Chapter 17

a/n: hello you all (: I think that this book will sadly come to an end within the following chapters.. I know, I know. The characters grew to my heart, too but I am so happy how you all kept motivating me c: buuut there may be a sequel! So don't be sad. BETTER PREPARE FOR THIS NOW.

Even though I'm quite busy right now I decided to write this chapter for you guys, even if it's short. I'm sorry x

''Happy birthday to you.. happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear looou.. happy birthday to you!'' Harry sang quietly, voice raspy and full of sleep as he glanced down at the older boy who was blinking in confusion at the suddenly singing boy on top of him.

''Huh?'', he furrowed his brows, looking at the curly lad on top of him for a while beofre a breathy chuckle left his lips, ''fuck I'm old..'' Louis cursed but smiled and hugged the boy to his chest lovingly.

''Oh I like older men..'' Harry grinned, eyes sparkling a little in amusement, ''your old ass, too''

He spoke those words shyly, still. But he warmed up to Louis more with every day that passed.

Louis wiggled his eyebrows and let his hand rest on Harry's lower back. They haven't had any sexual moments between them for a month.

But Louis totally understood that Harry needed time.

He caught him scratching his skin till it was bleeding three times in the shower.

Like rape victims would do. But then again Harry was one of them.

Louis always made sure that Harry felt safe afterwards again, never stopped to press kisses all over his marvellous skin while he changed the boy in his comfy clothes.

It was making him crazy to see Harry like this. But he always made sure that he was there, with him.

The past month was a difficult time for both of them but it only made them stronger.

''M just kiddin' Lou, I lo-u-ve you'' Harry smiled shyly and puckered his lips to press them on Louis' soft ones, ''I have a birthday present for you.. I-It's not much and it's probably your christmas present, too but you also have me? I just needed time fo-'' ''Hey..'' Louis interrupted the rambling boy by placing a finger over his swollen lips and smiled.

''You being here with me, is more than I could ever wish for, Harry.''

A shy smile made it's way on Harry's pale cheeks, ''thanks I- uh, just get it?'' He lifted an eyebrow up at Louis before he smiled and rolled out of the bed, almost falling out but catching himself in the last minute with a soft pout.

''Love your clumsiness!'' He heard Louis yelling after him and bit down on his lip, his big hand running through his curls before he snatched Louis' birthday present out of his bag.

His finger suddenly twitched with nervousness and he took a deep breath. He really hoped that Louis would like it.

''okay so you know, I thought about this a lot and I really hope you like it, I really do because I've been thinking a lot about it and.. I hope you like it.'' Harry said quietly, cheeks tinting before he handed Louis his present, neatly wrapped up.

Louis just smiled and propped himself up by a pillow against his back as he looked up at a lip chewing Harry, ''I will love it.''

Louis moved to unwrap the present, smiling at the beautiful picture of him and Harry on Halloween. Niall must have taken it.. they were kissing. It made Louis heart flutter.

'' 's not all'' Harry said softly and moved over to Louis, leaning his head against Louis' strong chest and smiled softly. For once, he liked a picture of himself. Because he was kissing Louis. And Louis made him feel pretty. Good

''Oh?'' Louis ceased his brows before he unwrapped the present further, eyes widening as two tickets fell out, ''mh what do we have here.. live Wembley Stadium.. oh it's next week!''

He cheered softly before his chin fell down, eyes widening.

''I- what-Harry, this-'', He rushed out, eyes fixed on the artists name, ''you know I heard you singing songs from him, quite a lot. Even got you a special meeting with him.''

''With Ed Sheeran.'', Louis looked up to Harry in disbelief.

''Yes.''

''I.. fuck I can't believe this, you did not'' Louis squealed, wrapping his arms around the younger boy and pulled him on top of his body, nuzzling in his neck while he whispered ''Thank you'' over and over again.

''You're coming with me?'' Louis whispered in amazement, still a little shocked, and still thinking that it would be some kind of prank. But those tickets looked real and Harry's face was glowing with happiness.

''Yep, unless you want to take someone else with you of course, it's your decision,'' Harry frowned.

''It's you, Harry. Only you. Fuck why won't that get in your head.. I love you.''

Harry smiled and bit down on his lower lip, ''I love you, too Louis. Merry Christmas..''

~

After breakfast in bed and their gentle make out session they were getting up for Christmas lunch. Louis still had a surprise for Harry later on and he was literally fidgeting if everything would be going as planned.

''I love Christmas.'' Harry chirped up, pulling Louis out of his thoughts and smiled at him, ''everyone is nice and .. '' He suddenly fell silent. It was the feast of love, of reunion. Of spending it with your family.

But Harry had Louis, right? And that was a lot better than the Christmas Eve's he spent in the last few years. He remembered the time earlier where he would celebrate with his family.

Gemma used to put a christmas cap on everyone's head. She was always so happy around that time.

And his mother would only relax after the turkey would be on the table, all good and ready. Then the real Christmas started. They always got each other a huge load of presents on Christmas Eve. Because Harry and Gemma loved to unwrap their presents. Even if it would be little things, like a book or nail polish for Gem.

''Hey what's wrong?'' Louis frowned, placing his hand on Harry's, gently stroking over the back of it.

''Uh just thought about something..'' Harry blushed and leaned over to kiss Louis' lips. He liked showing their love off in public. He was so happy that Louis was proud of him.

''It'll be a great Christmas Haz, trust me'' Louis offered him a soft smile and squeezed Harry's hand.

''I know Lou.. everything is great with you'' He hummed and digged in his gingerbread flavoured cake again before Louis was moving next to him on the bench they sat on in a small cafe, causing Harry to cuddle up to him immediately.

''I wouldn't have done it without you, Louis.. I- thanks for that'' Harry looked up with big green eyes, mewling as Louis cupped his chin in his hand and pressed his beautiful lips down on Harry's pink ones.

He loved to taste the younger boy. It was a taste that he got addicted to so easily..

''I promised you that I'll always stick to your side, Haz. And I am a man of word.'' He threw Harry a soft wink before they leaned back, cuddled up as they watched the life outside of the small cafe go on, people running around to get their last christmas presents.

'''Actually I just love the evening..'' Harry added thoughtfully and laughed, ''because people are freaking out about getting their last presents.. '' He shook his head gently, earning a soft cheek peck from Louis.

''We should get home, love. It's getting dark soon. And I promised you a whipped warm chocolate with tiny marshmallows, didn't I?''

Harry giggled and nodded softly, ''yes. And then lots and lots of cuddling..''

He smiled softly. But Harry missed his family. And that was only understandable.

~

''So I .. got you a little Chritmas present, as well, you know?'' Louis cooed softly, glancing back at Harry as he was fumbling with his keys to get the door open.

His heart was racing.

What if it was too much, too soon for Harry?

''Oh, I'm going to love everything you are going to give me..'' Harry smiled and wrapped both of his hand around Louis' tiny hand, clutching onto him and leaned his head against his shoulder.

Louis hummed and opened the door, chucking his shoes off and took Harry's and his jacket off.

''Maybe we can bake Santa cookies tomorrow! With a nice red frosting'' He giggled before he waited for Louis to finish, ''everything you wish for, my dear. But first, my surprise mh?''

Louis smiled and entwined their hands together again, leading Harry to his living room where a tiny christmas tree that the two picked out, stood in all his tiny glory.

''Lou what is it.. you're acting weird. You know that I am like super-duper curious'', Harry huffed out mockingly, acting like a little boy on purpose before he laughed and looked at Louis.

He just smiled and squeezed his hand before he was gesturing over to the couch.

As if on cue, three people behind it rose.

His Mother.

Dad.

Gem.

''Do you want to join us and wear a christmas cap too, baby brother?'' Gemma said softly, a smile settling on her lips as she met his brother's again again, after three years.