The X Factor

Chapter 13- Week 10 Final

Christmas was at the door and that meant Louis' birthday as well. Harry wanted to buy him something nice that he knew he would like. He had gone on a shopping spree. He had to find two great presents! He settled for a new pair of Toms for his birthday knowing that he was obsessed with his Toms and as a Christmas gift he bought them matching He and She blankets. It was cheesy but he hoped that Louis would find it kind of cute. He even wrapped the presents by himself. They had a bow and everything.

It was also their last week at the x-factor. This would determined their future. If they won they would get a record deal. They had no idea what they would do if they didn't win. The only thing that they did know was that they were gonna stay together as a band.

They had rehearsals every waken hour during the week. They had to learn three songs for the final and all three of them had to be perfect. This was it!

They had just found out that they were going to sing a duet with Robbie Williams! That was so cool!

Harry and Louis were in a great place together. They were still in their honeymoon phase and Harry just loved how soft and sweet Louis treated him all the time. He couldn't have asked for a better boyfriend.

They still tried to hide their relationship even if it was hard. Harry just wanted to shout from the rooftops that he was in love with Louis but he couldn't. He was glad that they had told their families and bandmates at least and had their support.

Friday came way too soon. They were all really nervous. They were singing Your song first and then the duet with Robbie Williams where they were performing his song She's The One together. Finally, they were gonna sing Torn again.

Everything went great. The audience was screaming at them, everybody remembered the words and they couldn't have done it any better.

They were all holding on to each other when they were waiting to hear who won. They came in third. Harry was both proud and disappointed at the same time, and so were the rest of the boys. They came really far but not all the way. Harry couldn't believe it was over.

As soon as they came backstage Louis hugged him close. As they let go they met Simon's disapproving eyes.
"Boys, good job tonight. I want to see all of you in my office tomorrow at nine."

They looked around at each other. What was that all about? They returned to the X-factor house for one last night there. Harry was sad. He and Louis lived hours away from each other. He had gotten used to having him by his side. He didn't even know if he would be able to sleep without Louis next to him. Louis noticed that something was off with his boyfriend.
"What's wrong, baby boy?" He asked softly and stroked his cheek when they were by themselves.

Harry's lower lip started to tremble and his eyes filled up with water.
"I'm gonna miss you so much, Boobear. I won't be seeing you every day starting tomorrow."

"Oh, Haz, come here. I'm gonna miss you too but we're gonna make it work." Louis said and wrapped his arms around him.

Harry broke down crying.
"What if you fall out of love with me?"

"That's not even possible." Louis answered immediately and cupped Harry's cheeks with both hands. He looked deeply into his eyes and uttered the three words that have been on the tip of his tongue for a while now.
"I love you."

Harry was still crying but hearing those words made him smile a dimpled smile.
"I love you too! So much!"

"Yeah? That makes me so happy, Hazza." Louis smiled.

They connected their lips in a sweet kiss that tasted salty from Harry's tears.

They went to bed early for some alone time. Afterward, Harry was resting his head on Louis' chest, holding him tight while Louis gently stroked his hair. They fell asleep like that.

They were all waiting outside Simon's office the next morning fifteen minutes early. Simon started to talk as soon as they entered the room.
"Hello boys, take a seat. I would like to offer you a record deal."

"Really?" Liam said.

"Yes!" Simon replied and smiled like he was the king of the world.

"We need to discuss this in private." Zayn said.

"There's nothing to discuss. This is a chance of a lifetime but fine, I'll give you five minutes." Simon chuckled and left the room.

As soon as he closed the door behind him Zayn turned to the others.
"He's an ass but he's right. This is our chance."

"But what about Louis and Harry?" Niall questioned and they both loved him for it.

Louis took Harry's hand and dragged him to the back of the room.
"What do you say? Zayn's right. This is it but it also means we have to hide."

"Yeah, maybe he'll change his mind with time? We can't let the boys down and it's a record deal! We'll make it. He'll let us come out eventually. I'm sure of it."

"Nothing can come between you and I." Louis promised before he shouted to the three other boys "we're in!"

They were so young and naive. They couldn't even imagine how hard they would have to fight for their love, or all the things their management would put them through just because they loved each other. It would break them apart sometimes but they would always find their way back to each other. They would cry and they would scream and they would curse at this day when they decided to sign with Simon.

But today they were just two innocent teenage boys who were so happy that they just got a record deal, totally unaware of how much it would cost them personally even if their love would always be worth it in the end.

The End