When the Stars Aline (Larry Stylinson AU)

Rebellious Streak

LOUIS' POV

School was out and Niall and I were off to the skate park. Skateboarding is rather fun, and I use it as a distraction from things. I've been doing it since I was about ten, which is around the time that I started to get beaten by my dad and started hating myself, so I've become pretty good at it. Niall however is just learning, and sometimes I forget to take it easy with him.

"Slow down Lou I can't keep up!" Niall complains. I turn around and chuckle at him.

"Not my fault you can't keep up with my swag," I laugh, mimicking the popular boys at school.

I wait for Niall to reach my speed before keeping up again. We finally pull into the skate parks. I sigh when I read the sign taped across it that read "PARK CLOSED TEMPORARILY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15".

"Well that sucks," Niall scowls.

"It's okay, we can go riding somewhere else," I say.

"I don't think there's another skatepark in town," Niall sighs.

"So what, there's a sick staircase by city hall," I suggest.

"Are you sure you're up to it? We could get in massive trouble," Niall says cautiously.

"Nothing's gonna happen, the worst they could do is tell us to get out," I say.

"You are such a bad influence on me, Louis Tomlinson," Niall laughs as he skates ahead in the direction of city hall.

Sweet innocent Niall. He has hardly a clue to the hardships of the world, always so happy and carefree. He has no idea of the hell I go through. I feel bad about not telling him my biggest secrets, he's like a brother to me, but then again my own brother doesn't know either. It's bad enough that Lottie does.

We finally get to city hall and have a hell of a time. Niall is getting pretty good with his skateboard skills, I can tell he's been practicing. We fall over a few times, which will leave a few cuts and bruises, but that's how you learn it, right? Suddenly our fun and laughter is interrupted by sirens coming near. Shit.

"Why you kids riding on city hall? That sign makes it clear that there is no skateboarding aloud on premises under any circumstances," a police man yells out the window, driving closer and closer towards us.

"Well sorry I guess," I mumble.

"Teenagers having their fun or not, people aren't aloud to break the law. When they do break the law, they have to get punished," he says.

I wince at the phrase "get punished", most likely my subconscious being reminded of my father.

"I'm sorry Officer but we really have to get going see ya later bye," Niall says quickly, pulling me harshly by my sleeve so that I almost trip and sprinting for it.

Before I know it Niall and I are running as fast as we can, the police car following behind us. Sixteen and running from the police, well aint that a good start.

"Never knew you had such a rebellious streak to you Niall," I make out, not stopping my run.

"I'm just full of surprises," Niall laughs.

"Your house is down that way and mine is left from here so let's split, and it'll be harder for him to find us that way," I plan out.

"Ok so I guess see you at school tomorrow?" Niall asks.

"Yeah see yah," I say as we give each other a bro hug and part ways.

I run all the way down my street until I find my house, then I run up the porch and slam the door behind me. I slide down to the floor now that I'm in the safety of my own house and take a minute to catch my breath. Once I can finally breathe again, I start laughing hysterically at the event that just occurred. I hope Niall made it home okay. My smile falls straight when I look up to see no one other than my dad standing above me, a furious facial expression drawn across him. This isn't going to go well.

"Running from the police, are we?" he asks.

"You know how that feels, don't you?" I snap back.

"WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?" he suddenly raises his tone.

"You know what the fuck I just said," I reply, feeling a sudden new found courage. Yet as soon as it comes out of my mouth, I instantly regret it.

He kicks me hard in the jaw, blood filling up my mouth.

"DON'T YOU TALK BACK TO YOUR FATHER YOUNG MAN," he screams.

"Why? I don't respect you, and you may of created me but you are NOT my father," I whisper.

He grabs me by the collar of my shirt and throws me on to the ground, laying on top of me. I whimper and struggle to get out of his grasp, but he's just to strong for me. I really need to start working out. He grabs my jaw and makes sure his eyes are exactly parallel to mine.

"If you open your smart ass mouth one more time, I'll fucking cut it off," he says, grabbing scissors and tracing them around my lipline in threat. "You got it?"

I nod my head, not being able to talk since his grasp around my jaw is so tight. He lets go and throws my head to the floor, causing me to groan.

"Your brother and mother are coming home, so get your ass out of here," he says, afraid of them finding out what he does to me.

I quickly run up the stairs and turn in direction of my room, but I'm stooped when I bump into Lottie, who has wet eyes and a bit of ruined mascara. I figure out that she saw the whole thing and I sigh in guilt.

She grasps onto me tightly, burying her face in my torso. I wrap my arms around her as well.

"You know I really love and care about you Louis, don't you?" she says, looking into my eyes.

"Yes, and I love you too," I say.

The door flies open and in comes Liam and my mom, which knocks Lottie and I out of each other's grasps so there won't be any questions. Lottie turns into her room and I go forward to mine.

I close the door behind me and think about everything that happened today. I was reminded of Harry, and the butterflies suddenly return to my tummy and my mind racing with happiness. I know I must embrace the possibility of him being straight, which is a big chance. Even if he'd never think of me as special, which he probably won't, I'd like to get close to him, because there's just something inside of me that glows when I think of him, my heart telling me that I need him in my life. Whether he loves me back or not, I need him. I want him. I love him. And that's just the way things are.

Ok so sorry this chappie was kinda boring I just need to start the story out yah know. More Larry action coming soon. These plot lines are gonna stretch out long so yeahh have a good day.