Shadows - larry Stylinson

17 - take off

Harrys P.O.V

I dropped my pencil into my song book and ran a hand trough my hair. Louis and I haven't talked in two days and I don't know what to do about it. I can understand why Louis was upset but he blew it way out of proportion, yes I was arrested. But it was merely self defense. I really wanted to call him and talk to him. I missed him a lot. But what would I say? I'm sorry? I am sorry I upset him but he left during our argument and he fought with me, when no fight needed to be had. I set up my camera and grabbed my song book. I needed to vent and what's a better way then to let it out with my songs. I sang two ghosts, the song I sang to Louis. I wrote this about Louis so it feels right. I pressed record and gave a small smile "hey guys, I wanted to say thank you for all the support on my first song. I genuinely didn't expect it. I wrote this about someone who I care deeply about and love with all my heart so... here it is, this is two ghosts". I started strumming the notes and began singing.

Louis P.O.V

I sat on my bed and sighed as I finished working on another assignment. "I heard a knock and I looked up "come in Liam". Liam walked in and sat on my bed and looked at me "you talk to Harry yet" he said making me sigh "no... I haven't". He sighed "why are you still mad?" he asked in almost an annoyed tone. "Because... he didn't care that he was arrested for gods sakes, and he said I wasn't being supportive". I huffed and leaned back "Lou... I'm your best mate so I say this with love. Suck it up and tell him you're sorry" I furrowed my brow sitting up again "what?!". :Lou, he was defending him and Niall. Some arse decided to pick a fight with them... would you rather have had Harry let him beat Niall and Harry so badly they had to go to the hospital? no you wouldn't. It isn't on his record and your just being petty now" he said and I let out a long sigh. "o-okay... you're right... damn" I said making him chuckle as he got up "I'm always right".

I took a deep breathe before knocking on Harry's door. "Hello- oh... Lou, hey" he said his face soft. "Hey H... can we talk?" he nodded letting me in. We were sat on his couches and I sighed "I'm sorry Hazz... I overreacted and I shouldn't have just walked out. I'm glad you and Niall are okay and that you walked away without any serious charges. I love you and I am sorry". I looked up at Harry and he was smiling softly "you love me?' he asked and I tilted my head "what?'. I paused realizing I what I just said "O-oh well... I meant... cuz you know I..." I let out a soft laugh "yes Harry I love you". He smiled scooting close to me and kissed me "I love you too Boobear...".

-1 months later

"Harry wake up" I said shaking him. "What? what's up babe?" he asked sitting up. I held my phone up and started reading "Dear Mr.Tomlinson, we would like to congratulate you on making it into our top ten contestants, your piece has made it to the finals for our upcoming event!" Harry's eyes widened as he registered what I said "oh my god that's amazing! Louis oh my god" he said tackling me in a hug, making me giggle. "It's this weekend" I said smiling, he jumped up "we have to celebrate, I'll invite all the lads over and we can have some drinks and hang out" "okay" I said smiling. 

I laughed as Niall and Zayn chugged their beers "done" Niall said crushing his empty beer can in his hand. "How the hell do you chug so fast" Zayn said lowering his nearly empty beer. "Luck of the Irish" he said shrugging. I laughed and Harry came in with a couple more drinks. "Okay guys, cheers to Louis. My darling boyfriend, for taking a huge step towards his dream. We all know he is going to win this thing". I chuckled and smiled as Harry looped his arm over my shoulder. "Yeah Louis we all know you're going to win, that piece you drew was amazing" Zayn complimented me as we all opened our beers. I smiled "thank you guys really, here's to chasing dreams" I said holding up my beer. "And to Louis winning this contest" Liam added making us laugh and clink our beers together. I took a large swig of my beer and the lads and I hung out until nearly two a.m. Liam and Zayn went back to Liam's place and Niall crashed on Harry's couch. I snuggled into Harry as he and I laid in his bed. "H..." I asked softly "what's up Boobear" he asked looking down at me. "Thank you" he chuckled a soft sleepy laugh "why are you thanking me". I hummed and massaged his side gently, careful not to tickle him "because of you I'm chasing my real dream. seeing you take initiative towards song writing made me want to do the same. And then for having the lads over to help me stress less about this weekend". He adjusted so we were face to face "you are the reason I even started trying to follow my dream Lou. You inspire me and I should be thanking you. I love you." I smiled, his voice was deep and sounded so sure with every word. "I love you Harry".

-Art Contest-

I fumbled with my sleeve and tapped my foot a bit to the music being played through out the building. My art piece was in a frame now and I was standing by it. They have the judges walk around and look over the art closely in person as well as asking the artist questions. I'm so nervous that I didn't realize how badly I was fumbling with my hands. Harry interlocked our fingers "Stop fidgeting love" he said close to my ear. I took a deep breathe and sighed "right I'm sorry". He chuckled, probably since I was apologizing for no reason. "Hey. They are going to love you. Just answer honestly and not with what you think they want to hear okay? And your piece looks amazing. Juts be confident in yourself. You were chosen out of thousands of people to be here. Own this." he said, both of his hands now on both of my shoulders. I took a deep breathe "yeah.... you're right" I said a smile forming as he leaned in and kissed me. "The lads were walking around but they will be over here before the judges come don't worry. We're all here". I nodded again, feeling less nervous now. What would I do without Harry.  After about ten minutes Liam, Zayn and Niall came over to us. "Hey Lou we scoped the competition out, there's some good pieces but if I'm being honest. yours stands out to theirs" Liam said as he interlocked his hand with Zayn's. "Yeah yours makes me feel so sad and intrigued and confused... in a good way" Niall said making Harry face palm and chuckle. "Thank you Ni.." I said almost like a question causing all the lads to laugh.

"They're coming" I said fumbling with my fingers. I saw the judges finishing up the piece near mine and Harry moved from my side, so he was facing in front of me. "Hey... be confident. Answer honestly and take a deep breathe" I nodded, inhaling sharply. "Okay the lads and I will be right over there... you got this". Harry said with no doubt in his voice. He moved by where Liam, Zayn and Niall were standing close by and I put a smile on my face as the three judges walked up to me. "Mr. Louis Tomlinson" the female judge said making me nod "yes ma'am". They all moved closer to my piece and whispered among themselves. After a few minutes they moved in front of me "and when did you create this piece?' I smiled "nearly two months ago". "What inspired this exactly?" one of the judges asked as he looked over the drawing I did of the two hands praying. "Well I remembered a time I went to the park and I passed the cemetery, I saw a man sitting by what I presumed to be his late wife's grave.... he had his hands in a prayer and was whispering to the headstone. I thought it was sad but also kind of beautiful" I answered honestly. They nodded and thanked me before they turned to leave, I let out a small breathe until one of the judges turned around "one more question". I looked up at him nodding and he glanced at my drawing "why do you draw". I furrowed my brow and thought for a moment. why have I always loved to draw? I mean not just because I'm good at it but what really made me always want to be an artist? "well, aside from feeling a pride in my talent that I worked hard for... drawing is a sense of, freedom to me. when I was a kid drawing always helped me get out things in my head that words couldn't always express. If I have a dream or have a vision I can make it how I want it". I answered truthfully. He smiled before thanking me and walking away with the judges. Harry and the guys walked up to me "you did amazing love" Harry said embracing me. 

I stood holding Harry's hand nervously as the judges were on stage. They were about to announce the winners. They already listed 5th, 4th and 3rd place. My name hadn't been called yet and that made me both relieved and more nervous that it wouldn't be called at all. "In second place, receiving the 50 dollar prize is.... Alina jane". Everyone clapped and I nibbled on my lip. Harry squeezed my hand gently and I gave him a small smile before looking up at the stage. "And now for the first place winner, who will be signed to London's art entrepreneurs and receive a full art set and have their piece auctioned off at the London art festival.... Louis Tomlinson". My jaw dropped and Niall, Liam and Zayn jumped around me and a smile found it way on my lips. I looked at Harry and he smiled kissing me cheek and motioning for me to go on stage. I won, I actually won. I made my way up the steps and shook the judges hands as everyone clapped. I couldn't believe it, I really did it. I looked out at Harry and mouthed "I love you" he smiled and winked mouthing "I love you".