Fix You (Larry Stylinson AU)

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Harry had that gut feeling that this agreement between he and Louis was going to work out and he was so right. It has only been two weeks since they discussed the terms of their agreement in the middle of breakfast. Since then, they spend most of their time with one another. Louis teaches his classes per usual. It's weird to be in his classes now that Harry has kissed him. They haven't talked about the kiss. It's almost like it never happened. He wishes Louis would acknowledge that it happened just so it isn't the elephant in the room. Even if Louis told him he strictly wanted to be friends, Harry wouldn't mind he just needs to talk about it.

Harry decides to subtly bring it up to him when Louis is finished with his classes on Thursday. He is finished a few hours before Louis is so he heads home. The whole walk home is spent going over what he is going to say to Louis. He obviously has a crush on Louis. How could he not? Louis was one of the most wonderful people he's ever met in the world. That being said, he doesn't want to ruin their budding friendship. Maybe the kiss was a what they both needed in that moment. They are both adults, sometimes that happens.

By the time he gets home, his thoughts are even more jumbled than before. He immediately walks to his room, not even checking to see if his friends were home. He needed to figure out exactly how the conversation is going to go. He needs to be honest. If he's not honest with Louis, this kiss is going to eat him up inside.

Harry is distracted from his thoughts by a knock on his bedroom. It startles him so he doesn't respond.

"Harry? You okay in there?" It's Liam.

"Yeah, sorry. Come in." Liam does as he's told and opens the door.

"Why the long face?"

"Just a lot on my mind." Harry mumbles. Liam frowns.

"You know you can talk to me, right?"

"Yeah.. I know. Just, uh, not about this."

Liam's face falls. "I get it. I'm here if you need me." He turns towards the door.

"Li!" Harry calls frantically. He didn't mean to upset his best friend. Liam turns around again and looks at him expectantly. "I didn't mean it like that. There's just some... things about me that you don't know. Some things that I'm not ready to tell you. Or anyone for that matter."

Liam walks to Harry's bed and sits down. "Haz, I'm sorry. I just thought you were shutting me out again. You know, I'd never pressure you to tell me but just know I'm here if you ever want to talk about it.."

"Thank you."

"You know I'd never judge you, right?" Liam asks, searching Harry's face for doubt.

"I know you wouldn't. It's just an insecurity thing. I'm working on it."

"And you've been doing so well lately."

"Yeah?" Harry asks, almost hopeful.

"Yeah. I'd like to take all of the credit but I know it's not just me. Louis' been helping you a lot I take it?" Harry's lips flutter into a smile at the sound of Louis' name. All Harry can do is nod. Liam had no idea how much Louis has helped him the past few weeks. "Well, good. I'd love to meet him sometime." Liam says and puts a reassuring hand on his shoulder.

"You look nice. Are you going somewhere?" Harry asks, finally taking in his best friend's appearance. Liam actually blushes.

"Uh, yeah. That's why I originally came in. To tell you that I'm not going to be home tonight. I have a date."

Harry cocks his eyebrow in curiosity. "Is this the same guy from a few weeks ago?" Liam smiles.

"Yeah."