Social Casualty (Larry Stylinson AU)

Chapter 14

Bonjour!

How are you all? How was Thanksgiving if you celebrate it? How was Black Friday? Any of you go shopping?

I hope you all are enjoying your weekend(:

I also hope you are ready for this chapter! lilly_nugget helped me plan it and I must say it is quite dramatic, so get ready😏

Just to warn you, the chapter may not be that long. I am not sure how long it will be yet.

Word Count: 1234

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*Nick's POV*

*two weeks later*

Ever since I enrolled in my new school, I've noticed just how close Louis and Harry. They're always attached at the hip, and I find it difficult to capture Harry's attention when he's around. I've also noticed that Louis really likes him. He always has this stupid, love-sick expression on his face whenever Harry is near and he is even a bit affectionate with him, sneaking in kisses on the cheek whenever he finds the chance.

It's annoying as hell because I want Harry all to myself. I've only known him for a short time, but I already have a big crush on him, and Louis is getting in my way. He's had his chance to be with Harry. It's not my fault he's too stupid to get Harry to like him. It's my turn to have him.

Obviously, with Louis in the equation, it's tough for Harry to even acknowledge that I'm here, but I always talk to him when Louis isn't there. Luckily, he blushes easily, so a mere stroke on the arm is enough to make him giggle. However, this makes it even harder to detect his true feelings. I can't tell if he likes me or Louis.

When Louis is around, I do everything I can to bring the attention back on me. I wrap my arm around him or play with his hair and change the subject so that it's more about me. The best part of it is that it pisses Louis off so easily. 

In fact, I am pissing him off right now.

We're all at lunch at our usual table, eating and conversing quietly. I have my hand on Harry's hip, dangerously close to touching his bum. I am lightly rubbing his thigh with my other, causing him to turn a permanent shade of red. Louis is absolutely seething right now while Harry is totally oblivious to the war between us.

"So, babe, what are you doing after school?" I ask him, watching Louis out of the corner of my eye.

To my surprise, he is smirking at me.

"I am going ice skating with Louis," he smiles, looking over at Louis who smiles back at him fondly. 

"Oh. Well, what about this weekend?" I question, causing Louis to frown in defeat.

"I don't have any plans yet," he replies.

This time, I am the one to smirk.

"How would you like to go bowling with me?" I offer sweetly.

"I'd love to!" he grins excitedly.

I mentally pump my fist in the air, knowing I won that battle. Louis may have known him longer, but I am determined to make him mine. I know I can show him that I am the better choice if I can just get him alone; this weekend is the perfect opportunity. I can show him how to play as they do in cheesy television shows, and I can let him win. It's sure to win him over.

*Louis' POV*

I hate that fucking Nick. He thinks he just waltz in here and steal Harry from me? He must be off his rocker. I was here first and I am not going to let some smug asshole ruin my chance with him. 

What makes me even more jealous of him is that Harry doesn't seem to care what Nick does to him. He lets Nick touch him as much as he wants and doesn't say anything to protest his desperate attempts. He must think it's just friendly because I touch him like that, and we're just friends. Of course, I don't touch his thighs, but maybe I should start if he thinks it's okay.

With that in mind, I decide to be more tender with Harry. Maybe if I do it enough, he'll get the hint that I like him, and we can talk about where our friendship is going. I know I should just tell him about my crush now, but I am too scared that he likes Nick or that he only sees me as his friend. For now, it'll just be little clues.

*one week later*

I have done everything I can to show Harry how fond I am of him. I kiss his cheek as much as I can, touch him more than what's appropriate and I spend every minute that I can with him. I've even kept him away from Nick as much as possible. If I see him coming towards us, I make an excuse to go somewhere else. Of course, it doesn't always work, but it's enough to anger Nick, which I enjoy.

Sadly, I can't keep him away forever. He still eats lunch with us and we're all in the same Physics class. Right now, we're in class, doing kinematics equations. Harry is struggling a little, so I am helping him do the worksheet. Nick is glaring at his paper as he solves the problem, causing a satisfied smile to spread across my face while El is rolling her eyes at the two of us. I suppose she's caught onto the competition we're having. 

When we finish our work, I kiss him right next to his lips to congratulate him. He turns the darkest shade of red I've ever seen on him, looking down shyly. I smile softly, loving how bashful he is. He's never reacted that way towards one of Nick's kisses. Maybe he really does like me after all.

*Nick's POV*

I growl to myself, watching them act like they're already a couple. I can't believe he just did that. If he had kissed him just a few inches closer, he'd have kissed him right on the lips. The worst part is that Harry didn't seem to care if he did!

This war has to end now. I will not let him be Harry's boyfriend. I have to do something that will really show Harry how I feel. It needs to better than what Louis has done. But what else is left?  

I grin slyly as the perfect solution comes to mind: a kiss on the lips.

If I do right of Louis, it's sure to piss him off. It'll show Louis once and for all that he never had a chance of beating me. I am the one for Harry. With that in mind, I wait until the bell rings to make my big move. As soon as all three of us are out of the classroom and Louis is in my view, I plant my lips right onto Harry's.

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Thoughts?

What do you think of Nick's crush on Harry? Who will win Harry's heart? Will Nick's kiss be enough to win? Does Louis still have a chance?

I hope you enjoyed this chapter. It was really fun to write. I hope it wasn't too terrible. I feel like I kinda just pulled it out of my ass😂😂

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[Dedicated to lilly_nugget for helping me with the ideas behind this chapter. You are so talented and such a good friend. I love you❤️❤️❤️]

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[Book Cover credits to Polaroid-Larry]