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When Harry turns twenty, he and Louis have just come out publically a month or so before, and are still in the midst of the backlash.

There is more than Harry expected, but less than Louis expected, so it's a happy medium of sorts. But because of the drama, Harry didn't want to leave the flat, so instead Louis invites everyone to their place.

It's packed, bodies everywhere. Louis' sisters are climbing on Niall, and his Mum is crying in a corner because 'Her baby isn't a teenager', and Zayn is getting drunk with Gemma, and Louis is clutching his hand and grinning as he presents the cake.

"You can be a twenteen with me now!" Louis whispers into Harry's year, as he stands behind the birthday boy who bends over the candles, staring at the light and contemplating what to wish for.

In the end, he keeps it simple. He doesn't wish to be a twenteen with Louis.

He just wishes to stay with Louis.

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