Royal || larry

V

Prince Harry is lying in his large bed -reading a book - while Louis organizes his bookshelf. Harry wants his books sorted in alphabetical order and even though he likes Louis - he likes Louis a lot - he is still his servant so, he has to do something around here.

Harry scans the words on his page. His mind eats them hungrily, enjoying the way the author speaks and how easily he gets lost in this imaginary world.

Louis is surround by books on the floor. They are scattered around him and on him and there are still more on the shelf. He lets out an annoyed huff and throws the books off his lap.

Harry looks up over his book and sees Louis sitting in his mess. He looks unbelievably cute and Harry smiles fondly at him.

"You okay, Lou?" He worries aloud and Louis twists around so he is facing the prince.

"No. Why do you have so many books? There are at least a hundred," Louis complains. Harry chuckles and places his book on his chest.

"There are 67 actually and I enjoy reading, is that bad?" He asks curiously. He loves to read and he hopes Louis does too.

"It is not bad, but it gives me a lot of work. Have you even read all of these?" Louis questions. He eyes the piles of books doubtfully. There is no way Harry read them all.

"Of course I have read them," Harry answers. Louis looks at him in disbelief and Harry smiles smugly - he feels quite smart right now.

"How?" Louis questions in awe. He can not sit still long enough to read. He likes reading, but it takes him so long to finish a book.

"I have had 18 years of nothing but free time," Harry answers easily. Louis shrugs and turns back to his job.

They both sit in silence and Louis actually gets a lot done in the time. Harry reads, but occasionally stops to watch Louis sort through his books. He can not help the smile that takes over his face every time Louis opens a book and reads the first couple pages.

Harry watches as Louis picks up a book - he can not see the title - and starts to read. He expects him to put it away like the others, but Louis just sits and reads.

"You can borrow that. If you want," Harry speaks up. Louis jumps at the sound of his voice and he turns - cheeks pink from getting caught.

"I should not," Louis replies and Harry rolls his eyes.

"I insist. Come over and read with me," Harry suggests. He pats the spot next to him and Louis happily obliges.

He crawls in next to Harry - getting unnecessarily close - not that either of them is complaining - and opens the book back up.

Harry looks over and smiles when he sees it is Pinocchio. He read that when he was 15 and he absolutely loved it.

"That is a good book," Harry muses. Louis looks up at him and nods his head. They both turn back to their books and Louis eventually leans his head on Harry's shoulder.

Harry does not complain and enjoys the sound of their pages turning and their peaceful breaths mixing together.

He turns slightly to watch Louis' eyes dance across the page. He can not help himself as he leans over and gently kisses the side of his head. Louis turns to him and gives him a lazy smile, not at all bothered by the kiss.

Louis cuddles closer and turns back to his book. Harry tries to do the same, but instead watches Louis. He loves watching as the boys face changes with each page and how he smiles while he reads good parts.

Harry is so very content at that moment and he's never been happier.

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Harry's parents leave that night. They are visiting another royal family and will be gone for two days, which leaves Harry in charge of everything.