KINGS & QUEENS - LARRY STYLINSON FANFICTION

NEW YORK

After Christmas, Louis and Harry meet in New York for their most important stunt of the year, as Sia and Sophie call it. It's just them, Sophie, Rob and Ben for security reasons. At first, it wasn't planned that anyone would accompany Harry and Louis to New York but since their latest stunts, the public interest has increased tremendously. The articles, posts and tweets about Harry and Louis haven't declined, on the contrary. Harry's schedule for the next few months is nearly overbooked with appointments. His publicity has risen during the last weeks and months and One Direction's sells have nearly doubled within a few weeks. The model and the singer really seem to be an unbeatable concept of success for both sides.

Louis arrives in New York around lunchtime on New Year's Eve. He hasn't seen Harry in about two weeks and the longing to be with him again feels nearly painful. He couldn't meet Harry earlier because Louis had been busy before and right after Christmas. His agency got more spontaneous requests than ever during the time when he was on tour with Louis and just as agencies are – they don't care about holidays or feelings, they just care about the business and the business means work, work and work again. Harry wasn't really happy about that since he had planned to spend more time with his family but his contract didn't allow him to do what he preferred so he had several photo shoots for Gucci, Valentino and two magazines during a short period of time.

When Louis discovered some of Harry's new pictures online, his heart nearly stopped beating. Harry looked so fucking good, extremely attractive and hot as fuck, especially in the newest issue of a male model magazine where he was stripped to the waist in almost every picture. His body looked like a wonderland combined with his tattoos. The pictures that showed only his naked upper body were sexy but the one where he was wearing a thick leather collar with metal loops only pushed his imagination to places, Louis never knew he might drift to. That guy was sex on legs straight in this particular shoot and the imagination of Harry wearing that collar when they were on their own had crossed his mind more than once. Louis was thankful for his Tumblr account in this situation because the magazines were sold within one day. He wanted one for himself but he had discovered it too late, exactly one day too late. His thoughts were running wild how intimacy would feel with Harry and when he thought about it, he got half-hard by just imagining things. Of course, Louis knew that these were just pictures what didn't mean Harry would necessarily be into these things automatically but still, the imagination of seeing Harry with a collar around his neck turned Louis on. So much, that it nearly scared him but not necessarily in a bad way.

After lunch, Louis goes back to his hotel room which is one of the nicest rooms he has ever stayed in. When he looks out of his windows, he can see the famous Central Park right in front of him. The view is stunning, absolutely amazing. It doesn't matter that the deciduous trees in the park aren't covered in fresh, green leaves. Still, the park looks magical. A thin layer of snow covers the city and the trees. If Louis is lucky enough, it might also snow in the afternoon as the weather forecast has announced. He would love to take a walk through the park with Harry, hand in hand like an actual couple. But . . . are they a couple? Yes, they kissed and they shared cuddles and massages but they have never talked about that officially. What if Harry didn't really want to be with him? What if he just wanted to enjoy his time as much as possible and after the stunting, everything would be over? Until now, Louis hasn't really thought of how his relationship with Harry might continue or end or whatever. He broke up with Matt because of his feelings toward Harry or well, Matt broke up with him, and Harry told Louis he couldn't kiss him like that while he was in a relationship but couldn't that also mean in general? The thoughts that are running through Louis' mind make him feel nervous again, not in a bad way but enough to wake the butterflies in his tummy. Maybe he shouldn't think so much about Harry and himself. Maybe he should just enjoy the time with Harry and see where it will lead to. But is that what he wants? He would be heartbroken if Harry told him they should only be good friends or worse: friends with benefits. But would Harry do such a thing? What the fuck is happening with him? First he was pissed, then he slowly adapted to the situation but got into trouble with Matt, then Louis started liking Harry and his feelings felt like a rollercoaster all the time that led to the breakup with Matt that was beyond hurtful for him but meanwhile he developed more feelings for Harry with the result that there isn't any clear result noticeable until now? What a mess! Louis wishes Harry would arrive soon so he would be distracted from his thoughts. Louis thought everything would be easier after telling Matt the truth but right now, it seems like everything got more and more complicated. Louis checks his phone. Harry has sent him a message that he has landed in New York and that he's on his way to the hotel. The excitement to see him again lets Louis pace around the room until he hears the door being opened.

His heart nearly stops when he sees Harry. He's wearing a long, black coat that looks pretty much expensive, a white, knitted jumper, black jeans and his famous leather boots. His curls are sticking out of the dark green beanie that makes him look extra cute and cosy. How can someone look like that just by entering a room? Louis catches himself staring as Harry puts his brown leather bag down and walks toward him with opened arms. "Hello darling," he says happily, wrapping his arms around Louis.

"Hi love," Louis answers, "I'm so glad that you're here."

Harry presses a kiss onto Louis' temple. "I'm glad too. The trouble at the airports was immense, so stressful." Harry takes his beanie off and ruffles through his hair. He puts his coat onto a hanger before he gets rid of his wet boots. "It's freezing outside," he says and rubs his hands, "how have you been?"

"Good. I had lunch with Sophie and Rob but I haven't really done anything interesting since then. Look at this view!" Louis walks toward the huge windows and Harry follows.

"Oh wow . . . this room is amazing. Doesn't the park look romantic with the naked trees and the snow? I love this kind of weather so much."

Louis wraps his arms around Harry's waist and puts his head against his broad chest. "It's only romantic with you."

"Look at you, little koala," Harry smiles as he presses a kiss onto Louis' temple and wraps his arms around him too. "I missed you," Harry says quietly. Then he leans in and kisses Louis gently, moving his tongue against Louis'. Louis could burst from that feeling only. It feels different somehow, more intense, just . . . different. When Harry deepens the kiss, he stops his movements, takes Louis' hand and walks over to the sofa with him where they lay down comfortably. With Harry's arm wrapped around him, Louis feels that this is the place where he belongs. He puts his hand onto Harry's chest and kisses his neck softly. Harry smiles against Louis' hair but stays quiet. They stay like this for a while. Louis enjoys the warmth and the closeness so much that it relaxes him and his eyes close almost automatically. He has never been a fan of naps but laying here with Harry feels right and comfortable. Harry's breathing calms him and all the thoughts that troubled his mind are blown away as he drifts to sleep, nuzzled close to Harry on this special day of the year.

When Louis wakes up, Harry gives him a smile. "You look cute when you sleep. There's such a difference to the person I got to know when we started this."

"I-," Louis says but Harry silences him. "It's okay, you don't have to say anything. You've changed, I know. What do you want us to do tonight before going to Times Square?"

"I have no idea. We could take a walk, maybe?"

"That sounds good. We could also have dinner at some cosy place."

"Yeah. I wondered if we should book something but I prefer walking around until we find a place, we both like."

"That sounds like a good idea."

Louis takes Harry's hand into his, playing with Harry's fingers. "But honestly . . . I wouldn't mind to stay here with you all the time, go there and come back."

Harry lets out a small laugh. "I wouldn't mind either to be honest but . . . I think it would be a pity not to go out before the stunt." He gives Louis a smile. "Let's walk around and find some good place for dinner. We can stay there until we have to leave for Times Square."

"Okay. I'll call Rob and tell him to meet us on our way. Sophie said we shouldn't go there without him."

"Perfect. I think it doesn't make sense to walk through Central Park since it will be dark until we leave but if you want, we can do that tomorrow after breakfast."

"We have to do it anyway, it's on our list."

"Oh yes, I forgot about that."