Wroetofreezy One Shots

//9 - secrets

{REUPLOADED}

Concept: After months of keeping it quiet, somebody finds out Cal and Harry's secret.

[1940 words approx.]

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Harry POV

Days like these are simultaneously the best thing, and the worst thing ever. Bittersweet would be a better phrase for it. Cal and I lie together in his bed, wrapped up in each other's arms, grinning contentedly as we both still try to slow our breathing from our... prior activities. I'm curled into his side, my head resting on his bare chest, while his fingers card gently through my slightly damp hair.

This is an unusual thing for us to do. Normally it's all about being quick, so that we don't get caught. But today, there's no risk of that. Lux is supposed to be round at his girlfriend's house all day, which means that Cal and I have the flat all to ourselves. And so, we take the rare opportunity to carry out what is deemed a simple thing for most couples, but a rare luxury for us. Cuddling.

It has been difficult to cope with keeping our relationship a secret for all these months, adding extra, unnecessary strain on both of us. It's not that either of us are particularly worried about telling people, but we thought that it would be better to keep everything private while we're still figuring it all out. We make do though. Small touches, hidden kisses and days like this seeing us through to where we are now. It was never going to be easy. But he makes it worth it.

It's only about midday, and I'm already exhausted. To say that Cal ruins me on days that we have alone is a huge understatement. By the time Lux gets home, I will be barely able to stand, let alone walk, and my chest and stomach will be covered in enough hickeys and other marks to make people think that I got beaten up. He never leaves bruises on my neck though, to try and keep suspicions low.

I sit up slowly, and stretch out a bit, shivering when the cool air wafts over my bare skin. Wincing slightly with the extensive movement of my back, I lean over to the end of the bed and grab the duvet, pulling it over us. I lie back down on my side again, this time facing away from Cal, and let out a sigh. The mattress dips behind me slightly as he rolls over too, and presses his chest to my back, wrapping his arms tightly around my waist.

His breath tickles the back of my neck as he presses small kisses there. Slowly, he makes his way around the side of my neck to attach his lips to the skin just under my ear, sucking lightly on the sensitive flesh. I should tell him not to leave a mark somewhere so visible, but instead I lean further into him, enjoying the sensation of his warm skin on my own. I close my eyes, feeling as if everything is right in the world.

"What. The. Fuck."

"Bloody hell!" I yell in surprise as Cal suddenly tears himself away from me, and hastily throws his duvet over my head. I twist around so that somehow I'm sat up, and rip the covers off my head. Next to me, Cal is also bolt upright, breathing heavily, eyes wide. His face is flushed, and his gaze is trained on the door. When I look over, his horrified expression suddenly makes sense.

Lux stands in the doorway, a video camera in his hand, which is pointing at us. He has a borderline shocked expression on his face, but also looks like he's close to laughing. I feel my face heat up slightly with embarrassment, and look down at my lap. I feel Cal put a reassuring hand on my knee under the safety of the duvet, a small attempt at comfort for both of us.

"A knock would be nice next time mate," says Cal, frustratedly. "I thought you weren't getting back until later anyway?" Lux rubs the back of his neck sheepishly, and turns off his camera.