Hi guys-new update, enjoy! Sorry for the wait-my life has been CRAZY lately.
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Harry and Louis were cuddled up on the younger boy's couch on his flat, watching Beauty and the Beast for probably the hundredth time.
"..You're the beast, cause you're ugly," Louis joked, nudging his boyfriend.
"And you're an ass, cause you're you," Harry retorted with a laugh. He was used to attitude, teasing, and constant insults from Louis-it's how they got along.
"You love this ass," the blue eyed boy smirked, rolling over so his boyfriend could look at it.
Harry licked his lips, giving it a nice smack. "True, true. But you wanna know what else I love?"
"..Hm, well, you won't let us get a chinchilla, so not me, obviously," Louis huffed, crossing his arms.
Harry rolled his eyes fondly, setting his head on his boyfriend's lap. "Chinchillas freak me out, Tomlinson, you know that. But no, seriously, I love this. I love being here with you-just the two of us; no distractions, no drama, just us. It feels so perfect-makes me wish everyday could be like that."
"Maybe it could be," Louis says nonchalantly, flipping through channels to find a new movie.
"Huh?"
"I want you to move in with me."
Harry's eyes widened. Did he really just?
He had no idea what to say.
"You don't have to if you don't want to, it's just a question," the blue eyed boy shrugged. "It's just that you're here a lot of the time anyway, and we're not getting any younger. I love you being here too, so I mean, why not?"
Harry smiled. When he put it like that, everything made sense.
"I..I'd love to move in with you."
This was such a huge step in their relationship and the fact that they'd made it to the point where they were moving in together made him feel like this was really meant to be. Like it was all gonna work out. And he was so ready for it.
"..Good. Now, is The Little Mermaid okay?"
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"Where should I set this?" Anne asked, carrying a box with Harry's photography stuff.
"Umm, you can set it on that table over there. And..huh, I think that's everything, actually," the boy replied with a smile, setting down a box with his shower stuff. "Thanks, mom."
Anne gave a small smile. "You're welcome, Harry. Oh, I can't believe this is it-you're really grown up now-leaving mama to go live with your boyfriend," she said. "Just promise you won't forget us, yeah?"
Harry rolled his eyes playfully, hugging his mother's small frame and kissing her dark hair. "Oh, stop that. You're 20 minutes away-I'll always come by to do some laundry or for dinner-I love Louis, but between you and me, his cooking isn't that great," he mumbled.
"I HEARD THAT, HAROLD!" His boyfriend yelled from another room.
"..Love you!" Harry replied with a cheesy grin.
Anne just laughed, hugging him back. "I'm gonna miss you running around and eating up all the food in my fridge, kiddo. Come back anytime. And be safe, alright? Make sure that you guys get your rent paid on time, and make a grocery list every week or two-because, no, my son is not living off of hot pockets and noodle cups! And I know you two are gonna be doing some mature things," she says, raising her eyebrows, "...so all I ask is that you use protection, son. There's a lot of nasty diseases going around these days and you can't just do certain stuff raw anymore-so wrap it before you tap it-!"
Harry could've died of embarrassment in that moment. Yeah, that was his mother and she was just looking out for him, but did she have to be so..gross? She was acting like he was a horny 12 year going to his first school dance and it was honestly mortifying. Especially because Louis was practically dying of laughter.
"I can't stand you guys," he shook his head.
"..Hey, you heard her, babe-wrap it before you tap it! Keep that in mind for later tonight!" Louis was wheezing.
Harry rolled his eyes, grabbing his mother's hand and leading her towards the door. "..I-I'll see you soon, mum. Thanks again," he said quickly before gently pushing her out and locking the door.
Harry growled, throwing a pillow at his boyfriend. "For your information, you sir, are not getting shit from me tonight! Except maybe a punch in the jaw," he folded his arms.
Louis chuckled, creeping up to the boy and snaking his arms around his waist.
"Come on, sweetie, I was just kidding," he pouted. He lay his head in the crook of Harry's neck. "..We were joking. Do I seriously not get any goodies from you tonight?"
Harry sighed, running a hand through his curls and looking up to face his boyfriend-who was making puppy dog eyes. "..God, you're such a pain in my ass."
"..In more ways than one," he smirked.
Harry shoved him, but couldn't help the laugh that escaped his mouth. Louis really was one of the most annoying, nerve testing people he'd met in his life, but he wouldn't trade him for anyone.
"..Would you look at that, Styles? All your shit's in my apartment. Well, our apartment now," Louis smiled, kissing his cheek.
Our apartment.
God, it just felt so refreshing to hear Louis say that. They were finally living together-they'd taken a huge step further in their relationship and he couldn't be happier.
"Thanks for letting me move in," the green eyed boy hugged him.
"Well, there's no one else I'd rather watch Disney films or wake up our neighbors from fucking too loudly with, so," his boyfriend joked.
Harry rolled his eyes once again, giving a teasing chuckle. "..You're horny right now, aren't you?"
"Maybe."
He laughed. "..Well, my shift doesn't start for another hour, so..."
"..All I need is 20 minutes," he winked, picking the boy up bridal style and speeding off to their room.
"I LOVE LIVING TOGETHER!" Harry shouted before Louis slammed the bedroom door.
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(The next day)
"..Hi, welcome to IKEA, my name's Brandon-anything I can help you guys with?"
"..Hello, my boyfriend and I are looking for some stuff to decorate our place-we just moved in together," Harry said excitedly, not being able to hide his smile.
Brandon's face suddenly twisted up into a look of discomfort-something the boys were definitely used to by now, and he just cleared his throat. "I..uh..it's time for my break, I think. I..Emma? Could you assist this guy and his friend? They need serious help." He walked away, mumbling something totally creative and original under his breath about them being gross faggots.
Louis just rolled his eyes. "What a prick," he replied dryly, but softened when he saw the look of hurt on his boyfriend's face.
"..You okay, Haz?"
He faked a smile. "..I..Yeah, I'm..I'm good. Look at these lamps, they're pretty nice, hm?" He changed the subject quickly.
"..Harry, don't listen to that asshole. He was wearing freaking sketchers for crying out loud-his opinion isn't valid anyway!"
This made the boy chuckle, but then he bit his lip, faltering. "People are always gonna treat us like that, aren't they?"
Louis ran a hand through his hair. Did they have to have this conversation right now?
He just gave his boyfriend a hug, not caring who stared or what they had to say. He wasn't living his life for them. "..Yes, honestly. But listen, it's not about them. They don't pay our bills, they don't go to bed with us-they don't know us or our lives. We're just like any other couple-all we're trying to do is buy some stuff for our apartment for God's sake. I don't care what anyone's saying and neither should you, baby. Now, let's go find some more of those nice lamps you were saying about," he smiled sweetly and took his hand.
Harry kissed his intertwined hands and followed after him, excited to find some house decor.
"I'm so happy we're in this together."
"It's always been that way."
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Okay guys!! I hope you liked this chapter-it was a bit shorter but I've been having writer's block lately and a lot has been going on (I just moved, I have exams, and I got a job-it all makes me wish I was 4 again!!) and my mind's been cluttered but I really tried for you all :)
What did you think of this chapter? Harry and Louis moving in together? Anne's sexual jokes? Haha let me know!
Thank you so much for all your support-reading, commenting, voting, etc! I appreciate the love; please be more active bc the last chapter only got like 68 reads which made me feel like trash tbh :/ but if you're active I can update faster! It gives me motivation bc without it, it takes me longer to write bc I don't feel inspired. You guys push me to do this :) love you!
Signing Off,
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P.S. I apologize for any errors in this story-past, present, or future!