Then You Came Along (L.S)

chapter 17 🌻

Louis arrived in work just making it through the door on time. The store wasn't due to be open for another forty five minutes. He actually enjoyed the early shift once he'd managed to drag himself in. It gave him chance to look round at the items that were currently sat in boxes waiting to be put out.

"Louis your here" a voice shouted from across the floor. He rolled his eyes at the annoying yell. "There are five boxes that need to be put out in the menswear section. I need you to take care of these. They need to be out before the store opens."

Quickly making his way over to the boxes stacked by the till he began to open them taking each garment out carefully. Hanging the items on the rails, his head full of thoughts of the long haired boy he had left in bed this morning. Thinking back to the soft lips and the feel of his hot breath against his neck. He would never admit that he was getting quite turned on re-living the night before in his mind.

His thoughts were interrupted by the announcement notifying that the store would be opening in five minutes. Gathering up the empty boxes he made his way into the back.

"Good morning Louis," this time Sandra's voice was friendly. This usually indicating that she wanted something.

"Are you able to stay on a couple of hours this afternoon? I know you requested an half day holiday but we've had members of staff call in." Louis sighed, he always struggled getting time off and really didn't want to spend any longer in this place than he had to.

"I can't today, I have friends staying with me this weekend and we have plans this afternoon." He knew that no plans had yet been made but he was definitely not wanting to stay away from Harry any longer than necessary.

"Great!" Friendly tone no longer present, storming off to find a willing member of staff.

Twelve o'clock eventually came around. He was finally finished for the day. He rushed home as quickly as he could, not wanting to waist anymore time.

He entered the apartment trying not to sound like he'd ran all the way home. "Hi guys" he called as he walked towards the living room. "Hey!" Niall and Harry both responded, Niall throwing a wink at Harry who tried to stop the blush that was now forming on his cheeks.

Zayn had left to go to the art studio so the boys where watching Friends.

Louis quickly went and showered before returning sitting in the sofa next to a very flustered Harry. "You okay Haz?"
"A little tired but all good  How was work?" "Oh fabulous as always. The Dragon wanted me to stay on but I managed to get out of it. Told her I had someone very important to get back to." "Oh my god!" Niall interrupted, "am I gonna have to sit with you two being all loved up now?" "Maybe" Louis laughed throwing a cushion hitting him in the face. "Right what's the plan?" Louis continued. "It's your last full day so we can do whatever you like" placing a hand on his knee.

"Should we go for a walk?" Harry suggested. "I could do with some fresh air." "Great idea. Are you coming for a walk Niall? There's a park not too far from here. I have a football if you fancy a kick about."

The three of them made their way to the park, busy with family's playing. Finding a space on on the grass, throwing their coats down marking out a makeshift goal they began passing the ball between themselves. "Goal!!!" Niall shouted as he kicked the ball in-between the coats. "Cheat!!" Louis shouted, "you can't just drop Haz to the floor like that, that was a dirty tackle."

Running over to Harry helping him back into his feet, "you ok hun?" Blushing at the pet name, "yeah I'm good thanks. Just a little sore."

Niall ran back with the ball, "come on big lad, let's head back yeah." "Your so competitive" Harry laughed throwing his arm around his shoulder. "Yes let's head back."