I Remember You Laughing [Larry Stylinson]

Chapter 41-Emotional Rollercoaster

A/N:- Here it is. Chapter 41. Don't worry guys, it's almost over. Are you enjoying it? I hope so.

Dedicating this to SunsBestie. Thank you for your interest in my fic.❤

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Practically mangled with the boy and the sheets is how Louis woke up.

He raised his head and started to stretch just as the door knocked.

He immediately sought to put some distance between him and Harry, and the sudden movement woke him up too.

Harry yawned, and the door flew open.

"I came to apologize to Harry for what happened at the party," Daisy whined, standing by the door.

Phoebe, on the other hand, waited for no invitation to climb on the bed. "She wasn't going to but Dad said she had to before we leave."

"What are you guys talking about?" Louis said, confused.

Harry gasped. "No, Daisy. You don't have to do that. I kinda deserved it."

Realizing what it was they were referring to, Louis' brows went up. He was about to address it, but Phoebe cut in.

"Daddy said you're not coming with us," Phoebe prompted, and Daisy climbed up next to her.

"Well, see, there's a really good reason I decided to stay. Um,"- he looked to Harry for guidance. His eyes went wide, stumped for words, and Louis turned back to his sisters- "I know it's hard for all of us and it's hardest for you last four...I've really been trying extra hard to accept that Mum is gone, much less for you guys. And I believe that part of the reason I'm not crying all the time is because of..." - he glanced at Harry's hands then looked to his upper left in thought. "Clifford!"

Harry screwed up his face confusedly. They looked at each other, Louis raising both eyebrows in finesse. Harry blinked rapidly.

"You- know- Clifford's been,- a- great dog! He's always available for hugs, and -" Louis went on, fully aware he had just expanded the dog's actual name. Harry's eyebrows drew closer in befuddlement.

"Oh, shut it, Louis!" Daisy shouted. "We know!" she hit Harry an eyebrow. "Lottie told us."

Louis looked from one twin to the other. "You mean -you two knew about-" he pointed between him and Harry. The girls nodded.

Wow, I'm losing touch with reading them.

"Is that why you're not going? Because she attacked him?"

"Nah, I think he made it pretty clear it's because of Clifford," Harry quipped, serious-faced.

Louis stared at him. Okay...I deserved that.

"No! Harry isn't mad and I'm not mad," he continued telling the girls, looking pointedly at Harry while stressing the words 'isn't' and 'mad'. "It was a huge misunderstanding and he apologized for it. I'm actually proud of you, Daise, for defending me like that. I'm a proud big brother always."

He threw his arms for tight hugs and kisses to their heads.

"Me staying...It's not just because of Harry. I think it's this place in general. It makes me feel closer to Mum. You guys are young and still have a long way to go through childhood and school, and you need Dad. More than I do, and I'm old enough to be on my own for a while. I kinda need that right now. And it hasn't got anything to do with you guys! It's- just- that-"

"We get it. You're whipped," the twins said together.

Harry's eyes went big and he gave Louis a 'choked pig' look. He in turn slapped his hand down supportively on Harry's wrist.