sleepsong

it's what you feel but can't articulate out loud.

[bxckham-blog]

harry can’t help but lean further into louis’ touch. he’s missed it; he won’t lie. “that makes it all the more special – a genuine pep talk from louis tomlinson.” his nose crinkles. “i mean, i doubt they’d cut it out. but what we’re saying can’t be all that interesting. besides, your dirty mouth might get us muted,” he teases, poking a finger into the side of louis’ thigh. he beams over at his friend and former lover, eyes soft and unfocused. “cute, hm? i’ll take cute,” chuckles harry, keeping his expression open. it means a lot that louis allows the compliment – they both know that, coming from harry, it’s certainly genuine. he even bites back a filthy pun about getting a tongue-lashing; despite what he’d just said, he’s reminded they’re on a show now. no need to give anyone any ideas. “never. i might be ridiculous but you wouldn’t have me any other way.” he turns to flop onto his back, taking up as much space on louis’ bed as possible. “i think i should move into your room. it’s exactly the same, of course, but i reckon your bed’s more comfortable. what do you think?” he pats the space beside him, encouraging louis to lay down as well. they should probably be unpacking his things but harry really can’t bring himself to care.

[tomliinsvn]

"considering not many receive those, i’d agree with the ‘special’ part. oh come off it -- i don’t curse that much... do i?” he pauses for a moment, reconsidering this. he squirms when he gets poked, immediately on-guard against the potential for tickling as he’s learned to do in the five years he’s spent living with four other boys. “you’ll take it because you already know it’s true,” louis chuckles, though part of him sometimes wonders if harry is truly aware of how beautiful, how lovely he really is. “won’t deny that. there’s only one harry styles, and i quite like him; ridiculousness and all.” and it’s true. harry’s uniqueness, that sparkle about him, the warmth he radiates when he’s happy and the love he gives out almost recklessly; it’s the reason louis had first fallen in love with him, the reason he still loves him and always will. he rolls over and lies down close to harry, putting an ankle over his almost instinctively. “technically, you’d be following the rules if you did -- i mean, i am an ex,” louis jokes, “and it’d be a lot more fun with you around, as long as you keep your healthy meals to yourself. you’re staying with um, kendall now; aren’t you?”

[caseytommo-blog]

“louis w-william tomlinson, stop!” he squeaked in distress. “oreo is as pure as me!! he’s not gonna do that. i’m too young to have my child, um, dating. no sir.”

[tomliinsvn]

"falling in love can happen accidentally though! aww don’t worry, i’m only teasin’ ya, love. i’m glad you’re taking such good care of your child, though.”

[tomliinsvn]

@zaynmalik: never was a good liar hun right? better not try to start lying now!! @Louis_Tomlinson

[DM] @Louis_Tomlinson: Why don't you just give it a rest mate?? You get off on fighting with me or what ?

[killiantommo]

“I reckon it’s a combination, both my sparkling personality and my handsome face. Sadly for them, I don’t reciprocate those feelings and have no plans of returning any time soon. He’s lucky indeed, I’ve never had that privilige. I’ll come by, have him sleep in no time, you’ll see.”

[tomliinsvn]

"well well, aren’t you just a heartbreaker, brother. it’s for the greater good anyway; i’d prefer having you and casey around here than anywhere else now that i’ve finally got time to spare. oh really? come have a stab at it then, hope you’re not just relying on the fact than you look exactly like his dad.”

[phoenixstyles-blog1]

“Well, you can do other things while the water fills and if you get bored just soaking, you can read or listen to some music or something. Some people watch TV but that’d require for you to have a TV in the bathroom, obviously.”

[tomliinsvn]

"i’m just a very impatient person... i always have to be doing something, y’know? but i do love baths! i’ve stayed at a few hotels that had a tv in the bathroom. there was one that had a window so i could see the living room tv through it, but anyone on the other side couldn’t see inside. it was sick.”

[cntrlalexxa-blog]

“Yeah I hear it gets easier. I guess it just takes time.”

[tomliinsvn]

"honestly, if you’ve gotten this far i’d guess you have a knack for it. i do believe everyone’s got their calling.”

[tomliinsvn]

@zaynmalik: green is not a good colour on you @Louis_Tomlinson !!

@Louis_Tomlinson: None of that on my end mate ! though I do wish you best of luck on all the gimmicks , @zaynmalik

[killiantommo]

“You should do that. Ignorance is bliss, as they say. Well, I was just working at the coffee shop like usual until I came here. It’s not really something I miss, I have to admit that. Right, right, simple. Aw, is your little lad keeping you up at night? Maybe he misses his uncle.”

[tomliinsvn]

"so i’ve heard, i think i’ll take you up on that advice for the sake of my heart. well, i’m sure your customers miss you and your sparkling personality; or at least your terribly handsome face. he is, in fact. he’s lucky he’s cute enough to rob me of my sleep without consequence. maybe you should come by and say hi then.”

[quotestrove]

I loved him in a way that you can really only do the first time around. It’s the kind of love that doesn’t know better and doesn’t want to - it’s dizzy and foolish and fierce.

Jenny Han, We’ll Always Have Summer

[phoenixstyles-blog1]

“That sounds really nice and I was going to agree with you until you said you don’t have the patience for baths. Now I’m going to judge you instead.”

[tomliinsvn]

“okay now just hold on a sec! it’s a completely valid point, i mean when you’re looking to relax, why would you want to wait for the water to fill up and get hot, then just sit there for ages not really able to do anything but... soak?”

[bxckham-blog]

although it’s just one person’s opinion, that one person is louis – his louis – and it eases the burdensome tightness of his chest, allowing him to fully enjoy the touch of louis’ shoulder to his own and the tangle of fingers in his hair. “knew i could count on you for a pep talk. ‘course you’d be welcome on set. in cognito. the whole fanbase would self combust if you were seen anywhere near my hair and makeup trailer.” he smiles at the thought – the fanbase was already blowing up knowing they’d be on this show together. his eyelids flutter and he makes a soft noise of contentment. “not fishing just, y’know. i missed you saying nice things about me. it’s not a crime to like your voice.” he scoffs. harry allows his gaze to sweep over louis with a more critical eye. “for all you’ve been through lately, i’m sticking with the opinion that you look proper fit. all that footie helps, no doubt. you deserve all the credit. all the love, lou.” he grins, poking fun at his own quirky twitter habit.

[tomliinsvn]

louis laughs fondly, shaking his head. “of course, anytime. but i mean every word. alright? oh, i’ve no doubt. think they’d show this moment in an episode, though? i have a strong feeling it’d rake in mad ratings.” he’s still not sure he’s accustomed to the fans’ devotion in reminding everyone that he and harry were together -- he’d never much liked that third party being involved, even when they had been dating. louis grins, brushing his hand right through the top of harry’s hair where it was thickest before finally dropping his hand to give his arm a rest. “you’re being rather cute, i do think you’re fishing -- but i’m okay with that.” he sighs, bumping his head against harry’s shoulder mostly to hide from those studious emerald-green eyes. “i’d give you a bit of a tongue-lashing for returning the encouragement, but i think... i did need it a little.” he can’t help the burst of laughter at the addition of that final line -- it’s such a harry styles thing to do -- and louis turns to tackle him for it. “shut the fuck up,” he snickers, nuzzling into the younger affectionately. “you’re ridiculous, y’know that?”

[cntrlalexxa-blog]

“I’ve come this far though–it seems pointless to just give up altogether because of one tough case.”

[tomliinsvn]

"that is true. it probably never gets easy, but i hear doctors eventually develop a thicker skin for things?"

[tomliinsvn]

@zaynmalik: better have that girl following you around put on a bandaid then !! kiss it better !! @Louis_Tomlinson

@Louis_Tomlinson: @zaynmalik Might do! oh but privately of course , wouldn't wanna steal the show from you and your new bird :)

[caseytommo-blog]

“no, louis. oh my g-goodness, stop. he’s pure and innocent. he’s not into, um, girl cats. he’s really not!”

[tomliinsvn]

"what if he's into boy cats? i mean, that’d make it all the better really; take care of the breeding problem entirely."

[demiidcvonne-deactivated2018072]

“i think i’m good to stick with dating while fully clothed. i don’t wanna know who even came up with the idea for that show or why. adorable indeed – more so when i’m sleep deprived but ya know. it is what it is. sure we can do that. well i’m not a chef either but we can manage something simple. i’m not picky.”

[tomliinsvn]

"same here -- i'm not even sure what the concept or purpose of that show is. by comparison, i reckon we might be part of a much better set-up here. well, i'm sure neither of us expected parenthood to be easy, at least. i'm thinking corn chips, with melted cheese on top so we can make like we've 'cooked' something?"

[tomliinsvn]

i’ve got all my replies drafted so i’m going to make a valiant effort at getting them done throughout the day while i go running + do my usual stuff !!

[th3chariot]

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