Chapter 5

Harry POV

The next day I went shopping with Tom to restock the fridge as we were running low on... pretty much everything, so on the drive home I knew I had an opportunity to do something with him. "Tom, do you fancy going to the cinema after we drop this home?" I asked hopefully.
"Um... yeah, sure" he said nervously and I grinned happily to myself all the way home. Maybe I was enjoying this too much, but who cares?

We got home not long after and put everything away. I dashed towards the stairs, shouting back at Tom as I went to get ready.

"Just going to grab a shower first" I called while starting to strip.

"Me too then" he called back, hearing him climbing the stairs shortly after me. I showered quickly but thoroughly and put on my deodorant and best aftershave. I pulled on the nicest clothes I could find from my wardrobe before walking downstairs. I smiled as Tom's eyes almost popped out of their sockets with his jaw dropping slightly, but he was looking as cute as ever himself! Wait a second! What?

I nodded at Tom and we walked to the car. I opened the door for him and got in on the other side. "What are we going to watch?" I asked, starting the conversation before starting the car. "Hmm...we'll see when we get there I guess, I didn't check. I wonder what new Disney films there are?" he grinned to himself while I guessed he was thinking about his animated films.

"Harry?" he asked, his smile disappearing and a look of nervousness replacing it.
"Yeah?" I replied calmly, trying to get Tom to relax around me again.
"Why have you been acting strange around me recently? Like a lot closer than normal? Not that I don't like it…" he said sincerely, obviously trying not to be awkward or offensive. I bit my lip as it was my turn to be nervous.

"Well, I just wanted to get to know you more, it's definitely nice to spend more time with you" I said.
"Why?" he laughed and I couldn't answer so I just laughed nervously.

"We're here" I said getting out.

Dougie POV

The door shut as Tom and Harry left to go somewhere but they were both dressed nicely. I pouted, feeling slightly left out. I turned around and found Danny grinning at me.

"So what do you want to do now Butty?" he asked. I just laughed nervously and shrugged. At that moment, Marvin came along and looked up at us, meowing quietly. "Hey Marv, how you doing?" I grinned at the cat and he just meowed in reply.

"What do you want to do Dan?" I asked the question back to him because I was getting bored.

"Ooh! I have an idea! Let's play some drinking games!" the grin returning to his face again. There was only the two of us here but I still agreed, it's better than being bored with nothing to do.

In the end it we didn't even play drinking games. We just sat on the sofa chatting and drinking, and I was actually enjoying myself. Enjoying Danny's company. His northern accent and everything about him... or maybe that was the drink getting to me? One moment I was lost in my thoughts, the next he was on top of me tickling me and I couldn't stop laughing hysterically. Eventually he stopped as my breathing was starting to get shallow. Our eyes met and we just laid there staring at each other in silence. I don't know what I was doing but I moved up and made our lips meet, then slowly they began to move against each other. I was loving every second of it but it was short lived as the front door opened and we stumbled apart quickly.

Danny POV

I kissed him and it felt amazing but I really wanted more, I was definitely hooked. Maybe the bet could be extended a bit further? I have to talk to Harry about this. We pulled apart as the living room's door opened. "Danny! Sober up, we need to talk!" Harry's stern voice rung.

Before they got home...

Tom POV

Harry was on edge in the cinema and I couldn't help but feel like it was my fault for getting him like this, so I just ignored tried to ignore the feeling and pushed past my nerves, acting just as we were before our conversation in the car. I didn't mean to make him uncomfortable! I slung my arm around his shoulders when we got to our seats and his head leant into the crook of my arm instantly. I liked Harry like this, I shouldn't question it because bad things might happen.

We ended up watching The Adventures of Tintin! I was loving the film and I couldn't keep my eyes off the screen for more than a second, but each second that I did, it was only to check on Harry to make sure he was okay and hopefully not bored.

When the film finished, I was grinning happily to myself. We both stretched out after having sat been sat down for ages.

"Careful, your smile might crack your face if it gets any wider" Harry teased and I rolled my eyes.

"It was such a good film don't you think?! Let's get home, hopefully the kids haven't burnt down the house" I smiled.

Harry POV

I had to end this bet tonight... I don't want Tom or Dougie to find out about this and get hurt. This has got to be one of the most stupid things I've ever done! If Tom and Dougie do find out they'll be devastated and everything that's happened between us will be ruined! Why did I even agree with this in the beginning? I was bored... Not like I can say that to Tom and Dougie when I'm apologizing and they're asking why I even could do such a thing...