His Submission (by tonystankyall (orphan_account))

Naamloos deel 19

"The court date is tomorrow," Niall said, looking down at the paper that he had gotten in the mail.

"Are you going to go?" Liam asked, looking over the rim of his cup as he took a drink. They were at the dinner table for lunch, Louis and Harry were supposed to join them but were late for some reason.

"I don't know," the blonde said, staring at his... old Dom's name. He was sure, almost 100%, that he was going to be reassigned.

"I know Harry and Louis aren't going," Liam said softly. "Louis is still unwell when it comes to the subject, and Harry is trying to avoid committing murder."

"I love him," Niall said suddenly, rubbing his hands over his face. His Dom, someone he'd been with for years, was going to go to prison. For sure, there was no denying it. Niall would be reassigned and who knew where in the world he would be relocated to? Who knew what kind of Dom he would be under?

"You love him or the person you thought he was?" The kind Dom questioned gently. Pushing Niall too far right now was the exact opposite of what he needed.

"Where's Harry and Louis?" Niall asked, avoiding the question.

"I think I heard them in Harry's office earlier," Liam sighed, but then he smirked a little. "Louis is loud."

Niall cracked a small smile as well, "I don't think they've ever used their playroom. But as long as Louis is okay, then I guess it's not my business."

"He's getting better," Liam assured. "Slowly, but that's applicable with what he's gone through. Harry helps him loads, he needs Harry."

At that moment, the two came down the steps together. The older man had his arm curled around Louis' waist, looking somewhat smug. Louis looked a bit disheveled, rumpled clothes, rumpled hair, and glassy eyes. His lips were puffy and his face flushed. He certainly looked like he had been ravished. Almost immediately, for Louis' sake, Niall and Liam dropped their conversation of Zayn. Niall did, however, slip Harry the paper as the Dom sat Louis down in a chair. Harry went from content to tense shouldered almost immediately, the man's face darkening. He simply shook his head, offering the paper back to Niall as Louis looked up at his Dom with wide and confused eyes.

"No thanks," Harry said simply, sitting himself down next to Louis and placing his hand onto Louis' thigh. Louis shivered a little, and Niall was fairly certain that the younger boy either had been or still was in subspace. He just seemed to be a little lost, and Harry was soft and gentle as he moved and touched Louis. It made Niall's chest ache a little, because he didn't have that anymore. Then again, he hadn't had it for a long time. With Zayn he had ended up subdropping more often than not.

"Hello lads," Liam murmured, and Harry gave him a slight smile.

"Alright, pet?" Harry asked Louis softly. The younger boy nodded, and Harry kissed his temple. "Good."

Niall examined the small boy, eager to talk to him, but Louis was sitting quietly and very still despite leaning towards Harry. The blonde figured he should make sure Louis was allowed to speak, Zayn had always made Niall wait for permission as well, "Can I talk to him?"

"Of course," Harry's brow furrowed in confusion.

Niall smiled at Louis then. The boy was directly across the table from him, and Niall reached out to pat the hand Louis had resting atop the oak surface, "If Harry agrees, do you want to watch another movie later?"

For several moments, Louis was quiet, as if he was trying to process Niall's words. Eventually he nodded, "If he's there too."

"I'll be there," Harry assured, rubbing Louis' back gently. The younger boy shivered again, and Harry stood and kissed his cheek. "Stay right here pet, hmm? I'll be back quickly, I'm just going to get you some warm tea and a blanket."