growing up | l.s.

14 & sixteen

Here,
I got you.

Louis said softly and guided the younger boy onto the ice rink.

You can't even
ice-skate yourself.

Harry laughed at his best friend but followed him anyway with his shaky legs.

When we fall, it's either non
or both of us.

Louis said, turning around on the ice to face the other boy.
He took Harry's hands in his and the two tried to move around on the ice a little.

They were the only ones on the the rink since it was late at night on a weekday, but it was rather good 'cause they weren't embarrsing themselves in front of other people.

I can't believe we've never learned how to ice-skate.

I wanted to, but you were always too scared.

Harry looked down at their skates sliding on the ice.

He had always been very careful and easily scared to try things.
A

nd Louis, being too years older, had always encouraged him and helped him, just like now and the younger boy doubted that it was ever going to change.

Let's go a bit faster.

Harry nodded and they began to skate around the rim, their hands tightly clutched together.

The air was fresh and made their cheeks tint a shy red colour.
In the distance christmas carols were played and sung and the nice scent of cinnamon and mulled wine filled their nostrils.

It's almost christmas again.

Harry spoke dreamingly as the two had found a good pace.

Yeah.
Only a few more weeks.

Louis answered and fixed the knitted beanie on his head.

Remember last year, when I gave you that bracelet?

Harry asked softly and Louis smiled, his face glowing from the lights around them.

How could I forget...

He said squeezing his best friends hand.

Do you still wear it?

Harry asked almost shy, but Louis lifted the sleeve of his coat, revealing a sparkling object.

Of course, Haz.
Everyday.

Louis looked at his best friend and smiled warmly.

The red scarf covered almost half of Harry's face, but it made his nose and cheeks look even redder and cuter.

The younger boy smiled back just as warm and the two looked at each other for a moment.

Completely content.

The best gift I've ever received.

Louis spoke quietly, making his best friend's eyes widen in surprise.

Really-!

The younger boy squealed in excitement, but before he could say anything more the two lost their balance and toppled to the ground.

...Just like I said.
Either non or both of us.

Louis said, his voice muffled by Harry's jacket and the two laughed.

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