran for hours and could talk abouy Harry for hours. They jingle of the bell above the door interrupted them and Fran offered to go whole Louis was tidying up their mess.

'Oh hey, I'll go get him!'
'Don't worry if he's working still, I can wait. I know I'm early'

Ugh that voice made Louis feel so warm inside. Fran poked her head around the doorframe to Louis.
'Hey, Harry's here. You can go early if you want, its only 10 minutes. I can sort everything till the next shift staff come!'
'Wait, are you sure?'
'Yeah of course, go have fun!' Fran winked at him.

Louis pulled his apron over his head and grabbed his backpack before coming out from the back to meet Harry. He hugged Fran goodbye and thanked her again.

'Don't mention it, text me later yeah? Have fun you two! Not too much fun tho' she shouting with a laugh as they both reached the door, making Louis blush.
'No promises there!' Harry joked, holding the door open for Louis.

As they reached the car, Harry took Louis' bag from him when opened his door. He went to put his bag into the boot before coming back and closing the door, just as Louis was about the pull it closed.
'I got it Lou!'
Harry, ran around the car and jumped into the back seat next to Louis.
'Thanks Kev, ready when you are!' Harry called, buckling his seat belt.

Louis pulled his sleeves over his hands a little, keeping hold of the ends in his hands. Wow, he was nervous.
'You good?' Harry asked, looking at Louis' hands and then up to his face.
Louis turned to look at Harry and felt immediately calmer.
'Mhm' he nodded, smiling at him. 'Never better' he mumbled quietly but just enough for Harry to hear.
'I'm glad. Nice outfit today by the way, I like it.' Harry smirked, looking back ahead through the front window.
'Thanks..' Louis spoke quietly again. He wasn't used to compliments.

As they were pulling up to the studio, Harry glanced over to Louis.
'Hey so um, there might be some people at the studio. Like, waiting outside. Do you want to head straight inside with Kev while I meet them real quick?'
Louis furrowed his eyebrows and looked back over at Harry, obvious panic panning over his face.
'Is that good with you, Kev?' Harry called to his driver who nodded in return.
Harry seemed to know Louis inside out even knowing barely anything about him. They had never spoke about his anxiety or panic attacks, yet somehow he knew. He understood.

The car pulled up about 10 meters from the main entrance. Kev pulled up and handed the keys to another member of security who was there to park the car, then opened Harry's door.
'Kev will take you in, and I'll literally be right behind you, okay?' Harry said, looking Louis in the eyes as he reached over and squeezed his knee.
'Okay..' Louis forced a smile trying to hide his worry and panic.

Just as Harry was getting out of the car, Louis' door was opened by Kev who already had his bag from the boot of the car and was ushering him out. Kevin placed a hand gently on Louis' shoulder to guide him to the door. As they got inside, Louis glanced behind him to see where Harry was, only to see that Harry was meeting a whole crowd of people. Not hundreds but around 30/40 people, all waiting to see him. Asking for photos and for him to sign photos and all sorts. Then he noticed that Harry had no security and realised that he had given that up for Louis to feel safe. Kevin stopped walking as he felt that Louis had slowed down.
'We can wait here for him if you want, Mr Tomlinson? Or we can head up to the studio and wait, its up to you.'
Louis didn't like to make decisions.
'You can call me Louis, haha..'
Kevin nodded with a smile.
'Will he be okay? Does he not normally have security out there?' Louis looked up at Kev, who seemed to be about 2 foot taller than him.
'He does, but Styles can handle himself.'
'Can we stay here? Just incase he needs you?' Louis felt silly suggesting that, but inside he felt worried. He'd never been in a situation like this and he just wanted Harry to be okay.
'Absolutely!' Kevin agreed with a small nod.