Mystery Buyer (L.S)

Twenty-Four

Louis woke up at 6.45am. He had a full shift at the record store today and felt like death. After the night when Harry was drunk and then staying up late texting him last night, he felt like he could sleep for another full week. Although he was happy that Harry had come to him when he needed to. Relieved that he felt comfortable and safe to come to Louis of all people.

He practically rolled out of bed and crawled to the shower, his eyes squinty and tired. He didn't even check his phone this morning because he was basically still asleep as he showered, letting the slightly cool water hit his face and run down his back to wake him up. When his eyes has finally adjusted a little he finished off in the shower, mentally groaning at the idea of work today.

He already missed Harry and he'd only been awake for 35 minutes.

Louis finished off in the shower, towel drying his hair before heading back to the bedroom, dragging his feet all the way. He picked out a long sleeved plain back top and black skinny jeans. His jeans hugged his hips a little and the waistband of his boxers was partially viable, but was hidden by the hem of his top. He plopped onto his bed on his tummy and reached for his phone to check the time, getting distracted by a text from his absolutely most favourite person in the entire world. He always felt awful falling asleep when he and Harry were talking over text at night.

*Sorry Haz, fell asleep! I'll make it up to you. I'm not feeling work today, feeling more like a zombie! X X*

He finally checked the time and saw that he should have left 7 minutes ago to have been dead on time. He shoved his phone into his back pocket, rushing to grab his zip up jacket. He realised he hadn't worn his own jacket or coat since Harry had let him keep the hoodie, and it felt weird wearing his own clothing today. He thought about jow much he couldn't wait to have Harry's hoodie back while he pulled on his high top black converse, wrapping the laces around his ankle and tying them at the back. He didn't have time to get his music set up so just shoved his headphones into his backpack on his way out of the door, forgetting his skateboard today. He jogged down the stairs and did a mix of a slow jog and speed walk all the way to work, panting as he got to the door.

He unlocked the door, trying to catch his breath a little bit before heading inside and turning on the lights, heading to the back room to shove his stuff in there. He took a moment to take a breather, signing heavily before heading back to the counter. He knew it was going to be super busy today. It's a Saturday and Louis was on his own today due to other staff taking days off for whatever reason.

He grabbed his phone from his pocket and placed it on the counter infront of him, making a mental note that it was 8.06am and that he was here until 3pm.' That's still basically 7 hours to go', he groaned to himself.
He logged onto the till and u bagged all the loose change ready for the day when the door opened. Who the hell needs a CD at 8am?

Louis looked over to the door, faking a typical customer service smile at the crazy 8am customer, before carrying on with the till. He watched the customer in his peripheral vision the entire time as they wandered around the store. Picking up different CDs and putting them back over and over. Louis yawned, his eyes watering slightly as he finished, and checked the to do list on the desk. Ugh, delivery day. Could this Saturday literally be any worse.
The customer finally found a CD he was willing to buy before headed to the counter where Louis was numbering his to do list in order of importance.

'Hey! Is that everything for you?' he spoke quiet but confident to the customer who just nodded in reply.
Louis typed in the total on the till and the customer paid via card before thanking Louis and leaving.

He sighed to himself just as his phone chimed. He glanced at the screen to see who it was and almost immediately picked it up to read it.

*Never apologise for sleeping, little one! I won't object to you making it up to me though ;) How did you sleep? I'm not feeling work either, it's gonna be busy today. I'm sure you're a super cute zombie at least! H X X*