fanboy ➶ larry [COMPLETED]

Ten

Mood: It is What it Is by Lifehouse

Louis had barely choked out a 'yeah' and when they hung up Louis stuffed his face into his pillow and screamed.

"You alright?" Eleanor asks slipping on one of Louis' sweaters. It was a bit too big on her but she didn't mind.

"Physically I'm fine. Mentally, I'm bruised." Louis answers, his face still in the pillow.

"How so? What did Harry say this time?" she asks, lacing up her Converse.

"He said he wants to visit Doncaster." Louis finally sits up, sweeping his fringe away from his eyes.

"What?! Our flat? He wants to visit our flat? Did he say when? Never mind that. I need to clean. Oh god, we have to go now." She rushes, stuffing her clothes in her suitcase.

"El, I'm sure the flat looks--"

"No it doesn't. Now come on, finish packing. We have a long drive ahead of us."

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Once Louis and Eleanor reached their flat, Niall was standing there with Liam, and a Christmas tree.

"How did they know when we'd be back?" Louis asks.

"Sent them a text. Told them to buy a tree. Christmas is in four days." Louis rolls his eyes and steps out of the car. He hugs both boys, Liam hugging him a bit too tight, but Louis doesn't mention it.

"Hey El, so I didn't know whether you wanted a bigger one or not but..." Niall starts, gesturing to the tree. It was a medium sized tree, tilted a bit making somewhat lopsided.

"It's great. Thanks Ni." she kisses him on the cheek starts walking up the four flights of stairs to their flat. Niall and Liam carry the tree, the blonde breathing heavily and sweating once their at the top. Liam didn't seem moved by the lifting, he was smiling the entire time.

Eleanor unlocks the door and let's them inside.

"Where do ya want it?" the dyed-blonde asks and Eleanor gestures to the corner of the room.

"So how was the concert?" Liam asks, and that was the first thing he's said since he's been here.

"It wasn't what we expected." Eleanor answers with a giggle.

"How so? Was he really bad live?" Liam chuckles.

"God no! He was amazing actually. It's just...well..." Eleanor trails off staring at Louis.

"He um, we kind of...he gave me his number..." Niall almost dropped the tree. The room is silent for a moment until Niall speaks up.

"Are you trying to tell me that he's actually gay? That you were right?" Niall gasps. Louis turns bright red.

"Yeah? Well, I don't know really. He never said he was gay. And he never said anything about liking me. He said he just wanted to talk to me." Louis explains, scratching the back of his neck.

"He likes him." Eleanor interjects with a nod. By then Niall and Liam have already set the tree down, Eleanor had gotten the ornaments and lights that were hidden somewhere in the closet.

"Do you like him?" Liam asks; he was frowning.

"Yeah. Of course I do." Louis says, fumbling with his fingers. Liam nods, starting to wrap the lights around the tree. The other's help silently. Eleanor starts hanging decorations around the flat, mistletoe here and lights there.

After a few hours of decorating the flat was done. The tree shined with white lights and silver, gold and white ornaments. The room had the peaceful Christmas feel.

"Do you guys want me to make some hot chocolate?" Eleanor offers and the three boys nod, sitting on one of the couches. They chat animatedly but Louis notices how Liam's smile doesn't reach his eyes.

"Are you okay, Li?" Louis finally asks and the boy stares at him with wide eyes.

"Hm? Yeah I'm fine." He says, smiling for emphasis. Louis doesn't believe him but he doesn't push him. Eleanor come back in the living room with four mugs of hot chocolate. It was topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.

"Thanks, babe." Louis says and takes a sip, licking the white cream from the top of his lips.

"No problem." she says sitting in one of the couches. Suddenly Louis' phone buzzes and he pulls it out noticing a new text from Harry. He smiled at the contact name he gave him. 'That one famous guy.' 

Harry: My parents said it would be fine if I visited you for Christmas. Is that fine?

Louis puts his mug down and typed back a response.

Louis: Sure. It's just going to be me, El, Niall, and Liam.

He tried not to think about Harry standing here in his flat. Sitting in his couch. Drinking from his mugs. He smiled fondly down at his phone when he got a reply.

Harry: Great!  :) Can I get your address?

Louis types his address and sends it. Eleanor stares at him with curious eyes.

"Guess who's spending Christmas with us." Louis asks wiggling his eyebrows. Eleanor's eyes widen.

"Shut up!" she explains almost spilling her hot chocolate. Niall and Liam offer confused expressions.

Louis smiles.

"Shut up!" Eleanor repeats.

"I didn't say anything." Louis says and laughs. Eleanor stands up.

"I need to clean."

"Who's coming?" Niall whispers, leaning towards Louis.

"Harry." Louis answers and Niall's lips form an 'o.' He hears Liam sigh. Liam stands up quickly and pulls out his phone.

"Where're you going?" Louis asks, his smile staying. He couldn't be bothered by anything right now. He was just so damn happy. Eleanor was running around the flat, carrying clothes and trash. She was cursing under her breath. Liam stands silent for a moment, looking through his phone.

"Li?" Louis asks again and Liam finally looks at him. Louis is thinking too much about Harry that he doesn't notice the way Liam's eyes were filled with tears and the way his bottom lip trembled.

"I need to go." he finally says, "My mum wants me to help with her Christmas tree." he explains pocketing his phone. Niall watches the whole exchange with a sad expression. Liam leaves without a word. Louis waves at him his smile never faltering. And just like that, Liam left, his hot chocolate left untouched.