fanboy ➶ larry [COMPLETED]

Thirty-One

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Mood: See You Soon by Amber Run

"California? As in the California? As in America? The America?" Louis hears Harry chuckle on the other line.

"Is there another California that I'm not aware of?" Harry asks, still laughing slightly.

"It's just--I've never been out of Britain. And it's expensive! El and I still have to pay rent and food and stuff and we don't know how much the plane tickets are--"

"I'll pay. It's fine." Harry offers and Louis scowls at his phone.

"Why do you always offer to pay for things for me? You know I don't like it." Louis mutters, crossing his arms. Eleanor was jumping on the couch, the check in her hand, smiling widely.

"Why do you always object? You know I'll do it anyways." Harry retaliates and Louis could almost see the smirk through the line, "Besides, I have a private jet that could fly you guys here. Free of charge. And you can stay with me in my hotel, of course."

The offer is almost too good to pass down. Louis sighs and looks towards Eleanor. She'd definitely want to go. 

"Give me a second. Hey El, how do you feel about going to California?" It's quiet for a moment as Louis watches Eleanor's face shift from confusion to apprehension to pure excitement.

"California?" She asks and Louis only has the time to nod before she leaps off the couch and steals the phone from Louis.

"Are you fucking serious?! When are we going?!" She yells into the phone and Louis groans. He waits casually for Eleanor to give him back his phone. They talk about the plans for a few minutes before Harry has to leave and barely manages a quick 'I love you' to Louis before he's being whisked away for rehearsals.

Eleanor hands him back his phone and beams.

"What'd he say?" Louis asks.

"He said we should go this Friday and stay until Sunday. Can we Louis? Please!" She begs, clasping her hands in front of her. Louis rolls his eyes before shrugging. He tried to come off as casual but his insides were screaming with excitement. He'll be seeing Harry in a few days. A grin broke out on his face, before he could stop himself. Eleanor was hyped up, jumping excitedly, and honestly why is Louis even friends with her?

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Louis stood awkwardly at the front door as a man dressed in a tight black shirt and blue jeans took his suitcase. Harry sent him to get the two to California safely. Eleanor was rushing around their flat, making sure she had everything, while talking to Alice on the phone.

When Louis and Eleanor had finished their call with Harry, she had called Alice and told her everything. Surprisingly, she was fine with it. She praised Eleanor for being an amazing friend and hoped she had a great time in California.

"I'll miss you while I'm over there. When we get back, I'm paying you a visit." Eleanor says before saying bye and hanging up. The man, who Louis couldn't remember his name, took Eleanor's suitcases and slid them into the trunk of his sleek black SUV. Louis and Eleanor clamber in.

Louis' phone rings and he answers it without checking who it is.

"Hey, Lou!" It was Niall.

"What's up, Ni?" Louis answers.

"Nothing much. Just wanted to wish you luck in Cali." Niall replies with a spot on American accent.

"Thanks, Ni. How's Liam? He hasn't talked to me in forever." Louis asks and Niall sighs. Louis frowns and furrows his eyebrows.

"He misses you, Lou."

"What do you mean? He can hang out with me whenever." Louis mumbles, confused.

"He knows. He misses you...like you know...as a boyfriend." Niall explains. Oh. Louis had almost forgotten about his relationship with Liam.

"Niall..."

"I know. I know. He needs to get over you. I don't know how though!" The blonde groans in frustration. Louis thinks for a moment. He stares out the window, they had already started driving and he hasn't noticed. He watches the trees zoom by. Then a thought struck him.

"What if he were to meet someone?" Louis asks, "Like the one?" He could hear Niall laugh on the other line.

"Good luck. He doesn't see anyone but you. He's a downright mess." Niall explains.

"Wow, thanks for the support, Ni. Really appreciate it." Louis says sarcastically.

"You know what I mean. Gotta go! Work's calling."

"Okay. Bye, Niall. I'll call you when I land. Operation Find Liam a Smokin' Hot Boyfriend is in place as of right now." Niall's laugh is cut off from him hanging up. Eleanor was staring at him the entire time.

"What?" Louis asks and she shakes her head.

"You know it's not gonna work. Liam hasn't liked anyone but you since like...the beginning of time." Louis groans exasperatedly.

"Why must I be cursed with good looks?" He mumbles, covering his face. Eleanor only rolls her eyes before slipping in a pair of ear phones. She taps away on her phone, possibly texting Alice, while Louis just stares out the window.

His stomach lurches at the thought of seeing Harry in less than 24 hours. Maybe they could walk in the beach, even though it was still winter. Maybe they could go out and watch the sunset. Maybe they could go to Hollywood. Maybe they could stay indoors and let Harry fuck him into the mattress.

Oh, okay, maybe he should stop thinking.

He shifted in his seat as they neared the airport, his hands clamming up and perspiration appearing on his forehead. He's never been on an airplane before. How could he not think this through?

Eleanor seemed to feel his discomfort. She leaned over and intertwined their hands, smiling softly. Louis took a deep breath as they reached the airport. Richard had asked them to hold hands while boarding the plane, just in case there were paparazzi's around, wanting to take pictures.

Suddenly, the airport was there, huge and loud, and Louis just about chickened out. He walked through the building and within a few minutes was met with a private jet. He took a deep breath, gripping Eleanor's hand like a snake and stepped inside the plane, keeping Harry on his mind.

Might be smut in the next chapter or the one after that. Just warning you guys lol.

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