KINGS & QUEENS - LARRY STYLINSON FANFICTION

CLUBBING

In the evening, Harry is at the venue again. When the intro of the show starts, he walks to the VIP area that's close to the stage but also in the middle of the fans. He doesn't want to draw attention to himself since he's not working that evening and he thought for that it would be better going there when everyone was busy paying attention to the intro. Rob and some other crew members who don't have to work during the show are there with him. When the venue is dark, it's actually hard to spot exactly who is standing in that area but when the lights are bright, everyone could be seen, theoretically. Since Harry is close to the fans this time, it doesn't take long until some of them spot him and try to get his attention. They shout his name, take pictures of him and wave toward him although One Direction are on stage. Harry isn't used to that kind of attention because he's not that known except in the fashion industry that normally doesn't include the audience that attends pop concerts. Harry tries to ignore the fans at first since he doesn't want to draw more attention to himself but after a while, he waves back and smiles at the girls. He doesn't want them to think he is unfriendly or that he ignores them willingly.

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After the show, everyone gets ready for clubbing and Sophie tells Harry and Louis some details about their stunt. Louis bites his tongue all the time during her speech what bothers him obviously but he manages to just stare at her without answering back and at least look somewhat attentive. At some point Harry gives him a small smile and a nod since he has clearly noticed Louis' effort. "That was very professional," Harry tells Louis after Sophie has left the room, "though I could feel how uncomfortable you were all the time. You were on the verge of saying something inappropriate to her all the time, right?" He chuckles. "But you didn't, that was really cool."

"I wasn't sure for how long I could manage to stay silent. She talked to us as if we were stupid. Can't stand her voice at all."

"She's just-,"

"Doing her job. I know. Let's not talk about her anymore, please."

"Not a problem. You look cool in that outfit, I like it."

"Compared to you I look like shit."

"Idiot. You look fabulous. Are you ready to go?"

"I am. I'm sure the others are already waiting . . . I'm always a little late."

"I've figured," Harry says and earns a playful swat from Louis. They walk out of the dressing room to meet everyone else at the meeting point near the backstage entrance. Some crew members are already there, also Niall, Zayn and Liam. Everyone is in a good mood and Louis almost forgets about the fact that this is a stunt. Jeremy parks his huge van in front of the main backstage entrance and tells Harry and Louis to get in first since they are going to be photographed, as it's planned.

"Are you nervous?" Jeremy asks while he drives Harry and Louis to the VIP entrance that's a few meters away from the main one where everyone else has already gotten off the car.

"Not really," Harry says.

"And what about you?"

"No, I'm not nervous. I just hope the music will be good," Louis says, looking out of the window.

"I'm sure it will be good. It's one of the coolest clubs here in Berlin . . . at least I've heard that," Jeremy tells Louis.

"We'll see," Louis replies. "If you ask me, I'd rather be in my bed right now."

"Oh, come on! You've been sleeping like a sloth today! That's just impossible!"

"So what? I love being in bed, especially after an exhausting show."