That Monday morning after their awkward awakening they had breakfast in complete silence before heading out to Des' office wanting to start working as soon as possible.

"So what do you think about my family?" Harry asked waiting for the light to turn green.

"They are nice, I like them. Especially your mum and Gemma." Louis smiled a little looking at Harry noticing a fading scar on the left side of his face going from his temple down to where his ear started when Harry looked at him.

"They all like you, dad called me gushing about how you're a catch while my mum screamed in the background agreeing with him." Harry chuckled then stopped when he saw Louis looking at the side of his face, "What?"

"Nothing...I was just looking at that scar you have. What happened?" Louis asked before he could stop himself.

"Just an accident, I was stupid back then." Harry was quick to answer losing his good mood all of a sudden.

"Sorry." Louis looked ahead feeling his cheeks heating up hearing Harry sighing.

"No, don't be. When I was eighteen I was involved in a car accident, that's how I got the scar." Harry finally said.

"Oh." Was all Louis said staying quiet for the rest of the drive.

As soon as Harry had parked the car, Louis got out staring straight ahead at the building where he could read Styles Construction Company now knowing why Harry's last name had sounded familiar to him. He followed Harry into the building wondering what kind of construction they did as he looked around taking in the well lit and modern building.

"Harry, what am I supposed to do here?" Louis asked trying to keep up with him noticing everybody staring at them.

"What are you good at?" Harry asked him as he wrapped his arm around Louis' waist without even thinking twice about it.

"Well...I have a masters degree in business administration." Louis slowly said stopping when Harry stopped walking to look at him with an incredulous look.

"Let me get this straight," Harry rubbed his hands on his face then looked at Louis again, "You have a masters degree in business administration yet you were working for that asshole as his PA. I'm sorry but that's just...you have a masters, that's amazing and you're smart as hell. Come on, we'll see what dad thinks once I tell him."

"Harry I don't think its right to use the excuse that I'm married to you just to get a job, I'm fine looking somewhere else." Louis insisted.

"We need someone like you in this company, we need to expand but we also need to be careful." Was all Harry said.

Louis wanted to argue but kept his mouth shut as soon as they got in the elevator with a few other people who congratulated them finding out that Des had already told everybody. As soon as they were in a lobby in the second floor, Harry made his way to a pretty brunette who congratulated them then nodded for them to go ahead seeing Harry knocking on the door a few times before they heard Des' voice telling them to come in.

"Morning dad." Harry greeted him, his arm still wrapped around Louis' waist.

"Good morning, Des." Louis smiled still trying to get used to calling him by his name.

"Good morning, boys." Des greeted them with a big smile on his face, "Harry, everything's ready for you to start working, I know you won't dissapoint me."

"Thanks dad. Before you decide on a position for Louis you need to know he has a masters in business administration." Harry proudly said.

"Harry..." Louis pinched his lower back expecting a reaction but was left waiting when Harry didn't even flinch.

"Really?" Des looked at him with an impressed expression, "That's actually great and I'm glad you're here, we had to fire a few people and the position for chief financial officer is available. The position is yours if you want it." 

"I..." Louis was left completely flabbergasted not really knowing what to say until he slowly nodded knowing he desperately needed the job, "Of course, thank you. I won't disappoint you."

"Oh don't thank me, you're part of the family now and I trust that you have the skills to help this company. A master's degree!" Des exclaimed making Louis feel a sudden emotion at having received praise from a father figure, "Like I told Anne last night, Harry couldn't have picked someone better to be his husband and the father of his children." Des smiled making Louis and Harry's hands sweat.

After discussing a few more things Harry was sent out to one of their construction sites after he had found out they focused on both commercial and residential construction but mainly residential staying behind where he was shown what to do and was left surprised when Des gave him his own office. Part of him was glad that he had found a new job right away and for what he had gone to school for but couldn't help but feel guilty knowing that he and Harry weren't in love and in a year both of them would be going their separate ways.

He took a seat in front of the computer placing a few bookkeeping books on top of the desk wanting to become familiar with everything and double check that they were right and well organized. While he did so he couldn't help but think about Collin over and over again and before he knew it, tears were already rolling down his cheeks and he was quick to wipe them away. 

He opened the first book promising himself to never fall in love again, he would never let anyone close because one thing he had learned was that it only led to heartbreak. As he read over the books he was glad he had changed his phone number after Collin kept calling him and now all he could do was move on and forget he ever existed.

That afternoon he made his way back to Harry's apartment rubbing his hand on his face closing the door and taking his shoes off. He wandered into the kitchen to get a glass of water trying to decide what to make for dinner after Harry had called him to let him know he was going to be late and to take his car which in Louis' book was just a few minutes late and he was going to get a ride from Liam.

"I'm so gonna take my car next time." Louis muttered placing the glass on the sink.

"Who the hell are you?" A deep voice said from behind managing to scare the shit out of Louis as he turned around.

The first thing he saw was a man no older than him wearing nothing but jeans, he had blond hair and blue eyes, Louis didn't like him. They stared at each other until said man took a step forward making Louis take one back then gathered enough courage wanting to know why he was there in the first place.

"I live here. Who the hell are you?" Louis retorted just as he heard the front door opening then slamming shut.

"Honey I'm home! I brought dinner." Harry shouted dumping his shoes by Louis' stopping in his tracks when he saw them standing in his kitchen glaring at each other and slowly put the food down on the table.

"Trevor!" Harry squeaked, "What are you doing here?"

"I wanted to see you and you weren't home so I let myself in to wait for you. Who the hell is he? Your new boy toy?" Trevor glanced at Louis then back at Harry.

"Excuse you!" Louis placed his hands on his hips completely offended, "Who the fuck are you and what the hell are you doing here? Get the fuck out."

"Louis..." Harry started making his way to him stopping right next to him and in front of Trevor.

"No! You get the fuck out." Trevor glared at him, "You're nothing but a whore he'll get tired of soon."

"Okay okay, time out." Harry stood in front of them trying to find a way to explain.

"If anyone here is a whore then that's you." Louis took a step forward hooking his arm around Harry's waist, "I am Harry's husband, therefore I have the right to be here, this is my house and you need to get your shit and get the fuck out. Off you go."

"Harry, is that true?" Trevor glared at him then looked at Louis, "I don't see a ring."

"That's none of your business, now get out." Louis pointed to the door placing his other hand on his hip then started tapping his foot on the floor watching him grab his stuff.

"So much for not doing relationships...and then you go and get married." Trevor gave him a hurt look before he made his way to the door.

"Trevor...Trevor c'mon, I can explain." Harry followed him towards the door leaving a pissed off Louis behind standing in the middle of the kitchen with his arm still held up where it had been resting on Harry's waist.

"Save it Harry! I knew what we had meant nothing to you, just leave it." Trevor said before he walked out leaving Harry pulling on his hair.

He stayed there not moving or saying anything feeling awful about what had happened and when he finally moved it was to hear the door to the bedroom slamming shut. He groaned and without thinking reached for the small velvet box in his pocket and opened it staring at the wedding band he had gotten to make it more believable reaching for another one to find a similar one. He took a deep breath then made his way to his bedroom trying to open the door frowning when he found it locked.

"Louis? Louis what the hell, open the door." Harry once again tried to open the door sighing when it didn't budge.

"No. Go back to your whore and leave me alone." Louis shouted from inside pissing Harry off.

"Open the door! That's my bedroom." Harry jiggled the door knob growling the more he did it.

"Its my bedroom too and I don't want you here." 

"And where the hell am I supposed to sleep?"

"I don't know! That's your problem...oh! Why don't you go and sleep with him." Louis shouted as Harry tried to open the door once again then went back to the living room trying to control his anger.

"Louis!" He shouted again.

"No! And we're changing the locks with your money, I don't want him to have a key anymore." Louis shouted back making Harry kick the back of the couch.

He ended up sleeping on the couch after Louis refused to open the door and by the time he woke up the next day Louis was already gone. For once he was glad he could show up a bit late then looked at the door taking his phone out to call Liam. As soon as he had ended the call he took a shower then made breakfast smirking when Liam showed up with his tools.

"Alright, I'm here. Hopefully your dad won't fire me for being late. What broke?" Liam asked taking his jacket off as he looked around.

"The bedroom door." Harry pointed towards it, "The hinges."

Harry calmly sipped on his coffee watching Liam walking up to it to inspect it and when he finally turned around to glare at him he hurried up to explain.

"I need you to help me take it off." Harry shrugged.

"What? Why?" Liam asked trying to pack his stuff and put his jacket back on as fast as he could knowing Harry was up to no good.

"Louis, that's why." Harry said putting his mug on the countertop then hurried over to Liam to try and stop him as soon as he saw him about to leave, "Come on mate, you have to help me. Its fucking heavy and I need you to help me hide it."

"I am not going to get involved in this mess Harry Edward, I am going to leave now." Liam said in a determined tone groaning when Harry pouted and his green eyes started shining.

"Leeyum, he made me sleep on the couch and you know I have a bad back. Please help me." Harry begged and a small smile slowly started forming on his lips as soon as Liam heavily sighed then slowly nodded.

"Alright, but if he gets pissed off this is all your fault...not mine." Liam sighed then grabbed his tools quickly getting to work.

"Thank you! And he won't ever know you helped me." Harry smiled.

He waited for Liam to be done then helped him take the door out then down to the basement in his storage space and as soon as they were done he got ready to go to work getting there just in time. He spent the whole day trying to focus on what he was supposed to do and not think about Louis and how pissed he was going to be once he got home.

~*~

As soon as Louis had finished for the day he made his way out of the office saying goodbye to a few people and Des then made his way to the car going straight to the store to get a few groceries. When he got there he grabbed a cart then made his way inside of the store going through the list he had made that morning. 

While he read he couldn't help but stare at the wedding band he had found that morning on top of the kitchen counter remembering how Des had noticed it muttering about how Harry had for once finally done things the right way. It had rubbed him the wrong way making him want to ask Harry what had happened between them but held his tongue knowing it was none of his business.

"Louis?" 

Louis froze when he heard that voice he now hated so much and when he looked up Collin was already standing in front of him wearing his usual cashmere sweater with a pair of jeans making him wrinkle his nose. He tried to go the other way but couldn't when he grabbed him by the arm pulling him closer to him.

"Let go." Louis glared trying to shake his arm out of his hold.

"Louis we need to talk, we- I know I made a mistake and I'm really sorry. Please give me another chance, I know we can make it through but please give me another chance." Collin begged.

"Let go!" Louis hissed.

"We could go and get married now if you want to. Remember how you wanted to get married soon? We could do it right no-" Collin trailed off when he noticed the wedding band that was now replacing the expensive engagement ring he had given Louis.

"For your information I'm already married and," Louis paused getting closer to Collin then looked both sides before he spoke again, "Every night he fucks me into the mattress so so good, better than you ever did." 

Louis smirked when Collin let go seeing his shocked expression then grabbed his cart and walked away trying to hold back his tears. He tried to hurry up and when he was done he almost ran to his car shoving everything in the backseat before getting in and driving away hating Collin with everything he had.

When he got home Harry was already in the kitchen cooking their dinner feeling his eyes on him as he busied himself putting the groceries away. He ignored him and when he was done he made his way to the bedroom intending to lock himself in there and call his mum but when he tried to close the door he only felt air making him stumble a few steps forward. He turned around to see what was going on and when he noticed the door was completely gone he turned around to face Harry noticing him trying to hide his smirk.

"What the hell happen to the door?" Louis stalked to the kitchen stopping right in front of him with his hands on his hips.

"Its gone." Harry shrugged, "When I got home it was gone...I think we were robbed, but since we don't have anything valuable they only took the door."

"Look," Louis took deep breaths trying to calm himself down, "I'm gonna go shower and when I get out I want the damn door on its spot again, got it?"

"We were robbed, they took the door." Harry insisted, "Babe, what do you want me to do?"

"I don't care! You better do as I say or I'm gonna tell your parents we're not really together and god knows what Des is gonna do. Get to it." Louis snapped his fingers then walked away to the bedroom to get his clothes then seconds later Harry flinched hearing the door to the bathroom slamming shut. 

When Louis walked out of the bathroom after crying in the shower and making sure it didn't look like he had been doing it he stopped in his tracks seeing Liam putting the door back on its spot then Zayn sitting on the couch looking at Liam with distaste. He could feel the awkwardness in the room as he slowly made his way to the laundry room putting his clothes in the hamper where Harry put his then made his way back to Zayn.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Louis asked as soon as he was sitting next to Zayn.

"Nothing, just came to see you. You haven't called at all." Zayn shrugged finally moving his gaze away from Liam to look at Louis.

"I know and I'm so sorry, I've just been busy with my new job and trying to do a few things. Do you want to stay for dinner?" Louis wrapped an arm around his shoulders noticing he looked a bit down.

"Sure, I haven't eaten anything all day." Zayn said getting up as soon as Louis did then followed him to the kitchen trying to hurry up as soon as he saw Liam and Harry following them.

"Well hello grumpy pants, haven't seen you in forever." Liam smirked getting a bit too close to Zayn who only wrinkled his nose and stepped away from him.

"Its Zayn. And you never will after today." Zayn grumbled taking the plates from Louis to help him set the table while Liam grabbed the cups leaving Louis and Harry in the kitchen alone.

"Ouch." Liam mockingly put a hand over his heart laughing when Zayn glared at him.

"Someone's gonna come by tomorrow morning to change the locks, princess." Harry said trying to tune out Liam's and Zayn's sarcastic remarks.

"About time." Louis rolled his eyes still feeling a bit down after the incident with Collin. 

"Hey...you okay? You look like you've been crying." Harry said going from wanting to annoy Louis to worrying about him.

"I'm fine." Louis shrugged.

"Listen...I  know I'm a jerk most of the time but if you ever need someone to talk to or something, just ask me. Its the least I can do for you, you're sacrificing your life and time to help me so...yeah. I'm here for you." Harry slowly said surprising Louis.

"I uh...yeah sure. Thanks." Louis smiled a little grabbing the bowl of food then walked away to put it on the dinner table where Zayn and Liam were already sitting down in front of each other since the table was only for four.

They ate in silence for a few minutes until it started getting awkward when Liam and Zayn wouldn't stop glaring at each other. A few more minutes passed by until Harry broke the silence just wanting the awkwardness to go away.

"So Zayn, how have you been? How's work?" Harry asked giving him a smile.

"Uh, I've been doing great and work is okay, working at an insurance company isn't that great but it pays the bills." Zayn returned the smile.

"Then why don't you work somewhere else?" Liam asked genuinely curious.

"Maybe because it's a pain in the ass trying to find a job in this economy." Zayn gave him an incredulous look. 

"Fair enough." Liam nodded then continued eating ignoring Zayn for the rest of dinner.

"So how was work, both of you?" Louis asked Harry and Liam knowing they worked together.

"Good. My back is killing me but it was good." Liam smiled.

"It was alright." Was all Harry said before he turned to Liam rolling his eyes, "I told you to be careful going up on that roof but you never listen, you were supposed to used the harness."

"I was just going to get my stuff, no big deal." Liam shrugged.

"If dad finds out he's going to fire you and I won't be able to stop it so use it next time." Harry argued.

"What happened?" Louis asked already worried.

"This idiot went up on the roof without a harness knowing it was windy and fell on his back. He's lucky he's not paralyzed, or worse, dead." Harry explained glaring at Liam while Zayn watched Liam looking away when Liam glanced his way.

"Does it hurt? You need to go to the hospital and get checked out, something could be wrong." Louis said.

"I'm fine, I just need a hot bath, painkillers and rest." Liam assured him.

"And a slap to the face for scaring me like that and not listening." Harry narrowed his eyes.

When they were done eating Liam offered to clean up but was sent home by Harry telling him to rest and to call him if he needed something then kicked Louis out of the kitchen so he could spend some time with Zayn. They put on their coat before going out to the balcony taking a seat on the chairs Harry had there not saying anything until Zayn broke the silence.

"So how's everything going? Is he treating you right?" Zayn asked.

"Yeah, he's okay. I met his family and I think they liked me, they're really nice..." Louis trailed off taking a deep breath before he brought his knees close to his chest resting his chin on his knees.

"You feel awful lying to them." Zayn finished his sentence not knowing what else to say after that.

"Yeah, they're so nice and they just accepted me into their family without hesitation unlike Collin's family. His parents already consider me their son and even told us they can't wait until we have our own kids. Harry has a sister and her kids already call me uncle Lou." He said rubbing his hands on his face while Zayn listened.

"And how does Harry make you feel? I know it's too soon but do you at least like him?" Zayn asked.

"Sometimes he pisses me off but I tolerate him most of the time, he's okay I guess." Louis shrugged.

"So you don't think that by any chance you could fall in love with him and him with you and I don't know, stay together?" 

"No. I am never going to fall in love again, relationships are pointless and you just get your heart broken." Louis quickly said.

"That's true." Zayn sighed.

"What about you?" Louis asked.

"What about me?"

"I know something's bothering you, wanna tell me what's going on." Louis leaned forward giving him all his attention.

"I fucking hate him, that's what's bothering me." Zay confessed.

"Is it because you slept with him?" Louis asked.

"You know I don't do one night stands because I get too attached but that's what it was for him. I shouldn't have gotten drunk because now we wouldn't be in this mess, we should be at my apartment eating pizza and watching shit shows." Zayn pouted. "I shouldn't have slept with him at all or even talk to him but he was just so annoying at first then so sweet and then he left before I woke up."

"One more year then we'll be able to do that." Louis smiled, "And about Lia-"

"I'll get over it." Zayn interrupted letting him know he didn't want to talk about it anymore.

Louis only nodded debating whether he should tell him about seeing Collin but decided to keep it to himself, Collin was now in the past and that's where he needed to stay. There was nothing attaching them together anymore.

Zayn ended up leaving almost an hour later and just when Louis walked out of the bathroom after brushing his teeth to go to bed he noticed Harry trying to get comfortable on the couch covering himself with a few blankets. He stared at him for a moment until Harry turned the lamp off never noticing Louis.

"What are you doing?" Louis suddenly asked startling Harry who sat up letting out a girly scream.

"I thought you were already in bed." Harry turned the lamp on with shaky hands.

"I was brushing my teeth. Why are you sleeping here?" Louis crossed his arms over his chest expecting him to start talking.

"I am going to sleep here from now on and...I know you're uncomfortable whenever we share a bed and I'm sorry for making you do that, that was an asshole move on my side." Harry explained looking everywhere but at Louis.

"Oh...you- you don't have to sleep on the couch, it's bad for your back. Sleeping with you it's not so bad...you just like to cuddle a lot but...yeah. Come on, you're not sleeping on the couch." Louis said.

"Yeah, I do that a lot." Harry chuckled but got up nonetheless following Louis to the bedroom after turning the light off. 

Louis quickly got on his side of the bed and closed his eyes feeling Harry moving around then the room went dark and silent. Minutes later they mumbled a quiet goodnight falling asleep already exhausted after the long day.

~*~

They had been living together for four weeks and Louis had already made a few changes to the apartment after Harry told him he could do whatever he wanted. He had gotten curtains for the windows as well as a new shower curtain and new bathroom mats but in the end ended up repainting the bathroom a khaki color replacing the ugly white it had been before. After taking a shower when the paint had dried he still had some on his hair after Harry thought it would be funny to paint on him.

It had only resulted on them trying to paint on each other ending up completely covered in it and Louis had never laughed the way he did that moment when Harry had used his brush as a sword ready to fight him. Louis had also added a few decorations in the living room and kitchen giving it a more homey feeling and when Anne had seen it she had complimented him on his taste.

Three days after they had finished redecorating the bathroom they were on their way to Anne's house for another one of their famous barbecues but that time Louis was a nervous mess since his family would be meeting Harry's. He was just glad his sisters had already met Harry so there wouldn't be any awkwardness and wasn't surprised when they completely fell in love with him telling him he was way better than snotty Collin. 

When they got there he noticed his mum and sisters already getting out of their car and moments later Anne and Des walked out to greet them glad that he had warned them about Gemma's condition. He watched how Anne was quick to hug Jay then his sisters while Des shook her hand then bent down to talk to his sisters.

"There they are!" Anne exclaimed as soon as she saw them, her eyes trailing down to their linked hands where she could see wedding bands making her smile, "Hello, sweethearts." She smiled as she reached to hug them.

"Hi," Louis smiled, "I see you met my mum and sisters. I was just going to introduce them." 

"No need sweetheart, they already did and are already part of the family. Come in! My older daughter Gemma is in the backyard with her husband Christian and her kids Mason, Chase and Melissa." Anne happily said letting them in.

"Anne is such a lovely woman and I think we're gonna get along just fine, she's way better than that snot Natalie." Jay whispered on Louis' ear as soon as she hugged her son making him gasp.

"Mum!" Louis gaped glad that Harry was now walking ahead deep in conversation with his sisters.

"Oh you know I'm being honest here, she was such a snot and I'm glad she's out of our lives. I'm also glad you found Harry and his lovely family." Jay continued talking raising an eyebrow when Louis stopped her letting the others continue.

"Mum...you know I'm just helping Harry and in a year all of this," Louis said motioning to the beautiful house surrounding them, that Jay was already in love with, "All of this will be over and Harry and I will go our separate ways so don't even get attached to Anne. I saw you two."

"Doesn't mean I can't be friends with her." Jay rolled her eyes like a small child then started walking again leaving Louis inside.

All Louis could do was groan in frustration as he rubbed his hands on his face then made his way outside where they were already deep in conversation figuring out they had already introduced each other. He smiled when he saw the two sets of twins staring at each other before Mason giggled and grabbed Daisy's hand trying to pull her towards the playground they had in the backyard. Minutes later Chase did the same with Phoebe and soon they were already playing together while Melissa chose to stay on Harry's lap going to Louis' as soon as he had taken a seat next to Harry.

"Look at this cutie, what a gorgeous princess!" Jay gushed then turned to look at Gemma and Christian, "You have beautiful children."

"Thank you." Gemma smiled, her smile getting bigger when Christian grabbed her hand squeezing it a bit.

"Can I hold her?" Lottie shyly asked.

"Yes, can we?" Fizzy looked at them with wide eyes.

"Of course!" Gemma smiled then moved her head around trying to sense her daughter, "Meli, sweetheart?"

"She's right here, Gemma." Louis smiled.

"Could you please let them hold her?" Gemma smiled thanking Louis as soon as he had replied with a yes.

"She is adorable!" Lottie gushed as soon as she was in her arms and all Melissa did was look up at her while sucking on her thumb.

"She looks a lot like you Gemma." Fizzy commented seeing Gemma's smile.

"She takes after her mummy, beautiful just like her." Christian said kissing Gemma's cheek making her blush a deep red.

"Stop it!" Gemma blushed even harder trying to fight a smile, "I can feel my face heating up, I probably look like a tomato."

"You look gorgeous like always." Christian continued.

"I don't mean to be nosy but how did you two meet?" Jay asked them.

"Tell them Gemma!" Anne squealed then turned to look at Jay, "It's like a fairytale."

"It is not, mum!" Gemma exclaimed.

"It so is." Harry interrupted, "If you don't tell it then I will."

"Fine! I was twenty one and I was walking out of the hospital after my appointment and mum who was with me forgot to pick up the card for my next appointment and left me alone in the hallway. Since I couldn't see a thing I ran into Christian who was literally running trying to get to work on time, he's a pediatrician. And well, he made me fall and also spilled his coffee all over me. He couldn't stop apologizing until I told him it was my fault since I couldn't see a thing and well, we started talking from there, he always went out of his way to talk to me and two months later asked me out on a date. The rest is history." Gemma gushed intertwining her fingers with Christian's.

Louis smiled the entire time until he noticed Harry looking down with a sad expression as if Gemma unable to see affected him greatly. He shrugged it off knowing it must've been hard for him and still was making him wonder what had happened to Gemma to end up blind and taking a closer look was when he finally noticed a faint scar on her right temple going all the way to her hairline on her forehead where he couldn't see it because of her hair but he knew it was that big.

"That was so romantic." Jay commented then let out a content sigh.

"It's like Harry and Louis. How Louis was jogging in that park and ran into Harry, love at first sight." Anne dreamily sighed.

"And now our son is married to a wonderful man." Des smiled at them, "Jay, you raised a wonderful young man as well as wonderful young ladies." 

"Thank you, I tried my best." Jay smiled.

After that all Louis and Harry did was try to act as loved up as they could find it easy after a few minutes joining in on the conversation until it was time to eat. They called the twins who ended up eating on a separate table while the adults sat in another one talking about anything that came to mind. By the time Louis and Harry were on their way back home was when Louis let himself relax after everything had gone rather smoothly and was glad the topic of babies never came up like it always did. That was something he and Harry were never going to experience together.

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