Louis is on bed rest for another week, he gets pretty bored, but the boys keep him company as best as they can.

"Morning kiddo, we have a surprise for you" Drew says as he and the boys come inside and sit on the bed, a week into bed rest.

"Really?" Louis asks excitedly.

"Really! you can get out of bed today" Scott tells him happily.

"Awesome" Louis says as he moves the covers back and goes to get up.

"Hold up, firstly, your leg will be sore, so you need to be careful okay" Scott says sternly.

"Yep, I will, I promise" Louis tells him.

"Secondly, we were going to give you these at the end of the summer, however we think you've earned your cowboy status now" Harry says as he hands over one of two boxes to Louis.

"Wha?" Louis asks surprised.

The boys are smiling back at him as he opens the first box. Inside are the most beautiful brown leather cowboy boots, they have flames going up the side on one boot and a big oak tree on the other, etched into the brown leather. They match the boys and James boots.

"Oh my god, these are amazing, you didn't have to do this" Louis says, tears in his eyes.

"You've earned them baby" Harry tells him.

Edward then passes him the next box and Louis opens it to see his very own light grey Akubra cowboy hat, with Oak Fire ranch on the front.

"This is too much" Louis says as he pulls it out and wipes a tear.

"You're a real cowboy now kid, you deserve them" Scott tells him.

"Really?" Louis asks, making sure.

"More than, you're a natural with the animals, you've been amazing with helping us work on the land.... and being bitten by a rattler, that just set it in stone" Drew chuckles.

Louis tearfully chuckles.

"Thank you, this means so much to me, more than you'll ever know. Thank you for everything" Louis says.

"Welcome to the family Lou" Edward says, and they all share a huge hug together, Jay and James secretly watching from the doorway in pure happiness.

....

As the wedding draws closer the ranch is in full event planning mode, the attention from the media and the town of Oak Fire and beyond has been insane, Louis didn't realise how much James was actually loved. Everyone has accepted Jay into their hearts and Louis can't believe this has all happened over the last 8 weeks.

Louis and Harry manage to sneak time alone and although Louis has never been with someone physically, Harry is so gentle and loving. He pays so much attention to Louis and makes him feel comfortable and special.

Their first time is two weeks before the holidays are finished. Harry, ever the romantic, sets out a picnic, where they first kissed, under the stars, the place they both feel safe, the place that reminds them both of each other.

It starts off with slow kisses, no matter how many times they explore each other's mouths it never gets old. Harry could taste Louis forever and Louis loves getting lost in Harry.

Their kissing turns heated, and their hands roam each other, they both know where this is leading, and Louis is thankful Harry will be his first.

"It's okay, don't be nervous, I've got you" Harry reassures Louis as they start to remove their clothes. There isn't a single sole for miles, Harry brings a blanket out though, in case it gets a little cold. When they are both naked, Louis explores Harry's tattoos on his chest and arms, he wants to know every single one and their meanings. He wants them etched in his mind forever.

They kiss heatedly and as their crotches rub together, they both get more needy for each other.

"I'm going to open you up baby, just relax I'll go slow" Harry tells Louis as he reaches down to start opening Louis up.

"Unnngh" Louis moans as Harry breaches his entrance. They pant into each other's mouths as Harry picks up speed. It's slightly painful but Louis needs Harry, he needs to feel him.

Louis reaches out to rub Harry's cock under the blanket. It's hard and so big, Louis doesn't know how it's going to fit inside him.

Harry moans loudly as Louis pumps him.

They both pick up speed and their moans get louder and louder as they kiss and feel each other.

When Harry deems Louis ready, he lubes up his huge, leaking, pink cock. When Harry pushes into Louis, he holds him close, they both stare at each other. Harry is slow and gentle, and he moves at Louis pace as their bodies mold together.

"You're so tight baby" Harry moans.

"Ungh Harry" Louis moans out.

When Harry is all the way in, they just kiss for a while, getting Louis used to the feeling of being so full.

When Harry starts to move, they both moan, they take their time, wanting to remember this moment forever, remember each other and the feeling of being together like this. They both know deep down this isn't some fleeting relationship, there are deep feelings between them both and this is just the beginning of something special.

"Harry, I'm close....so close" Louis moans out as Harry's thrusts become harder.

"Me too baby, you feel so good" Harry tells him.

"Holy shit ugnhhh" Louis moans as he releases, he sees stars and feels incredible. He feels Harry thrust twice more before he's moaning Louis name and finishing inside him.

Both boys come down from their highs. They hold each other close and kiss deeply, both boys portraying their feelings. When Harry pulls out Louis winces, Harry cleans them both up and they lay under the blanket under the stars cuddling close.

That night Louis makes his way to Harry's room just after midnight, he wants to be next to Harry, especially after the time they just shared. Harry is sleeping shirtless and sprawled out on the bed when Louis enters, Louis thinks he's so beautiful. Louis crawls in next to Harry and Harry sirs, he realises it's Louis and pulls him in close, spooning him tightly, he kisses Louis on the head and they both fall back to sleep content in each other's arms.