you're cold and I burn (on hold)

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well, well, well. shorter chapter but a lot of importance. what did you think? FEEDBACK FEEDBACK FEEDBACK. I've been so excited for this chapter to come out, for obvious reasons. as always, come DM me on Twitter @curlsbabie, send me some anonymous questions/comments or message me on tumblr @subharrybless. seriously, come talk to me <strong>and</strong> tell me what you think so far. (now all the exciting stuff can happen!)
Chapter 10 Chapter Summary <strong>and</strong> now you know me, for your eyes only.. so crazy how a certain set of lyrics can fit so perfectly sometimes. Chapter Notes See the end of the chapter for notes The sheets are tangled, wrapped strategically around every limb as if trying to purposefully lock Louis in place. He’s disoriented, to say the very least, the sun pouring in through the dirty window pane. The bed is scorching, <strong>and</strong> Louis couldn’t hope to go back to sleep, instead flinging around his arms until he’s finally freed. His eyes are crusted over <strong>and</strong> heavy, <strong>and</strong> he’s barely opening them while scooting into the bathroom. Everything still feels vaguely like a dream, like Harry’s lips were a blissful concoction of Louis’ most desired thoughts, like Harry’s skin was imagined in the dirtiest parts, hidden in the far back of his mind. He’s trying to come to terms with his reality, with the reality that included a deep, passionate kiss between him <strong>and</strong> his roommate just a few hours prior. With that, he turns the faucet, hoping the water doesn’t take too long to heat. The mirror beholds an unsightly scene, <strong>and</strong> it almost makes Louis jump to see the mess of matted hair laid on his head, dried spit clinging to the corner of his lips. And this is the precise reason Louis never, ever lets anyone he’s sexually attracted to see him in the first minutes of the morning. He’d likely scare them off. When the water is warm enough to not send chills through his whole body, he cups his h<strong>and</strong>, allowing it to overflow before splashing his face <strong>and</strong> rinsing the sleep clean away. Below his h<strong>and</strong>s, his own skin feels foreign to him, his fingers craving the soft, silky skin of Harry’s back <strong>and</strong> stomach, <strong>and</strong> fuck, it’s way too early for this shit. He’s convincing himself, pretending that he’s confident <strong>and</strong> unwavering <strong>and</strong> he’s not going to walk out of this room with an expression that gives away the unnatural unease he’s feeling at the pit of his stomach. And yeah, he’s been nervous before, obviously. But it’s never been this type of nervous, where he’s continuously splashing water over his eyes <strong>and</strong> somewhat wishing it could clear his thoughts just as easy. Louis hears the sure voice of Niall echoing around the cluttered jam in his skull, trying to even things out <strong>and</strong> reassure him that kissing Harry was the right choice. Maybe, maybe. But was being so forward? Pining him against the wall, mouth inches away with hot breath to cloud his judgment. Because he knew, had a slither of an idea that Harry was interested in him. And not in the “we both live together <strong>and</strong> I should know your middle name,” kind of interested. And he took that <strong>and</strong> used it as a pawn against Harry, got him to admit to things he’s normally too stubborn to even think about. Somewhere in the spiderweb of thoughts, Louis knows that wasn’t okay, he should’ve given Harry the time to come out with the truth all on his own. But he’s countering his own arguments- he did tell Harry he would stop if given the comm<strong>and</strong>, so there was a way out, <strong>and</strong> if Harry opted not to take it, then it wouldn’t fall on Louis’ shoulders.
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