the babysitter [larry stylinson] DISCONTINUED

f o u r

Harry sat on the couch next to Liam, awkwardly looking at his hands since he didn't know what Liam was going to say or do next.

Liam cleared his throat and reached for the coffee table in front of them. He retrieved a shiny black folder and a pen.

"It seems Mr. Tomlinson will not be able to join us. I apologize in advance, Harry" Liam said, no change of emotion in his voice. Harry simply nodded, unsure of what else to do.

"It's not like you actually expected him to come" Nina muttered rolling her eyes earning a glare from the usually reserved Marcel.

The comment seemed to affect Liam quite a bit, as his small smile became minuscule and then turned into a firm line. With a clearing of the throat, Liam continued.

"Your application was exactly what we need around here, seeing as we need all the help we can get" Liam paused and glanced at the six people sitting on the other couch.

He looked back at Harry and smiled. "That and the only others who applied were girls trying to get in Mr. Tomlinson's pants" Liam winked causing Harry to blush.

"That brings me to my first question. Why did you decide to want to work here?" Liam asked.

Even though he was sure that this question was on the application, Harry couldn't remember what he had answered. He settled on telling the truth.

"Well, I need the money. And uh, all the other places I went to get a job haven't answered so..." he trailed off. This answer seemed to satisfy Liam, as he opened the folder and took out paper with lots of writing and fine print.

After setting it down on Harry's lap along with the pen, a loud slam was heard. Fast approaching footsteps echoed throughout the house as a man dressed in a casual suit entered the room.

"DADDY!" The screaming children clapped excitingly before hopping off the couch. Michael and Zayn had jumped on top of the man, Michael clinging on to his waist and Zayn hugging his legs. The man chuckled and grabbed Michael holding him properly.

Marcel stood up fast as well and hugged the stranger on the side while leaning his head on the man's shoulder. Ashton followed Marcel's trail and did the same to the man's other side. They both exchanged children, Michael now in Ashton's arms. Nina chose to stay in her seat, but Harry saw her crack a small smile at the sight of her father.

"How's everyone doing?" He asked and let out a laugh Harry couldn't help but be comforted by. He wanted to be able to pull the laugh out of this man.

The kids all answered with some 'good's and 'fine, missed you though's except for Zayn who answered with "I was good until Liam said he wouldn't give me ice cream"

"He was running around with Michael and tackled Harry while hitting him with a sword" Liam smiled and Louis looked at him with a questioning look.

"Harry?" He asked with an eyebrow raise. Liam sighed and looked back at the man sitting in his previous position. He motioned for Harry to stand up and join them.

Harry put the papers back on the coffee table and walked towards everyone. The man adjusted Tommy on his hip and extends his hand.

"Louis Tomlinson. Nice to meet you Harry, so you're the new babysitter?" He asks.

Harry feels his stomach churn. His suspicions were right. He's the new babysitter of the Tomlinson family. He made a mental note to tell his best friend to be ready to prepare a funeral, seeing as these kids are going to kill him.

Shaking the feeling of dread off, Harry shook Louis' hand. "You as well Louis-"

"Mr. Tomlinson" Louis interrupted. Harry felt his cheeks grow warm in embarrassment. He wasn't used to formalities, everyone at home would call each other by their first names regardless of who they were. Some even had nicknames, Harry's being Hazza.

"Erm, yes. Mr. Tomlinson. I'm the new babysitter" Harry responded scratching the back of his neck.

Louis took in the younger lad in front of him carefully. Deciding he wasn't too bad, he set Tommy in Harry's arms, surprising him.

Tommy stared at Louis for a few moments before looking up at Harry. He blinked once. Then he leaned his head against Harry's chest. Whoever this new person was, he was very comfortable.

Throughout the whole experience, Harry was a nervous wreck. What if he accidentally dropped the child? What if Tommy started crying and Mr. Tomlinson decided he wasn't good enough to work with his children? Harry really needed the money. His rent was due soon.

But Tommy seemed to enjoy being snuggled up against Harry. He fisted Harry's sweater with his tiny hands and closed his eyes while Harry was careful as to not drop him.

Louis cooed at the sight in his head before turning to Liam. "He seems like a good man, he's hired"

Harry frowned slightly being annoyed at Louis for not speaking to him directly. He was right in front of him, for crying out loud!

After Harry signed a contract and a few other papers, and Louis announcing that he had to go back to work and saying goodbye to his kids, Louis left leaving a crying Michael and a grumpy Zayn. Tommy had fallen asleep in Harry's arms.

Nina stood up once Louis had left. "Well, I'm going back to bed. Don't wake me up if you need something" she muttered before storming off. Harry bit his lip.

The teen hadn't seemed to excited that his father had arrived, nor had Louis even acknowledge her. There was lingering tension in the room leaving Harry wondering if anything bad had happened between the two.

Liam huffed before ushering everyone out the living room and into the dining room.

"It's breakfast time!"

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[taps microphone]

[clears throat]

[Michael Clifford voice]

Fuck off.

My writing sucks balls tbh