“HARRY!!!! I GOT BREAKFAST!!!!” Harry woke up with the sound of Louis banging on his door.

“HARREEEEEEH”

Thankfully Harry only shared the floor with another unit that was unoccupied at the moment, so nobody will complain about Louis shouting. Harry rubbed his eyes as he lazily opened his door and was greeted by a very energetic Louis, holding out iHOP paper bags.

“Say pancakes!” Louis smiled and Harry slammed the door in his face, “OH C’MON”

Harry laughed and opened the door to let him in, “Can you fucking stop screaming? It’s seven am” Harry whined.

“Why did you change the passcode by the way, I had to try it five times” Louis placed the iHOP bags on the kitchen counter.

“Just wanted to” Harry shrugged, “Why are you up so early?” Harry quickly changed the topic.

“I never went to bed, I had this family breakfast event thing earlier” Louis said.

Louis looked around the kitchen and saw unwashed dishes and ramen noodle packets lying around, “Where’s Carol?” Louis asked.

“She had to take a time off, her sister got married” Harry said as he lay on the sofa.

“Instant ramen is not healthy bro, do you think you’re going to be fit all your life? It will damage you, and your virility!” Louis dramatically said.

“Seriously Lou?” Harry laughed,” virility?”

“It’s important! It is what keeps the human race going” Louis joked.

Harry started digging in his three stacks of pancakes as Louis continued to babble.

“Do you want to know what important information the almighty prince has?” Louis asked

“No need to give me a tell-all exclusive of last night’s event, Louis” Harry rolled his eyes.

“Well, it’s not just that, it also involves the oh so pretty miss Claire” Louis mischievously wriggled his eyebrows.

“What?” Harry suddenly had his full attention towards Louis.

“I found out who the gossiping leech is and it’s not Peyton” Harry stared at Louis with anticipation.

“Martina Henderson”

“Jane’s mom? What the hell?” Harry said he was baffled since he barely knew this woman yet she’s spreading rumors about him.

“But don’t mind her man, you have enough time to ruin her fat ass later. How’s your Claire situation? I heard you went on a date, you’re so close to sealing the deal” Louis said as he entered Harry’s room and placed a handful of condoms in his bedside drawer.

“Shut up” Harry mumbled as he hugged his pillow not aware of what his best friend just did.

“Why so grumpy” Louis smacked his butt,” Keep mooting all you want but you can’t fool me when it comes to dating”

“You already changed your door passcode to her number, right?” Louis smirked, knowing he’s right.

“Get out…” Harry mumbled again.

“Don’t worry Hazza, I’m sure taking it slow is better” Louis good as he moved closer to Harry’s face.

Harry used his full palm to move Louis away from his face, “We’re not taking anything slow, you pervert”

“Don’t tell me you…. yo-“Louis stopped himself mid-sentence, “YOU HAVEN’T EVEN KISSED HER YET?!”

Harry took off one of his slippers and threatened to hurt Louis with it.

“Woah, woah! I’m kidding! I’m sorry” Louis laughed as he got the reaction he wanted from annoying Harry too much, “Promise I’ll leave soon”

//

Harry met up with Claire at her old apartment that afternoon to help her move. Since her place was small, Harry only had to carry boxes of books, many books, more boxes and Claire’s desk and chair.

Once they got to the dormitory the receptionist said that Claire called a week ago to cancel her move, this, of course, infuriated Claire and Harry took her outside to prevent a scene.

“Why would I cancel? Are they stupid? I need the dorm, now I’m homeless” Claire faked cry, causing Harry to laugh.

“How could you laugh at a time like this” Claire playfully punched him.

“I think my apartment complex still has a vacant unit” Harry informed, Claire’s face lit up but soon turned into a frown.

“I don’t have the money to afford that type of complex Harry, you live on the upper east side. Do you know how much realty cost at that side of the city?” Claire argued.

Harry picked her up and carried her to the passenger seat of his car, He attached the U-Haul back and drove off.

“I know the owner I’m sure we can work something out with him” Harry assured Claire, he used his free hand to massage the imaginary lines on Claire’s forehead.

“C’mon at least smile? Knight and shining armor ready to save the day” Harry said, still massaging Claire’s forehead.

He parked by the sidewalk to check up on Claire and was soon met with the sound of her snoring. Harry chuckled and stared at her, she looked so peaceful like an angel.

Harry continued to drive with a smile on his face, thirty minutes passed and they arrived at Harry’s apartment. Before waking Claire up he took the time to take photos of her sleeping with his 35mm camera.

“Claire…” Harry carefully nudged her by the shoulder,” wake up”

Claire hummed in response and Harry felt his heartbeat getting louder.

“Wake up sleepy head, we’re at the apartment”

Claire slowly opened her eyes rubbing the right one when her sight was met by a harsh light and finally looked out of the window.

“Are you sure? It looks like a hotel…” She mumbled.

Harry chuckled and once again melted at her cuteness, “C’mon”.

When they arrived at the foyer of the building the receptionist and doorman greeted Harry right away.

“Good Afternoon Sir Harry” George, the doorman greeted.

“Afternoon George, this is Claire she’s moving into the unit next to mine” Harry introduced Claire.

“Welcome to Astoria, Miss Claire” George turned to Claire and greeted her with a warm smile.
Harry asked George to unload his car full of Claire’s things and help him unload the uHaul. George told Harry not to lift a finger and that he had people to help him with it. Harry and Claire quickly went up to the penthouse and the hallway baffled Claire.

“There are only two units?” She asked.

“Yeah, they designed the building that way” Harry sheepishly said.

“Soooo not posh at all” Claire sarcastically said.

“Um, I’m going to help George downstairs with your things, go in my unit first” Harry smiled, before going in the elevator.

He suddenly went back to the hallway, “The door code is your number”, and finally went back to the elevator before Claire could protest.

Claire went inside and found that everything was in place, for a guy, Harry sure was a clean freak. The colors of his furniture and decor are black and white, and modern. Claire reached the living room and found Harry’s photo wall that is filled from the ceiling and halfway to the floor, it’s made in a collage style not framed which made Claire felt totally nostalgic. Almost all of the pictures are of his two best friends who Claire figured to be Louis and Blair, the others are scenery and his mom. She swore she saw one where Blair was kissing Harry on the cheek.

As she scanned the more recent ones which are at her level, she found pictures from their hang out at the gallery, most of it was stolen shots of her painting, talking, smiling and looking into the camera. Claire blushed and cleared her throat. She couldn’t believe Harry had pictures of her in his apartment, she felt flattered and slightly embarrassed. She patiently sat down and waited for Harry.

Harry went back shortly after and sat down with her.

“Tired?” Claire laughed as she saw droplets of sweat running down Harry’s forehead.

“Oh” Harry wiped his sweat off and smiled,” Nah”

“Impressive” Claire looked over Harry’s shoulder, motioning the photo wall.

“Yeah? I started that when I was a freshman” Harry smiled

“I really like the recent ones” Claire chuckled

“I really want to kiss you right now,” Harry said, staring at her with hopeful eyes.

Next on Intoxicated:

"What if we go on a little trip?" Blair suggested

"Sure we haven't been on one in a while..." Harry plainly said.

"Invite Claire along" Blair smirked.

Notes

SHORT UPDATE BUT I HOPE YOU GUYS LIKE IT!!! <3