Loved You First (Larry Fanfic)

Chapter Two: Christmas Time

It was the week before Christmas that Jay sat Louis and Harry down at the kitchen table.

"Boys, it's almost Christmas and I think Santa would love if you wrote him a letter," Jay said excitedly. Louis cheered while Harry just looked confused. "I've never written Santa a letter," he said a little quietly. Louis gasped. "Never! I'll teach you how mate," Louis told him, making Harry smile brightly.

"All you have to do is tell Santa the one top thing you want for Christmas, and you can draw a picture if you want," Louis informed him while Jay gave them crayons and paper. Harry nodded and grabbed a green crayon. He started writing something on the paper, his little tongue stuck out of his mouth adorably in concentration.

It only took the boys ten minutes to finish and they looked at each other. "I'll show you mine if you show me yours," Harry said playfully. Louis nodded and handed him his letter.

Both boys gasped when they looked at the other's letter. They had both written practically the same thing.

Harry's letter had said, "Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is to be Louis' best friend forever."

Louis' letter had said, " Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is to be Harry's best friend forever." Then scribbled hastily under it in small letters, it said, "Oh, and that I never ever have to go to school ever again."

Harry laughed at what Louis wrote, then pouted. "No fair," he whined, "I thought we were only allowed to write one thing!" Louis laughed. "Hazza," he said happily, "when do I ever follow the rules?"

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Very early Christmas Eve morning, around three am, Louis woke up to the quiet sound of someone knocking on his window. Clearly confused, and a bit frighten, he edged towards his window. He was relieved to see his grinning beat friend on the outside of his window.

Quietly, Louis opened his window and looked at Harry confused. "Haz," he whispered. "What are you doing at my house so early?" Harry grinned and replied, "I have a surprise for you!" Louis rolled his eyes. "Couldn't it have waited for later," he asked. Harry laughed and shook his head saying, "Nope! Now get some clothes on and follow me!"

Louis went quickly to his closet, pulling on a shirt, jeans, and a jacket since it was a little chilly. Even though he was a little annoyed at Harry for waking him up early, he must admit be was super excited to see what Harry had in store for him.

He climbed out of the window and landed next to Harry quietly. "Where are we going," Louis asked, not being able to wait until they got there. Harry put his fingers to his lips and pretended to lock them. "It's a secret," he giggled. Louis pouted and crossed his arms, but Harry just smiled at him.

Harry reached over and took Louis' hand in his. "Come on," he said happily and started running, Louis hot on his heels.

Louis bit his lip while running with Harry. What will happen if his mum woke up and he wasn't there? Would he be grounded on his birthday? His thoughts all completed vanished when he skidded to a stop next to Harry and saw where they were.

"Hazza, are we allowed to be in the woods by ourselves," Louis asked quietly, looking up at the menacing trees. Harry just said nonchalantly, "Of course we are, we're big boys! Especially you! Because today you're seven!" Louis shrugged. Might as well have fun since its my birthday, he thought.

"Let's go Louis! I think you'll like it," he said excitedly. Louis grinned widely and nodded, "Ok! Lead the way!" Harry smiled and took Louis' hand, leading him into the dark, cold forest.

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They've been walking for about fifteen minutes, lead by Harry's flashlight, when Harry abruptly stopped. Louis looked around excitedly, which made Harry laugh. Louis pouted as Harry said, "We're not there yet Lou." Harry squeezed Louis' hand, which he was still holding. He led Louis to a place in the forest where the ground seemed to dip lower. It turns out to be a hole. Not just a hole, but an underground tunnel!

Louis gasped and asked, "Hazza, where does it lead?" Harry smiled smugly and replied, "You'll have to find out for yourself!" And with those words, he pushed Louis forward slightly, encouraging him to go first in the tunnel. Louis was hesitant at first, what if Harry was pulling a prank and was going to ditch him? He sighed and continued walking forward into the tunnel, Harry following behind him.

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After a few minutes walk through the damp tunnel, Louis saw an opening at the other end. He ran to it, Harry following just as fast as him. Once he burst through the opening, Louis was astounded at the sight in front of him.

It appeared to be a small abandoned castle made entirely of stove, but seemed as if it was green because all of the plants that had grown on it. "Harry...," Louis murmured, "This is such a beautiful place." He grinned at Louis and pulled him towards it. "We're not done yet," he said excitedly, pulling Lou through the doorway, that didn't have a door. Louis looked around in awe. The ceiling and part of the fourth wall was missing but it only made it look more magical.

Louis noticed immediately the little wrapped box sitting on the floor in the middle. He turned to Harry and asked, "Is that for me?" He nodded and Louis smiled, running over to it, ready to rip the wrapping open. Harry laughed and sat down next to him, watching him tear though the wrapping.

Louis gasped and looked at Harry, his heart bursting with love. "Thank you so much Hazza," Louis said and wrapped his best friend in a hug. Then he sat back on the cold ground and stared at the most wonderful present in the world. Harry had gotten him a necklace that said, Haz + Boo = Friends for Life. It was a small present, but he was going to love it for eternity.

Harry picked up the necklace and asked, "May I?" Louis nodded and felt Harry's cool hands on his neck as Harry put the precious necklace on his neck. Louis turned to Harry and pecked him on the cheek, letting his lips linger a little longer than needed. Louis felt his own cheeks redden as he watched a cute blush spread across Harry's face and neck.

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I don't know why but I'm finding this extremely cute!!! But don't worry, soon there will be a shocking turn of events ;)

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~Luna xx.