SCENE 8

The scene starts with LOUIS sitting alone on the couch in his living room. It's obvious that his apartment is a little bit run down. A TV sits in front of him on a stand. The couch is a simple three-seat couch with a brown sofa cover with various stains. Most are not noticeable if you aren't looking for them, but the trained eye can see that they exist. LOUIS doesn't seem bothered by the stains. He sits with his legs spread out wearing track suit bottoms and an oversized sweater in typical LOUIS fashion. His phone sits next to him. The opening for Married to Millionaires plays on the television.

(LIAM enters the living room.)

LIAM

What're you up to?

LOUIS

Reruns

(LOUIS' phone bings and he immediately reaches for it. An Instagram message appears in the top corner. Make sure to account for this while filming.)

Harry_Styles: What episode are you watching?

LouisssT: jamaica

(LOUIS' attention is brought away from his phone as LIAM abruptly sits on the couch next to LOUIS. LIAM attempts to peer over LIAM'S shoulder to read the messages, but LOUIS locks his phone before LIAM can read anything.)

LIAM

Fine. Keep your secrets.

(LIAM crosses his arms in an over-dramatic pout as both boys turn their eyes to the television screen. HARRY, NICHOLETTE, ANNELISE, and GISSELLE are on the screen. Everyone appears two to three years younger than they do currently. GISSELLE is 8. The four share the following dialogue on screen.)

The four seem to be lounging in a hotel room. The room is fancy and obviously expensive. A large bed sits in the middle of the room with a pale white duvet. Golden-framed pictures are plastered on walls. The hotel room is divided into two with the bed on one side and a sitting area on the other. GISSELLE lays on the floor playing on her phone while HARRY, ANNELISE, and NICHOLETTE take part in idle conversation.

ANNELISE

Isn't this wonderful? I'm so glad we took some time away to breathe and relax some.

(ANNELISE throws a smile towards NICHOLETTE. NICHOLETTE smiles back forcefully.)

NICHOLETTE

Yeah, it sure is. What should we get up to today?

HARRY

(To GISSELLE) What do you want to get up to Gessie?

(GISSELLE looks up at the sound of her name and faces HARRY.)

GISSELLE

Something not boring.

(The scene on the television slowly fades out as the attention is brought back to LOUIS and LIAM on their couch.)

LIAM

This episode is okay. Wasn't really my favorite.

LOUIS

(shrugging) Harry looks good in it though. I like the look he was going for this season. The ruffled hair and more flowy tops. An iconic look really.

(LOUIS attempts to sound as if it doesn't matter much, but it's obvious that he's thought about this season a lot and has noticed the smallest details with the change in HARRY over time.)

(LOUIS' phone bings again and LOUIS immediately goes to look at it. An Instagram message can be seen at the top of the screen)

Harry_Styles: It's not my favorite trip if I'm going to be honest. I think my favorite has to be the time that I took Gisselle to the Netherlands out of nowhere. It was nice having time away from everyone.

LouisssT: that was a better episode but u look hotter in the jamaican episode ngl

(The typing notification appears and disappears multiple times as HARRY attempts to figure out what to send. LOUIS seems to be waiting on the edge of his seat.)

Harry_Styles: Maybe. I don't think that it's fair that you can just go back and watch some of my best and worst moments. If only I could do that with you.

Harry_Styles: Right, I can. Continue watching the episode Love. Your YouTube is MasterFromDoncastLT, correct?

LIAM

You're still talking to that lame catfish account?

(LOUIS quickly turns off his phone and glares at LIAM)

LOUIS

(sighing) I told you that it's really Harry.

LIAM

Whatever. Did you give them your YouTube channel? (mockingly) Maybe if it really is Harry he can get you a few more subs.

(LOUIS rolls his eyes and turns his attention back to his phone. An Instagram notification appears again at the top corner)

Harry_Styles sent a message

Harry_Styles: Quite like this video. Love the older pictures of you. You were adorable.

LouisssT: god no that video is 2 years old at least pull a recent one

Harry_Styles: Too late, I've already started it.

LouisssT: u suck sometimes :)

(Typing appears and disappears in the top corner of the screen as though, again HARRY is debating on what to send. LOUIS locks his phone screen and turns to LIAM who's watching the Married to Millionaires episode on the television.)

LOUIS

(seriously) Liam, I know that you don't believe me, but I'm being honest. You're my best friend and I need you to believe me this one time. There's nobody else that I can tell about this.

(LIAM pulls his gaze away from the television and looks at LOUIS. It's obvious that LOUIS isn't comfortable talking seriously like this, but he does it anyway.)

LIAM

(sighing) I want to believe you, Louis. It would be awesome if you really were talking to Harry, but I just don't think that you are. I don't want to see you getting hurt because you're one of my mates and I'd hate to see you like that. I'm just trying to be realistic.

LOUIS

Why can't you just believe me? If I'm really one of your good mates then you should believe me when I say that I know that I'm talking to Harry. He literally slipped the paper into my pocket, Liam. How could it be anyone else?

(LIAM still appears a little suspicious, but his shoulders sag and he rolls his eyes.)

LIAM

I can tell that this means a lot to you. I'll try to believe it, but I'm not promising anything. Just don't get your hopes up.

(LOUIS' phone bings again and draws his attention away from LIAM. A new notification sits at the top of his screen informing LOUIS that HARRY has posted a new photo.)

Harry_Styles

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Harry_Styles I've never been happier

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Hey guys! Won't be able to update tomorrow so I'm posting early! I really hope you guys like this chapter! How're y'all feeling?

QOTC: Thoughts on Harry's post? What do you think will make Liam believe that this is really Harry?