He Noticed || Larry au

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Sophomore Year

Harry is sitting in the bleachers off to the side, just a few rows in front of him he sees all the guys he used to be friends with. Occasionally one or two of them will look back at him but he ignores it.

Him and Niall make conversation, Harry cheers Louis and only Louis on because Zayn and Liam can go screw themselves.

"Number thirteen has a nice butt." Niall says and Harry's smile drops because Liam is number thirteen.

"He's mean." Harry says and Niall looks confused but just nods.

The game drags on and their school ends up losing. Harry and Niall are off the bleachers and off to find Louis.

"You did great!" Harry says and hugs Louis despite the shoulder pads making it even harder to hug the taller boy.

"We lost Harry." Louis laughs and Harry just grins.

"Still!" He cheers. Louis grins happily at Harry before he feels a hand on his back and he turns, almost eye rolling.

This girl in his geometry class won't leave him alone. Sure she's cute and all but she's not really... Louis' type.

"You did great." Danielle says and Louis gives her a smile, grabbing Harry's wrist so the boy wouldn't walk away. He also didn't want Harry to feel ignored, this conversation should only take a moment.

"Ready to go home?" Louis asks Harry once he thanks Danielle and turns back to him. Harry nods, happily smiling.

"I need to change but I'll be right back. Where's that kid?" Louis asks.

"Niall? His mom just came and picked him up." Harry says and Louis nods, finally letting go of Harry's wrist before going to the locker room to quickly change into some comfy clothes.

When he comes back out Liam and Zayn are talking to Harry, he actually looks quite uncomfortable and it irritates Louis.

"Ready to go?" Louis asks and Harry smiles gratefully, nodding. Zayn and Liam awkwardly backing away. The pair had been grilling him about Louis, he's thankful Louis doesn't ask about it.

For a while they walk in silence, Louis completely worn out and Harry just isn't used to being around people for such a long period of time so he's a bit tired as well.

Finally, Louis blurts out the question that has been on the tip of his tongue since he found out about Niall.

"Do you like Niall?" Louis asks and Harry instantly laughs, glancing over to Louis who had a confused look. Harry smirks.

"Two bottoms don't make a top." Harry says and Louis is stunned to silence as Harry laughs at Louis' open mouth.

"Harry!" He sputters and Harry continuous to laugh as Louis breaks into a smile.

"I was just being honest." Harry giggles as they stop in front of his house. Louis shakes his head, wrapping Harry in a hug.

"I'll text you when I get home." Louis says and Harry nods into Louis' shoulder, inhaling his sent before letting go of him.