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Rating: Explicit Archive Warning: Graphic_Depictions_Of_Violence, Major_Character_Death, Underage Category: F/M, M/M Fandom: One_Direction, Larry_Stylinson_-_Fandom Relationship: Edward_Styles_and_Louis_Tomlinson, Louis_tomlinson_and_Harry_styles, Zayn Malik_and_Liam_Payne Character: Louis_Tomlinson, Edward_Styles, Harry_Styles, Niall_Horan, Liam_Payne, Zayn_Malik, Anne_Styles, Des_Styles, Original_Male_Characters, Original Female_Characters, Little_Mix_girls, Perrie_Edwards, Leigh_Anne_Pinnock, Jade_Thirlwall, Jesy_Nelson Additional Tags: Major_character_death_-_Freeform, Implied/Referenced_Underage Prostitution, Kidnapping, Styles_Twins_-_Freeform, Cheating, this_is random_so_i_am_so_sorry_loves, tattoo_artist!louis, lawyer!edward, Baker!Harry, liam_can_see_future, zayn_is_harry's_best_mate, niall_is_an irish, Rape, Smut, Top!Edward, top!Louis, Bottom!Edward, bottom!Louis, no smut_between_Hazza_and_Lou_sorry_:, Car_Accident, Plotting_Murder, Drama, Angst, i'll_just_add_additional_tags_on_every_chapter Stats: Published: 2018-02-06 Chapters: 2/? Words: 4198 ****** Rose & Dagger ****** by MissyrableCreature Summary an AU where Edward Styles was a lawyer and had been searching for his own twin brother for almost 20 years then he met Louis. When Edward died, Louis is gonna do the mission Edward had left. To find his twin brother. Louis expected Harry to be confident and powerful like Edward. But he what he didnt expect, was Harry to be shy and quiet and just... girlish. Unlike Edward who was manlier than ever. Not that Louis was complainin about Harry's cuteness. But Louis was worried that he might fall in love with the fragile, flower crown boy. Notes Hi! So, just a few reminders about this story. I can basically imagine Edward Styles as 2017/2018 Harry while Harry Styles is 2015 Harry. And for my lovely beta, A.M. (we can call her Ally), thank you very much for this. I love you so much. I have nothing to say really. JUst wanna thank you guys for reading this. JUst leave comments please and let me know your ideas and opinions. ***** Green Eyes ***** Chapter Notes Here it is! CHAPTER ONE: Green Eyes Louis is alone. So fucking alone. He had been sitting on this booth for a long time, maybe for 2 hours, drinking the beer he had ordered from the friendly bartender who hadnt even tried to flirt with him. It was making him frustrated. Niall was supposed to be with him, because it was Wednesday. Wednesday means lads' night. But no, Niall rejected Louis' beautiful offer with an excuse of 'Sorry, mate. I have golf competition tomorrow morning. Have to sleep early.' Fuck? Who sleeps early in this generation? And the worst, that Irish bastard asked him to watch him tomorrow. Louis just gave him a smack on the head. Louis hated golf. He hated it. Ugh. He chugged his 2nd beer and tapped the bell in front of him. He needed to get smashed. The bartender saluted at him, "Aye, sir?" "Mate, one more." he winked. The bartender laughed, shaking his head. "You're a bit of loner, arent you?" he wondered, opening the fridge. He took a canned beer instead of bottled one. "Have some Corona." Louis caught the beer smoothly when the bartender threw it at him. "Stop reminding me, pal. I know I'm alone forever." The other lad chuckled joyfully. "James Corden is my name, gentleman." Louis grinned, "Louis," "Uhuh, havent seen you around here?" James raised an eyebrow. Louis shrugged, taking a swig of his cold beer. "Nah, this is actually my first time here. This bar is great." Louis nodded. "You should come here often. The people here are friendly." James smiled kindly. "Especially the owner." "Ooh, I'll try. This bar is kinda far from me flat. 'Sides, this bar is really sick." "Where do you leave then?" James mused, waving at a costumer. Before Louis could answer, a hand tapped his shoulder. Louis jumped a bit, turning his head a bit. He saw a girl, with kind but wild brown eyes looking back at him. "Hello." Louis smiled awkwardly. Well, let us just say, girls werent his type. "Hi." From the bar stool, James snorted at his discomfort. "Eleanor." she introduced, patting Louis' stiff shoulder. Louis chuckled nervously. "Uh, yeah. Louis." "Wanna dance?" she purred, stepping close to Louis. Louis watched James from the corner of his eyes. James left him. Great. Fucking great. "Uhm, sorry. I don't." Louis gulped. He really didnt want to dance with this... Eleanor. He might ended up puking his guts of at the end of the night. Louis didnt like girls, ever since he found out he loved something moving inside him. Which was, when he was only 13 years old. He liked the idea of him being fucked by his fellow jocks when he was still in high school. He used vibrators and sometimes his fingers. But usually those small vibrators. As obscene as it looked like. He liked being manhandled. Fuck yeah. He loved it. He really really need to get laid tonight. But not with this girl. Because she didnt have dick. "Oh," Eleanor pouted, playing with Louis' hair. Louis leaned away a bit, subtle. "Why not?" He really was so fucking uncomfortable. "Because he is already taken, love." a voice piped in. Louis blinked when he felt an arm wrapped around his shoulder. The guy's smell hit Louis' nose like a truck. Fuck, he smelled so good. Like dark chocolate with a mix of manliness. "Baby," the guy patted Louis' head. "You've been here all the time? I've been searching for you for ages now." His voice was deep and raspy, but sweet. And Louis nearly whined when his blue eyes met with green ones. They were dark, despite the colorful lights, and they were looking through Louis' eyes. It was honestly embarrassing. He should control himself more. Who was this guy? Fuck, Louis studied him not so subtly. He has a brown hair, which was not so obvious. His lips were full and plump. Louis wanted to nibble it until it was sore. And oh, his jawline. Nope. Louis was going to die. The guy was obviously saving him from this Eleanor, so he decided to play along. "U-Uh," Louis stuttered, blushing. "I-I needed a d-drink." "Hmm? You should've told me, baby. I would've come with you." the guy said, smiling at him. "I'm sorry," Louis flinched. Green eyes hummed again, kissing Louis' forehead, almost shyly. "Don't be, love." Green eyes stopped a bit. "And who is this?" He was such a good actor, his voice was harsh and full of jealousy. He pointed towards Eleanor who was watching them with her eyes full of awe. Like she was watching her favorite romance movie. "Oh! No, I'm noone, to be honest." Eleanor laughed gleefully. "I didnt know this guy is already taken. I'm sorry, lovelies." Louis narrowed his eyes when he recognized sincerity in her voice and tone. "I'm sorry. I gotta go now, have fun!" she grinned, walking away. Her hair swayed a bit and she finally disappeared in the crowd. Silence, well not totally, because the music background of the bar changed into Ed Sheeran's Shape Of You. But between him and Green eyes. God. Louis was really glad he saved his careless ass. "Woah," was the only thing that Louis said. Green eyes laughed out loud, as if he was keeping his laugh for decades. "Yeah, woah. I'm sorry. I saw you getting uncomfortable earlier so I helped you." Louis looked at him, baffled. "You-You're sorry? For what? You actually saved my arse! Thank you." "You are welcome, love. I dont like it too when girls hit on me." he said, scrunching his nose. Louis found it cute. "Yeah, yeah. Especially when you are desperate for dicks." Louis joked. Green eyes laughed again. That was Louis' favorite sound now. "My name is Edward, by the way." "Louis," Louis chuckled. "This is the third time I introduce meself, to be honest." "Hmm? There was other bloke hit on you?" "No, not really. James was just being friendly.' he pointed towards the bartender, who was laughing with some costumers. "I see you met our James." Edward grinned, his teeth white. "James!" James turned his head a bit towards their direction. "My, my, my! Edward! Havent seen you for a while, my son." "You saw me yesterday!" Edward chuckled, pinching James' chubby cheek. "You know Louis?" James looked at Louis for a moment, "Oh! Yes!" James laughed. Louis playfully glared at the guy. "You left me!" he accused. James threw his head back. "Well, mate. Sorry for that. I have work. Edward will fire me if I dont do my work." Louis spluttered, "W-What?" Edward chuckled, almost fondly. "Yeah, I will fire you." "You own this bar?" Louis asked. Edward caressed the exposed skin of his waist. "I do, lovely. Any complains?" Louis' breath hitched, biting his lip. "N-No, not at all." Edward smirked, "Good. Want some drink?" "No, I'm actually good." Louis smiled dazedly. James cleared his throat. "I have to go back, Styles." James said, looking at the two of them. "Have fun, use protection!" James said in his motherly voice. He walked away, someone's hand. Louis flushed red, clearing his throat. "So," "So," Edward smiled, taking a sit beside him. "How many girls have you rejected?" Louis barked a laugh, "Well, I actually forgot. Girls were pinning for me since highschool." Edward gazed at him for a moment, "They didnt know, you like it up in your arse." His tone was serious and that made Louis gulped. "Well, yeah." Edward reached for him, thumbing his cheekbones. "I've been watching you since I saw you walked through that door." Louis' eye widened, "Huh?" "Well, you seemed lonely. You just walked straight to this bar stool, not seeing those hungry eyes watching you. Including mine." Edward said, quietly. His voice went towards Louis' cock. "Oh," Louis gulped again. His eyes traveled towards Edward's lips. He licked his own lips, leaning in. "Yeah, oh." Edward smirked, a seductive and obscene smirk. "Didnt notice me, did you?" Edward's thumb went on Louis' bottom lip, opening it slightly. Louis had the urge to to open his mouth and suck Edward's finger. But of course he didnt do it, that would be so embarrassing and disgusting. "I-I..." They suddenly pulled away when a ringing phone interrupted their little heated session. Louis looked at Edward because he knew that wasnt his phone. Edward just gave him a apologetic smile. "Gonna answer this?" Edward said, but it came out like a question. Louis snickered. "Yeah, go on. Must be important." Louis said, smiling understandingly. Edward grinned. "Yeah, uh," And they were kissing. Edward's lips were soft against Louis. It was just there, not moving. Louis could smell the peppermint from his mouth. "See you later," Edward whispered on his mouth huskily. Louis shivered. "Of course," And he was gone. Louis was once again alone in this very lonely pub. He wanted to get laid but he didnt want anyone right now but Edward. Louis could still feel Edward's soft and plump lips on his. And he wanted to feel it again, but.  He scanned the whole room, searching for the familiar green eyes looking back at him, but no one was there except the grinding bodies of the drunkies. Louis just sighed and stood up. He put his tip at the bar stool and smiled at James who was currently shaking his head at the crying costumer. Louis brushed off his pants, and fixed his fringe. He quickly got out off the bar, surprisingly. He went to his Suburban, opening it lazily. He started the engine and sighed again. "This is going to be a long drive..."     ***** Big Hands ***** CHAPTER TWO: BIG HANDS "Louis, mate," Niall groaned. "Get off me!" Louis shook his head, cuddling closer to Niall's back like a koala. "Nuh!" Niall stopped squirming and sighed. He turned around and let Louis nuzzle his chest. Louis smelled Niall and he immediately remembered Ireland. Smell of home. He wrapped his tattooed arms around his waist and laid his head on to Niall's chest, listening to his heart beat. "What do you want in 5 am in the morning?" Niall grunted sleepily, petting Louis' messy hair. Louis snorted, tangling his legs with Niall. "For your information, it's 10 am already." Louis corrected. Niall groaned again. "My usual wake up call is 1 PM, Lou." Niall slapped his arm but Louis pinched his back. "Do I look like I give a fuck about it, Horan?" Louis sassed, hugging Niall closer. Niall didnt answer, the only sound you could hear in the room was their breathing. Louis thought Niall had fallen asleep again, but Niall spoke quietly. "Wanna go brekkie?" he asked. Louis rolled his eyes. "It's on you." Louis decided shortly before untangling his body ffrom Niall. "Treat me brekkie and I will come with you to your next golf." Niall's face lit up like a sun, though, Louis wasnt looking. "Go wash your fucked up face then, we will go to Martha's!" Niall cheered, throwing his blanket on the air and it landed directly on Louis head. Niall cackled and hugged Louis. "You're soft like my blankie," Niall snickered. Louis grunted, lifting the cloth and glared at Niall. "You wrapped me with your smelly blanky like a burrito." Louis accused. Niall laughed harder, slapping his knee. "Go shower, you stink." Niall kissed his cheek and pushed him out of his room. "I should lock me door everyday and night," Niall mumbled to himself but Louis heard, and he barked a laugh. ///// "Louis," Louis covered his mouth to keep himself from laughing. They went to Starbucks instead of going to Martha's for break fast. Because Niall, being a bastard he was, he peed on Louis' faorit Vans before entering their car. So, as a revenge, he dragged Niall into the coffee shop. Niall wasnt allergic to coffee, but every time he smelled it, or worst, taste it, his tummy would have an erruption and explode a large amount of poop. So, sorry, Louis was not sorry. "Taste your own medicine Nialler." Louis cackled, walking to the counter where the smell of the coffee was stronger. Niall groaned again, clutching his stomach like it was going to fall off. He was clutching Louis' arm as well, like a child afraid to be lost in a mall. Niall let out a small cry, "Fuck, it's going to errupt." Louis let out a laugh, containing himself from laughing so hard. Niall whimpered, deattaching himself from Louis. "Fuck, bathroom!" he cried. A small old woman behind themm jump 4 feet away from them. Louis laughed harder as he watched Niall sprinted off to the direction of the bathroom. "Is he alright?" a guy from the counter asked in concern. His soft puppy brown eyes were looking at the directio where Niall disappeared. Louis shrugged. "He doesnt like the smell and the taste of coffee. So, yeah." "Why did you let him come here then?" the guy asked, his voice baffled. Louis snorted. "He peed on me Vans earlier. That bastard." Louis said. The guy gave him a look and shrugged. He asked his order and told him to wait. "Here ya go," the guy chirped, handling Louis his coffee and change, their hands brushing. "Thank you for---" Louis' eyes widened when he saw his expression became blank. Like, blank. His brown eyes were there but you cant see anything in their beside the veins popping out and the pupil. He was unmoving like you just had paused his life. The people around didnt seem to notice, but Louis was slightly panicking on this guy. Did Louis do something wrong? He looked from his behind, seeing the old woman from earlier, adjusting her teeth. Louis flinched, eyes darting to the outside of the transparent doors. Nothing but moving cars and children running around the park infront. Louis looked back at the guy, he was blinking and shaking his head. "Mate," Louis said, waving his hand. "You alright?" The guy blinked,confused. But he nodded his head. "Y-Yeah, uh, just s-spaced out a bit." Louis was unconvinced but he nodded anyway,"Okay... Thanks for this...?" "Uh, Liam. My name's Liam." he smiled, the twinkle in his eyes were back. "Thanks Liam. My name is Louis, by the way." Louis winked. Liam chuckled, patting his shoulder. "Might want to move you arse to give th old woman to order." Liam joked. Louis laughed and waved good bye. He looked around, hoping to spot Niall but he wasnt there. Louis sighed and took a sit on the bench near the exit door. He popped the straw inside his coffee, sipping. He pulled out his phone, humming into his straw. "Uh, hi?" a voice greeted hesitantly, disturbing Louis' peace. Louis looked up, expecting a guy calling for someone not for him, but instead, his blue eyes met with familiar green ones. The strange feeling of dejavu was hitting Louis too hard. It has been 1 week since the bar encounter, and he nagged Niall about it. He didnt even ask for Edward's phone number before he left, just simply watched him walk away. Louis never thought they would ever see again, unless he would go the 'Blue Green Fancies' gay bar. Louis blinked, "Oh, Hi." Edward grinned, his eyes lighting up. It was brighter than before. "Louis, right?" "Yeah, Edward, that is your name, right? You were from the bar!" Louis snorted, taking a sip of his coffee. Edward's eyes darted to his lips for a moment before nodding. "Yeah, how are you?" Edward asked, crossing his long arms. Louis noticed the he was wearing a gray jumper with a black joggers. His hair was a bit messy but he still looked perfect. "Peachy. Just wandering in this town. You what are you doing here? Coded Avenue is quite far." Louis wondered, patting the seat next to him. Edward sat quietly beside him, "Nothing much, I was hoping to get a tattoo here somewhere. I've been searching here for atleast 4 hours." Louis beamed, "You didnt tell me! I'm a tattoo artist!" Edward beamed back, laughing in disbelief. "Really? Well, fuck! You think you can give me one?" "'Course," Louis nodded seriously, sipping his coffee. "Though, my shop is opening at 1PM but we can do it. What time are you free?" "Right now is fine." Edward grinned. He was about to say something but a voice interrupted them. "Louis!" Niall exclaimed, as if he caught Louis doing splits. "Niall," Louis sighed miserably. He looked at Edward for a second who was looking at Niall with dark eyes. Louis shivered. "Take me home already! The smell of coffee is hitting me nose like a tidal wave!" Niall demanded. Louis rolled his eyes. "Cant you see I'm currently� talking to someone?" Louis sassed, putting his hand on Edward's knee. Niall blinked and looked at the green eyed for a moment. Niall's crumpled face turned into a wide grin. "Louis! Why didnt you tell me you're planning weddings already?" Niall cheered, some people turned their heads towards Louis and Edward. "Niall!" Louis hissed. Edward guffawed, throwing his head back. Louis saw his creamy neck and he had the surge to kiss it, and mark them with purple bruises. "You have to make me as a best man, lads. I'm sure you guys would deserved a best man like me. You guys are proof of forever." Niall said, face lighting up more, if that was even possible. His blue eyes were full of mischief. The people in the shop cooed, like they were witnessing something romantic. Well, this was romantic but so untrue. Not that Louis wouldnt want to marry Edward. "Oh, no, no. This Irish was lyi---" , "Why would you deny our wedding, baby?" Edward cut him off, frowning. Louis didnt blush at the pet name. Nope, he didnt. Edward seemed to be so affected and hurt, like they were real. Louis remembered the first night they met, where Edward looked at the girl who was hitting on Louis with pure jealousy. "Wouldnt you want them to witness and know our love for each other?" Edward pecked Louis on the lips as if they were the most casual thing to do. Louis was taken aback from the gesture. Niall gasped and clapping. "Give 'em a round of applause!' Niall cried happily like a proud parent. Edward laughed again. Louis groaned when the costumers, including Liam, who was laughing his ass off. Louis stood up, pulling Niall's arm harshly. Niall yelped and slapped Louis' arm. Louis ignored him, turning back to face Edward. "Would you wait here, love? I'm just gonna have a word with this Irish." Louis asked, smiling softly. Edward nodded, smiling back at him. "Of course, Lou. I'll wait here." He said, winking. Louis flushed red a bit and tugged Niall through the chanting people towards the exit door. He slapped Niall on the chest really hard as they went to their car. "You fucktard!" Niall yelped with a laugh, "What?? Who was that guy anyway?" "He is the guy I told you about. From the bar? Remember?" Louis asked, groaning in humiliation. Niall's face turned into a face of recognision, frowning. "Really?" "Yes, really. Now you embarrassed me in front of him." Louis snapped. Niall was not so affected by it. "He didnt look like humiliated by it, though. He even rode my trip. He even kissed you, oh my god!" Niall cried. Louis scowled at him, blushing. "Anyways, take the car and go home. I will take him to the shop because apparently, he was looking for one for ages now." Louis said, smiling fondly. Niall nodded, giving him a mock salute. "But-But the shop opens at 1PM?" Niall asked, his hand staying on his forehead. Louis shrugged, jogging back to the door. "Mate, you are whipped!" Niall called, cackling. Louis scoffed and entered the shop once again, ignoring Niall. The people inside seemed to calm down so Louis sighed in relief. "Hey, ready to go?" Louis asked, distracted. He saw Liam's eyes were looking at them. Louis couldnt read the emotions because Liam's face was blank again like earlier and it was freaking Louis out. "Oh!" Edward said, putting a hand on his chest. "You scared me." Finally moving his attention was from Liam's weirdness. "Am I that scary?" Louis asked, mock offended. But Edward took it serious though. "Not at all, lovely." Edward shook his head, hair shaking a bit. He looked like a sleepy kitten. "I was just joking,' Louis laughed. "So, ready to go?" "Yeah, lead the way, please?" Edward asked, putting his big hand on Louis' back. Louis' knees were shaking. He felt warm and he unintentionally leaned into Edward's touch. He jumped a bit when he felt an arm wrapped around his waist. "Is this okay?" Edward asked, hesitation were obvious in his eyes and tone. Louis' expression softened and nodded. "Very," he breathed. Edward grinned his infamous grin. As they walked outside, the old woman from earlier behind Louis, who was adjusting her teeth, smiled at them both. "Good luck on your wedding, gentlemen." she greeted warmly. Louis was about to groan and correct her when Edward replied. "Not yet, maddame. But we certainly hope so wedding will arrive." Edward smiled. The old woman nodded. �"You reminded me of my ex husband and his husband. We divorced after 20 years of our wedding. He admitted that he was gay and he already found his true love. And I know it wasnt me, but I went to his wedding, gave him and his husband my prayers, blessings and gifts." //// "So, what do you do except rejecting girls and drawing tattoos?" Edward smiled too sweetly. Louis laughed, carefully and gently wiping Edward's unfinished tattoo with wipes. Edward chose the dagger tattoo he saw on Louis' design wall. Louis told him it matched with the rose tattoo and Edward just shrugged and said maybe Louis could tattoo it to himself but Louis told him he didnt like roses. "Nothing, actually. This is actually my actual job for now. I had this shop almost 2 years ago. Niall is also helping me here, but I usually manage this bussiness, since it's mine." Louis continued to work the tattoo, humming quietly to himself. His tongue was poking out of his thin pink lips, but he didnt even notice it. "How 'bout you, what do you do?" Louis asked suddenly to break the silence, leaning away to look at his work. Quiet great. He put the needle away, snatching the alcohol. He looked up and blushed when he saw Edward was watching him. "Creep," he whispered. Edward guffawed nad shook his head. "Mean. I was just watching you. You look beautiful to be honest." his voice was so soft and sweet. Louis flushed more but he grinned, the corners of his eyes were crinkling. "Thank you." They were both quiet again, Louis cleaning Edward's new art with cotton and tattoo-cleanser. Edward watching him with amusement, smiling like a love-sick puppy. "I'm a lawyer." Louis loooked up and saw Edward resting his chin on his left hand, staring at his new tattoo. Louis blinked. "Really?" "Yeah," Edward smiled. "My dad told me to study the degree. So I did. And i really love it. But you know, it was quite hard too." Louis smiled, "What kind?" "For Human Rights." Edward said, winking. "But I couldnt defend you if you sexually harrassed me." Louis laughed, throwing his head back. "You dick. Do I look like a maniac or summat?" "You are not but you act like one." Edward said, grinning cheekily. Louis slapped his other arm, rolling his eyes. "Oh, wow. I'm honored really." Louis said sarcasticallly. He reached for Edward's hand, "Come, I'll wrap your arm with this bandage." Edward put his hand on Louis' palm, squeezing it. Louis squeezed back, holding it firmly but gently. Edward's hand was warm, and soft. It quite fit on Louis' cold and rough one. Also, Edward's hand was big, comparing to Louis', small and skinny. He always hate his hand, but of course, he couldnt complain because Edward obviously liked it. Not that Louis was assuming things. When Louis was done wrapping it with a clean gauze, he smiled at Edward. "Well, that was nice." It has been 3 hours but it felt like 5 minutes because how time passed by quickly with Edward. He really enjoyed it. "Yeah. It was amazing." Edward smiled softly. "You're great at doing this, love." Louis smiled shyly at the compliment, "Well, thank you. I love doing this too. I mean, I've always wanted to be an artist so I chose to be a tattoo artist instead. I studied Fine Arts with Niall and we both enjoyed it." Edward was staring at him fondly, "Go on." Louis chuckled, "Nah, that's all." "Nah, that wasnt all. I am expecting you to tell me your life story on Thursday." "Uhm, why?" "I'm taking you to a dinner." And Louis swore his heart swell ad jumped out of his chest. "Y-You dont have--" "I want to." Edward said, smiling his dimples out. Please drop_by_the_archive_and_comment to let the author know if you enjoyed their work!