Coincidences

1.

His first client was only at 10:00 so he took his time that morning. He finished eating his bowl of cereal while watching The Notebook for the hundredth time, texted his mom and sister to wish them a good day, took a shower, then got dressed. He wore a grey shirt with black skinny jeans and brown boots. He took one last look in the mirror before putting on his coat and heading out. He decided to walk, it was only 10 minutes away and the weather was perfect. As soon as he opened the door he heard Alexa's voice.
"Hey Harry!" Her high voice contrasted with the peaceful silence of the studio
"Hello Ally" He smiled at her and walked to the back to hang his coat and change into his indoor shoes. The salon had only opened three months ago, in July, so it was still a work in progress, the paint on the wall was chipping but they tried their best to cover it with pretty decoration. His room was a darkish grey, lit by 2 salt lamps and fairy lights, he was pretty proud of it, to be honest. He made sure the bed was well done and opened the laptop. It wasn't anything too fancy but it worked well enough.
The bell on the front door rang, signaling his client was there. She was a young girl, probably about his age. She was quite pretty actually and she seemed flustered like they all did with Harry, not that he really cared, but it was still flattering.

When he was done he sat with his coworkers in the lunchroom.
"Don't you get tired after an hour?" Eleanor asked him.
"Well... No.. Um.. It's fine"
"Must be those muscles" She grabbed his bicep, and laughed way too hard.
"Yeah, I guess" He answered without looking at her.
She was always hitting on Harry, and she wasn't really subtle. She even tried to make out with him at a party the gang threw last month.
Alexa rolled her eyes. She knew he wasn't into girls without Harry telling her. He liked her

"I'm going to.. um, go back to work" He walked to the front of the studio and was going to head straight into the massage room when he realized Alexa had followed him.
"You could kiss a guy in front of her and she still wouldn't get it!" She patted me on the back.
"Maybe I should at-"
They were interrupted by the doorbell. As soon as the guy came in Alexa glanced at Harry with a smirk.
"Welcome to The Space, what can we do for you?" Ally said to the man, while Harry was busy staring.
"I have an appointment at 1:00 for a massage." He said with his thick accent.
He went to the desk with Alexa so Harry took his time to observe him.
He was wearing track pants with an Adidas jumper. His hair was in a fringe and looked so fluffy Harry felt the urge to touch it.
"What's your name?" He faintly heard Alexa say.
"Louis Tomlinson"
"Perfect! So you'll be with Harry here"
Louis looked at him and Harry had to force himself to stop staring. His eyes were beautiful and his smile nearly blinded Harry.
"Umm, okay so you can follow me."
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Harry typed in the last info before turning to the beautiful boy.
"Okay, we're all set! So you can put your clothes in the basket over there and I'll be-''
As he was talking, Louis took off his jumper revealing a toned chest and perfect-sized biceps. He was about to take off the pants also but-
"-Waiting outside 'till you're ready" The other boy waved him off while shimmying out of his joggers.
"Oh, sorry. Well, I'm ready'' He laughed, Harry swallowed.

Harry was a very professional guy. Sure, sometimes he found a customer cute, but now he was having trouble looking at Louis in the eyes.
Harry simply motioned to the massage table, not trusting his voice.

Louis laid down on the bed, his back muscles moving as he did so. Again, Harry couldn't help but stare when the other boy was struggling to slip under the thin sheet to cover up his legs and bum. He took one big breath and turned on the music.

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"Why are you sweating so much?" Alexa smirked at him. They were alone in the breakroom.
"Al, you saw him! And when I started working on his lower back, he moaned. He fucking moaned." Harry covered his slightly pink face with his hands.
"No! Did he like.. Say something before leaving or?"
"Nop." He sighed
Alexa clasped her hands together "Maybe he'll come back"
"I hope not..."
"Why?"
"Do you know how hard it was to keep my thoughts professional?!" That made Alexa laugh a little more than it should have, but that was what made her charm.

After work, he had planned to go eat with his mother and his sister, just like they did every Thursday night. It was the only night his mother finished before 7 pm. She worked a lot. They never had much money, but his mom never complained about having to work 3 jobs. Growing up, Harry was very close to his mother, until they drifted away for almost 2 years. Now they are closer than ever, and he doesn't like to see his mother struggle with money.

He took the bus to the little restaurant close to his mother's house. He didn't have a car, but it was alright. When he crossed the door he spotted his sister in the back, already sipping what seemed to be a strawberry mojito.

"Hey Gem!" He sat across from her.

"Hey baby brother!"

"Guess what happened at work today?"

"Hummmm... You finally told Elk that you're gay?" She barked a laugh, causing Harry to look around, making sure no one heard.

"No! There was this guy..." His voice was hesitant.

"Ohhh was he hot?" She leaned into the table slightly

"Yeah, very."

"So what happened?" She raised her eyebrow.

"Nothing, he was just hot."

"Okay?"

"It's just that I never had that much trouble staying professional and now I feel bad."

"Oh no, what did you do?"

"Nothing! What, you think I would make a move on him at work?"

"Well maybe Elk would get it that way" She laughed and shook her head

Her eyes darted to the entrance and back to her brother.

"Mom's here." She whispered

"Thanks"

So, no, he's not technically out yet. Alexa just assumed and Gemma, well, let's say that she figured it out when she saw him making out with her friend. She doesn't understand why Harry won't come out to their mother, but she would never out him.

"Hey my loves"

"Hi mom!" Their voices echoed in the restaurant.

They were halfway through dessert when she finally asked him her famous weekly question.

"So Harry, are you seeing any girls?"

"No mom..." He tried not to feel annoyed

"Well, that's too bad. That Alexa girl was pretty charming don't you think?"

"Yes, Alexa is a very pretty girl." His foot was bouncing up and down underneath the table.

"You would be cute together!"

"Mom..."

"Mom, you're embarrassing him." Gemma's voice rose over his own.

" I'm sorry baby... I just don't like you being alone all the time... The only thing you do is work and hang out at your apartment by yourself." His mother's tone was full of worry

"I know but I'm saving money and I'm happy that way. I... don't want a girl in my life."

"I could set you up with my friends!!" Gemma said.

"Please no!"

She tried a few times. It led to Harry losing his virginity to a girl, only to break both of their hearts and Harry finding out he was indeed, gay. The friend of Gemma he made out with ended up breaking his heart as well. The other ones just wanted to hook up.

Soon enough, dinner was over, and he was sitting on the bus going back home. Before getting off at his stop, he made sure to give a polite smile and say thank you to the bus driver who returned his kind gesture with a deep frown. The walk home was short, but it was late, and he was anxious to get home. Slipping his keys inside the door, he went inside, tossed his boots aside, and flicked the lights on. He had to wake up early tomorrow. Three times a week he volunteered in an animal shelter. From 6 AM to 9 AM he was at the shelter, then he would go to the salon and 2 nights a week he worked at the local bar. He liked being busy.

The bathroom in his apartment was very small. Harry had many bruises on his hips from bumping into the counter as proof. He let his hair out of his ponytail and stepped out of his clothes. He tested the water temperature with his hand before getting under the water, welcoming the heat on his skin.