Little Louder Now (Harry Styles/One direction fanfic)

Chapter 9: You said 'nuts'!

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Chapter 9: You said 'nuts'!

*Ollie's POV*

The lads had been oddly prepared for the blackout. Zayn had come up to Liam's room with a torch to fetch us and Liam's duvet. I was thankful because I was terrified of the dark. The lightning occasionally flashing and illuminating the house gave me the heebie jeebies.

We all made it safely to the living room despite Charlie's clumsiness. She had almost taken a header down the stairs, but Zayn had managed to catch her at the last minute. The girls and I were greeted by the sight of candles with duvets and blankets set in a circle on the floor. The other four boys were lounging around on their makeshift beds drinking beer.

It was a welcoming sight, instantly calming my nerves... untill Louis piped up. "Go sit by your roomate Ollie," he had instructed playfully. I walked over to Harry's blanket which was situated close to one of the corners of the room. He was pretending to casually pick nonexistant lint off of his fluffy dark blue duvet. I sat down without a word, my stomach clentching and spasming at his proximity.

I had been such an asshole to this boy and it dawned on me that I knew almost nothing about him. Holland and Charlie were Directioners. What I know about 1D, I have them to thank for... well, them and the occasional blurb I read in a gossip rag about Harry. I had always thought he was attractive, thanking those magazines for publishing glossy photos of the cutie. No one had known that I secretely lusted after those images of Harry like every other girl all over the world. Well, Holland and Charlie knew because of prior conversation, but no changing that now.

I realized I had formed my opinion of his personality on those small paragraphs that had quoted him as being out with girl after girl after girl. I wasn't being fair. I promised myself I'd get to know him and save judgements for later.

I needed to figure out how to say I was sorry.

Snapping back to my surroundings, I saw that Holls was seated with Liam, finally getting to talk to him properly while Char was next to Niall, laughing at whatever he had just told her. Zayn and Louis were sitting next to one another, whispering in hushed tones while smiling devilishly. They were staring right at me. Now what was THAT about?

*Louis POV*

We went to find the girls after the power "went out". They didn't need to know that I had sent Liam to the circut breakers to turn off the power. It was all part of the plan. First off, for the guys to get the girls, they all had to be in the same room. Sneaky sneaky Louis! Girls were afraid of the dark, right? Well, so was Zayn, but that's not saying a whole lot...

I figured they'd want big strong men to protect them. Too bad they'd have to settle for Harry, Liam, and Niall. *Snicker* I am just TOO much. I even crack myself up.

We had torches so Zayn went to go and escort the girls from Liam's room to the living area. They had all come willingly, even Ollie, because they "didn't like the look of the storm." Char's words, not mine.

We were all currently sat in a circle, trying to figure out what to do next.

"In the spirit of getting to know one another, how 'bout we have a drink and play a game?" Zayn suggested. Excellent.