The Painter | L.T [A.U]

Seventeen

~Louis~

"Here are your checks. I'm really happy of your work. If I ever need this house painted again, I'll give you a call." Mr.Fuentes said handing Noah and I our checks. "Well, I'm glad you did. I will be waiting for a call from you," I said.

"Yeah. We are going now. Thank you for having us," Noah said. Mr.Fuentes said bye and we left his office.

"To celebrate that this is the most amount of money we've had in months, lets eat out somewhere," Noah said as we got in my car. "Why not? How about Golden Corral?"

"Is that even a question?" Noah laughed.

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"Fuck, that was amazing. I haven't eaten like that in ages," I said. Unfortunately, I have to go back to eating my regular food. I get sick of it.

We arrived at my place and we watched CSI. "Want a smoke?" I asked getting my pack of cigarettes out. Noah nodded and I gave him one along with a lighter. I took a few puffs and then my phone rang. I grabbed my phone and walked to the kitchen.

Harry.

I answered it.

"Hey, Harry. Whats up?" It was so weird talking to him. He was my best mates but, his girlfriend is breaking up with him for me. Oops?

"Hey, wanna hang out? Like right now? I could use some company."

"Uh, sure. I'll be at your place. Can you send me your address?"

"No, no. I will be at your place. Send me your address." Oh god. No one but Noah and Mel know I live in this dump. I sent him the address.

"Harry is coming over," I remarked as I sat down next to Noah.

"Don't worry, I will be here. Is he on his way?" I nodded. Harry could give Mel what she wants but I can't. I struggle to pay my rent! She deserves someone like Harry. Mel says she loves me but I can't stand the thought of me not giving her what she wants. Shes used to getting what she wants.

Harry and I were so close. He moved because his dad got a job promotion. He is a doctor.

"Just don't get nervous. I know that you hate that you're going to steal his girlfriend but remember, love conquers all."

"Thanks for the advice," I mumbled. If you need advice, Noah is the person you should go to. He's very helpful. Well, most of the times.

"No problem. I think he's here," he said as the doorbell rung. I sighed and walked to the door. I put my hand on the door knob and sighed again before opening it.

"Hey, come in," I said scratching the back of my neck.

"Hello," he said stepping in my apartment I call dump. He looked around.

"You can sit if you'd like," I said. He looked at Noah. "Hey, I'm Noah." "Hello, I'm Harry Styles."

Harry looked at the couch. "Uh, you can sit on that chair," I said pointing to a chair. He nodded and sat down. I sat down next to Noah.

"Are you done painting the Fuentes' home?" he asked.

"Yeah. Yesterday was our last day," Noah and I said in unison.

"Do you live here?" he asked.

"I don't. I live in a dorm on campus for college," Noah said shifting in his spot on the couch.

"I live here," I said. He didn't respond.

"So, how is your relationship with Mel, I mean Melissa?" I asked. Noah gave me a what-the-fuck-are-you-doing- look.

Harry didn't respond for a second. "I-we are very happy. I couldn't have asked for a better girlfriend. I hope we can get married sometime," he said fidgeting with his fingers.

"I'm happy for you two," I lied.

"Thank you. Are you in a relationship?"

"We are both single," Noah said. I knew he didn't want me to say something stupid.

"How's your family?" Harry asked.

"Okay. My dad is moving back to Doncaster on Wednesday. I haven't talked to my mum or my siblings recently. My mum had twins a few months ago."

"Tell her I'm happy for her, okay? You're mum is very nice. What're their names?"

"Ernest and Doris."

"Finally you have a brother," he chuckled.

"Yeah," I chuckled.

"So, Noah, you're in college so what are you studying to be?"

"Um, I want to be a paramedic."

"Nice. What are you planning to do when you graduate?"

"I'm graduating next weekend. Im moving to Doncaster with Louis later this summer."

"You're moving back?"

"Yeah," I said.

"Why?"

"I have no reason to stay here, I'm not in college."

"Oh."

"I will visit you." Of course with the amount of money he has, he can visit me often.

"Well, do you mind if I grab a drink?" he asked.

"Um no. I can get you one," Noah said and grabbed him a coke.

"Thank you." I nodded and lit up a cigarette.

"You smoke?"

"Yeah?" It came out more like a question. I handed Noah one.

"Want one?"

"No."

We talked about things like sports, and guy stuff. My phone rang and I looked at the caller ID. Mel. I couldn't answer because Harry was here.

"Aren't you gonna answer?" Harry asked raising an eyebrow.

"No, it's not important," I assured him.

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(A/N) Harry will be appearing very often.

Sorry this is kinda boring!

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