The press conference

Chapter 20: Epilogue

5 years later

Harry, London (September 2025)

It had been five sears since Harry had announced to the world that him and Louis were in love which each other and looking back at it, it had probably been the best but also the most terrifying moment in his life.

And thank fuck that he did it.

They used their savings to get their legal independence from Syco and signed with Capital Records. Harry actually crashed with their new manager Jeff on a regular basis when him and Louis were fighting over who didn't do the dishes.

Louis and him were happier than ever, apart from the dishes issue obviously, so happy that Harry even thought about proposing once or twice.

That's why he sent the following message to three different numbers.

Hey, can you come over? H. x

Liam, Zayn and Niall all arrived within the next 20 minutes and Harry was anxiously biting his nails, he was basically shitting himself. Already.

"Hey Haz, you good, why did you call us here?", asked Niall with a confused look on his face.

Harry had a massive grin on his face, he probably looked like a proper lunatic.

"So guys, I was thinking."

"Shocker", giggled Zayn and Harry pouted.

"I'm gonna ignore that, thank you very much, so as I said, I was thinking, since you, Liam and Zayn, are already married and you and Julia are engaged, Niall, there is only one logical thing that should come next", said Harry hoping that his friends would get the hint.

A massive smile spread on their faces and Niall jumped into Harry's arms.

"You little fucker, I was waiting for one of you to come up with the topic, tell us your plans, fucking yes", screamed Niall in his face.

"I haven't planned anything too fancy, it just needs to be that one specific spot", said Harry and smiled contently.

Two days later he found himself standing at the same corner where he had confessed his feelings for Louis while standing in the rain five years ago.

He had always felt some sort of magic connection to the place, he even came here every now and then to feel the intensity of his love for Louis.

He had called Louis, making it sound like he was hurt and in some sort of emergency, he actually felt lowkey bad for lying.

A few minutes later he could see Louis approach in his car at an insane speed and he couldn't wipe the dumb grin off his face.

"Harry, darling, what is wrong? Do you want me to take you to the hospital?", asked Louis while checking every last inch of Harry to make sure there weren't any bruises.

"Louis, calm down, okay? I'm not hurt", said Harry and he could feel the nervousness creep in.

"What do you mean, why did you call me here then? Where the fuck are we even?", said Louis and Harry's heart dropped for a second, he hadn't considered that Louis had forgotten the place that felt so special to him.

"Oh wait, I know where we are, what are we doing here, Haz? Oh god, did I forget some sort of anniversary? I'm so sorry baby, I promise I'll make it up to you", said Louis and wiggled his eyebrows.

Harry let out a barked laugh but shook his head.

"Calm down Lou, you didn't forget anything. Would you just stand here? And listen? Alright?"

Louis nodded, looking a little dumbfounded.

"Louis William Tomlinson, I remember the last time we were stood here together five years ago. It feels like it was yesterday but on the other hand it feels like we've spent an eternity together ever since. That day when you told me that you loved me, you gave me the biggest gift I could've ever asked for, a gift that keeps on giving, every day. You give me love and admiration, every day. You make me feel the happiest I could ever be, every day. And I love you, more and more every day.  I don't think that anyone had as many ups and downs and obstacles as we did, but I wouldn't want to change a single thing, because they all brought us where we are today. Together.  Last time we stood here I told you that you couldn't even picture how much I loved you and also that you were a bloody idiot. I still firmly believe in both of these things", said Harry and they both giggled.

"I also told you that I couldn't lose you ever again, and in that as well, I still believe firmly. I could not imagine my life without you and I don't want to. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, I want to make memories, I want to see the world and I want to love you until the day that I die.

That's why I want to ask you, said Harry and got down on one knee.

Louis William Tomlinson, will you marry me?"

For a second there was silence but then a huge smile erupted on Louis' face.

"Yes, you bloody idiot."

The end