Paper Doll [Larry AU]

Prologue: Snow White

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"When the raindrops come tumbling, remember you're the one who can fill the world with sunshine." 

- Snow White 

Being in a room full of gorgeous women, models specifically, in barely any clothing was hard. Louis averted his eyes constantly, afraid to give off the wrong vibe. He was raised with all women most of his life. He was taught to treat woman with respect and manners. He would like to call himself a feminist and believed in equality, but he still struggled to control himself. 

Of course, he managed not to stare out of sheer politeness. He's been in situations like this many times, due to being friends with the one and only Zayn Malik. 

It was a very interesting life when you're friends with a pop star. Zayn and Louis met through James Corden, who has known Louis since he was a young lad, when Louis was working backstage and he ran into Zayn in the dressing room. This was years back and for some reason, they connected instantly. 

Now Louis gets to occupancy him to award shows, concerts and events like this. Never in a million years did Louis think he'd be backstage at a Victoria's Secret Fashion Show watching his best friend sing on stage. It was crazy just how odd life can be sometimes. He's never been happier, that's for sure. 

"Excuse me, excuse me," a woman shoved passed him, causing Louis to stumble back with a quirked eyebrow. 

He rolled his eyes and muttered, "Excuse you, lady." 

Louis felt rather out of place, if he's being honest. Despite having a friend of high status, Louis is a measly peasant to these people. He was still in uni, having started late, and owned a rather shitty apartment. Just because his best friend was famous didn't change anything for him, and it seemed like everyone backstage was thinking that. Not only was he stuck out like a poor thumb from his presence, but he was also a lot shorter than most of the models. 

They were all tall on their own, but they were also wearing heels and it was very awkward. His attitude tends to make him seem taller, but when he's not talking, it was hard to balance it out. While he was watching Zayn sing on stage, his eyes were more drawn to the models who walked down the runaway, posing and strutting with so much confidence, it made him want to strut with them. 

The person who stole his eye the most, however, was his favorite model. The one that made him want to come in the first place; Halley Styles. 

Now, Louis was never into modeling or watching these silly shows. Honestly, he couldn't care less for them. However, he stumbled onto her one day when his sister, Lottie, was watching the show and holy fuck, Halley was the most beautiful human being alive. He always felt iffy about being attracted to models, due to how 'fake' they can sometimes look. But he saw pictures of her without make up and honestly, he found her even more beautiful. 

Which is why, when Zayn was finished and got off stage, Louis approached his friend. The models were getting off the stage with him and he grinned as he greeted them all, though mindful considering he had a girlfriend. 

"Hey," Louis said once his friend was within reach. "So, buddy, can you do me a huge favor? For your best friend?" 

"Right, cause me taking you to this show wasn't enough," Zayn snorted, but was playful with his words. "What now? We have to head out soon, the show is almost over, and I just have one more song."