Social Casualty (Larry Stylinson AU)

Chapter 9

Hello, my darlings(:

I am back with another chapter! I am very pleased to announce that this will be the first happy chapter in a while, so get excited!!

Enjoy(:

Word Count: 1680

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*Harry's POV*

Louis looks at me expectantly, eyes shining with hopeful tears. I am feeling completely torn right now. I feel like I should give him another chance, but I am afraid that I'll regret it again, and I can't put myself through that again. However, something tells me that Louis is being straight with me this time; he really does want to change for me. How can I deny him the chance to be a good person?

"Well, I really want to forgive you. You know I believe in second chances, but I fear that I'll end up getting hurt again," I answer.

His face falls in disappointment, causing my heart to ache. I know what he's done to me is horrible, but it still hurts to see him like this. I've never seen him like this, so open and raw. Hopefully, what I am about to say next will lift his spirits.

"With that said, if you can prove to me that you are willing to change just for me, I will give you another chance," I smile softly, watching his eyes light up like a little kid on Christmas morning.

"A-Are you serious?" he gasps.

I nod, giggling as he jumps up and hugs me excitedly. I softly hush him while he rattles off numerous "thank you's" to me. He holds me closer, sending inevitable electrical shocks throughout my body. As much as I hate to admit, he still makes my heart race and right now, it's beating pretty fast.

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*Louis' POV*

*the next day after school*

"Louis, where are you taking me?" Niall laughs as I drag him down to the football field.

"We need to go meet Liam," I chuckle, squeezing his hand tighter as we run into the locker room.

"Why?" he asks, tilting his head in confusion.

I smile to myself, remembering that Harry always does that when he's confused, too. I giggle under my breath at my thoughts. I've been thinking about him a lot lately. I really don't know what changed. It's like someone flipped a switch and all of the sudden, I can't get him out of my head. This time, in a good way. Something in me just snapped, and I can't help but have a crush on him.

I gasp in realisation; I have a crush on Harry Styles.

"Lou? What's wrong?"

He snaps his fingers in front of my face, gaining my attention.

"Oh, what? No-Nothing. I just got lost in thought. Um, I brought you in here because I need you and Liam's help to convey a plan to win Harry over," I explain nervously, praying that he doesn't suspect anything.

To my luck, he just smiles and asks me to lead the way. I sigh in relief that he didn't question me any further. I cannot have anyone, especially any of his friends, finding out that I have feelings for Harry. I am just not ready to dive into all that yet. Right now, I am focusing on earning Harry's forgiveness and building a friendship. It's not the right time for anything more than that. 

"Liam!" I call, spotting him changing out of his football jersey in front of his locker.

"Louis! What are you doing here?" he jumps in surprise.