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~ Harry ~
"Hello, Mister Styles." The receptionist greeted Harry as he entered the building of his management.
"Wonderful to see you again." Harry greeted Grace, flashing her one of his signature smiles that made everyone within a mile swoon.
"The pleasure to all mine." Grace smiled. "Mr. Cowell and his team are on floor fifty waiting for you in the usual room."
"Thank you, Grace." Harry nodded and began to make his way to the elevator with his security guards. He pressed the button and waited. As he waited Harry felt the air in the lobby get sucked out and felt himself being drawn to something or rather someone. Looking around quickly he noted that Louis has entered the lobby and was making his way to where Harry was standing.
"Hello Harry, I'm Louis." Louis greeted once he stood side by side with Harry and extended his hand.
"It's nice to finally meet you, it's going to be a pleasure to work with you," Harry replied and shook the man's hand. The moment their hands met it felt like fireworks were erupting and electricity was rushing throughout his entire body. Harry tried to not it obvious and took his hand back. But, he could not mistake that Louis looked shooked as well.
Harry was saved by the ding as the elevator finally arrived and a group on people left leaving it empty.
"After you," Harry gestured to Louis and his team.
"Thanks," Louis replied as he hit the button for floor fifty.
Harry tried to look anywhere but at Louis but he could not help it, he was drawn to him. The best part about it was that Louis was doing the same thing. He must feel the connection too. The elevator dinged and opened once they reached their distance and Harry sighed. He could have done with some more time in a small space with Louis.
"Hello Mr. Styles and Mr. Tomlinson," Victoria the receptionist greeted the men.
"Hello Victoria, how are the kiddos doing?" Louis asked.
"Very well, baby Tyler is finally starting solid foods." Victoria cooed.
"Aww yay, but he must be off. We'll catch up later." Louis called and then made his way down the hall with Harry to the conference room.
Simon Cowell was already sitting at the head of the table surrounded his team. Harry glanced around the table and noticed the only two spots left were side by side at the other end of the table. This is going to be torture. Harry gestured to Louis the seats and they sat down.
"Ahh Harry, Louis it's nice to see." Simon greeted.
"Hello," both boys greeted.
"Let's get down to business, shall we. You too are the biggest artists her at the table. I think it's about time you collaborate for each of your upcoming albums." Simon nodded. Harry just nodded along he knew that once Simon had made up his mind there was no going against it.
While nodding it happed, both Harry and Louis' legs touched under the table and Harry froze. Louis meanwhile chuckled and stole a sidewards glance at Harry. Harry was trying to think straight, this man was openly teasing him.
"I think you should both get started right away. How about you head down to the studio once we are finished here." Simon asked but really was telling.
"Sounds good to me," Harry replied first.
"Same here." Louis agreed.
"Wonderful. Now you both know anything talked about in this room is confidential. With that, Louis how are you and Elanor doing? You must be seen out in public more it make it seem more real. We can't have the fans stumbling upon that you are gay." Simon said.
Harry was taken aback Louis was gay. That would explain his smirking when they touched legs. Oh, this was Harry's lucky day.
"We get along alright. I just don't feel comfortable hiding my true self from my fans." Louis said shyly.
"Do you like your fans?"
"Of course, I love my fans they are the best."
"Do you want to keep your fans?"
"Yes, sir."
"Then do what you are told," Simon growled.
"Alright." Louis agreed.
"And you Harry, you are seen out with any ladies. Why is that?" Simon questioned.
"Well, uh." Harry chocked.
"Come out with it."
"I'm uh well gay as well sir," Harry said quietly. He could not help but notice Louis stiffen and the relax next to him as their legs touched once more.
"Just great, our two biggest artists and they are both gay. Just wonderful." Simon said angrily. "We will just have to find you a lady to be around like we have done here with Louis."
"Okay" Harry agreed but he just hated it the very idea.
"I think it's best you both head down to the studio now." Simon gestured to the door.
Harry and Louis nodded and moved towards the elevator once more. They both smiled at each other when they entered the elevator he stood next to each other.
"I didn't know you were gay," Louis whispered into Harry's ear. The closeness made goosebump appear on his arms.
"I could say the same for you," Harry whispered back. But then he got a bright idea. "Do you wanna come back to my flat once we're finished for the day. We can handout with my roommate and grab a bite to eat."
"Sure that sounds good" Louis smiled.
Harry smiled brightly, he was going to be able to spend some time most his day with Louis. Harry quickly texted Liam and Zayn to let them know they would have a guest over for dinner. Then the elevator dinged at floor twenty-five where the recording studios were. Harry motioned for Louis to take the lead and he followed.