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Harry's POV

The fans were incredible. When the boys got off the stage they all were sweaty and exhausted but none of them would want it any different.
"That was INCREDIBLE" Louis exclaimed having one arm around Zayn's shoulders.
"That was huge" Niall agreed and Liam nodded.
"I could go back there every time" Zayn grinned. "And Louis would win the water fight every time"
"No he wouldn't!" Liam protested.
"I would Payno and you know it" Louis smirked and they entered the wardrobe.

"I'm gonna have a shower first" Harry claimed and grabbed his towel and clothes. Before anyone could say something he was in the bathroom.
"Harry! That's not fair! Ay!" Zayn exclaimed. "I need to take care of my hair! It can't be sweaty all this time!"
Louis giggled. "Your hair? That's what you call hair? And it needs care?"
Harry turned on the shower after he'd taken off his clothes and didn't hear them anymore. He enjoyed the hot water dripping on his skin as he washed his body. It calmed him down and he closed his eyes.

"Harry! Hurry!" It was Liam this time and Harry realized that he must have been in there for quite a while. He turned off the shower and grabbed his towel. "2 minutes!"
He put on his boxers and left the bathroom nearly running into Zayn. "Finally. Ages later" Harry rolled his eyes and put on his sweater. He sat down after dressing and ate a sandwich while waiting for the other boys.

When they got back on the bus, Harry went straight to his bunk. He heard somebody following behind and as he got inside, he saw Louis. The blue-eyed boy looked back at him. Without hesitation, Harry closed his curtain and lay down after taking off his clothes. He wouldn't let Louis step on his heart again.
As he heard the other boys coming in later, he closed his eyes and tried to sleep. After a while he gave up and just spend his time thinking about the past events.

Suddenly he heard Louis whispering his name. He didn't react. Again Louis said his name. He ignored it a second and a third time and closed his eyes. He wouldn't give him a chance. After what seemed like ages, Harry finally fell asleep.
The next weeks passed. All the shows in Europe were huge. Harry had to admit that he loved every single minute on stage. Off stage, he tried to ignore Louis as much as possible. Louis had given up trying to talk to him. He had tried it a few times on the bus as soon as they all slept but Harry never gave an answer.

One evening before their last show in Europe, in Finland, they sat on the couch and played videogames. At least Zayn, Liam, Louis and Niall did. Harry just watched them. He wasn't good at it and he wasn't really interested in playing those games.
Suddenly, Louis' phone rang. Harry didn't mind and listened to Liam who was about to win.

When he felt someone touching his shoulder, he flinched and turned around. Louis looked at him in apology "Sorry.."
"It's fine. What's the matter?"
Harry could clearly see that Louis was uncomfortable. "Oh um.. Freddie wants to talk to you.."
He was surprised. "Oh really? To me?"
Louis nodded and passed him his phone, whispering "He needs to go to bed soon". Harry took it and stood up, following Louis away from the others.
"Freddie?"
"Hello Harry!" He sounded so happy that it made Harry smile immediately.
"How are you, little man?"
"I'm alright. And you?"
"I'm fine too"
"Is dad nice to you?"
Harry had to laugh. "Yes, he is behaving. Don't worry"
Freddie giggled - and adorable mini-Louis giggle.
"When will we meet again?"
"Soon, Freddie"
"Promise?"
"Yes, I'll promise but only if you go to bed quickly" Harry noticed that Louis watched him. It made him feel nervous.
"Ok Harry. I'm on my way"
"Great. You want to say Good Night to your dad?"
"Yes please.."
"I'll give the phone to him. Have a lovely sleep, little one"
"Good night Harry..!"
"Good night Freddie" Harry smiled and gave Louis' his phone back. He took it and talked to Freddie. Not even after a minute, he hung up the phone and looked at him.
"Thank you, Harry. Really it means a lot to him. He really likes you. I really appreciate that you did this for me-"
"Don't think it's for you. I like him and that's the only reason I did this for." Without waiting for a response, Harry went back to the others, leaving Louis behind. He knew that wasn't very Treat People With Kindness of him but he didn't care. It was his only way of telling Louis that he couldn't get him again.

Louis' POV

It wasn't like Louis didn't deserve the way Harry treated him. He didn't talk to him at all and in case he talked to him - or tried talking to him - he gave him a short or even no answer. He deserved all of it. But in the end it hurt him endlessly. Every time Harry looked at him with that indifference and reluctance it hurt more.
As soon as they got on the bus or arrived at the hotel, Harry would go to his bed and not speak with anyone. But Louis couldn't blame him. He had tried to talk to him several times with no luck.
One night after their first show in Sydney they stayed in another hotel because they had another show in Sydney the next day. When they arrived late at night, the receptionist greeted them friendly and nodded as Paul gave her their names. It wasn't as she didn't know who they were - the way she looked at them made it obvious - but he just wanted to be polite.
"Yeah sure. So I've got five keycards.. This one's for Mr. Higgins" She gave him his keycard and he thanked her.
"Next one's for Mr. Payne" She gave him his keycard and looked at him like she was about to cry. He smiled at her and she looked away swiftly.
"And those are the ones for Mr. Horan and Mr. Malik" She handed two keycards to Niall and Zayn who thanked her and took their packages. They all were really tired.
"And like I mentioned before, there's only one room left due to renovation in our other room. But it's the big one and there are two separate beds.. So this one's for Mr. Styles and Mr. Tomlinson"
She held the keycard up but neither of them took it. It was Harry who spoke first. Somehow he sounded insecure.
"Excuse me? There's- only one room?"
The girl nodded. "I'm really sorry- I told Mr. Higgins before-"
"Yes, it's fine. I told her how to occupy the rooms. Thank you Miss Lason"
Before any of the two could react, Paul took the keycard. "C'mon boys"
Louis didn't say anything, he just followed them behind.

When they arrived at their floor, they said goodnight to Niall at his door first. Next Liam and Zayn left. Lastly, Paul stopped in front of their room door. He smiled at them.
"Have a good night boys. For tomorrow you'll have the day off. If you want to leave the hotel please inform me. Please lads." He gave them a look and continued. "In case you want to stay in here the fitness room is reserved just for us, breakfast will befrom 8 to 11 AM and we'll leave the hotel at 2 PM. Night"
He left after he gave Harry the keycard who opened up the door. Without a word, Harry opened the door and went inside. Louis followed him, trying to break the ice.
"Soo, which bed do you want"
"Just choose the bed you want, Louis. I'm going to the bathroom"
Harry put down his suitcase and went to the bathroom.
Louis breathed deeply and lay down on one of the two beds. He let Harry take the one near the window, he still remembred his love for the stars and the moon.
When he closed his eyes he could hear the shower being turned on. His thoughts wandered and Louis fell asleep.

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