Prince Payne

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Harry's POV

Harry is just finishing up the food he prepared for Zayn when he hears footsteps behind him. He turns around and inches away from him is the last person he wants to see right now. Louis's goes in for a kiss but Harry turns around to continue getting the plate ready.

Louis is a little taken back from Harry's action

"Hey babe, what are you cooking?" Louis says, he wraps his arms around Harry's waist. Harry stops what he is doing and removes Louis arms.

"I don't want to get in trouble" he says barely audible

"I don't give a shit about what that old hag has to say" he turns Harry around and locks his arms around his waist again "You seem down, what's up?"

"Nothing"

"Nothing?" Louis looks concerned

"I said nothing!" Harry grabs the tray and walks out

Louis runs after him and catches up to him down the palace hallway "What the fuck is the matter with you?" Louis walks along side Harry

"Why don't you go talk to Liam? You seem happier when you're around him anyways"

"What is that suppose to mean?" Louis steps in front of Harry

Harry stops abruptly and lets out an aggravated sigh "Just leave me alone Tomlinson" Harry goes to pick up the tray but Louis continues to block him

"What the hell is the matter with you? What does Liam have to do with this? Did I do something to piss you off? Because if so I'm out of the loop." Louis looks at Harry who's face is directed towards the ground

"I'm only second best" Harry quietly starts sobbing "I'm just a replacement. You don't want me, you want Liam-"

"Harry what the he-" Louis is no longer angry. He is now severely concerned and confused

"If you want to be with him tell me now. I can't continue to watch someone who is gazing at another." Harry looks up at Louis, with tears falling down his face, waiting for an answer

"Harry" Louis looks deeply into the younger man's eyes "You are the only one I'm watching. I don't know where this idea about me being interested in Liam came in but I'm telling you now. I don't have any feelings for Liam. You think I would have feelings for a man I constantly have to babysit?"

"But the Queen told me-"

"Ohh ok" Louis mood suddenly changes from concerned back to angry "she told you that I had a thing for Liam?"

"I saw you and Liam yesterday-"

"I was talking to him about Zayn! His fiancé! And if you didn't already figure out both of their lives ain't turning out so great right now."

"I'm sorry okay! I'm sorry for liking you so much that I got pissed off thinking you'd a guy you have a closer relationship with!" The room falls silent

Louis moves away from Harry and starts to walk away. He stops.

"I'm not mad that you thought I liked Liam over you, I'm mad that you believed it" then we walked out leaving Harry alone to sob uncontrollably on the kitchen counter.

A voice is heard from outside the kitchen "Will you please pick up the pace Harry? The mentally ill must eat at least three meals a day just like us normal people"