First Love // H.S.

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The rest of the evening is mostly with Leo included. He sits by our table when he has his break to chat with me and Harry.

'So, do you two want desserts?' Leo asks.
'No, thanks.' I answer politely.
'You're eating for two, remember! Are you sure?' Leo asks me. I chuckle and nod.

'I'm good too, thanks Leo.' Harry speaks up.
'No problem, kids. I really missed having you two around in my restaurant.' Leo tells. I look at Harry, but he doesn't look back at me.

'I'll make sure to go here with my family more often.' I say then to Leo. A happy smile appears on Leo's face.

'You better do! I could finally meet the famous Louis I've heard so much about.' He says.
'You'll love him.' I answer.

'But, um... Olivia, can I speak with you when you're done?' Leo asks then quietly.
'Yeah, sure. I'll come back.' I answer with a confused frown on my face.

'Okay, good. I have to get back to work. This one is on the house, so no check.' Leo tells.
'Oh, hell no. The check, please.' Harry protests.
'Absolutely not.' Leo answers.

'Leo, the check.' I speak up.
'I can't print checks anymore, the printer broke.' Leo says.

'Here you go, man.' Harry says, putting two bills of 100 pounds on the table, so 200 pounds. Leo looks at it with his mouth wide open. Sometimes, I forget that Harry has a whole ass load of money. Much more money than me.

'No, no way. Mate, I can't take this. You only owe me like thirty-five pounds.' He protests.
'This is all I have, man. I'm sorry.' Harry says.
'You can take the second 100 pound bill back.' Leo suggests. Harry shakes his head.

'I can't. Take the money, Leo.' He says.
'Harry, no.' Leo answers.

I get an idea, so I take one of the bills and move it back to Harry. I see him looking at me with a confused look on his face, but I ignore him and take my wallet. I take out my own bill of 100 pounds and put it on top of Harry's.

'Now we also split the bill.' I explain.
'Intellective, I see.' Harry answers. I nod once in response.

'But I don't want this back.' He adds, putting his second 100 pounds on top of the other two.

'300 pounds? Mate, you are insane. There's no way in hell I'm taking that much money from you.' Leo protests.
'Just take the money, Leo. Harry and I both know you can use it more than anything.' I say.
'Exactly.' Harry agrees.

'Are you sure? A hundred percent?' Leo asks.
'I am.' I answer.
'Me too.' Harry replies. 'I just have one request.' He adds.

'What is it, mate?' Leo asks curiously.
'Say hello to your daughters for me.' Harry answers with a genuine smile, making my heart melt.

'I will, definitely. My daughters are crazy about you and your band.' Leo tells excitedly.
'As they should.' I speak up.

'Mate, why did you break up with her? She's obviously your number one fan.' Leo asks quietly while bending over to Harry, probably thinking I can't hear him. Harry points out awkwardness.

'Wrong question. Anyways, are you sure about the money?' Leo says, talking at his original volume again. I nod, while Harry says yes.

'Okay. Thank you, thank you so much. Are you sure you don't want a dessert? A free dessert?' Leo asks gratefully.
'No, thanks.' Harry answers. Leo looks at me, and I shake my head as a no.

'Alright, just stand up and let me give both of you a hug.' Leo says then, so I stand up and let him hug me. 'You'll come back to talk in a bit, right?' He whispers at me. I release him and nod.