Harry couldn't swallow the lump that was in the back of his throat as he slithered into the large boardwalk tent. He was hugging his duffle bag to his chest, wearing the first sweater Louis bought him. His heart was already aching for Louis. Marcus hadnt allowed Louis to come with when he was picked up. He told him he would have to wait for Harry to 'settle in' until he could visit.
Harry felt as if he might throw up.
"Harry!" Edward greeted as Harry slithered into the the tent. Harry looked around with wide eyes. The space was bigger than he thought it would be. There was a massive tight rope across the top of the tent. On both sides of the tent were bleachers where Harry assumed people would watch the show.
"Hi Edward." Harry murmured, still looking around. He didn't see any other hybrids yet. "Sssso, where isssss my...ssspace? Room?" Harry asked. He wasn't sure what type of set up Marcus was going to give him.
"Oh! This way." Edward said, giving him a grin. "I'm actually really glad you're here" He said softly. "I've wanted to get to know you for so long. I've literally laid awake at night, just imagining what it would be like when we finally were able to meet face to face." Harry nodded and forced a smile.
"Well, I hope I can live up to thosssssse expectationssss." Harry murmured. Edward smiled and hugged him with one arm.
"Don't worry. You will, just existing is already amazing. I've really missed you." He promised. Harry nodded and didnt say anything. He just hugged his bag closer to his chest.
The two snake hybrids slithered out the back of the tent. Edward lead Harry into what looked like an old office building right outside the back of the tent. There was fencing around the back, so that no one could get into the yard except through the exit in the tent. Harry was a bit relieved to know that Marcus wasnt forcing them into cages or something else barbaric like that.
"So, theres a sauna, and a climbing room. My room has a heat lamp, but if you prefer a heated bed, Marcus can set that up too." Edward said, slithering into the building.
"A sssssauna?" Harry asked, scrunching his eyebrows.
"Yea. A steam room. Its amazing. Its nice and hot and wet. Its great for when you can feel yourself starting to shed." Edward explained. "Oh, uh, that reminds me. When did you last shed?"
Harry blushed a bit and shrugged. He wasnt used to talking about shedding so openly with anyone. Before he knew Louis, shedding was something private and gross. Something he had to hide so people wouldnt be disgusted.
"It'sss been a few months. I don't know." Harry admitted. Edward rose an eyebrow.
"You mean you don't track it?" Edward asked, looking over Harrys tail as they were side by side. Edwards tail was larger, both in length and in thickness. His colors looked darker too, but maybe that was Harrys imagination.
"Maybe that's why your tail is so much smaller than mine." Edward murmured. Harrys cheeks got red and he immediantly felt a sinking rock in his gut.
"Or maybe itsss becausssse I was alone in a sssshelter for mossst of my life" Harry snapped, pulling his tail up and holding it defensively. Edward frowned.
"Hey, woah. Calm down. I didn't mean- I'm sorry. " Edward said, shaking his head. "I wasn't trying to insult you. I know you've had it rough."
Harry just looked down, not saying anything. After a moment Edward sighed. "Well, lets get on with the tour then." He said, ,moving down the hall. Inside the building was just a couple hallways and a main sitting area. Harry noted that there was a large wooden perch, as well as a couple couches low to the ground in the area. Clearly not designed for humans.
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More Scales- Larry Stylinson
Fanfiction(sequel to 'Scales') Harry has found his forever home, something that he had dreamed about for years. He even has his first ever boyfriend, his owner Louis Tomlinson. However, unexpected occurrences, mixed with an unannounced arrival bring up demons...
