Zookeeper

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Louis sighed as he sat alone in his room, touching his bruises lightly. He'd begged and pleaded his mom to let him go to see Harry in London. He wanted out of Doncaster where everyone hurt him. His fingers made their way to the iPhone laying on his side table, he picked it up, texting Harry. "Meet me at the metro at London in 3 hours. X"

Harry responded within seconds, tying "okay" with a smiley emoji at the end.

Louis grabbed his soccer bag, stuffing a few tshirts, his best pairs of jeans, sweatpants, and boxers. He looked down, pulling on shoes after his hoodie.

A few minutes later, Louis opened the window, dropping the bag, climbing down after it. He'd have to take the Midnight train to London In order to get there.

Louis walked for what seemed like forever, finally resting his eyes upon the train station.

"Finally..." He mumbled, getting the money from his pocket. He walked forward towards the ticket booth. "Uh, one ticket please.." He said quietly, pushing the few dollars through the hole in the window.

"You seem awfully young to be taking the midnight train..."

"Please, ma'am... I am, please don't tell my mum.."

"Go ahead." She replied, handing him the ticket. "Bags on the top rack above the seat."

Louis nodded, taking the ticket. He boarded the train, sitting in a car by himself, a few other people joining after a bit.

Louis stared out the window, texting Harry quickly.

Harry waited at the train station, wandering to find a snack for himself. He was relieved when he came back to see The train.

Louis got up, reaching for his bag before getting off the train, running straight to Harry.

"Louis!" Harry smiled, taking him into his arms. "Wh-why are you crying...?"

"I ran away, Harry... I couldn't take it anymore."