A Good Reception (Larry Stylinson)

Summary:

Harry is the receptionist at a New York Fashion magazine, and is getting tired with the predictable day, Louis is the chief editor and Harry may have a borderline stalking crush on him. Liam is the accountant that’s much too puppy like to harass people into money, Zayn is the model that just wants to become the design artist, and Niall eats more food than he sells.

Harry wouldn’t have said he hated his job, Infact he got a good hourly wage and he wasn’t scolded if he was found to be playing angry birds under the desk. But, his job was boring, the same every day. He would often find himself leaning on the counter of the reception, early in the morning, his pen tapping on the front desk, bored out of his mind. He’d been the receptionist at Belle Fashion Magazine for almost a year now, he liked it here, and he just wished people took him more seriously. Because he was the receptionist, people often talked down to him, as if he were a child, and it was all Harry could do, to just ignore it and continue on like it wasn’t bothering him.

“Harry, good to see you mate, don’t suppose my papers came in from accounting?” Liam, the man behind the finances asked. He was one of the few people high up in the business that actually treated him as a respectful individual. Harry glanced through the few papers in the tray and shook his head solemnly at Liam

“Sorry mate, I’ll make sure I get it to you as soon as it comes, you know how grouchy Josh gets this time of the year” He made sure to give a smile and Liam nodded

“Unfortunately, well thanks anyway” Liam sighed before walking away, pinstriped suit buttoned up and tie looking perfect. That’s just what Liam was like. Harry often got a few uneasy looks for his fashion choices. He’d often just wear a plain t-shirt under his Burberry blazer, and most people in their building wore suits. If he were feeling extra daring, he’d substitute hi timberlands for his trusted converse. Not that people saw his shoes as he was stuck behind the front desk all day.

“Oi, you” came a voice from behind him, he was about to tell this person exactly where to stick it for being so rude when his eyes landed on a bored looking Louis Tomlinson. Louis was the chief editor of the magazine, and therefore one of the highest people in the business. Harry would watch him float around the offices, small frame flouncing between the models and workers. But, in all his time working for the magazine, Louis had never directly spoken to him.

“Harry” He said to him

“I don’t care, listen, I’m expecting an important call, and there is a meeting in half an hour. My personal assistant called in sick, so I’m going to need you to stall the meeting if I’m still on the phone” Louis said with such demand and authority in his voice that Harry nodded dumbly. In all his time working and daydreaming on how they could meet, this was not one of the ways. He’d thought Louis would be different from the others, Like Liam or Niall perhaps.

“Good. Now hop too it, Henry”

“Harry” He corrected

“Yeah, okay” Louis said already half way to his office. Harry slumped against the counter. Watching the models walk through the hallway. His main reason for wanting a job in a place like this, although no model in the world could compare to Louis, Harry thought bitterly. He busied himself by sorting through this mornings memos, placing them in piles ready to send to peoples desks.

“Excuse me” A voice cut through the air and Harry looked up to see the male model looking at him with a small smile

“Hello, how can I help?” Harry asked

“Liam told me that you were a good fella, listen, I’m in need of a favour” He said, Harry nodded, and looked at the man, tall dark skinned and a face people would kill for. Working here always made Harry feel a little inadequate. The only thing Harry truly liked about himself was his curly hair and sometimes even that didn’t seem to like him.