When you feel your love's been taken
When you know there's something missing
In the dark, we're barely hangin' on
Then you rest your head upon my chest

-Flicker by Niall Horan

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Ever since Xavier met Louis, he knew how fragile the boy was, and he made it his mission to make the blue eyed boy happy again. No matter how much Louis tries to hide his pain, the older man can see right through the mask, and he wanted to punch whoever made him feel like this. At first he was hesitant to make Louis a model; thinking that he might be clouded with so much stress, and modeling will add even more. But, boy, was he wrong. The boy proved that he can actually model, and he has more to improve, yes, but for a beginner, he was impressive. He knows how to model the clothes, and not the other way around-- which most new models do. So being impressed is an understatement for Xavier.

"Mr Montogomery," Xavier's assitant, Alec, was standing by the doorway, with his phone in his hand. "Mr Tomlinson is waiting at the airport with Mr Payne and his boyfriend."

Xavier nodded before getting up and clutching his hand carry bag, which only contains documents and other important things, which includes his laptop. He went downstairs with Alec trailing before him. They went inside his car, and immediately took off. The flight to New York was always so tiring, so he needs to rest as much as possible, that's why Alec booked them in the finest first class seats. The last thing they need is stress, and they need to save up as much energy as possible for all the work that needs to be done.

"Sir, the meeting tomorrow with the clients will be held at your main branch. They are also demanding to see Mr Tomlinson right away." Alec said, his voice neutral as ever.

"They must've liked the portfolio that I sent them." The older of the two chuckles in delight. Louis had a gorgeous face, and skills, so he wasn't surprise when the boy easily gained attention all off a sudden.

By the time when they arrived, they got their suitcases out and went over to where Louis was sitting patiently with Liam and Zayn who were both chatting happily with the smaller boy. The airport was crowded, so they had a hard time to find them immediately.

Louis' eyes found Xavier's and smiled, "Hi, Xav," He greeted, and sending a grin and a nod to Alec who smiled back. "Let's go?"

"Have fun, Lou," Liam said, pulling Louis into a hug, along with Zayn. "Text us once you landed, alright?" Louis nodded before grabbing his suitcase, and nodded to Xavier and Alec, and went on their way to check in.

The whole process was kinda difficult since Louis was still underaged, but since Xavier was kinda well known, he pulled a few strings and got them in. They went to their seats, and made sure they were comfortable. Xavier was sitting at the opposite of Louis' and he was already typing away in his laptop, his eyeglasses perched on his nose. Daddy as fuck, but not as daddy as Harry though, the small boy thought. He really needs to get rid of those kind of thoughts.

"Comfortable?" Xavier asked, smiling at Louis. "You can lay down and rest, love. It's a long ass flight. I'll wake you up once it's time to eat."

The blue eyed boy nodded, and lied down, plopping really comfortably. His Adidas jacket was thick and he was lucky he wore his favorite leggings. He kicked off his shoes and sighed. He really needs to get some goodnight sleep, afterall, he'll be very busy tomorrow since he's meeting someone important. The thought scared him a bit; who wouldn't be when they're told they're meeting someone powerful and successful? What if he screws it up? He couldn't let Xavier down, the man has done a lot for him, and he will always be forever thankful.

Louis' thoughts immediately went back to Harry. He was still hurt, but what did he expect? For him to stay? The chances of the man staying was slim, and fuck did it hurt. He thought that he was enough for the man, but after seeing him with another boy, he thought wrong. Liking Harry was like being stranded and still hoping for someone to rescue him. The green eyed man made him put up walls that were never there from the start to begin with, but he made those walls grow like plants, watering them with all the pain and lies every chance that he gets. He just wanted to get over him, but it's kinda impossible when you're heart won't let you. For once, he should probably trust his brain, and move on, knowing Harry wouldn't cause him any good. The man was toxic, and Louis was struggling to get away. Maybe he was better off without Harry.

How could someone be so inconsiderate of someone else's feelings?

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author's note: hello, guys! I'm trying to edit some chapters but I'm kinda lazy so I'll do it whenever I'm feeling like it.

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