Disclaimer: So starting now, I've decided to switch from alternating third-person POVs to first-person POVs so you can get a better idea of what Harry and Louis are doing and thinking about.

I'll indicate the POV at the beginning of each chapter (Harry POV or Louis POV). Also, there will be some smut in this story, and that'll be in a narrator POV, which I'll also specify when we come to it.

Hopefully, the POV adjustments will let the story flow a bit easier and make it better to read!

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[Harry POV]

I walked out of the bathroom after fixing my hair to perfection, although it didn't take a lot of work. Just a bit of water was all.

I wasn't sure what I had planned when I originally had pushed Louis back into the stall, but I couldn't help to smile after what had just gone down.

Louis was an absolutely incredible kisser, and I couldn't help but crave more.

He looked shocked when I'd first come into the bathroom and initiated the full-blown make-out session. It's probably because I normally seem so reserved in school, and during tutoring, which are the only two places he's seen me.

But then again, no one makes me feel the way I feel around him.

I walked towards the booth to see all the food out on the table already. Gemma and Zayn had just started on their meals, Louis had taken a few bites of his breakfast. My pancakes and sausages remained untouched.

Louis slid out of the booth so I could get in, and Gemma smiled sweetly when she saw me before returning her attention to the steaming omelet.

Louis sat back down in the booth once I'd gotten myself seated. He was pressed up against my leg but didn't appear to be sitting close enough to me for Gemma or Zayn to notice.

Of course, if they looked under the table to see Louis practically on top of me, I'd have a lot of explaining to do. I wasn't ready for that conversation.

Not yet, anyway.

Louis leaned over to my ear and whispered quietly, "These pancakes don't taste nearly as good as you," His lips grazed my ear, and I looked over to Gemma and Zayn, but they weren't paying any attention to us.

"Thought you'd like to know." He added.

Louis sat back up, smirking. I wanted to grab him by the shirt and kiss him again, but we were in the middle of a diner, and Louis wanted to keep his sexuality a secret, at least for now.

I blushed instead and tried not to smile too much while I started on my pancakes.

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The waitress had taken our plates, and Louis offered to pay for the meal, but Gemma beat him to it. She was the only one with a real job and a steady income.

After she'd paid, she looked at her watch and grabbed Zayn's arm.

"Babe, the soap is going to start in an hour! We'd better get back so we don't miss it."

Zayn nodded and smiled before getting up and out of the booth.

Louis patted my leg before standing up. Gemma and I followed their lead and we all walked out of the diner.

"Bye Louis," I said when we got outside, trying to suppress a huge smile.

"Oh Harry, I've got a science test coming up, I might need some tutoring tonight if that's alright," Louis answered, but I could tell from his cute little smirk that he was lying.

"Sure," I nodded, "Text me the details so I know what books to bring over."

"Will do." He smiled at me, before making his way to his car.

I turned to Gemma and Zayn, who were talking excitedly about the soap while they waited for me. We walked to the car together and got in as Gemma started the engine.

"Would you like to watch the soap with us, Harry?" Zayn asked as Gemma pulled out of the parking space and headed towards the road.

"It sounds like I've got a tutoring session with Louis later today, so I'm going to take a raincheck if that's alright."

"Big test coming up?" Gemma asked, looking at me through the rear-view mirror.

"Not for me, but he has a science exam. He's more school-motivated you'd expect from looking at him."

I knew he didn't have a science test, but I wasn't lying about the school-motivated side of him.

Louis' parents, although barely present in his life, always put pressure on him to do well in school so he could get accepted into a good college for football.

I felt bad for him, but tutoring allowed me to help him, and it was satisfying to see his grades going up since we've started. Now, it served as a good cover to see him too.

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Gemma hadn't dropped Zayn off at his house so that he could watch the soap with her at our house.

When we got home, I went to my room and slipped out of my shoes before laying on my bed.

My room wasn't as big as Louis' bedroom, nor his spare room. But it felt like home.

I had decorated the walls with various music posters of all my favorite musicians like Stevie Nicks, Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, and David Bowie. My bed was only twin size, but then again, I was the only one in it and I didn't need all that extra space.

I felt my phone buzz in my back pocket and pulled it out to see a new text from Louis.

Lou: So, about that Louis Tomlinson order...

I smiled and could feel the butterflies in my stomach. I didn't know exactly what he wanted, but I had plans of my own and wasn't afraid to execute them.

I unlocked my phone to text him back and propped myself up on some pillows. If he was going to tease me like this, I might as well play hard to get.

Me: Lay it on me

Lou: Can't really do that if you aren't here

Me: Is that so?

Lou: Guess there's only one way to find out

Me: Gemma and Zayn are here, though

Lou: Good thing I have this house to myself

Me: What time should I come over for our 'study session'? I heard you have a big test coming up and could use a proper tutor for the night.

Lou: Oh this test is BIG, Harold. I might need a tutor in the morning, too.

Me: Well good thing I know a thing or two about science then, huh

Lou: Bring the right... books.

Me: What exactly is the science test on?

Lou: The human anatomy

Me: I better come prepared then. Lots to learn.

Lou: How about you come over in an hour?

Me: It's going to be a hell of a long hour

Lou: Don't forget your overnight things. Y'know, in case we study up into the morning

Me: Good to see you're so focused on school :) ttys

Lou: xx

I put my phone back into my pocket, excited anticipation running through my veins. Taking a few deep breaths to calm down, I collected everything that I needed for the night and put it in my JanSport.

The outfit I had on was nice, but I wanted to switch clothes into something more comfy and casual. I settled on heather grey sweatpants and a lavender sweatshirt with a simple white collared shirt underneath. I flipped the collar over the neck of the sweatshirt and decided to keep my butterfly shoes on.

I grabbed my bag and the car keys and looked at the time on my phone. 30 minutes had gone by, and driving to Louis' house would take more time so I knew I'd better leave now.

"Gemma!" I called, walking towards her room.

I heard the tv pause and I walked into her room to find her and Zayn cuddled up together.

"Hey, Harry! Headed out?"

"Yeah. Louis said he needs a lot of help on the test, so I'll probably end up staying the night. He has a spare room I can sleep in."

It wasn't all a lie, he did have a spare room. I just didn't feel the need to tell Gemma he'd be staying in it with me.

"Sounds like a plan. Text me when you're headed home tomorrow alright?"

"Sure."

"Have a good time Harry! Drive safe."

"Bye Gem," I smiled and waved at her and turned to Zayn, "Keep an eye on her for me, ok Z?"

Zayn smiled and nodded. "Deal."

I walked out of Gemma's room and made my way out the front door and into the truck. The engine rumbled to life, and I put my backpack in the passenger's seat. I exited the driveway and headed towards the Tomlinson complex.

I got a text from Louis as I pulled into his house a few minutes later.

Lou: Sir, your Louis Tomlinson order is ready. Would you like that for here or to-go?

I parked the car and grabbed my backpack before texting him back.

Me: For here would be great, thank you

I walked towards the door and I could see Louis open it for me with a huge smile on his face.

Playing hard to get was proving to be more difficult than I expected.

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First-person is a lot easier to write in! It let me add more details and thoughts into the chapter.

As a PSA, when smut comes up in the book later, the [Narrator POV] will normally be the heads up, in case you don't like smut, or would prefer to skip past it.

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