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"No."

"Ohh come on."

"Just drop it, Z." Louis said while he continued reading the book that he was going through, before Zayn barged into his room.

Zayn rolled his eyes at Louis' attempt of avoiding him but he was determined to get his best friend to agree, no matter what. He couldn't just let his plan go down the drain.

"Louis, Shut your mouth and get ready. We are going for a brunch, whether you like it or not. Listen, I know you're missing Ethan but your sisters deserve some time with that adorable nephew of theirs as well, right?"

Louis sighed. He had still not gotten over the painful words that Harry confessed to him the other day. Louis knew that he himself was to be blamed for hurting Harry this bad and that he deserved to bear the pain that Harry was inflicting on him but at the same time, he couldn't help but feel guilt-ridden for scraping Harry's beautiful heart. His heart was yearning for Harry's embrace and every time he came face to face with the green eyed boy, all he wanted to do was hug him tight and never let go. But he knew that he lost the right to do that because in Harry's eyes he was not that sweet happy-go-lucky boyfriend of his anymore. He was just a double faced traitor who played with his heart and now moved on with someone else.

And to think that Harry probably thought exactly this about him, made Louis feel disgusted with himself. He couldn't believe how he succeeded in pushing away the one person whom he loved the most in this world.

All these thoughts were depressing enough and to top it all, Ethan had gone to Doncaster to spend two weeks with his Auntie Lottie. Harry's words were already hurting Louis' heart a lot and in times like these, he always preferred spending time with his adorable and lively son who unknowingly always lifted up his mood. And at this moment when his situation with Harry was getting worse after every other meeting, all Louis wanted was to cuddle up with Ethy and adore his cute little self.

Usually, Louis would have made an excuse to stop Ethan from going and would've asked Lottie and others to give them a visit instead. But this time, it was Ethan who wanted to go. Louis had told him that he can't go because of the loads of work he had but the little boy had persistently kept saying, "Dada, I wanna see Donny. Wanna go. Pweatty pweaseeeeeeeee!!"

And every time that small bean said this, Louis would be shocked because it wasn't usual. Ethan was a dada's boy and he always wanted Louis to himself whenever he got a chance. So, now his sudden request to go to Doncaster and that too without Louis was rather unusual for the blue-eyed lad. In fact, this time, even Lottie was being too adamant on having Ethan in Doncaster and refused to come to London instead. She kept telling him that she was fine with Louis not giving them a visit but wanted Ethan to spend his holidays with them at any cost and to be honest, for Louis this was totally bizarre. Nonetheless, he agreed. He had to because although he didn't want Ethan out of his sight for this long, he couldn't bring himself to say no to the pleading look on his son's face.

'I guess my baby is growing up and doesn't need me all the time any more.' is what Louis thought. And this thought added to the thoughts about Harry amounted to too many simultaneous stabs on his heart.

"Zayn, seriously I don't wanna go anywhere. You and Liam should make this brunch as one of your dates and enjoy it. What will I do there, except third-wheeling? So it's better that I stay here and you guys enjoy."

"Nope, that's not happening. Liam and I already go on two dates in a week, so thanks but no thanks on that bright idea of yours. Right now, I want to hangout with my best friend who is being too annoying for my liking!!" Zayn said and was seconds close to hitting Louis for ignoring him but he calmed his nerves and continued, "Babe, I know things are not going good in your office because of Harry and all and now you're missing Ethan as well but don't I deserve a little bit of your attention as well? It's not wrong to take a break from all the stress once in a while. Please come with us Louis, for me? Please? "

"Uhh Zayn, I don't w-"

"Okay that's it. I swear Louis if you don't lift that humongous arse of yours, off that chair in two seconds, I am going to throw a bitch fit and you know it won't be pretty." Zayn said with utter sternness which made Louis snicker at how his best friend just went from being all sweet and humble to being a pain in the @$$. But the same time, Louis was quite surprised to see that Zayn was actually trying to persuade him to go whereas normally he wouldn't even ask twice. The boy needed any excuse to spend quality time with Liam and to see him passing on to that offer was rather strange. But, Louis didn't think much about it.

He should've though. ;)

"uhhh....Fine! If joining you makes you stop eating my head, then I guess I'm going with you guys." Louis said, giving in to Zayn's obstinate persuation.

"YESS! GREAT!! YOU'RE COMING. THAT'S AWESOME!" Zayn jumped in excitement, looking a bit more thrilled about the idea of Louis tagging along with them, than he was supposed to be. Louis furrowed his eyebrows at Zayn's sudden jubilation but before he could question, the raven -haired boy retreated himself out of the room.

'Oh God, what the hell goes on in that pretty little head of this zebra?' Louis shook his head and a chuckled escaped his lips when he thought of the weird personality that his best friend was.

He went ahead towards the closet and looked through to find something comfy to wear. He wasn't feeling like getting ready so he just put on a carmine coloured shirt that Myke had gifted him last Christmas, over the black track pants he was already wearing.

He lightly brushed his hands through is hair to settle all the loose strands and quickly looked through his phone for any important messages. He smiled when he saw Ethan's picture that Lottie had sent him. His little boy was holding a bunch of balloons and was standing in what looked like a children's park from the background. Ethy was grinning widely at the camera and looked so cute with some of the leftover candyfloss sticking to his lips. Louis cooed at how unbelievably endearing his baby looked.

He scrolled down to see Lottie's texts which read:

'All I said was, "Smile for Dada, Ethy!' and his face split in this wide bright smile.

Louis smiled and replied,
'Well what can I say, Ethy loves his Dada more than his aunties. BOOO!!!'

'Shut up! 😑', came Lottie's reply almost instantly.

'And tell him that Dada love his Ethy bear soooooooooooo much.'

'Sure, will.'

'And take care of him and of all the little munchkins that I call my sisters, okay? And that includes you as well, young lady.'

'Yes Sir.'

'Good. I gotta go now. I'm being forced by Zayn to go out with him and Li. It's gonna be a torture third-wheeling. I hate you so much right now because you're probably having fun playing with my son while I am stuck with these idiots.'

'Yes! You're going? Don't worry I'm sure you won't be bored. Might be quite opposite, you never know. ;)'

'What?' Louis asked with confusion. What's up with everyone today?

'Nothing, Nothing. Now go before the Princess starts shouting at you, peasant. Haha. Louis laughed at Lottie's last text and as if on cue, Zayn's barged into the room. Well knocking on Louis' door was never one of his habits.

"Louis Tomlinson, How long do you take to get read- Oh my God, did you seriously take this much time to select such a dull outfit? Like, what's wrong with your fashion sense, babe? I'm disappointed."

Louis rolled his eyes at Zayn's overdramtic exaggeration of how 'horrible' he looked. "Shut up, Z. I'm just not in the mood to dress up."

"But still, Louis. I'm not going with you if you wear this dull looking sweater. Look, I like Myke. He's great. But honestly his fashion is so retarded. He gave you this on Christmas, had it been any other occasion I would've thrown it in the trash."

"Zayn, " Louis said sternly, "You're exaggerating. It doesn't even look that bad."

"But it also doesn't look good. Move aside, lemme find something else for you."

"But Za-"

"Shhhhh. Sit right here, Louis and let the expert work." Zayn said and dramatically flipped his hair. Louis rolled his eyes but listened to his best friend nonetheless.

After about ten minutes of scavenging through Louis' wadrobe, Zayn popped his head out and looked at Louis with a smirk, "Guess what I found?"

Louis rolled his eyes and got up, ready to wear whatever Zayn pulled out of the cupboard. He wasn't in the mood to dress up so he decided he would agree on whatever Zayn suggested.

But, not even once had he thought that what Zayn was holding would be none other than the infamous green sweatshirt that was gifted to him eight years ago by a certain curly haired green eyed handsome who was currently a singing hearthrob. Someone whom Louis loved with everything in him.

Someone who apparently hates Louis at the moment.

"No. Umm No, I'm not wearing t-that." Louis rejected it outright. He didn't want the good memories that he had with Harry to swallow him completely in the form of that sweatshirt because the throwback to the past also brought along the bitter reality of the presence. It reminded him of what he had back then and what he lost in the present.

"Louis, just wear it. This is gonna go great with the trousers that you're wearing. And green colour suits you well. I bet you'll look so much better than you do now. Come on, just tr-

"Zayn, that's ....that's uhh, "Louis stuttered while trying to remind Zayn what history this particular jacket held because it seemed like he had apparently forgotten that he was the one who used to tease Louis for wearing this sweatshirt every second day, until six years ago.

"This is what? Ughh..I don't know what you're saying Louis, so just get into this and get out of that." Zayn said while pointing at the shirt Louis was wearing. "And get ready fast. Liam's waiting for us so be quick. I'm going downstairs but, mind you if I don't see you wearing this when you come out of the room, I swear I am not gonna talk to you until Ethan gets married." With that Zayn dumped the sweatshirt in Louis' hands and marched out of the room leaving behind a frozen Louis.

The blue eyes were fixed on the soft piece of cloth that was just handed to him. Louis took a deep breath and put the sweatshirt on the bed. He removed the shirt he was wearing and slid himself into the green one.

He would be dishonest if he told that wearing that particular green sweatshirt didn't bring back the warmth that he once loved and he would be absolutely lying if he said he didn't miss wearing it. How crazy all this was. There was a time when he used to refuse removing that sweatshirt from himself and today, he was wearing it after six years. Six long painful years.

He slowly dragged his hands over his front, feeling the warmth and smoothness of the fabric. Louis looked up into the mirror and all he could imagine was his 18 years old self, walking around in this sweatshirt in the college corridors, deliberately mentioning to everyone that it was Harry's present for him. The sweats fit his body perfectly and Louis couldn't help but chuckle how once, the same outfit looked big on him.

But, reminiscing the past definitely brought along the heart rending reality of the present. To think that the guy who gifted this with so much affection, now has nothing but hate and wrath for him made Louis' heart break a little because it wasn't just some guy, it was Harry. His froggy.

"LOUIS!! WE'LL BE LATE. COME ON, GET DOWN QUICK!!!" Zayn's voice brought Louis out of his daze. He quickly wiped away the deceiving tears which had sneakily rolled down his cheeks and dragged himself out of his room.

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"Honey, Lou's here. Let's go." Zayn told Liam as soon as he saw Louis descending the stairs. Liam got up from where he was seated on the couch and walked towards the garage door, but before leaving he turned towards Louis and said with something like a smirk, "You look great, Louis. Really gonna win hearts, eh?"

"What?" Louis said, his sad expression now replaced with a sceptical one but before Liam could reply, Zayn lightly hit the bown eyed man's head and said, "Nothing Lou. Li is just speaking nonsense. You go sit in the car. I just have to make a quick call, I'll be out in a second" The raven- haired boy said and gestured Louis to go with Liam.

The small lad walked behind Liam and quietly sat in the backseat of the car. Not even a minute later, Zayn joined the two of them and sat himself in the passenger seat , next to Liam who was going to drive.

And all through the car drive, while the couple made small talks of how they needed to go for grocery shopping and for buying new curtains for their house, the blue eyed boy kept brushing his hands over the soft fabric of the sweatshirt and savoured the pleasant, homely and nostalgic feeling that the sweatshirt gave him.

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The trio was now seated at the one of the tables of one of the most well known and expensive restaurants of London, The Alcajar. Louis was a bit confused because the place was a little bit too posh for three friends to hangout but it served the best lasagna in the world, so he wasn't complaining. But at the same time, he did notice something weird.

"Have people forgotten what amazing food this restaurant serves? Cause I hardly see anyone here. Usually, it's hard to find a table here without a prior reservation, but the scene today is totally different. Don't you think it's strange?" Louis said suspiciously.

There was a sudden flash of nervousness on Zayn's face but he regained his composure almost instantly, "uhh jeez Lou, why do you think this much? It's still noon and people usually come here for dinner when the night is young; when there's music and the lots. Stop observing such stupid things." Zayn shrugged off and Louis obeyed because obviously it shouldn't matter to him that there weren't many people in the restaurant.

"So, what are we having?" Liam asked.

"I'll have whatever you have, baby." Zayn said and made kissing faces towards his boyfriend. Although Zayn lived like what could be called royalty, sometimes he did allow his flamboyant side to show up.

And truth be told, Liam loved every bit of seeing Zayn acting childish, as it just showed that his boy was happy and lively. So, being unable to resist the urge, Lima leaned in and kissed Zayn's puckered lips.

"Okay stop being cute in front of me. It's gross. And Liam, I'll have lasagna as always." Louis said with a eye roll making Zayn giggle and Liam smirk.

The waitress took their orders and the three of them indulged in small talks about nothing in particular. Strangely, the food was taking forever to come, so the three of them even Face-timed Ethan and also Zayn's sisters in the meantime. It was pretty much a fun day for Louis and Ziam's company did help him feel better. It had been quite a long time since he had hung out with Liam and Zayn without any special occassion. So, this day out was rather refreshing for him.

Until....

"OH MY GOD, LIAM?" came a voice from behind. Liam's expression was that of a shock when he saw who had called for him while Louis and Zayn, who were sat with their back facing the entrance, turned themselves to see who it was.

Liam got up from his seat and walked towards the guy, "HORAN!!! Oh my God, heyy buddy!!!!"

"Heyy Payno, it's been so long, dude." Niall said with a happy grin and hugged Liam tightly. Both boys were each other's really close friends and seeing each other after such a long time was quite a joyous moment.

Niall looked up from over Liam's shoulder and spotted two boys standing there. He pulled away from the hug and said with wide shining eyes, "Oh hi Louis, and oh my God, Zaynie the pooh."

"Hey, don't call me that, you Horn." Zayn said with a chuckle and went ahead to hug his friend. The Irish lad opened his arms and let Zayn hug him tightly. He swirled the boy around and all the three laughed happily. "Oh Gosh, look at you. You look so smart and handsome, Ni. What happened to the clumsy leprechaun I knew?" Zayn asked teasingly.

"Heyy, I'll have you know that girls love this leprechaun, did even back then." Niall said with a wink and Zayn scoffed dramatically. Liam came from behind and draped his arms on Niall's shoulder and said with a smirk, "ohh puh-lease Niall, those girls always came asking for me." Liam said proudly but as soon as his eyes landed on his boyfriend's stern looking face, he chuckled awkwardly and mended his words, "I-I always rejected them, baby. Promise."

Niall laughed his famous high-pitched laughter and shook his head, "You guys didn't change at all."

Meanwhile, Louis was stood at his place and smiled widely while witnessing the amazing get-together unfold in front of his eyes. He was happy that his friends were meeting up after such a long time. He let them have their moment but when he couldn't handle his excitement, he started walking ahead to join the little reunion.

But he had hardly taken two steps ahead when his eyes spotted the emerald ones that had just the restaurant. Louis' feet took a halt when he saw the tall lad approaching his table. Louis' first instinct was to escape from that place because after a gap of six years whenever they came face to face, somehow Louis had always succeeded in hurting Harry, one way or the other and he didn't want to do that now when the boy had apparently come for a quiet and refreshing lunch with Niall.

But before Louis could turn around and 'hide' himself from Harry, the green eyes caught him. Harry stopped walking as his eyes fixed on the blue orbs. His heart started beating faster. It was as if it recognised its other half that was beating with the same rhythm inside Louis' chest.

Just having the other in the same room was enough for both boys to feel repleted. Both had made great promises to themselves, Louis had vowed that he would stay away from Harry while Harry had pledged that he would never foster any feeling other than hate for Louis. But destiny always seemed to ruin their plans. So here they were now, not even able to gather enough will-power to avert their eyes from each other.

"HOLYYYY COW!! HARRY?" the loud shriek made both boys turn towards the source of the sound which was none other than Zayn.

"Ohh shit! HI GUYS!" Harry said wide eyed when he noticed Liam and Zayn standing there, next to Niall. A huge smile spontaneously appeared on his face when he saw two of his best friends after six years. "OH MY GOD! LIAM." Harry exclaimed happily as Liam advanced towards him and brought him in a tight hug. Both lads hugged for a while and relished every buddy moment that was stored within them in the form of everlasting memories. The moment was so nostalgic and reliving that even Niall couldn't hold back and went ahead to join his best friends in the huddle.

Zayn walked towards Louis and put his hands on his shoulders as they both watched the three best friends enjoying this reunion. Their faces were adorned with sweet smiles and eyes glistened with happy tears as they remembered how amazing their friendship was. How they all used to jump around the school campus or simply lounge in any of their's house. From the food fights in the cafeteria to the silent group study in the library; from the fun during the annual celebrations to the detentions after class; from being smart and studious in the classroom to being silly and stupid in the canteen. From being teachers' favourite to being the biggest pranksters.

They did everything together.
Together,as a group.

And undoubtedly these boys were the best group in the world and to be back together after six years of not meeting at all, was a feeling beyond description. They were all ecstatic.

"Helllooo? Guys, we're feeling ignored. Come on!" Zayn said which made Liam, Harry and Niall separate from the hug. Harry laughed and gestured Zayn to come join them. Zayn grinned wide and pulled Louis with him as he ran towards the other boys.

Louis wasn't expecting the sudden force with which Zayn pulled him. So before he could handle himself, the blue-eyed boy came face to face with a strong, broad chest. He looked up and found himself staring closely at the most handsome face on the earth.

Harry looked down at the small body that collided with his and his breath hitched when he saw how gorgeous Louis looked from this close. He was transfixed by Louis' eyes, his allure, his smell and almost his everything.

Louis was no better. He just couldn't stop looking in those eyes. Harry was merely inches away from him and was looking at him with such passion that Louis couldn't help but feel tingly all over. To have the boy so close to him made goosebumps rise on his body.

But Louis soon realised that Harry probably wasn't liking the proximity they were in and would perhaps want to get away from him as soon as possible. So instead of waiting for Harry to walk away from him, Louis himself made a rather unwilling move to step back from the tall boy.

But seems like the rest of the three had other plans, because before Louis could shift from his spot, Zayn Liam and Niall came forward and squeezed the two in between the group hug.

Louis' head was now pressed against Harry's chest as all the boys hugged tightly. His eyelids instantly fluttered shut as he felt Harry's heart beating in perfect rhythm with his own. A wave of contentment washed over both the boys as they let that void in their hearts fill with the each other's touch. For that fraction of time, both found their solace while the other three boys covered them in the hug like a cocoon. In that moment, they both were where they were supposed to belong. In each other's embrace and close to their hearts.

No matter how much both of them denied, their love for each other was boundless and strong. Even after six years of not seeing each other at all, both of them had never been able to move on. Although, they wouldn't admit but the fact was that every single moment in the past years, they had been craving to be in the posture that they were in right now.

But sadly it was short lived because just as the others pulled away from the hug, Louis and Harry also had to. Although apparently the one step that they walked away from the other was the most unwilling step they had ever taken.

Their hearts were thudding hard in their chest as they tried to savour ever bit of the warmth they had just felt. Louis kept his eyes shut because he was still not ready to see that this moment was so transient and that he would probably have to wait for another one of these beautiful accidents to get this close to Harry again. He slowly opened his eyes but still kept it focused to the floor, not ready to look in those gorgeous emerald orbs and the look of digust and hatred in them.

But while Louis couldn't look up from the floor, Harry couldn't stop staring at the small fragile figure in front of him. He never knew how much incomplete he was without Louis until he had him in his arms. He realised that no matter how hard he tried, he would never be able to remove the void in his heart that was was deserted without Louis and forever will be reserved for him.

And while both of them were involved deeply in sorting out the turmoil of emotions within themselves, they didn't notice the sly smirk and the subtle wink being passed between a raven haired boy and a blondie.

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Updated: 01/10/2018

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