The alcohol burned as it went down Harry's throat. He tried to recollect which glass he was on by gave up after he reached 6. He motioned the bartender for another drink. Just as the drink was placed in front of him and his slender fingers wrapped themselves around the glass, his phone vibrated from his back pocket. Upon unlocking the device, he clicked on the Instagram notification that popped up at the top of the screen. The screen started loading before a familiar face showed up.
Tears pricked at the back of Harry's eyes as he looked at the photo of Louis and Eleanor. Smiling at the camera. Louis looked happy Harry noticed. The blue eyes that had once looked at him with love and adoration now had a shine that was missing when he was with Harry. His smile was so big, it was starting to twitch. His cheeks held a familiar glow. But that was not all that Harry noticed. He also noticed Louis' arm. One that used to be wrapped around Harry's shoulder had currently draped itself around Eleanor's waist. Her hand was on his shoulder.
As they both stood smiling at the camera, Harry recollected all the memories him and Louis had shared. All the smiles, the kisses, the hugs, the glances. All gone when Simon spotted them cuddling together on the couch.
That day was plastered in Harry's mind. One he was sure he would never forget. They had been talking about the future. A future they would never have. A future that was ripped from them. Simon removed Harry from the band the day he spotted the couple together. Said something about people not appreciating this relationship. But Harry knew it was all a lie. An intricate web woven just to make sure that Louis ends up with Simon's daughter.
The day Louis left with Eleanor was the day Harry started drinking. It was so the pain could subside. So he could forget. Forget all the pain, the hurt and most importantly, so he could forget Louis. The love they had shared. He always knew Louis was like him. He was just scared, Harry told himself. Scared of what everyone would think. Scared of the future. Scared of Simon.
The glass shattered in Harry's hand, bringing him back to reality. Back to his life. A life without Louis. A life not worth living.
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FanfictionHarry and Louis love each other. They think that is all they need. Unfortunately, life isn't always fair. Unfortunately, they had to learn that the hard way. What happens? Does their love help them fight it together or do they just end up in ashes l...
