Cyber Love (Larry Stylinson AU)

epilogue

A/N: Hey guys! It’s been a while, haha. I guess that’s kinda my fault. Well, here’s the epilogue, I hope you all enjoy. Sorry it's so short and shitty, I feel like I've let you all down by making you wait this long and then giving you something this short. I'm so sorry! Also, can I just take a moment to say that I never expected this story to get anywhere but I am so flattered that so many of you liked it. Honestly, it means the world to me.

 Also, I am looking to change the title of the story. I’m just not a big fan of ‘Cyber Love’. So if you have any ideas, let me know in the comments and I’ll take a look! Of course, all credit for the name would go to you.

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“I can’t live like this anymore, Liam.”

Liam rolls his eyes. “Being over-dramatic, as usual.”

“Fuck off. If you’re not going to be supportive, I’m going to ask Niall for help. And officially give him the title of being my best friend.”

“Fine, fine. Tell Dr. Payne what’s wrong,” Liam coos.

“It’s only been a couple months since he left, but I just miss him so much. After meeting him and being physically close to him, it’s so hard to go back to texting and skyping. Why are long-distance relationships so hard?”

Liam frowned sympathetically. “Yeah, that sounds like torture. But you can always take a couple days off every now and then to visit him. And you’re almost done that marketing degree! You only have a couple more courses online, don’t you? And after that, I’m sure you’ll find a job that’s a little flexible.”

Harry sighs. “I know, but, like. Is that how it’s going to be forever? Just a few stolen moments whenever I can get a couple days off? It’s not fair.”

“Of course not, Harry. When you two are more confident about your relationship, you can bring this issue up with him and talk about it. You mentioned he’s a drama teacher, right? Well, it’s not that hard to get a job here, there are plenty of schools. Or you can live in Doncaster.”

“It’s just. I don’t want to lose him, you know? Like, what if we find out that we don’t have the same goals?”

Liam scoffs. "I haven't talked to Tommo much, but from what I've seen in your disgusting Skype sessions together, he's just as gone for you as you are him. I bet he's either stressing out about this as much as you are, or already making plans for you two to move in together."

Harry gasps dramatically. "Don't get my hopes up, Liam. I don't think my weak heart can take it, to be honest."

"He turns you into such a teenage girl, and it's disgusting. I'm leaving, I can't take another second of this." Liam gets up, wandering into the kitchen to steal a bag of chips before walking out the door. Harry flops back onto the sofa, turning on the TV to see if there's anything on that can distract him from these depressing thoughts. 

*

"So how's your day been, love?" Louis asks from the computer screen. He's all smiles and laughter, as usual.

"Not bad, had work in the morning and then I just lounged around all day. It's been pretty boring ever since you left, actually. I miss you so much." Harry whispered the last  part, even though he knew Louis felt the same way.

Louis smiles, if a little sadly. "I know, Haz. I miss you too. Everyday I wake up and expect to be met with the sound of you cooking in the kitchen and the smell of pancakes. And I'm always so devastated when you're not there that it's hard for me to get up and go to work."

Harry is about to start tearing up, but then sobers up as Louis keeps talking after a pause. "But, um. I've actually been looking at bigger flats here in Doncaster? Just in case you were thinking of moving here when you were done your degree. I just think it's a better option than me moving there because, like. You don't have any family there other than your friends, and we can always visit them during weekends or holidays, so."

He's looking at the screen nervously and Harry realizes he hasn't said anything yet, but then all of a sudden he starts sobbing uncontrollably. Louis looks alarmed. "Haz? Are you okay? Did I say something wrong? It's okay if this is moving too fast, I don't mind slowing down. I just wanted to put the possibility out there."

"No, you idiot! Here I've been stressing out about the fact that you didn't want to move in together or something and you've been planning this whole thing. Why didn't you mention this sooner?"

Louis sighs in relief. "I'm sorry, Haz. I was just as nervous as you. I didn't want to scare you away so soon in our relationship. I know that we've only known each other for a short amount of time, but I already feel like I know you so well, and I'm ready to take the next step if you are. I'm all in."

"Me too! I'm all in too! Honestly, I can't wait until my courses are done."

Louis nods, a pleased look on his face. "Yeah, me too. And I'll send you the links to my favorite flats, maybe when you have a weekend off you can come down and we can look at them together."

Harry giggles, "You have no idea how excited I am, Lou. Honestly. I feel like my life has turned around so quickly, it's hard to process. Just a couple months ago I was whining about how I didn't have anyone I could call mine, and now I have this beautiful boy with me and I have no idea how I got so lucky."

Louis blushes through the screen. "Shut up, Haz. If I knew you were this sappy when I first saw your profile I never would have messaged you in the first place."

"Yeah right," Harry laughs wetly. "Who are you trying to convince, Lou? Everyone knows you're in love with me."

"Yeah," Louis says with a small smile. "I am. I'm in love with you, Harry Styles."

And all of a sudden, the playful atmosphere is gone. "Me too. I'm in love with you too. Not sure when it happened, but it did, and I don't mind one bit."

"Of course you don't mind, " Louis scoffs. "Have you seen my ass?"

Harry laughs, and the playful bankter is back. He loves how it's always jokes and laughter with Louis. And he loves how it's always going to be jokes and laughters with him, for the rest of his life.