The Debut
Summary: Harry and Louis make their first television debut after coming out. Virtually on the James Cordon show.
Word Count: 645
“Tonight I have a one of my best friends in the entire world as my guest tonight. The singer, actor, and dancer, Harry Styles!” Harry shakes his head in amusement as his video shows up on the big screen. “Thank you for that wonderful introduction James.”
The show continues like any other interview. They talk about Harry’s movie he just finished filming, the movie that is in the works, any new music, and of course, a little bit of One Direction. Harry asks about James’ family and other things happening in his life, cracking a few jokes here and there.
With only 15 minutes left in the show, it was time for Harry’s performance. “Now Harry, I’ve heard you wanted to bring a special guest to perform this song with it.” “Yeah yeah, this song I wrote with somebody very special a little while ago and we’ve never been able to perform it together and I think it is finally time.” James smiles fondly at the younger lad, “without further ado, please welcome Louis Tomlinson!”
Louis joins Harry on the couch with a grin on his face, this was the boy’s first television debut as a couple. Louis then grabs his guitar and plucks a few chords to give Harry his starting notes.
Same lips red, same eyes blue Same white shirt, couple more tattoos But it's not you and it's not me Tastes so sweet, looks so real Sounds like something that I used to feel But I can't touch what I see
We're not who we used to be We're not who we used to be We're just two ghosts standing in the place of you and me Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
Harry then gives Louis a quick glance, Louis still catching Harry’s love eyes. They then glance at James to make sure everything with technology is okay to continue. Louis shifts in his seat before continuing with the second verse.
The fridge light washes this room white Moon dances over your good side And this was all we used to need Tongue-tied like we've never known Telling those stories we already told 'Cause we don't say what we really mean
We're not who we used to be We're not who we used to be We're just two ghosts standing in the place of you and me We're not who we used to be We're not who we used to be We're just two ghosts swimming in a glass half empty Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
As cliché as it sounds, Harry and Louis finish the song together.
We're not who we used to be We're not who we used to be We're just two ghosts standing in the place of you and me We're not who we used to be We don't see what we used to see We're just two ghosts swimming in a glass half empty Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
I'm just trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
Louis strums the last chord before James starts clapping, performing nowadays is strange without a live studio audience due to the lack of applause. “Thank you so much Harry and Louis for performing for us today, sending you all the love in the world.” Harry and Louis wave goodbye to James before the video chat is disconnected.
The pair are giggly messes for the rest of the night, happy and filled with endorphins because they’re finally 100% free. All of their friends and families texted them to congratulate the pair.
There’s a strange feeling of clarity when someone comes out, they can fully be themselves without the fear of judgement or sorrow. It’s a liberating feeling, they finally get that feeling.
















