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Part 3 of Out Of Touch
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2023-10-21
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Dedicated to the One I Love

Summary:

A collection of love letters and stories throughout the entire history of the Out Of Touch universe between Louis, Harry, Billy and other characters. Exploring different versions of the story and expanding the cannon universe.

Notes:

This is my version of a love letter to Billy Hackley. I often find myself wanting to write about him and the lovely, lovely characters in this story. I don't think I'm done with them yet. This is going to be randomly updated with the many, many stories I come up with all throughout their timeline and universe. Please do read the notes on each chapter for more context on the specific story I'm focusing on to avoid confusion.

This first chapter is Billy's final letter to Harry - and Louis - before his death.

If you happen to stumble across this, I can be found on Twitter under @/jacksescapade where you can find the SMAU "Out Of Touch" that started this whole story.

Chapter 1

Chapter Text

Mr. Harry Styles-Hackley

88 Cherry Street

MOONWOOD

CT84 6YX

06.05.2016



To my Darling Harry,

I wish I could start this letter on a less sombre note than I am. I’ve tried to write it a handful of times now but I never quite know how. I do now.

I’m not sure why I’ve addressed this to your old house – Louis’ now – but something about it seemed right. Louis, if you’re reading this, thank you for taking care of my boy for all of those years that I couldn’t. Thank you for believing in him. I apologise for my penmanship, it’s not as good as it used to be after two heart attacks, I’m afraid. I’m sure you won’t mind.

Harry. My darling, lovely Harry. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t jealous of Louis, as much as I am thankful for him. Please do not be upset when you read this. I know these will be my last few days with you. In this life and on this earth at least. They say you know, impending doom. I think I do know. I do not wish you to be upset though, I know we will always be with one another, in life and death. Always, always, always.

I suppose I’m not entirely sure why I’m writing this letter. To tell you I love you? You already know that, I hope. I’d write it in the sky if I could. I guess I want to say my goodbyes, I’m too much of a coward to say it to your face. It’s rather funny, isn’t it? Too afraid to face you with this after everything we have been through. I won’t torture you with this much longer darling, I promise you that.

You have loved me in a way I never thought I was worthy of having, a way I didn’t even know was capable. Nobody ever quite thought we’d make it, did they? Well, they look rather silly now. You taught me to be a better version of myself, to understand the world in a way I’d never seen it before. Thanks to you, I have lived.

I imagine you’ll be back from your morning walk with Archie soon. I’ll greet you with a kiss and tuck this letter away somewhere you can't find it just yet. Our story has been rather remarkable, hasn’t it? Please do not be sad at my parting, you were always quite the ugly crier. I know I will be with you again, my beautiful, beautiful boy. Somehow my love grows fonder with each passing day breath. Live, darling. Until we meet again, my flower.

Loving you endlessly, 

Your devoted husband, Billy.



RETURN ADDRESS:

Hackley-Styles, Billy

14 Broome Hill

HIGHLAND

CT62 3TR