It's not always easy, but sometimes it's harder than it has to be. --University meets Radio 1 AU
“Do you think,” Nick says, “that we can keep this between us?” He gestures between himself and Louis and gives Louis a crooked smile like this is all explanatory, and Louis’ stomach twists uncomfortably.
“What,” he retorts, raising his brows, “that we shagged? Or that you are an awful snorer?”
Louis broke me in this fic. He's vulnerable and lonely and a little out of control, and I just want to wrap him up and take him home and feed him chocolate chip cookies and vodka.
I couldn't connect with Nick as much, because his reasons weren't explained in as logical and eloquent a way as they could have been, but that's perfectly acceptable considering that the story is not narrated from his point of view.
I loved seeing him through Louis's eyes, because the way he appears to him is quite different from the way I see him, but also completely understandable. What a charming, slick motherfucker. What a sexy, lovely little gem.