MISSING

Ten

ONE YEAR LATER

"Louis" Harry calls out as he and his squad are running the fields at the university. Harry and Charlie started their team of six on daily exercises before shift, to keep up their fitness and bond as a team. They usually run the university track as its closest to the bureau and the onsite coffee is actually really good.

Harry sees Louis on the football fields alone, he's trying to kick the ball into the net and practise some basic ball skills. Louis usually does it in the afternoon after classes but he was off today and wanted to get as much time in before the team needed the space.

Louis was told the devastating news that his football career was officially over and it shattered him. The boys were all there, especially Harry, to help pick up the pieces. He's moved on though and actually found a new passion in architecture, he has a natural talent and loves his degree. He does miss the game though and the boys don't know he's been secretly kicking a ball around most afternoons. He doesn't know why he does it, it just feels like he can't let it go just yet.

Louis and Harry have become extremely close. He and Charlie are over all the time and although nothing has developed romantically, the other boys all know it's a matter of time.

Louis waves at Harry as he picks up the ball. Harry says something to his group and jogs over towards Louis. He's sweaty and looks amazingly hot, Louis is a little lost for words. His slight scruff and tuffs of hair sneaking out the back of his cap, Harry makes Louis mouth go dry. His muscles and tattoos, Louis is so attracted to Harry.

Harry sees the way Louis Stares at him and internally smirks, he thinks Louis is the most delicious thing on the planet and to know he might think the same about Harry makes him smile. He is planning to ask Louis out on a date, he just hasn't wanted to rush anything and wants to take it slow, doesn't want Louis to feel pressured.

"Hey Harry" Louis says as Harry gets closer and stops in front of Louis catching his breath

"What are you up to out here so early" Harry asks.

"Just um, you know, kicking the ball around and stuff" Louis shrugs.

"Yeah? Do you have an early class?" Harry asks

"Oh no just...I was just mucking around....no classes today" Louis says shyly. He hasn't exactly told the boys that he's been out on the fields practising.

Harry eyes Louis warily, he knows there is something else to this but doesn't push Louis.

"Are you working today?" Louis asks trying to change the subject

"Yeah, just getting some training in with the squad before we start" Harry says

Louis nods.

"Listen I was wondering, if you're not busy tonight, I get off at 5 would you like to go to dinner with me?" Harry asks straight up.

Louis is taken aback he doesn't know if Harry is asking him on a date or just as friends, they do hang out a lot and of course Harry has cooked Louis dinner at his place before but they've never gone out. Harry must catch on to Louis inner turmoil, and he smirks

"I'm asking you out Lou, on a date" Harry says confidently

Louis smiles shyly.

"Okay" Louis says

"Okay then" Harry smiles back.

"I'll pick you up about 6:30, dress casual but warm" Harry says as he begins to walk backwards, back towards the group

Louis nods and watches Harry and the others leave, waving at Charlie who waves goodbye to Louis.

Louis can't belive Harry just asked him out on an actual date. He knows they've been avoiding their feelings for each other, but Louis is actually excited that Harry even acknowledged his feelings and wants to take Louis out.