reminiscence - larry

Six

If it wasn't for the sheer excitement radiating off Niall, Harry would almost definitely cancel tonight.

Surprisingly, Niall had come home before sunrise which is unusual and had already left for work by the time Harry woke up. Usually Zayn, Louis and Niall are a trio to be reckoned with when it comes to drinking. It's never 'just one', it's a bender that only ends when they can no longer walk or physically stomach any more.

On his way home from work, Harry finds himself walking down King Road. He's not sure whether it's to prolong his journey home or because he wants to reminisce again. To be honest, Harry's spent the last year reminiscing, whether consciously or not.

After the breakup, it became Harry's way of coping. Trying to remember the good and the bad. The good's always more painful and a sore reminder of how much he truly loved Louis. That's why he tends to dwell on the bad because then he can at least try and justify the breakup.

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"There he is!" Liam exclaims as Harry approaches the group.

All four of them are lounging on the grass, the scorching late June sun beating down on them, beers in hand and 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' filling the air.

"If I was a woman, I'd be terrified to walk past you guys." Harry laughs as he gets closer, watching as Louis' face changes into a wide smile and opens his arms.

"See, Niall? I told you." Louis laughs as Harry sits beside him. Louis wraps his arms around Harry and pulls him to lay in his lap, looking down at him with a fond smile. "Hey, baby." He says softly, immediately igniting a swarm of butterflies to appear in Harry's tummy.

"Hey." Harry says just loud enough for Louis to hear, the smile not leaving their faces even when Louis leans down to press a kiss against his lips.

"All I'm saying is that we look mysterious." Niall says, leaning back on his hands.

"And all I'm saying is that day drinking in a public park does not make us look mysterious." Louis laughs as he rests his hand on Harry's cheek, rubbing his thumb across it gently.

"How was work, H?" Zayn asks.

"Busy and really hot." He sighs.

"Are you hungry? Have you eaten yet?" Louis asks as he looks down at Harry.

"No, not yet. It was too hot, I wasn't really hungry but I am a bit now."

"We're gonna have a barbecue when we head home in a bit." Liam says before cracking open another can.

"Don't worry, I already bought vegetarian stuff. I'm not sure if it's the right stuff but hopefully it is." Louis says while twirling one of Harry's curls round his finger.

"Thank you." Harry replies, his body feeling warm at the consideration.

This is one of the things that made him fall head over heels for Louis; how much he truly cares about Harry. He looks up at Louis, who's currently sitting laughing at something that's being said. From the angle that Harry's laying, he can see under his sunglasses and the way his eyes are crinkling with pure joy. Even though he's invested in a conversation, his hand still lovingly remains playing with Harry's hair. They may have only been together for 6 months but Harry can't imagine being with anyone else. In fact, the thought of being with anyone else makes him feel sick and slightly scared. So, he decides to cuddle up to Louis more like there's a chance he'll leave if he doesn't hold him tight enough and Harry will not let that happen. Ever.