The Impending Doom of Neighbours (Stylinson)

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Sure enough, as Harry pulled up in his driveway, Louis was already standing there, arms folded across his petite chest and brows raised at Harry expectantly

"Six minutes and forty two seconds" Louis said once Harry jumped out of the car

Harry raised a brow at him, walking over to Louis and unable to keep the smile from his face "You counted?" He questioned "That's sweet of you, baby" he noted, causing for Louis to blush

Louis fish mouthed "I-I didn't-" he huffed out, stuttering "It was just a guess" he defended

"Good guess" Harry complimented, reaching out once Louis was within touching distance and pressing the back of his hand to Louis' cheek "Alright?" He questioned

Louis pulled back, flustered "Yeah" he said quickly "M'fine" he added, cheeks pink "What were you doing at Zayn's?" He asked

Harry shrugged "So I'm answering to you now, hm?" He questioned

Louis smiled at this "Shouldn't be a problem" he replied easily "Seen as you're usually the one questioning me" he stated

Harry hummed thoughtfully "Suppose you're right" he muttered

Louis' grin widened "So?" He quizzed

Harry rolled his eyes in reply "We were... doing lad stuff"

Louis squinted, brows raising "Lad stuff?" He echoed

Harry let out a soft laugh, taking Louis' hand and walking them to the back garden "Come on" he murmured, leading the boy along

It was sunny outside, and the heat was just enough to redden the tip of Louis' nose; Harry couldn't help but smile at the site

"What do you mean 'lad stuff'?" Louis enquired "It wasn't anything...illegal, right?"

Harry snorted, gracelessly flopping onto the grass and tugging Louis down alongside him with a soft squeak "Nothing illegal, promise" he replied

"So wha-"

"My turn" Harry cut him off "What's got you so bored today?" He asked

Louis pulled himself into a sitting position and sighed "Everyone's too busy for me" he answered

"I'm not"

Louis smiled at this, looking away to avoid eye contact "Everyone else, I mean" he corrected

Harry hummed quietly "You're not asking the right people for company then" he concluded

"Jack was supposed to come round" Louis stated "Cancelled last minute because he'd sick" he explained with a soft sigh

Harry squeezed his eyes shut and willed himself to stay quiet "You're trying to tell me that I'm your second choice, baby?" He asked

Louis grinned, mood lightening up with every second that he spent with Harry "Third, actually" he corrected "Niall was shopping with his mum"

Harry gasped, offended "Third choice?" He echoed, shaking his head thoughtfully "In that case, I'll go back to Zayn's where I'm very much wanted" he joked, beginning to stand when Louis grabbed his hand, tugging him back down

"Don't leave me" the younger boy pleaded, pulling Harry towards him "You're not really my third choice" he promised

Harry gave in, letting Louis bring him closer "No?" He quizzed and Louis shook his head "Second?"