Underneath It All {l.s}

XXIV

It was the night before the wedding and Harry was set to be picked up.

Louis couldn't make it up Wednesday liked he promised because the projects he'd been working on. Same went for Thursday, so Harry had been patiently waiting for the moment Louis pulled himself away from his hectic schedule.

Of course, Harry was disappointed because Louis had made it a point Wednesday he'd come get him, even Thursday. But now it was literally the night before the wedding and Louis had no choice but to come get him because apparently, the train wasn't a viable option for Louis. As he didn't want Harry to get stranded at the station again in case he stayed after work. Not only that but Louis just wanted to come get him, that way they could have time together there and back. Which was sweet, Harry wasn't going to lie. He loved the idea.

It would have been much nicer two days ago though. Where Louis should be at that bachelor party with his friends. But he was actually on his way to Anne's to snatch Harry until Sunday. Hopefully Harry would get some much needed time with his boy outside of the cabin of the car. Not that Harry minded the car rides with his boyfriend, it'd just be nice to actually do stuff with his boy.

In a sense, Harry was also quite excited to see all his mates tomorrow, as Louis told him they'd be in attendance. Which was an upside for sure. So the weekend was definitely going to be amazing.

Hopefully the heat during the wedding would be bearable enough for Harry to stick it out in his best dressed.

Harry nibbled at the leftover shepherd's pie his mum made a few hours ago. Trying to stomach down a bit of food as he was feeling a little on edge. His boyfriend was going to be here little less than an hour and Harry's stomach was a mess. Not that it came to a surprise, because Harry's fucking desperate to see Louis.

As if he hadn't been with Louis in months. Harry seen, Louis what? A handful times since leaving Uni.

Also, it had been a very tough place for them since Louis' internship seemed to consume most of his life. From inconsistent texts to canceled plans, Harry has been continually let down. After all his boyfriend was still an intern and Harry understood what it meant to make your future your priority.

Still, It'd just be nice to be put first even if it was for a few hours...

"Harry, did you make sure you have your nice clothes in your bag?" Anne asked, appearing by the table suddenly. Taking a seat beside Harry, a glass of water in her hand.

"Yeah, I did." Harry told her, stabbing his fork into a piece of food before popping it into his mouth. "I'm only staying two nights, you know mum."

"I just want to make sure you're set before Louis gets here." Anne explained and Harry understood that. She was doing what mum's do best. "But in all seriousness, I wanted to talk with you about something."

Harry eyed his mum suspiciously as he took another bite, unsure what she wanted. Hopeful it was not another one of those god awful sex talks or her advocating for a visit to a clinic. Harry couldn't deal with that, not right now.

"You've been quite down in the dumps lately and I just wanted to make sure nothing going on." Anne explained and ugh, Harry didn't feel up to talking about this. "Everything okay with Louis, honey?" Harry wished his mum didn't know him so well. "And if I know my son, you're upset."

Well, she wasn't particularly wrong, Harry had gotten sad when Louis canceled almost every single plan they had. Who wouldn't be though? Especially if their partner lives four hours away.

Harry swallowed down another piece as he slid his fork around the food on his plate, not feeling up to explain anything to his mum. But a small part of him is screaming to vent to his mother, because maybe she could make it all better. Maybe getting it all out there before his boyfriend was set to be here would help. Especially since everything was rather disappointing in the end.