Louis didn't know what to do once Harry had left the room. He'd left no instructions for him to follow, which usually he'd like. But now for some strange reason he felt lost without Harry's guidance

He knew that Harry was about to kiss him, so why didn't he?

He shrugged, though it was only to himself. He shouldn't be bothered about things like this. He shouldn't care

But he did

All he wanted to do once he came into this house was prove Harry wrong by being defiant and cheeky. But now he was not only scared of what Harry would do to him but scared of what Harry would feel towards him. He didn't want to upset or hurt Harry in any way, he wanted Harry to be happy and pleased with him

But he could only do that by being a good submissive, and by doing that he'd loose the bet

So now he was torn between his head and heart, his head being JUST win. His heart being TRY win

He shook off the thoughts, he was nowhere near being a perfect submissive yet. It had only been around five days since he met Harry, and so much had happened

Maybe if he's starting to feel like this now then...NO! He stopped the thoughts before they got to his head. He couldn't think like that. He was a winner. He would win!

As Niall said, he's shit at this so far. He needed to win this to prove his point. He needed to prove Harry wrong, and once he wins he can get Harry to give him anything that he wants

How hard can it be?

All he has to do is be himself

His old self

The boys that couldn't give a fuck about what anyone tells him. The boys who's carefree. The boy who can shamelessly flirt with others. The boy who can answer back without hesitation. The boy who can be cheeky and sassy whenever he wanted

That's who he had to bee

It couldn't be that hard

He stood up and changed his boxers into some fresh ones and threw the dirty ones into the washing bin

He played back in the bed, a little sweaty and tired out from the orgasm

He pulled the duevet covers on top of him, he was too tried to do much else, and although he knew that it was probably only 3 o'clock he couldn't help but close his eyes and drift into a dreamless sleep

Harry sat in his office, arranging a suitable date to go to Italy for the buisness trip. He didn't want to leave Louis but it seemed like he had no choice. They needed him urgently

He actually considered putting the building plans on hold for six weeks before realizing that this was going to extremes and he didn't need to do that. He had asked Louis, and he hadn't minded

Louis got along with Liams and Niall very well, so he didn't see the harm in him staying with the two boys for a couple of days

Maybe he would enjoy it

He sent a couple more emails confirming his trip and telling his assistant to book him a flight to Italy on Tuesday

They suggested Monday. But there are some certain things that he had planned for that day...

So Monday was a no no

He needed to let everyone know about his now confirmed date, so he stood up and made his way downstairs and into the living room where he expected all three boys to be

He strolled into the living room to be met with only Niall

"Where's everyone?" Was the first thing that Harry had asked

"Liam's making dinner, I don't know where Louis is" Niall shrugged

"Oh well...I just wanted to tell touball that I'm going on the business trip on Tuesday..." Harry frowned, wondering where Louis could be

"Right! I'll tell Liam when he comes back in!" Niall smiled

"Great, I guess I'll go find Lou" Harry gave him a quick nod before leaving the room and heading back upstairs

On his way he check the music room and his office, before checking the bathroom and his upstairs office

He couldn't be int he bedroom still, could he?

But Harry was surprised when he opened his bedrrom door, seeing a sleeping Louis

He was curled up on the bed, his body not even reaching midway of the long mattress

Harry subconsciously smiled at this, loving how Louis was just the perfect height to hug and to hold

He needed to wake the boy up, but he didn't think he could being himself to. So instead the sat down next to him on the bed

He leaved his back against the headboard, as he stroked Louis hair. He was warm and comforting, the sound he made was a mix between a small gasp and a snore. And Harry loved it

He loved it more than any sound he'd ever heard a person make before

Louis eyelashes made small shadows on his cheeks. Harry didn't know whether this was due to the lighting or to the long length if the lashes. Either way it looked beautiful

Louis nose was a little bit red along with his neck, it was a color that suited him thought. And Harry had become accustomed to seeing that small blush appear in the boy

He often felt proud that he was the one to cause it

When Louis stopped the noise Harry looked back down to see that the boy was now shifting, almost awake

He removed his had so that Louis would never know about Harry's fondness towards him

He didn't need to know

So he wouldn't

His eyes opened a few seconds later and he looked shocked to see Harry next to him

"Oh sh-....Sorry, I'm sorry I didn't realize I would fall asleep!" He corrected himself quickly so that Harry wouldn't have to give him another punishment

"It's okay, I didn't mind. In fact I didn't mean to wake you" Harry said sweetly and Louis heart swelled, he loved the fact that Harry could be both sweet, caring and firm

He loved that about Harry, it was a quality which not many dominants had. They were either too soft and inconsistent or too firm with their submissive

Louis couldn't decide which one he was...used to be

With that Louis sat up fully, he was no longer tired. He just wanted to hear Harry's voice

He didn't know what was happening to him, but all he could think about was Harry. Everything he did he wandered what Harry would think about it or if Harry knew. Maybe that's how submissives where meant to feel

None of them spoke for a minute or so, just letting the silence turn peaceful

"Are you hungry?" Harry asked

"A little" Louis nodded, his voice small and unusually thick from sleep

"Let's go downstairs" Harry stood up "You can eat, its getting fairly late"

Louis looked up at the clock which showed 7 o'clock. He couldn't believe he'd been asleep for almost four hours. He wasn't that tired, but it just happened

Louis nodded though Harry had already turned around, getting off of the bed and opening the door. He waited for Louis, holding the door open for him

Louis ducked under Harry's arm, smiling at the small but kind gesture

Once they'd gone downstairs they realized that Liams had set aside a plate if food for them each, whilst himself and Niall were eaiting at the table

Liam and Niall's small talk made he whole evening more comfortable for all four of them

Harry was being quiet

It was the same as it usually was, harry went into his office at around nine o'clock whilst Niall and Louis went into the music room. Niall showed him how he could play a couple of tused of the guitar

"Comings to bed Lou?" A deep, unexpected voice shocked them both

Louis recovered quickly, nodding and standing up "Um...yeah"

"Night Lou" Niall said, standing up and following the two out of the small room, giving Louis a gentle pat on the back

"Night" Louis replied before following Harry upstairs

Both boys undressed and did the necessaries before Harry got into bed

The whole couple of minutes were quick and quiet

And Louis was beginning to get bothered by the tension

Once Louis climbed into the bed he began to grow more agitated at the intensifying silence

"Sir.. Are you ignoring me?" Louis asked, his voice soft

Harry smiled at him sweetly, pulling him closer by his forearms "No baby, there's adiffernce between ignoring and having nothing to say"

His reply was short, but Louis was shocked that he'd gotten one. By the way that Harry was acting Louis was almost certain he'd done something wrong

"I was staring to get scared" Louis laughed

"Don't be scared of me" Harry frowned

"Not of you, of what you can do" Louis corrected himself and Harry laughed

"Not of that either" Harry smiled "If you're good you have nothing to be afraid of"

"And if I'm not?"

"Then you have a problem" Harry joked and Louis laughed

"Good thing I've been good" Louis laughed

Harry hummed in agreement and Louis closed his eyes, letting out a small yawn

Harry smiled at the smaller boy although he couldn't see it with his eyes closed. Harry found him adorable. Everything that he did, Harry thought was cute

"Sleep now Lou, you're tired" Harry smiled

"Yeah, I am.." Louis agreed

He wanted to say 'goodnight Harry' but he couldn't bring himself to. It would seem strange to have a such a loving and affectionate relationship when in reality this was all just for a bet. Do Louis said nothing more, closing his eyes and falling asleep

Harry stayed awake a little longer than Louis did. He didn't kiss him earlier

But maybe, he made up for it that night

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