Fame Changed Everything (Larry Stylinson)

Chapter 28 ~ The Second Goodbye

Chapter 28 ~ The Second Goodbye

[Louis]

"Remember that time when Harry was so mad at you for calling him stubborn that he locked you out and you refused to leave until he forgave you. It took at least an hour until he finally decided to open the door for you," Anne reminded us, making me let out a chuckle.

I was never going to forget that. He'd been so mad at me, madder than he was that time we were going to Manchester for his audition. You see, we were 14 at the time and Harry had got back his Maths test. The teacher gave him an F and he wouldn't stop complaining, claiming that he deserved better, so he went to the teacher and begged her to give him at least an E. After a lot of convincing - and puppy eyes - she eventually obeyed.

That day when we walked back to his place, I just couldn't help but call him stubborn. I mean, no other person would have gotten away with it. He just didn't give up. And of course, he didn't like to hear that, especially not from me.

Turning to look at Harry who was sitting beside me, I noticed the pout on his lips. I nudged him in the side before answering Anne. "Of course I do. He wouldn't accept an F on a Maths test, so he practically begged on his knees for the teacher to make him pass. I couldn't let him get away with it without letting him know how wrong it was," I laughed, the scene playing out in my head.

Harry was pouting even more after my words. "It's true though, Harry. You've always been stubborn," Robin winked.

"Alright," the curly haired boy grumbled. "I am stubborn. Can we talk about something else now?"

I patted his thigh reassuringly, but couldn't help but let out another laugh. It was pretty hilarious.

"Well, I'll go ahead and say that I'm so happy to see the two of you together again," Anne said excitedly, her face brightening at her own words.

Harry rolled his eyes, running a hand through his hair. "Mom, really? That was like the first thing you said when we entered the house earlier. I think we've got the message."

"Let her be happy," I said, shrugging. "I'm happy too."

He turned to me, his lips twitching at my words. I smiled back at him, earning an 'aw' from Anne. Harry groaned. "Mom."

Chuckling, she leaned her head on Robin's shoulder. "You two are really meant for each other. I always knew it."

After sitting there for another ten minutes, I looked at the clock on my phone, noticing it was already eight in the evening. My eyes widened in realizing. Shit, mom must be worried right now, unless the words had gotten around that Harry was back and Lottie had told her that I probably was with him. Or, who knew? Anne could already have spoken to her about the news. The town was pretty small after all.

"Guys, I'm so glad that you let me stay for dinner. It was very delicious. But I see that time is ticking and I should probably go home now. I have school tomorrow after all," I apologized, getting up from my seat.

Anne waved a hand in dismissal, smiling at me. "Don't worry, Louis. You're always welcome. I'm so happy you came around today."

I thanked her once more and said goodbye to Robin before going to the hall, Harry following suit. Once I had slipped my shoes on and put on my jacket, I turned around to meet the green eyes I had fallen in love with all those years ago.

He took a step forward to wrap his arms around my waist, pulling my body to his. "I don't want you to leave," he whispered in my ear, making me shiver involuntarily.