KINGS & QUEENS - LARRY STYLINSON FANFICTION

RILEY'S PARTY

In the evening Harry and Louis arrive at the party. "Riley!" Louis yells out as soon as Riley has opened the door, "happy birthday!" He wraps his arms around his friend.

"Louis! I'm so glad that you're here! Finally! I missed you so much!" Then she turns toward Matt and gives him a hug too. "Hi Matt, thank you for coming!"

"Thank you for the invitation."

"Always! A party without you two is never a good one." Riley steps back a little and makes a gesture for the two boys to come in.

"It's so good to see you again, love. Here's your present." Louis hands Riley the colourful package with a cute pink bow on top.

"Oh, thank you!" The girl looks at her present from all sides with a bright smile on her face.

"We made this together," Matt says.

"Awww, what is it?"

"Something you'll like. Open it!"

Riley opens the package and takes in the smell of the cake. "Oh, that one smells so yummy!" She hugs Matt and Louis again and presses a kiss onto their cheeks. "You two are amazing, I'm sure it tastes wonderful. Thank you."

"Made with love," Louis smiles.

"I can see that."

"It's what you wanted: something that doesn't cost much and that's made with love," Matt adds.

"Yes, absolutely. I'm more than happy about it, really! So, you can eat and drink whatever you want from now on."

Louis puts his hand onto Riley's shoulder. "I know darling, there's more than enough for everyone. Your parties are the absolute best when it comes to food and fun."

"Thank you, my dear friend!" Riley smiles and guides Louis and Matt inside the house. She points toward the room that's at the other end of the bright hallway. "You can find cold drinks in the kitchen. There's some finger food, cakes, crackers, crisps and other stuff over there in the living room. I've ordered pizza for later but for now, the finger food and the cakes should be okay."

"For sure, for sure," Louis laughs, "thank you Ri. You're the nicest host."

"Feel at home, okay? Do whatever you want. I'll check on my cousins now." And with these words, Riley leaves Louis and Matt alone.

"I'm hungry."

"Oh Louis!" Matt sighs and rolls his eyes playfully. "We haven't been here for five minutes and you're already thinking about food."

"What? I'm at a party!"

Matt laughs and puts an arm around Louis. "Oh Lou, I missed that."

"What?" Louis laughs. "Me being hungry?"

"No, you idiot! I missed you being around me and also,e3 your sense of humour."

Louis gives Matt a kiss. "I also missed being around you. Now come on, let's get some food."

About half an hour later, the party is in full swing. Louis talks to many of his former classmates and friends he hasn't met or seen in months, including Riley. It's a great party with nice people and for the first time in weeks, Louis feels careless and enjoys every second. The music is good, the people are fun and the pizzas that have been delivered just add up to this cool night.

"Have you seen Matt?" Riley suddenly asks Louis as they're smoking outside with some other people.

"No, I haven't seen him in a while. He was with me most of the time but then he went to the bathroom and I didn't really pay attention since he's old enough." Louis chuckles. "Maybe Lisa convinced him to play truth or dare with them and now they're somewhere upstairs, all drunk and tired."