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This is my first update of 2019. :)
And once again, I plead to y'all from the bottom of my heart to forgive me for the delay. But I'll try and update often now.

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"Thank you so much, sir."

"My pleasure." Harry smiled at the receptionist and handed her the napkin that he gave his autograph on. He was paying the bill when the waitress had ever so politely asked for his autograph and he had happily complied.

He shook hands with the waitress and turned towards the door to leave. But before he could exit the restaurant, his eyes spotted the blue eyed small boy whom he could recognize even among a crowd of millions.

Louis was standing next to the table where they all were previously seated and by the way he was briskly looking around, it was obvious that he was searching for something.

'Maybe he left something behind. How careless.' Harry thought and rolled his eyes.

But right at the next second, all that attitude drained out of him, when the said boy bent forward to look under the table in search of whatever was lost, giving Harry the prefect view of his glorious arse.

The green eyes involuntarily widened, trying to take in the wonderful sight of Louis' sexy and round bum. Harry sucked in a deep breath, trying his best to convince his eyes to look away but seemed like his eyes were busy admiring Louis' behind.

Harry wasn't a pervert who would love staring at someone's @$$. But it wasn't just anybody's @$$, it was Louis Tomlinson's bum which Harry remembers was the talk of their school. He still hadn't forgotten how girls in the school used to envy the perfect curves that Louis had and how so many boys loved ogling at it or simply talking about it. Harry had lost count of how many times he had threatened or even punched boys in their faces after catching them talking dirty about his Louis. Harry also remembers how smug he used to feel when he would overhear someone from his football team say, "The one with the cheekbones and great arse is so hot, man but too bad he's already taken by our football captain. They make the perfect hot couple though."

And even today, Louis was as gorgeous as ever and his posture right now was doing things to Harry.

Harry knows that he shouldn't think about all this considering his current situations with the small boy but he just couldn't help it. Louis'
small and curvy figure was always his weakness and the boy managed to grow even more beautiful in the past six years.

His thoughts and memories of the past came to a hault when he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. Taking that as a good excuse to distract himself from Louis, Harry pulled out his phone from his jeans to see that it was a text message from Niall.

Niall: Do you see Louis????????
He must be there. He had gone to search for Zayn's phone.

Harry: Yeah, he's here.

Niall: Great. Well, just tell him to stop searching. The work's done.

Harry frowned at that text.

Harry: What work?

Niall: Nothing. I meant to say that tell Lou that there's no need to find the phone. Zayn has it with him.
And yes, I have left with Zayn and Liam in their car since they didn't know the directions. So just bring Louis with you. Take the longest drive home okay. Have fun ;)

Harry: What the hell!!! Couldn't you have waited for both of us?  And NO, I'm not going to take the longest route. So, you better hide before I arrive there cause you're gonna be a dead meat once I get my hold on you.

Niall: Love you too buddy xx ;)

Harry huffed in exasperation. 'Trust Niall to do something idiotic.' Harry thought. He knew that the Irish bugger who unfortunately happened to be his best friend, went with Zayn and Liam with the sole purpose of putting him in the awkward situation of travelling with Louis.

But he had to do it now anyways. He looked up from his phone to see Louis still crouched down in search of the phone. Harry sighed and was about to walk towards the boy when he noticed the guy at the next table staring hungrily at Louis' behind. And just like six years ago, his possessive side couldn't handle that. His eyes narrowed at that scruffy thirty year old man who had dared to shamelessly eye up Louis which was just not acceptable for the green eyed boy.

But at the same time, as much as he wanted to punch some sense into that audacious man, Harry knew that doing that in a public restaurant could be a very big scene, so he just went ahead and quietly stood in front of Louis, his arms crossed across his chest and the look of glare never leaving his face.

The guy seemed to dislike the blockage in his view  and looked up with an annoyed expression only to be met with a set of intimidating and furious green eyes looking back at him with a sense of warning. The man quickly turned his face away in embarrassment and fear after realising that he was caught red handed by none other than the famous singer Harry Styles, who by the way had threatening eyes.

On the other hand, Louis was getting frustrated now. He had been looking for Zayn's phone for so long now but it wasn't there. He didn't even understand why it was him who had to take the trouble when the one to whom the phone belonged was least bothered.

His little forage stopped when he heard someone clearing their throat right behind him. The sudden noise made Louis jump a little causing him to bang his head against the table.

"Ouch!!"

"Be careful, will you?" Came a deep husky voice which Louis could recognise anywhere. He stood up straight and turned around to face Harry.

"Uhhh, I was looking for Zayn's phone. He left it here somewhere, I guess."

"No, Niall texted me. Zayn has his phone with himself. There's no need to look for it. "

Louis frowned at that. 'If he had the phone, then why the hell did that zebra send me here to look for it. Such an idiot.'

Although Louis was getting irritated at Zayn and his stupid ways of getting to his nerves, he didn't say anything in front of Harry.

Sorry....I mean 'Mr. Styles'.

"Ohh...okay then. We should uhh get going. All of them must be waiting." Louis said and turned towards the door.

"No, they aren't waiting. Niall also texted that he has already left with Liam and Zayn in their car. So, uhh we...umm ... You are coming with me." Harry said with a bit of uncertainty.

Louis' heartbeat increased almost immediately when he took in Harry's words which only meant one thing...

Him and Harry .....alone...in a car. How was he going to resist crying or simply begging him to love him again. Being around the handsome green eyed singer, just naturally made him nervous these days. Louis wanted to stay away from Harry but this was getting harder with every passing moment.

It was hard for Harry as well but obviously he was adamant on showing his fake annoyance. He plastered a hard look on his face and said, "Look as much as I hate being near you, I don't have any choice but to take you with me. So, don't just stand here and fiddle with your fingers. Come on."

It felt so wrong to speak like that to Louis and it felt even worse to see Louis' hurt expression.

"I-It's okay, Har-Mr. Styles. I can take a cab. You can just tell me y-your address and I'll be there."

"NO," Harry rejected that idea almost too immediately. He was trying to be harsh but he just coudln't leave Louis like that. "uhhh... I mean Niall won't like it if I left his 'favourite' buddy all by himself. So, you can come with me. Just don't bother me on the way."

Louis looked down, trying hardest to not let Harry see his hurt expression. "Okay."

And at that moment, in that green sweatshirt and with that cute fringe, Louis Tomlinson looked like the most fragile, small and huggable boy to Harry and there was nothing in the world that the green eyed boy wanted to do more than wrapping Louis in his arms and protecting him from everything bad in this world.

Harry wondered if thinking like this made him a bit of a hypocrite considering he was the reason why Louis looked sad at the moment.

Damn, Harry seemed to communicate with his mind a lot more than usual whenever he was around Louis. He took in a deep breath to stop himself from having these conflicted thoughts and hastily made his way out of the restaurant.

Louis looked at Harry's retreating figure and sighed. By now, he was sure that Harry would never want to even be friends with him again. Nothing would ever improve between them. He had hurt the boy too much and moments like these made Louis feel even more guilty about it.

He slowly walked out of the hotel to see Harry driving his Mercedes Benz towards the driveway. The singer stopped the car right in front of Louis. He rolled down the window and said, "Get in."

Harry had his eyes hid behind his expensive black Ray Bans and Louis couldn't help but get wild thoughts with just one look at Harry. The serious expression on his handsome face made him look burning hot. And his muscles were prominent with how he was holding the car's steering wheel. All of this was making Louis all warm and bothered.

But now was not the time dammit.

'ughhh Shut up, Louis. What are you thinking!!'

Louis was starting to believe that he was going bipolar. One moment he was on the verge of crying  because of losing Harry and in the very next moment, he was fangirling at Harry like some high school girl with a new crush. How pathetic can he be!!!

Louis blinked and tried to shake the thoughts away from his mind. He quickly opened the door and slid onto the passenger's seat. He put on his seatbelt after which Harry started the car.

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The car drive was awkwardly silent but both Louis and Harry wanted to say something. Something. Anything. Just to cut the killing tension.

But Louis didn't dare say anything. Harry had asked him to not bother him so he kept his mouth shut for most part of the drive.

But Harry was restless and isn't it good manners to talk to the people who are seated next to you in your car?

"Sooo...", Harry started and quickly stole a glance of Louis.

"Huh?", Louis spoke up immediately. He turned towards Harry and the green eyed boy had nothing in his mind to say. He went blank. He was just trying to spark a conversation but with no topic in mind.

"What?",

"What?", Louis asked with furrowed eyebrows.

"What what?"

"Umm I thought you said something."

"No, I didn't."

"Oh okay", Louis said and turned towards the window.

Can this get anymore awkward !

He was trying his hardest to figure out something to say which wasn't too rude but not too friendly as well. He was supposed to be hating the boy, after all.

But nothing came out of his mouth.

'You're an idiot, Harry. It's better if you keep your mouth shut.' The singer mentally chided himself.

Imagine! A world class singer who faces thousands of people, cameras and interviewers so confidentlly, can't even speak a single word without a stutter in front of a single boy. Guess, that's what happens in love.

Louis on the other hand, was no better in the battle with his own thoughts. He kept fidgeting in his seat but also tried his best to not irritate Harry. So, he thought that he might as well talk instead of acting like an embarrassment.

"Umm you have a really nice car, Mr. Styles." Louis spoke up again., bringing Harry back from his thoughts.
'What the bloody hell is wrong with you, Louis. The car? Seriously? This is what you come up with?' Louis thought and slapped himself in his head.

"Huh? ohh yeah. Thanks." Harry stuttered.
"Ughh, can I just slam my face on the wheel." Harry thought.

And that's was all they talked before Harry took the final turn to his house.

Through the car's window, Louis saw the beautiful house they were approaching.

Harry opened the automatic gate with his cellphone and drove inside while Louis looked around the place in awe. The mansion was perfect. Not too extragavnt but also not very small, just like Louis liked a perfect home to be.

Not that his opinion mattered.

"Here we are." Harry said as he stopped the car in the driveway, right in front of the main door to the house. He turned off the engine and both of them got out.

Louis took a second to look around the house and loved how elegant and well-maintained the garden area was. The greenary and side rows of colourful flowers was just alluring.

And while the boy stared at the garden, Harry kept his eyes on the blue eyed boy and his gorgeous features that seemed prominent under the sun's rays. A small smile was playing on his lips and his blue eyes were shining as he admired the surrounding.

Harry's stare was interrupted as Louis turned to him and said, "Your house is stunning, Mr. Styles."

'It could've been ours, if only you were with me.' is what Harry wanted to say. Except, he didn't.

"Hmm, Mum chose it for us...I mean for me and Niall."

"Ohh, She has a great choice." Louis said politely with a smile.

"Yeah , she does. Now, come on. The others must be waiting."

"Yeah." Louis said and followed Harry inside the mansion. While walking, Louis kept admiring the exquisite interior decor. It was not too showy but still looked classy.

Niall, Liam and Zayn were seated in the living room when Louis and Harry entered. Zayn was the first to notice their presence.

"Guys, they're here.", he notified the others, who looked up from their coffee cups and got up to greet the two boys.

"Huh? So early? Didn't you read my message properly Harry?" Niall asked with an innocent smile.

Harry clenched his jaw, trying his best to not jump at the silly leprechaun right at that moment and stab him with the fruit knife kept at the table.

"Yes Niall, I read your message very clearly but looks like you didn't read mine." Harry said with gritted teeth.

And while Harry was mentally stabbing Niall, Louis was shooting death glares at Zayn who was trying to sheepishly hide behind Liam. Liam walked towrads Louis and Harry, dragging Zayn with him. Louis smiled at him and leaned right to look at the hiding figure behind him. He called for his best friend very politely, "Zaynie?"

"Hi, Lou." Zayn said with a guilty smile.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't find your phone, babe. Do you know why?"

"Haha , uhh yeah. Funny story. It was with me only. A-actually Lou, I just checked the pockets of my jeans but it was in my jacket, you know. haha!" Zayn explained, avoiding Louis' narrowed eyes on him.

"Hmm, of course." Louis said with a look that meant, 'I'll get to you later.'
He didn't say anything right now only because they were guests at someone else's place otherwise even Liam wouudln't be able to save Zayn from Louis for pulling such stupid tactics.

"Alrighty guys, chill out, you two. Louis come on in. It's your first time here soooo welcome to my humble abode." Niall said cheerfully at which Harry cleared his throat and folded his hands across his chest. Niall rolled his eyes at Harry and corrected himself," yeah yeah, OUR humble abode. Cause this frog also lives here, my bad."

"You Irish bas-", but before Harry could say something to Niall, he was interrupted by the most melodious and soft giggles which came from the boy standing next to him.

The singer turned towards Louis , to see the boy covering his mouth with his hands to hide his smile and Harry couldn't help it when his lips curved upwards inadvertently in a fond smile.

Louis noticed Harry staring at him and being the oblivious foolish he was, he thought that Harry probably didn't like Louis laughing at him. He immediately controlled his smile and mumbled ,"S-sorry."

But Harry didn't want him to stop. It had been so long since he had heard that sweeet-toned chuckle from the blue eyed boy and he wanted to hear it a little while longer and by a little while, Harry meant forever. He wanted Louis to keep smiling and glowing like a sunflower till eternity.

"Okay, Louis if you are done giggling and Harry if you are done staring then shall we all sit?" Niall said casually as though he didn't just point out the most embarrassing habits of the two boys.

Harry coughed a little and bahsfully walked towards the living room  couch. Niall chuckled at his best friend and turned towards Louis who was blushing profusely. "Shall we, Louis?"

The small boy gave a small nod and walked further inside.

Louis sat at one end of the sofa while Zayn sat next to him. Liam went ahead to sit next to Zayn (oBvIoUsLy) and Harry sat on the single love seat.

Louis noticed Niall standing and said, "You can sit too, Ni. Didn't you just say that this is your house?"

Niall smiled mischievously and said, " That it is. But before we do anything else, I have a wonderful surprise for my lovely best friend."

Louis smiled softly. But, he also didn't fail to notice Zayn's body going stuff next to him.

"So, are you ready, Haz?" Niall asked.

Harry was caught off-guard. "Me? You have a surprise for me?"

"Yess, I know it's totally unexpected, not only for you but for me too. But trust me you're absolutely gonna love it." Niall winked and smirked at the confused boy.

"but-"

And before he could say something, a pair of soft hands came from behind and covered his eyes, blocking Harry's view and at the same time, draining out all happiness from Louis' face.

'Oh', Louis thought as he looked at what or more precisely Who the surprise was.

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And thanks once again for the love you've given to the book by far. Love you all.

Also, I think it's pretty obvious who the new entry in the chappie is. But do tell me who you think it might be.

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Updated: 16/01/2019

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