A/N: Get ready to hate me guys. Larry Ladies, you might want to have some Kleenex on standby. Sorry. :( 

AUTHOR'S POV 

Laurent is in the backseat of the uber and on his way home from the party. Because his head is slightly foggy from the three drinks he had after his encounter with Alana Rose he's slouched down in the seat with his head resting on the seat cushion as he gazes out of the window...still in disbelief at what occurred. Every time his mind has any recollection of it he has to shake his head to immediately get rid of the image. The closer the car reaches home the more his stomach turns as he can't imagine what will happen when he tells Larry. He thinks to himself, "Maybe I don't need to tell him. Maybe it's best he doesn't know". Oh how he wrestles with that...but he ultimately realizes he won't be able to keep it a secret. Finally, the car pulls up in front of their home so he tips the driver then steps out and walks to the front door. After successfully unlocking it he closes his eyes and exhales before walking in. He disarms the security system, places his keys on the coffee table and walks to the bedroom. As expected, Larry is sound asleep with his back facing Laurent's side. Still clothed Laurent quietly slips off his shoes and climbs into bed. Even though he tries to be light as a feather Larry still feels him so he slowly opens his eyes and looks at the clock. It's almost 3 am. Before he can respond he feels Laurent scoot closer to him. Normally Laurent would kiss his shoulder but he simply can't right now so instead... 

Laurent: "Larry? I'm home", he whispers. 

Larry scoots away from him as if he can't be touched so right away Laurent can tell he's angry...

Laurent: "What is it bebe"?

Larry: "I can smell her perfume on you Laurent".

All Laurent can do is clear his throat and instantly Larry knows something is off. He's aware that per contract Laurent and Alana have to be "close" when they're together...but for Laurent to not say anything at all is suspicious. Larry flips the covers off of him and reaches over to turn the lamp on before climbing out of bed. When he turns to look at him Laurent's eyes are already somewhere else...

Larry: "You have something to tell me Laurent"?

Laurent exhales then slowly moves to the edge of the bed as he stares at the floor. With that look Larry's chest starts to heave in nervousness as he's unsure of what he's about to hear...

Larry: "What happened"?

Laurent looks up at Larry only for his eyes to drop again as he simply can't look him in the eye. This process repeats several times before...

Larry: "What did you do Laurent"?

Laurent: *deep sigh* "Larry, bebe I...."

Larry: "What did you do Laurent"?! *pause* "You fuck her"?

Still looking at the floor Laurent exhales again before replying softly...

Laurent: "I didn't fuck her bebe".  

Larry: "But you did something. What"? 

*brief pause*

Laurent: "We...we kissed and...."

Larry's eyes widen in shock as the word "kiss" is already enough but to hear an "and" simply floors him and he can feel his stomach in knots... 

Larry: "And what"?

*brief pause* 

Laurent: "I let her". *pause* "I...I let her give me...."

Larry: "You let her give you a blowjob"?

There's another brief pause before Laurent answers with a voice filled with regret...

Laurent: "Yes".

*silence*

The thick silence is a clear indication that Larry is deeply hurt. It takes Laurent a minute to look up at him because he knows what he's going to see and when he finally does look...he's right. Larry's eyes are filled with tears and pain is written all over his face. Laurent immediately stands up and walks towards him with his arms extended ready to console him...

Laurent: "Bebe please". 

Resisting Laurent's attempt at comfort he quickly steps back... 

Larry: "Don't touch me Laurent". 

Laurent: "I'm sorry bebe. I didn't mean for this to happen".

Larry: "You're sorry?! You didn't mean for this to happen?! You lie! You wanted it to happen"!

Laurent: "That's not true bebe".

Larry: "It is true"!

Laurent's head drops in despair once again. When he can look back up...

Larry: "How did you not think for me at all Laurent?! You just kiss her?! Then you let her...." 

Laurent: "I know my love and I'm so sorry".

Larry: "You're not sorry"!

Laurent: "I am bebe".

Larry: "Don't lie! You let her do that for you then you should have just fucked her! You want her"! 

Laurent: "I'm not lying bebe and I don't want her. I only want you". 

With more tears streaming down his face Larry's voice turns child-like as he asks Laurent... 

Larry: "Then why did you do that"?!

Laurent is too heartbroken by the devastation in Larry's voice as he asks that question so he steps forward once again to try and hold him...but Larry won't let him. Now Larry's eyes are on the floor as they dart in confusion. Laurent looks desperately and apologetically at his love...his heart in turmoil at the sight before him. Larry then looks up and as two fresh, warm tears fall from his eyes he speaks. It's a raspy yet innocent voice...but still as painful as ever...

Larry: "You let her kiss your lips". *pause* "Your lips are supposed to be mine". 

Laurent: "They are bebe. They are yours". 

Completely ignoring him...

Larry: *sniff* "And you let her give you...." *pause* "That's supposed to be my job. I'm supposed to do that and...you just gave it away". 

Laurent: "Please forgive me bebe. I won't do it again with her or anybody. I promise".

Ignoring him yet again Larry will say something that would break anyone's heart and then some. With his right hand in his fro...his face reading more confusion...and more tears falling rapidly from his eyes and onto the carpet beneath him... 

Larry: "She made you cum". *pause* "She made you cum so that means...."

Laurent is desperate to get Larry in his arms so he steps forward again...

Laurent: "Bebe please. I'm so sorry". 

Larry steps back and this time as he looks at him... 

Larry: "You need to leave".

Laurent: "No bebe. I don't want to leave". 

Larry: *sniff* "You need to leave. I need to be alone Laurent". 

Laurent: "Bebe no. Look I'll sleep on the couch oki? But I want to stay here". 

Larry says nothing. Instead anger is now building so he goes over to the chest of drawers and opening each one he starts throwing Laurent's clothes at him...

Larry: "I want you out! Now"!

Laurent is catching each article of clothing in the air with his hand and dropping them to the floor. Larry turns his back to Laurent to gather more of his things so Laurent walks over to wrap his arms around him. Larry is trying to squirm out of his grasp but Laurent simply holds on tighter... 

Laurent: "Bebe I'm sorry. Let's work this out, please". 

Larry: "No Laurent no! I want you to leave"!

He eventually escapes Laurent's grasp on him then goes over to the closet to grab a couple of bags to throw them at him... 

Larry: "Just pack your shit and get out! I don't want you here oki?! 

Laurent: "Bebe please". 

Larry: "GO"!!

Laurent jumps at Larry's roar. He really doesn't want to leave but Larry is insisting and he really doesn't want to make things worse so as much as it pains him he takes the bags, places them on the bed then picks up his clothes from the floor and starts packing. Larry runs into the bathroom and after shutting the door he places his back against it then slides down and plops on the floor. By this point Laurent has tears in his eyes at the whole scene and hearing Larry behind that door bawling his eyes out is nothing short of excruciating. After reluctantly packing his bags he walks over to the bathroom and softly knocks on the door...

Laurent: *sniff* "Bebe? Bebe I'm leaving now but I want you to know that I'm very sorry and I love you so much oki"? *silence* "Please don't give up on us". 

After a few heartbreaking moments of silence Laurent turns around to leave. When Larry hears the front door shut he loses it. He leans to the side and when his body hits the floor he curls up into a ball as he bursts into more tears...his heart completely shattered at the deception caused by the last person he ever thought would hurt him... 

~days later~

*please play song below*

https://youtu.be/ucWXAZ9Z9Ec

It's been three whole days since Laurent left and Larry understandably has gone through several emotions. Sadness, anger, hurt and confusion. He's spending a lot of time in bed either under the covers completely or with the pillow covering his face. He's barely eating and he's also letting all calls go to voicemail, especially Laurent's who's called several times. Every time he looks at his phone and sees Laurent's name flashing across the screen he tosses the phone to the side and buries himself back under the covers. The pain is simply relentless...so relentless that often he just stares at the ceiling. When he can sleep he wakes up the next morning and discovers that he's always facing Laurent's side of the bed even if he didn't fall asleep facing it. Seeing the empty spot next to him does something to his heart each time and as a result he ends up spending several moments, sometimes even hours, just laying there before he pulls the strength from somewhere to get up. What makes this particular day even worse is they have an event later where they'll be judging a dance competition and he knows he has no choice in the matter but to show up. He just has to get through it the best way he can with minimal contact with Laurent. After a deep inhale and exhale Larry finally gets out of bed to go to the bathroom and freshen up. When he goes to the kitchen and opens the fridge he simply stares at everything because much like the past few mornings he doesn't have much of an appetite...but he knows he has to eat something so he grabs an apple. As he stands at the kitchen island taking small bites once again his mind goes back to the night he threw Laurent out. He feels a sickness in the pit of stomach as his mind recalls Laurent's confession so he tosses the unfinished apple in the trash to go back to the bedroom. Now having no energy to get dressed at all he falls face first on the bed and cries for what has to be the millionth heartbreaking time...

~meanwhile~

Laurent is in the hotel room he's been staying in stretched across the bed on his back...his arms covering his eyes. Much like Larry he hasn't been in the mood for anything or anyone and he's found it difficult to sleep as well. He's tried not to call Larry so much but he just can't help himself. Sometimes he doesn't want to call him because the sound of Larry's voice on his voicemail greeting is enough to bring tears to his eyes every time...and it does. He can't believe he hurt him like this. His appetite also hasn't been the greatest but when he does eat he's ordered things that Larry's cooked before as a means of being closer to him...although the quality of them can't compare to the quality of Larry's even though they've been the same meals. He misses him terribly and words simply can't express how sorry he is for what he did. When he reflects back on Larry's tears, the anguish in his face, and the anger in his words his heart drops. He suddenly removes his arms from his eyes and throws a few punches in the air at the frustration and anger with himself for breaking his loves heart. A few tears slide down his temples as he continues to lay there in silence. Then his phone rings. Thinking it's Larry finally returning his calls he quickly sits up and grabs the phone off the nightstand only to be disappointed because it's Eleni. Laurent is deeply saddened that it isn't Larry but he can't ignore Eleni as it's more than likely about work so he merely clears his throat to stop the tears that are threatening to pour and tries his best to sound like a trooper when he answers... 

Laurent: "Hey Eleni". 

Eleni: "Hey Laurent. I just wanted you to know that I'll be a little late today but I will be there". 

Laurent: "Oki no problem". 

Eleni knows that they're currently separated but Laurent just told her that they had a big fight. Now concerned with the tone of Laurent's voice...

Eleni: "You still haven't talked to Larry"?

Laurent: "Not yet". 

Eleni: "I'm sorry Laurent but I'm sure you'll make up soon".  

Now getting emotional wishing that soon is now...

Laurent: "Yeah maybe". *pause* "Look I'll just see you there. Bye".  

Before she can respond Laurent releases the call. Since he already has his phone in his hands he decides to do the one thing that brings him happiness...look through the many pictures he has of Larry in his phone. The first picture gives him a slight chuckle as Larry literally looks like he was completely blindsided by the camera. He scrolls down and as he looks at each one he pauses for a minute as he looks tenderly at that gorgeous face. Now he feels something warm and wet soaking his face...

A/N: Please scroll through each picture slowly and spend a few moments on each one. I need everyone to essentially do what Laurent is doing and also feel how he's feeling in this moment. Thanks guys. :) 

When Laurent reaches the final one he looks at it slightly longer. He isn't sure what it is about this picture. Perhaps it's because it's in black and white so it captures Larry's beauty even more. Perhaps it's because even though they're nearing the age of 28 there's a sweet, child-like innocence to him in this one. Whatever it is, it does quite a number on Laurent's heart... 

That last picture does it. Laurent slams his phone next to him on the bed, rests his elbows on his knees and drops his face in his hands to sob loudly. He's aware he has to get ready for the event but his heart aches just too much in this moment...

*Larry*

Now out of the house and in the backseat of an uber Larry is on his way to the dance competition. He's thankful that there will be other judges as it will make things less awkward being on the panel with Laurent. As the car drives along Larry wonders what he will do when he sees Laurent for the first time in these last few days. Will he become upset and cry all over again with hundreds perhaps thousands of people around him? Will he even be able to look at Laurent? Since they're both judges, will he have to talk to him? He becomes so flustered that he shakes his head then resumes looking out the window...still trying to understand how Laurent could do this to him...

*Laurent*

Laurent's emotional episode lasted quite awhile. So long in fact that he's running late to the competition. As his car drives along Laurent's knee is bouncing as he's eager to see Larry and hopefully talk to him even if it will only be a for a few moments. The car pulls up and he thanks the driver before getting out and jogging inside. He's directed to the part of the venue where the competition is being held but on the way there are people speaking to him and asking for pics. As ready as he is to see Larry he can't imagine not fulfilling the fans requests be it autographs, pictures or simply conversation so he obliges them. Then he sees a familiar figure. From a short distance he sees Larry bent down and talking to a little girl who appears to be around the age of 6. They both adore children but it always warms Laurent's heart to see Larry interacting with them...always so sweet and loving. Laurent watches in total admiration and love. Then he's distracted by another fan who's spotted him and yells, "it's Laurent" so this causes Larry to briefly take his attention off the little girl and turn his head in Laurent's direction. When their eyes meet the pain from that night hits Larry all over again. His eyes have gone from magic to sadness in the blink of an eye. The look crushes Laurent to his soul so his eyes are desperately pleading with Larry to give him a chance to talk...

~song should be done now~ 

Child: *smile* "Thank you Mr. Larry. I go see Laurent now ok"? 

Larry: *smile* "Oki beautiful".

Child: "Byeee".

Still smiling Larry nods then watches her run over to Laurent. He and Laurent's eyes connect again as Larry slowly stands to his feet. Laurent is so taken by Larry that he doesn't even hear the fans trying to get his attention. He does eventually and interacts with them but his eyes cut over to Larry several times who's been standing there merely watching. Admittedly seeing Laurent so warm and friendly with everyone, particularly the children, makes Larry's heart flutter but he gets to the point where he just can't take it anymore so he asks someone where the nearest restroom is and quickly makes his way to it. Laurent is speaking to the fans when he sees Larry walking away and stops mid-sentence. His eyes become glossy as he watches because he knows Larry is emotional now and crying himself. He closes his eyes then drops his head in despair before he's able to put his attention back on the fans...

~meanwhile~

Larry is in the last stall of the bathroom wiping away the tears from his eyes. He can't stay in there long because he has to take his place on the panel but he just has to release some emotion. Otherwise he doesn't think he will get through it. After all, seeing Laurent after what happened is like the dagger stabbing his heart all over again. He takes a deep breath then walks out of the stall and over to the sink to wash his face. After making sure he's presentable he leaves the bathroom and goes back inside the gym. On the way to the judging table he notices that drinks are provided for them so he walks over to grab a bottled water. As he stands there sipping on it he feels a presence walk up and stand next to him. He knows exactly who it was...he just can't look at him. Then he hears that soft, sweet voice greeting him... 

Laurent: "Hi bebe". 

Larry can barely look at him out the corner of his eye let alone face him. He doesn't even know what to say...but Laurent will say more than enough...

Laurent: "You look amazing". 

Larry turns his head slightly up towards the ceiling. Laurent thinks he's simply trying to avoid eye contact with him and part of him is...but Larry is really trying to keep the tears from falling again. He's successful at it but Laurent's words will only get sweeter...

Laurent: "I saw you with that little girl and it made my heart smile. I love how much you love kids. You're always my sweet Larry". *pause* "I miss you bebe. So much". 

*silence* 

Laurent: "Bebe please say something".  

More silence ensues and Larry still can't look at him but he does say something finally...albeit unfavorable for Laurent... 

Larry: "I...I need to go", he replies sadly. 

Larry turns around and takes off. Laurent quickly steps forward and extends his arm in an attempt to stop him and desperately calls out, "bebe wait". But, it's too late. Larry is swiftly headed for the judging table. Laurent lifts his head to the ceiling and blows out a deep sigh then makes his way over to the table as well. Normally they would sit together but Larry makes sure to sit in between two other judges so Laurent can't sit beside him. That basically splits Laurent's heart in two. As Laurent takes his seat and waits for the competition to start he sneaks peeks at him. Larry can feel Laurent's stares upon him but eye contact remains avoided. He runs his hand through his fro on occasion as he continues to look down or around the gym. Now the emcee is on the mic to get the competition started. Little does either of them know their time on the panel will only get more difficult for the both of them...

As the competition goes along there are a few dancers that caused Larry's beautiful smile to spread across his face. Laurent knew he would be smiling at those dancers so he looked at him to catch it. It seems as though Laurent is concentrating more on Larry than he is on the dancers he's there to judge. He can't help it. It's a beautiful smile and he misses it so...but Larry's smile turned into a look of despair because of the last dancers. A duet who call themselves "The Brothers". Although they aren't twins it's obvious that they're really close. Larry watches their interaction and the way they feed off of each other. It's very reminiscent of him and Laurent...but what really pulls at Larry's heart strings is the obvious trust between them and the word 'trust' is something Larry is worried about. Even if he does forgive Laurent, will he be able to trust him again? Once again Larry has to suck tears back. When The Brothers finish and everyone claps for them but all Larry can do is stare at the table again in deep thought. He's jolted out of his thoughts as the judges have to confer with him on who should be the winner...but it will take several times of his name being called before he responds... 

Judge: "Larry? Larry"?

Larry: "Oh sorry. What is it"?

Judge: "We were thinking that The Brothers should be the winners. They were precise, consistent and really kept the energy going. What do you think"?

Larry: "Um, yeah. The Brothers".  

Judge: "Cool". *pause* "You alright man"?

*brief pause*

Larry: "I'll be fine. Thank you".

Judge: "No problem". 

As their final decision is being delivered to the emcee Larry goes back to staring at the table because he just knows Laurent is looking at him only he still can't bring himself to return it. Larry never would have imagined it would be this difficult looking into Laurent's eyes but he knows that if he does the heartbreak he's been dealing with will only become more unbearable so he won't look much to Laurent's dismay. After the winners are declared the competition is over and as the judges stand up to leave Eleni walks over to talk to Laurent...

Eleni: "Hey. I need to talk to you about your next job with Alana Rose". 

This is the last thing Laurent wants or needs to talk about. After all, it's his careless actions with Alana Rose that hurt his love which he will forever regret... 

Laurent: "Fine but I need to talk to Larry first".

Eleni: "Ok. I'll be waiting". 

Laurent nods then turns around to walk over to Larry...only Larry isn't in his view. In fact, as he looks around the gym he doesn't see him at all. The next second he's taking off towards the exit doors causing everyone to look at him in confusion as to why he's running and in such a panic. Naturally he couldn't care less why people are looking at him. All he cares about is getting to Larry and as he runs he's saying to himself, "Please don't leave bebe. We really need to talk". Sadly his greatest fear is confirmed when he bursts through the exit doors and looks to his right. There is Larry in the back of the uber. Laurent yells for him but Larry has already told the driver to take off so he does. Laurent calls his name once more but all he can see is the back of Larry's head as the car drives away. He runs his hands through his twists as he whispers, "shit" and when the car disappears around the corner he has to swallow the lump that's formed in his throat to keep the tears from falling...  

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A/N: Hey loves. I really didn't plan on making this one shot a three part thing but I didn't want it to seem rushed so the final part will be updated later this week. In the meantime, what do you all think will happen? Will Larry forgive him? Or will he decide that it's best for them to break up? Sound off in the comments! Love you guys. :)