We're Back || L.S. || 1D Reunion || ✅

Chapter 4

Three months later, and Louis is not ready to go on tour at all. His heart is palpitating so fast he feels his chest might explode. They were scheduled to meet up at Syco offices to get on the tour bus and start their journey. Louis wasn't even sure why they were already getting on the bus, seeing that the first few shows were in London. He assumes they want to get the boys used to it again. Louis is not looking forward to being in suck close quarters with Harry. They hadn't talked since the day of appearing on James Corden, and Louis spilling his feelings to Harry.

He decides to be more excited then nervous, there were three other boys with them after all. They were always there for Louis, even Zayn although they went through a rough patch. If he called the boys on anything, they would always show up and help. They all knew the situation between Harry and Louis, and were all in pity for Louis. He actually was unsure where they stood with Harry, but they assumed they were fine seeing as though they were joking about last time they were all together. He didn't mind it at all. He decided he's not gonna tell the lads to be mad at Harry or ignore them. There's too much history between them all, they can't just through it all away so easily. 'Unlike Harry did with me,' Louis thinks to himself solemnly.

Louis is deep in his thoughts he doesn't hear the doorbell ring until somebody is pounding on his front door. He knows who it is, so he hurriedly gets up to answer it. Zayn is standing behind the oak wood door and smiles at Louis, letting himself in.

"Hey Zayn," Louis says, closing the door behind them. Zayn offered to drive with Louis to the bus so he didn't have to show up alone in case Harry was there first.

"Hey Lou. You almost ready?" Zayn asks. Louis nods and leads the way back into his room. He as a few suitcases to fit all his clothes and personal belongings in. There's one suitcase in particular he's planning on keeping hidden because he has a few articles of clothing he doesn't want a certain someone seeing.

You see, when Harry and Louis were together, they weren't sure which apartment they lived in, always being at the others. They wanted to move in together desperately, but weren't allowed so it wouldn't raise suspicion. When they two boys actually broke up, Harry had accidentally left some of his things behind in Louis's room. On purpose? He doesn't know. It was a hoodie of Harry's that Louis always loved the best, and luckily it still smelled so much like him. He also acquired a few t-shirts. Plain black of white, but having Harry's scent all over them. He wishes he could just steal some of Harry's scent and stuff it into a candle. he would have many candles burning everywhere, everyday.

"Yea, lemme just force this one closed then we can be on our way." Louis tells him. Zayn nods and falls onto Louis's bed, aimlessly scrolling on his phone. It's silent until after a minute when Zayn brings up a topic he'd rather not discuss.

"So.. How are you feeling about Harry?" He asks nonchalantly. Louis rolls his eyes and looks over at Zayn. "I'm fine Z, I'll just avoid him to the best of my abilities, and yo three lot will always bail me out when I need it alright?" Louis asks, a little worried the boys would leave him to fend for himself. He's scared that if he even has to spend a moment alone with Harry on the tour bus, he'll spontaneously combust.

"Of course Louis, we would never abandon you. I'm back, and I'm not leaving again." Zayn reassures Louis and Louis smiles gratefully and pulls Zayn into a hug.

They pull away after a few moments and Louis takes a deep breath.

"Alright, I'm ready. Let's go."

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The bus is just as Louis remembers it. He walks in and sees the drivers seat with it's own little cubicle, separating him from the lads if they ever get too noisy. He walks into the first area where it's a bit open with couches lined along the walls with wide open windows and lights strung above them. He smiles at the memories that nudge their way into Louis's brain. The next section is the bunks. He never admits it, but he loves these bunks so much. They are actually quite comfortable, and easily fit two people.