You're Umami Baby (Larry Stylinson)

Chapter 16

A/N The moment you've all been waiting for has arrived ! X

Harry looked down at his suit, for the millionth time running his hand over it and straightening his tie.

"Babe relax," Louis whispered to him, "everyone is really excited."

"They may be, but I'm terrified," Harry muttered as he looked around the crowded restaurant and saw not only his staff but multiple other chefs he had invited as well.

The blue eyed man bit his lip, Harry being an anxious mess since they woke up, and when they got to the restaurant it only got worse, "what can I do for you?"

Harry let out a deep breath, hating how fast his heart was racing and he was sure it wouldn't stop until the end of the episode, "I don't know," he rubbed a hand over his face, "why don't you go find Liam and Ni? I need to see if my mom and sister are here."

"Sure," Louis could easily see his nerves, "when the episode starts we'll come find you."

The younger man offered him the best smile he could, having to use all of his strength not to kiss him before walking off.

Louis' eyes followed him, but if anything he wanted to rush to his friends to see if they knew any reason why Harry has been freaking out.

"Hey! You need a drink? The episode is about to start," Niall smiled widely as he leaned against the bar.

"What's going on with Harry?"

Both Liam and Niall looked at him confused, and when they looked across the room at their boss he didn't seem out of the norm.

"I dunno, he's nervous," the Irish man shrugged, "he doesn't seem to be super freaking, just an appropriate amount for the situation."

Louis rolled his eyes, from one glance at his boyfriend he could see him internally screaming. Of course he was putting on a brave face, but Louis could see through it.

"Don't stress over him stressing, c'mon," Liam passed him a beer, "tonight is gonna be awesome. H has caterers coming after the episode and drinks all night long."

Today really did seem like Harry set up for a celebration, there were a few photographers walking around, and everyone was dressed wonderfully. It was so obvious the green eyed man wanted this to be a special day. And it gave Louis hope for the first time in two weeks that maybe Harry did better in the competition than he led on.

"Hey Lou."

He slightly jumped at the soft voice and felt a hand on his shoulder, but as soon as he saw who it was he was smiling, "hey Gem," Louis wrapped his arms around her, "where's Anne?"

"Still talking with H," she gave him a quick squeeze, "I just wanted to introduce myself to these guys."

"No introductions needed from me, I know exactly who you are," Niall's eyes crinkled as he stuck his hand out, "nice to finally meet ya Gemma."

Louis furrowed his eyebrows, and when he glanced at Liam he saw him rolling his eyes which only increased his confusion. But Louis was sure his brain froze when he heard Gemma say "you too Niall," with her own obvious grin.

"Oh this is going to be a disaster," the older man rubbed a hand over his face.

"It's been waiting to happen for years," Liam muttered to him, "H is always talking about her and I swear Niall's heart stops every time."

Louis let out a snort, a little grateful the two were already chatting so Niall didn't hear, "does H care?"

"No, it's amazing," Liam chuckled before sipping his beer, "if Ni is screwing around though H threatens Niall a little by saying he'll tell on him to Gem and he straightens right up."