Little Ball of Fur- Larry Stylinson

=^.^= Chapter 5 =^.^=

Monday morning, Harry wakes up an hour earlier than usual to try and figure what he's going to do about Louis. He can't just leave the hybrid alone, he might hurt himself. It's not like he can lock him in the room, what if he had to use the bathroom? As he paces, he finds his answer, Zayn. Zayn works at home –he's a painter- making it easier for him to work on a project whenever he wants. He knows Zayn isn't working on anything big right now, so he calls him up.

"What did I say about calling me early?" Zayn groans as he picks up the phone.

"Zayn I need your help. I need you to watch something for me."

"Watch something like on tv- Wait you didn't steal a kid again did you? I'm not watching a stolen child." Harry huffs. It was one time, and technically he didn't steal him. The little boy was selling cookies and Harry invited him. He stayed for a long time, and the parents believed him to be missing. They almost called the cops on him. Thankfully they got it all sorted out. Anyway...

"No, God I didn't even steal him... Look it's easier if you come over, so I can show you."

"Like now." Zayn groans again.

"Yes like now."

"Fine I'll be over in fifteen minutes." Zayn says and then the line goes dead. Harry fist bumps in triumph and waits for Zayn.

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Zayn meeting Louis could have gone a lot better. When Zayn arrived Harry thought Louis was still asleep. However, that wasn't the case. Louis was awake and made his way to the living room. He sat on the couch and curled into himself while he waited for Harry. Harry, on the other hand, was opening the door for Zayn, greeting him and walking him to the kitchen. He told Zayn a few of the basic things and then left to supposedly wake Louis.

Zayn made his way to the living room. The entrance from the kitchen to the living room had the couch facing backward, so he didn't notice Louis. It wasn't until he sneezed, startling Louis awake, that he noticed him. Harry heard a shout and he ran back out to the living room. He saw Zayn cowering in fear at the hissing kitten boy. Louis looked about ready to pounce, but before he could, Harry stepped in.

"Louis." He scolds. Louis turns to Harry and immediately recoils, sitting on his hunches. He looks close to tears, so Harry makes his way over to Louis. He gently places his hand on Louis' back rubbing it soothingly. Louis practically purrs. Zayn slowly eases himself out of his position, staring at the cat boy in confusion. Harry finally looks up at Zayn. "Zayn meet Louis." He introduces. Louis looks up at him with a gentle smile. Zayn gives him one back.

"You want me to look after him?" Zayn asks. Harry nods. "Are you crazy, I can barely take care of myself, what makes you think I can take care of him?!?" He shouts. Louis tenses, moving closer to Harry. Harry pulls him closer, cuddling the boy to his chest. He likes that Louis seems to be warming up to him.

"Oh come on, it's not that hard Zayn. All you have to do is make sure he doesn't leave the house, and make him lunch. I'll be done with work before you know it." Harry pleads. Zayn sighs. He said he would always be there for Harry, but this... Zayn sighs again.

"Alright I'll do it." Harry beams. He gives Louis one last cuddle, before he lets him go.

"Great, I'm going to finish getting ready." Harry leaves the room, leaving Louis and Zayn alone. Louis continues sitting on the couch and Zayn moves to sit on the recliner. He watches he hybrid curiously, not sure, what Harry could possibly be doing with such a creature. The boy sits quietly. It's not until Harry walks back into the room that he perks up again. "Zayn can I see you in the kitchen for a minute." Louis deflates, but then Harry is petting his hair as he passes, and he smiles again.

"Yeah?" He asks Harry once they make it to the kitchen.

"Obviously Louis is different, but he's still a boy so please just don't be mean." Harry begs. Zayn scoffs, as if he wanted to get on Louis' bad side. "Look I better get going. Have him eat some yogurt for breakfast and make him something for lunch. He likes tv so just put on some cartoons and he should be fine." Harry pulls on his coat and then goes back into the living room.

"Louis," He says making himself eye level with the lad by kneeling. "I'll be back in a few hours. Zayn here is going to watch you." Louis' eyes immediately widen, he jumps at Harry, wrapping his legs around Harry's waist and his arms around his neck. Harry holds him as Louis cries into his ear.

"NO! Leave like Liam and never come back!" He cries. Harry just holds him closer. He doesn't want Louis to think that he won't come back. He'd climb through the depths of the Earth to make sure the poor boy isn't abandoned again.

"I'm not going to leave forever. I promise I'll be back. " He pulls away to look into Louis' eyes. "I'll always come back, promise." He whispers. He gives Louis a dimpled grin and Louis finally calms down enough to smile back. Harry places Louis carefully back on the couch and then he stands up. "Well I'm off; see you guys in a few hours." He places a kiss on Louis' head and walks toward the door. He gives a final wave and he's gone, leaving Louis and Zayn alone once again.