Can't Contain This Anymore (Larry Stylinson AU)

Chapter 1

Harry Styles didn't hate many things. One thing he did hate was his obnoxious, insufferable neighbor. Louis Tomlinson. He despised him from the moment Louis moved down the hall a year ago. Louis had a party that first night which distracted Harry from studying for his end if term exam. He got a C on the exam which lowered his perfect GPA. When he tried to explain that to him, Louis replied “Guess you shouldn't care about you grades so much then.” From that moment on, he loathed him. He couldn't stand living next to such an inconsiderate human being. Louis had parties at least twice a week. Harry didn't think he had a job because he always had people over.

Harry didn't feel the need to go to parties. He loved to sit at home with a good book and a cup of tea. He didn't party much in college and he didn't see why he should start now.

Another downside to Louis living across the hall to Harry was that he was ungodly attractive. He hated the fact that someone so awful could look that good. It wasn't fair that he couldn't stand him because he would totally come onto him otherwise. That didn't stop Harry from looking. He felt that he had no dignity when he did but he was only human and Louis was hot. Harry would conveniently be leaving his flat when Louis would come back from a run. Louis would always be a sweaty mess and that only frustrated Harry further. Louis would always be cocky and point out that Harry was staring. He got defensive but he knew Louis knew.

Harry had a huge interview coming the following day. The interview was at 9 in the morning and he had to get a good night's rest. Of course, Louis Tomlinson had other plans. He was having one of his usual parties that were so loud Harry couldn't even hear himself think.

After midnight, Harry had enough. He couldn't take it anymore. He wanted to become something in life and walking into his interview tomorrow exhausted was not going to get him this job. He doesn't bother putting on a shirt because this wasn't going to take long. He was going to knock on his door until Louis answered and he was going to give him a piece of his mind.

Harry walks out of his door and slams it in anger. The closer he got to Louis’ door, the louder the music got. He knocks on the door violently. It takes about thirty seconds before the door opens. Louis opens it. His face flashes with surprise and quickly turns into a smirk.

“Hello, hello. What a pleasure to see you here, neighbor.” Louis eyes his body up and down. “What a lovely outfit, might I add.” He tacks on with a cheeky grin. Harry rolls his eyes in annoyance. He didn't have time for this. He needed to go to bed.

“Will you turn your fucking music down?” Harry buffs out. Amusement plays on Louis’ face.

“It's a party. Why would I do that?” His words are slightly slurred. It's obvious he's had a fair amount of drinks. That comment only makes Harry more agitated.

“For starters, you're not the only person who lives in the fucking building. Some of us are trying to sleep.” Harry bites out.

“It's a Sunday and therefore still the weekend, mate. I'm sorry but the party will continue.” He quirks his eyebrows up in a challenging manner.

“Seriously? I've got a fucking job interview tomorrow. I need to be well rested.” Harry tries to calm down but is seeing red. Louis has the audacity to laugh.

“I think what you need is to let loose for once in your sheltered life.”

“I would rather be sheltered and going somewhere in life than waste my life away partying.” Harry bites back. Louis walks out of the doorway and shuts his door behind him.

“You don't know what you're talking about. I do just fine in life. Sorry I like to have a good time. Do you even know how to have fun? Because from where I'm standing, it seems like your a boring prick.” Louis cocks his hip and rests his hand on it.