You & I (Larry Stylinson)

Chapter 9

Louis' P.O.V.

It had been two weeks since Harry and I went into Magee's office. Eleanor had agreed to be my cover up, but only with a lot of convincing and money. She felt bad pretending and so did I. This meant that she couldn't date anyone while I pranced around with Harry. Harry and I weren't exactly dating, though. We had only had a couple cuddling moments and short kisses since all of this happened. It was still a bit weird actually knowing that Harry liked me the way I liked him. Since he was my best friend, it was even stranger. We were going to America for a couple days for the release of our single, 'Best Song Ever'. I was dreading the interviews and constant questioning. I was going to announce my relationship with Eleanor while we were there as well. 

I finished packing my suitcase before zipping it up and hauling it off of the bed. I heard Harry in the living room as I made my way down the hall, my luggage dragging behind me. "Ready?" I asked. He nodded and grabbed his bag, making his way to the door. We had a car waiting for us, the other boys having their own. After stuffing our bags in the back, we shuffled into the seats before heading to the airport. Harry's hand slipped into mine and I blushed, looking down at it. I looked up at him and he was looking straight ahead as if nothing was happening. I decided to do the same, the entire ride being quiet. Harry and I had been in a bit of an awkward stage after coming out to management. We still hadn't told the boys anything and it was eating me alive. 

After arriving at the airport and taking nearly 100 pictures, we were able to board our plane. "I want the seat next to Zayn!" Liam called. 

"I want the one next to Louis." Harry said. 

"Oh, thanks lads." Niall pouted. 

"Sorry, Ni." I laughed. "I would sit alone, but Harry insists that I sit next to him.

"Of course he does." Zayn huffed. I shot him a look before plopping down next to Harry. I pulled out my phone and noticed that I had a text from Eleanor. 

"Have fun in America! Don't look too disappointed when you announce our relationship :)" 

I grinned at my phone, apparently attracting Harry's attention. "What's so funny?" He asked.

"Nothing. Eleanor just texted me." His brow furrowed and he looked at the seats in front of us, which held Zayn and Liam. Niall was across the aisle from them, leaving Harry and I secluded from the group. 

"Must be nice having a pretty girlfriend." He said, weaving his fingers through mine. 

"Someone's going to see." I said nervously. 

"So?" 

"Fine." What was with him lately? Was he really that pissed that I had a fake girlfriend? I obviously liked him so I didn't see why he was so upset. "You know I don't like her in that way, right?" 

"Okay." He said simply. The plane began to take off and the seat belt light flashed on. I put on my seat belt before turning to face Harry.

"I'm serious. You know that I don't like her like that don't you?" 

"I guess."

"Are you just pissed because I'll have to kiss her in public?" His jaw tightened and I knew why he was mad. "Every last bit of it is fake, Harry."

"I know." We remained silent for a while, our hands still intertwined. I looked over at Niall and saw him staring at us. He gave me a questioning look before I shook my head. Harry didn't seem to notice our silent conversation and I was glad. Niall pulled out his phone and I soon felt my phone vibrate. 

"We need to talk."

I looked up at Niall again and glared at him before texting him back.