Maynard Books [Larry Stylinson]

Chapter Two

I have so much homework but... Enjoy!

[Harry's P.O.V]

I fixed my hair and messed around with my hair. I fixed my tie and straightned out my blazer. I look up at the floor number I was currently on. 'Oh shit. I'm almost on 48.' I stepped off the elevator as it dinged and looked around the entire 48th floor. Basically every wall was made out of glass. What ever isn't made out of glass it's either black or white.

I slowly made my way to the front desk. "Uhmm... Hi..." I awkwardly scratched the back of my neck and looked down at the blond haired lad behind the desk. Niall, I think his name was.

He took his attention from the computer screen to me. His blue eyes lit up, "Oh Harry! Right?" I gave a slight nod, "Great! I'm Niall. Niall Horan." He stood up from behind his desk and grabbed a black folder. "Come with me please." He walked around and started his way down the left hall. I looked around at each office area as we walked down the are. "So Harry, how are you?"

I jumped a little bit, not expecting Niall to start a conversation. "Uhh.. Right now? Honestly, kinda freaked out. Why is everything made out of glass? Where's the privacy?"

Niall let out a laugh, "Woah man. I didn't expect an honest answer. Most people just reply with 'I'm fine.' "

"Oh sorry..." I looked down at my feet. Great, I freaked out the only guy here that doesnt look posh and uptight.

"It's fine Harry." Niall gave me a smile.

~*~

"Here we are." Niall walked through an open door. As I step inside, there are only two guys in here but their heads are down on their desks, and stacks of papers were all around the room. I raised an eyebrow as Niall poked on lad. "Oi Zayn... Wake up man."

'Zayn' stirred a bit and growled, "Leave me alone Niall. I'm not gonna look at your stupid 'butt chip' again." 

I coughed out a laugh and turned my head around. Niall huffed, "It's not stupid. It's literally a shape of a butt. But that's not why I'm here. You have a new author here." 

Zayn's head snapped up and he eyed me up and down. "Liam!" He smacked the top of the head of the guy next to him. 'Liam' lifted his head up and a piece of paper stuck to his cheek. He blinked his eyes a couple of times and took off the paper from his cheek. Liam let out a grunt at Zayn, who pointed at my direction. Liam's gaze followed his finger until it landed on me. His eyes widened as he whispered a shit under his breath.

Both guys stood up and made their way towards me. "I'm Zayn Malik. That's Liam Payne. We're the editors here on Team Malik." Zayn looked around the room for a moment, "And it seems like the other editors went out for lunch or something."

"Harry. Harry Styles." I replied, "And here's my manuscript." I handed them the blue folder I had behind my back. Zayn took it from my hands and scanned through it. His eyes rapidly went up and down, not stopping once at all, and flipping each page every 3 seconds. 

He nodded as he finished the 10 page manuscript. "This is really good mate." He handed me my manuscript back. "You're with Liam." Niall's eyes widened as Zayn said 'Liam'.

"Yooo. That's a first. I've never seen a new guy get assigned with Liam. It's always with Steve or something." Niall gleamed, "Good job man."

I was gonna reply with a 'thanks' but as I opened my mouth, my stomach let out a growl. I clutched my stomach and my face went red, "I'm sorry. I guess I'm really hungry right now." 

Liam patted my shoulder and flashed a reassuring smile, "It's nothing man. If you're hungry, you can join us for lunch. We're gonna go to the mexican restaurant on 5th Ave." I looked at Zayn who nodded and Niall  who gave me a smile as well.

"If you don't mind..." I gave a shy smile.

~*~

[ Louis' P.O.V ]

"Thanks." I gave Robin a smile as he held open the door. He returned the smile with a nod, following behind me as I walked into the Mexican restaurant on 5th Ave. 

I looked around the dimly lit restaurant with faint lights coming from little bulbs here and there. "Hello. Welcome to The New Moon, how many seats?" I turn to the lady and reply with '2'. She grabs 2 menus from beneath the counter and motions us to follow her. 

As we walk past multiple tables, I notice a familiar great laugh. "Niall?" I stop in my tracks and turn around. The laugh stops and my gaze is at Niall's table. Liam, Zayn, and even Harry. "Oh. My apologise. Hello everyone." I gave a slight bow. They all stood up and returned the bow back. My gaze is now at Harry.  His curly hair in a quiff, his tie ties loose around his neck, blazer open. I mentally shake my head and look at Zayn, "So? Who was Harry assigned with?" 

Zayn slightly jumps, "Oh uhmm. Harry is assigned with Liam for an editor." 

I raise my eyebrows and nod. "Congradulations Harry. One of the best editors in the building." He flashes me a shy smile and looks down at his shoes. I take a deep breath and turn to the rest of the lads, "Well, I have a guest so I must be on my way. It was nice seeing you lads out of office. I expect you back in the office before 2:00." They nod and I give them a smile, turning back around and heading to the table Robin is waiting.

~*~

"So Thomas said, "I don't wanna draw with my crayons! That's a waste of food! Then Susan grabbed his crayons and-" Robin cut off from his story, looking up behind me.

I turn around and jump as I see Harry standing there, "Oh hello Harry, how can I help you?"

He plays with his fingers before answering, "I- I was gonna ask if you'd like to grab dinner with me." He looks up and his face pales, "N-Not like that. I- I just wanted t-to ask for advice on m-my manuscript." 

I let out a small smile at his stutter, "Sur-"

"Louis." I hear Robin cough from behind me. I turn back to Robin and I felt the meaness of his scowl, "Don't." 

I inch back into my seat, "Well you are going out tonight as well so why not? And you can't tell me what to do mister." I roll my eyes and look back at Harry, "I'd love to help you." His fearful expression quickly changes to a warm smile, "I'll meet you at back at the building at 6?" He nods and turns back, walking away from the booth. 

"What the hell Louis?" Robin growls. 

"Oh be quite. You always go to bars with that guy, Nick, so you don't have a say in this. One more word and you'll be sleeping on the couch tonight." I frown at him. "Why are you so mad anyways? It's just buisiness. I go out to lunch with Zayn all the time. You're fine with that."

Robin slumps back, "I just... I don't know." He places his napkin on the table, "I'm leaving." 

I roll my eyes and scoff, "You're being childish Robin. But if you must leave, then leave. I'm not holding you back, you've pissed me off."

He stands up and leaves a bunch of cash on the table. I watch as he storms out of the restaurant, flipping a waitress on his way. I scoff once more and leave a couple of bills on the table as well. "Thank you for the meal. Sorry 'bout that guy." I smile slightly to the waitress. I get up and leave the restaurant, nodding at Niall's table along the way.

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I fix my hair in the mirror once more before leaving. "I'm leaving now!" I call out as I go down the stairs. I hear a mumble in response from the kitchen. I roll my eyes. "Stop being such a child and get over it. It's a dinner with a worker. You've done it before. I've done it before. Why be pissy now? Grow up would you?" I slam the door behind me. It was ridiculous. I don't remember dating such a child. Robin is still mad at me for accepting the dinner with Harry. I'm just meeting with a lower work member, that's all.

SOOO THAT WAS CHAPTER 2. I'M SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING IN SUCH A LONG TIME. I just have to get into the feel of writing and I didn't have that for a while. SOO here's this sad excuse for a chapter. DRAMA HAPPENS INTHE NEXT CHAPTER. I PROMISE. I PLANNED IT ALL OUT AND EVERYTHING. so yeah.