A/N: It's a filler and it's not very good. I'm sorry. I hope you enjoy it though.
Chapter Five
Harry ran the cloth up and down the table several times, letting the food drop into the black carrying container. He got stuck with bussing because it was so quiet in the restaurant this morning, and his section was empty at the moment.
After he finished, Harry set the container on the counter and he quickly slipped on his black apron, checking it to make sure everything was in place. His usual customer just arrived, and Harry didn’t want to make the man wait any longer than needed.
“Good morning Harry. How are we today?” Simon asked from behind his paper.
“I’m fine Mr. Cowell. How are you today?” Harry replied, pulling out the familiar pad.
“I’m good. I want my usual, very boring I know, but I believe it’s the cook’s best dish.” Simon commented, still reading the newsprint.
“It’ll be right up Sir.” Harry turned around and didn’t realize, but he started to sing along with the radio. The melodic voice caught Simon’s ear, it was his job to find talent. And he may have just found some at this run down diner.
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“Here you go sir. Enjoy your breakfast.” Harry placed the small feast on the table.
“Harry. Wait. Could you sit down and talk with me or is that against policy?” Simon glanced around the almost empty café.
“Just give me one second, I’ll ask my friend if he can cover my tables.” Harry turned back to the kitchen, looking around to spot Niall.
“Niall. Can you cover for me? Simon wants to talk to me for some odd reason…” Harry asked the blonde boy in the kitchen.
“Sure. Not a problem. What does he want to talk about though?” Niall questioned, picking up one of his orders.
“I have no idea.” Harry replied, slipping off his apron and placing it on the counter.
Harry walked back out to the table and softly asked for permission to sit down.
“Of course! I asked you to join me, sit sit.” Simon motioned to the chair across from him.
“So…” Harry tried to start a conversation, but failed miserably.
“I wanted to ask you if you ever thought of going into the singing career or even writing.” Simon questioned, taking a sip of his black coffee.
“No actually I haven’t. My dream has always been to be an English teacher, ever since…” Harry trailed off at the thought of his home life before he ran away.
“Ever since what?” Simon looked up at the boy in front of him, giving him a quizzical gaze.
“Uhh. Ever since I had such an outstanding teacher in 8th grade, she was my inspiration and my best friend.” Harry mumbled the last part, only loud enough for himself to hear.
“Well that’s a good job, supporting the community. I admire you Harry, I truly do. But I think you should give singing a try, you never know.” Simon smiled, finished up his meal.
“Maybe sometime soon I’ll take you up the offer.” Harry nodded, getting up from the table to get the bill but Niall had beaten him to it, bringing it to the table.
“Thank you,” Simon glanced up to read the nametag. “Niall. For bringing my bill and covering for Harry so we could chat.”
“It’s no problem sir, you’re a loyal customer and it’s not that busy.” Niall explained before excusing himself to go tend to his other tables.
“Here you go Harry. Keep the change. Oh, and here’s my business card before I forget. Call me anytime you think you’d like to try out singing.” Simon handed Harry a crisp note along with an official looking card before walking out of the small room.
[9:15]
Your boss wants to me to try singing…
[9:24]
Simon? What? I’m sorry. I’m so confused.
[9:30]
Yeah. He came in this morning, like usual and asked me if I would like to try singing professionally.
[9:34]
Simon? He comes to where you work… a lot?
[9:37]
You’re not even paying attention to the important part! Simon asked me to try singing and I have no idea why. I can’t sing for shit.
[9:41]
If Simon asked you to sing, then you can sing. It’s his job to find talent. You should take him up on the offer though, maybe we could work together.
[9:44]
I’m going to think about it first. I still have this job and Niall. Hey, doesn’t your new single come out tonight?
[10:01]
Yeah. Midnight. Are you going to buy it?
[10:07]
Of course. Who wouldn’t? I have to go now though. It just got super busy.
[10:12]
Okay. Talk to you later…
It was close to midnight and the single would be dropping in less than an hour. Louis was flowing the excitement, he was practically bouncing off the walls. He should of been in bed, alseep becuase he was leaving tomorrow for his long trip. But sleep could wait for the plane ride.. He needed to see how his fans reacted to the single. Louis had been texting Harry almost constantly since the other boy got off work, which hadn’t been a long time ago.
“Calm down Louis. Everyone will love it.” Lottie walked into her brother’s room and sat on the bed.
“Anyways… shouldn’t you be asleep? You have to get up around 9 tomorrow.” Lottie asked, looking at the computer screen watching the twitter feed.
“I can’t sleep. I need to see how the fans react; I just hope they don’t hate it.” Louis muttered under his breath, taking his eyes off the computer screen for a minute.
“They’ll love it, and you know it. I’m going to bed. Don’t stay up too late.” Lottie smiled at her brother and left the room.
[11:47]
They’ll love it. I’ll love it. Quit worrying.
[11:50]
I just don’t know. I only wrote it a few days ago, it was put together at the last second it seems… rushed.
[11:55]
That doesn’t mean it was rushed, it just proves how talented you are.
[11:58]
I doubt that. Tell me what you think.
[12:02]
It’s amazing Lou, I love it. Check the top 10 on iTunes. :)
[12:04]
Wow. Number 5 already? I guess they do like it.
[12:06]
Louis? Who did you write this for?
[12:08]
Someone… that needs to understand that they’re wanted.
Louis never got a reply.