Summary : Harry sees Louis with a baby , and questions his whole life choices .
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Louis stepped out of the elevator at the seventh floor , where the cafeteria was . He approached the tables area , thinking about how much he craved hot chocolate at the freezing cold weather .
Just as he entered the area , he saw Laura and Victor sitting with another young woman , and a baby stroller next to them . Laura locked eyes with him and grinned , motioning him over .
Louis walked over to them a bit shyly , "Hey ."
"Hey sweet . This is our daughter Lena , do you remember her ? From your engagement party ." Laura introduced the two .
"Yeah , I remember you . Hi , how are you ?" Louis greeted her with a smile , Lena smiled back , "Nice seeing you again . This is my daughter , Ella ." She motioned to the baby that Victor was holding in his lap .
Louis' heart melted at the sight of the baby . "Oh , she's adorable ." He bit his lower lip to contain himself .
Victor smiled at him , "Want to hold her ?"
"I -- can I ?" He turned to look at Lena , who nodded approvingly with a smile .
Louis sat down on one of the chairs and took Ella into his arms , "Oh you're so cute ." He held her carefully , sitting her on one of his legs sideways with his arms firmly around her .
Ella looked up at Louis for a few seconds , before a smile spread on her lips .
"Oh my god , you're adorable ." He squished her cheeks gently , then looked at Lena , "How old is she ?"
"Seven months ." Lena smiled , "She's named after my fiance's mother , her middle name ."
Louis picked her up , standing her on his knees facing him , "Look at you . How are you so cute ? Hm ?" He asked with a soft baby voice , grinning when Ella smiled .
Harry walked into the cafeteria , after Louis told him how he craved hot chocolate and was going to buy a cup . He made a beeline to the desk and ordered hot chocolate for Louis and black coffee for himself , his phone pressed to his ear as he talked to Zayn .
He hung up the call and shoved his phone in his pocket , watching as their drinks were made .
"Harry !"
He turned around when his name was called ; first he saw Laura and Victor , along with their daughter . Then he saw Louis -- Louis holding a baby .
He felt his chest stopping - almost like his heart wasn't beating anymore . He watched as Louis talked to the baby , then he turned with the baby in his arms to face Harry . Louis held the baby with one arm , his other hand pointing at Harry as he talked to the baby , then he gave a small wave and tried to get the baby to wave aswell .
"Your drinks , Mr. Styles ."
Harry turned to face the desk again , he took the two cups and walked over to Louis .
Victor pulled out a chair for Harry to sit next to Louis , Harry set the two cups down and shook Victor's hand , then turned to Lena , "How are you today ?"
"Doing well . I think Ella has a favourite ." She nodded her head to Louis .
Harry looked over to Louis , who was hugging the baby as she laid her head on his shoulder and grabbed his jumper in her small fists .
Louis looked at Harry over the baby's head and smiled at him , "Isn't she adorable ?"
"She is ." Harry nodded and reached his hand out to rub a single finger on her soft cheek , making her smile .
"I brought you hot chocolate ." Harry told Louis and moved the cup closer to him on the table , Louis smiled , "Thanks ."
"Want me to take the baby so you can drink ?" Victor asked , Louis shook his head , "My drink can wait a few more minutes . Isn't that right ?" He nudged the baby a bit , Ella lifted her head up and looked at Louis , the two grinned at each other before Ella put her face in his shoulder .
"She's so cute I want to squish her ." Louis gave her a soft squeeze .
"Now I know who to call if I ever need a babysitter ." Lena joked .
"I would love to ." Louis smiled at her .
Harry couldn't take his eyes off the two .
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"Hazzie ."
Harry looked over to Louis , who was laying on the cloud couch with his feet in Harry's lap .
"Baby ."
"Can I ask you a question ?"
"You can ask me anything ."
Louis sat up to be closer , his legs crossing as he face him . Harry held his hand out , Louis smiled and held it in both his hands .
"Earlier today , when I was with Ella ... you gave me this - this look . And I couldn't read it - I couldn't read you ." Louis said , his bottom lip caught between his teeth , before he released it . "I was just wondering what was going through your head ."
"A lot was going through my head ." Harry squeezed his hands . "Seeing how much you loved having a baby in your arms -- I was seconds away from starting a research on adoption centers ." He said , making Louis smile lightly .
"But ... ?"
"But , our lives are so complicated . I can't bring a baby into this . I can't put a child at risk ." Harry shook his head . "A child has no idea what they're getting into -- unlike you . You know what it takes and every day you choose to stay . A child has no choice ."
Louis nodded . "I understand ." He looked down at their hands . "I wouldn't lie , holding Ella and playing with her was -- I loved it . I love babies , I love kids . I've thought about adopting , more than once . I -- I was trying to think of every possible way to make it work , with both our jobs and crazy lives . Nothing is perfect , but there must be a standard , and I could never find the perfect solution for us ."
Harry turned more to face him and leaned closer to press their foreheads together , "Baby just say the word and I'll make it happen . I don't want to be selfish and prevent you of this ."
Louis smiled sadly , he closed the gap and pressed a soft kiss to his lips . "No ."
Harry opened his eyes as he pulled back . "No ?"
"No ." Louis shook his head , "I can't be selfish either . It's complicated to bring a baby , and I won't put you through parenthood just because I want it . I'm okay with not having kids , I can always go and volunteer at places and work with kids one way or another ." Louis assured him , lifting one hand to press to Harry's face , "And you're also right - bringing a child into our lives will also put them in danger , without giving them the choice to leave ."
Harry shook his head , "I'll keep them safe , as I do with you ."
"I know ." Louis kissed him again , "And still , my answer remains no ."
"Will you let me know if you ever change your mind ."
"I will ."
Harry kissed Louis , "Come cuddle ." He brought Louis into his lap , then pulled the soft comforter over the two of them to keep Louis warm .
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