Calm after the Storm

Yearning for you

In the chaos of the times, I need
Someone to believe in me
And I'm struggling to find comfort here, oh But I'd never even fight my tears, yeah

When the place is right, but the time is gone
How do you get the mess in your head out?
Yeah, I swear that I won't be mad
But I'm losing my head, am I losing my head?

You and me
We will never see what's underneath it
It's true that I need
Just a minute of your company

(you&me - Neeve)

[Louis]

Jake and he were just in the hall undressing when the doorbell rang and he hit the buzzer. Actually a welcome distraction for Jake's bad mood, who was already hissing at him on the way home about what his ex-boyfriend was doing in the Café where Louis works. Of course, Jake recognised him immediately.

They almost never get visitors, and only from Jake's side when they do.

And so Louis, more than confused, opens the door of the apartment and audibly draws in his breath.

"Harry," he just breathes and would like to slam it shut again quickly. But Jake is right next to him, his arm suddenly wrapped around his waist and Louis is so scared. It's the worst thing Harry could have done. Louis knows he will have to pay for it.

"What do you want here?"

"Hi, I'm Harry Styles," Harry says, as friendly as ever, and extends his hand to Jake, who takes it to Louis' surprise, and even though he hardly dares to look up, he sees Jake squeeze Harry's hand a tad too hard.

"I know exactly who you are. And I'm Jake. Louis' boyfriend. And extremely confused as to what you're doing here." Jake's gaze then turns to Louis, and his voice, which had just been more controlled, now gets a tick harder and Louis immediately stiffens. "Did Louis invite you?"

"Oh no, I was just walking home just like you guys and I saw you both getting off at the same stop and thought I'd see how you two live," Harry smirks after Louis allows himself a little glimpse of him, only then quickly puts his head back down. And to calm Jake afterwards, rest his head against his upper arm, hoping that he won't freak out if Louis doesn't show any interest in Harry and just cuddles up to him.

"And then you followed us. Are you some kind of crazy stalker or something?" Jake asks wryly but kindly. Always so damn friendly in front of others. Another reason why no one would believe Louis if he ever confided in someone. Jake has the gift of wrapping people around his finger.

Harry only laughs his loud honk in response, which Louis loved so much back then, especially if he was the reason why he was laughing like this. Good old times.

"No."

And Louis hears the lie in just that little word. He also sees Harry's hand switch, he's always been a bad liar and his body has always betrayed him. Louis wonders just what prompted Harry to do this. They can never be one again, Jake would probably kill Louis first and Harry with him.

"Sure," Jake snickers. "Unfortunately we don't have time for a visit from you right now. Louis and I have plans."

"Oh I'm happy to come over another time if it's okay," Harry replies as if the three were fucking friends.

"No," Louis says quietly, finally raising his eyes. "Leave me alone Harry!"

Louis can hardly bear to keep his head up to see how Harry's expression changes from friendly to deeply sad and he stares at him in bewilderment. "But why?"