Don't Drag Me Down: A Larry AU

Chapter 3

The next couple days were spent in their apartment aside from the times he had classes on campus, Niall would even help Louis through his assignments and help him study which brought a weight off his shoulders when he finally submitted one of his final papers on Thursday.

It was Friday now and he had to finish his last and final assignment by Monday, but Louis was on such a high of hope from passing his latest tests in the last few days he wasn't worried.

Niall was out getting the two of them takeout for lunch when Louis decided to take a break by tossing his books onto the ground and collapsing on the sofa. He flipped on the television to the football game today and propped his feet on the coffee table in front of him.
Niall busted through the door, Chinese takeout boxes in hand, "Who wants Chinese?" he howled lifting the food into the air.
They sat on the couch together and ate straight out of the boxes, talking about the game and whatever dumb things popped into their head, time passed quickly.
"I should probably finish this," Louis said, kicking the books around on the floor.
"Want any help?" Niall offered.
"Nah, but I think I'd like some fresh air for this, my head is starting to kill me."
"What do you have in mind?" Niall said, tossing his Chinese food box onto the coffee table.
"Anywhere but here," Louis did the same.
They jumped off the couch and put on their coats, Louis grabbing his books, and left the apartment.

- -

After complaining about where to go, they both decided on a bookstore that had a café, it was small and only few people were roaming around so it was nice and quiet.
Louis set up his books and laptop and sat in the corner at a table with Niall and got to work.
Niall shifted uncomfortably in his seat, tapping his fingers on the table and looking around the store with bored eyes.
"You don't have to sit here and watch me," Louis laughed. "Go read a book or something."
He grinned at Louis, "If you need anything, holler." He got up out of his seat and went straight to the graphic novel section. 'Of course, the comic books' Louis thought, shaking his head with a grin.

It went like that for a while, Niall sitting on the bookstore ground reading mounds of comic books while Louis studied, Niall occasionally coming over to tell him 'I'm totally buying these' and showing him the latest super hero comic book everyones been begging him to read
The bell for the bookstore door rung, Louis' focus easily slipping from his work to the door every time it did, like he was looking for something to distract himself from actually finishing his work. He was shocked to see who stepped in.

"Har-Jaxon?" Louis called from his table, he felt himself begin to grin.

Jaxon turn wildly, eyes a bit wide, but his expression changed when he locked eyes with Louis.
"Louis," he said stepping over to his table. He was wearing tight, really tight, pants and a loose button up shirt, one similar to the one he wore when they first met. His hair was thrown into a bun. "Its so good to see you."
Louis nodded and motioned for him to sit down, "You too, Jaxon."
"No, no, call me Harry."
Louis paused, "Wait so-"
Harry, just laughed into his hand, "Jaxon is my...stage name."
He'd totally forgotten about the things he saw him do back at the club. He cleared his throat uncomfortably, "Oh. Right."
They sat in awkward silence and Louis fiddled with his pencil.
"What are you doing here, anyway?" Louis broke the silence with his question.
"I came to read."
"Right," he mentally punched himself, why else would you be at a bookstore?
"Louis, look what I found, this shit is the coolest!" Niall said jogging up to the café table holding a stack of books in his hands. "Oh! Jaxon, hey!"
Harry shared a smile to Niall and glanced at Louis.
"Right, um, I'm gonna look around for a bit," he pushed his papers and books into his backpack, along with his laptop. He slung it on his shoulder and got up.
"I'm gonna go buy these," Niall said excitedly, walking over the counter to pay.
Harry followed Louis without question and they looked through the books silently, but he couldn't help but sneak glances, he couldn't deny he looked very lovely when his hair was pulled up and out of his face.
Harry was bending over with his arms behind his back, face focused on the bookshelf in front of him with his nose scrunched up, Louis watched him carefully, a look of fond as he walked down the aisle of books when-