Autumn Rain {Larry Stylinson Book 2}

Chapter 12

While Harry is preparing the guest room, Louis is making tea in the kitchen. He is sure Niall will want some. When Harry is finished he walks to Louis, putting his arms around his tiny waist and planting kisses on his neck.

"I have seen the roses and the note, Lou. Thank you so much. You did everything to make today perfect. I'm so sorry I ruined it."

Louis turns around, facing the taller boy and he jumps on the counter. "It's okay, babe. I overreacted a bit as well maybe. It just hurts when you push me away. I just want to touch you and feel you every second of the day and I have to accept that maybe you don't want this and..." Harry shuts Louis up by pressing his lips on the tinner ones.

"I do want that, Lou. It's just a bit complicated. We will need time to talk about that but now is not the moment. Niall can be here any minute. I just want to know if we are okay?" Harry leans his forehead on Louis'. A small smile appears on Louis' face. "We are fine, baby. We will talk it out. We always do, don't we?" He asks pulling the taller boy even closer to him by his collar before connecting their lips. Harry moans a little and nods in the kiss, not breaking the contact with Louis. "I love you, Lou. Just remember that, okay? I always love you. I am yours and only yours." Harry whispers against Louis lips. It gives the older boy butterflies in his stomach. "Mine." He mutters before pressing their lips together again.

Both boys break up the kissing when they hear a knock on the door. Harry stands up to open it while Louis takes mugs to put the tea in.

"Ni..." Harry says pulling the boy in his chest. Nialls' sobs are loud and Harry leads him inside to the couch. "Here is some tea, Niall. I got you one as well, Hazza. I'm going to the bedroom, giving you two some privacy. Call me over when you need something yeah?" Louis says. Both boys nod and before Louis leaves the living room he pulls Niall in a tight hug. "I'm so sorry, mate. You don't deserve this. You will be fine. I'm here if you need me, yeah?" Louis lets go of the Irish lad and Niall gives the older boy a thankful smile. "Thanks, Lou. Like I told you before, glad Harry found you."

Harry blushes but he does his best to hide it. Now it's not the time to be all lovey dovey over Louis. His best friend is in need and he has to be there for him. Louis smiles at Harry, knowing kissing him goodbye would be a little heartless towards Niall and the younger boy appreciates the gesture towards his best friend. Louis is so considerate, he couldn't be having a better boyfriend.

"So Niall, what happened? Do you want to talk or just some distraction? Want to play some videogames? Watch a movie? Do you want to go straight to bed and talk tomorrow? It's up to you, Ni." Harry is sitting next to his best friend. He can't remember the last time Niall cried. Niall is a happy person and he barely is upset. Seeing him like this is heart breaking.

"She has been sleeping with Jason for the last month." Niall whispers, soundless tears rolling over his cheeks. "Oh, Ni... I can't believe this." Harry is in shock. Both boys were friends with Shirley before they dated and they would have never expected this from the red haired girl.

"Yeah, she confessed it. All the times she was out, she was with him. They were both planning on breaking up with me and Roxy. Can you believe that Harry? I have always treated her right. I did everything for her, Haz. I bought her nice gifts, remembered our anniversary, took her out for dinner, told her I loved her multiple times a day. I respected her, gave her the freedom she needed. I did everything I could, Haz. How can she do this to me? How can she leave me for her ex that cheated on her?" Niall's sobs are getting louder again and Harry shakes his head.

"I don't know. I really don't know. I have no explanation for this. You can't blame yourself for this, Niall. You did everything right. I know it hurts but you have to let her go. Why did she tell you now?" Harry asks curiously.

"Roxy and Louis walked in on them in Jasons' apartment." Niall says emotionless. That's why Louis knows... All makes sense now to Harry.

"Poor Rox..." Harry whispers. He feels bad for the curly girl. According to Louis she was extremely in love and they were talking marriage.

"Yes. I think I might visit her tomorrow, you know. She understands what I'm going through." Niall explains. Harry gives him a small smile. "That's really brave and a good idea, Ni. Would you like some more tea?" Harry asks. Niall shakes his head. "No I'm good. I think I will go to sleep if that's fine by you. Thank you for being there, Haz and for supporting me."

"It's fine, Ni. Of course, go to sleep. You deserve your rest. If there is anything don't hesitate to knock on our bedroom door okay? Don't care what time it is." Harry says to his friend, giving him one more hug before going to sleep.

"Thanks. I appreciate it. Please say the same to Louis. You both are the best." With these words Niall leaves the living room and moves to the guest room. He is so tired but he doubts he will be able to sleep. He will try though.

Harry lifts up the covers and puts himself next to Louis. He rolls towards the smaller boy, looking up his heath.

"How is Niall?" Louis asks with a sleepy voice. He turns around so he faces Harry.

"Hurt. It's normal. Why didn't you tell me?" Harry asks curiously, not in a judging voice, while playing with Louis' fringe.

"It's not my story to tell, Hazza. Niall is your best friend. By the time I left Shirley Niall himself didn't even know it. I couldn't let you know before Niall himself knew. It's not up to me to spread the story, baby." Louis explains, eyes still closed. It's clear the boy is tired. It has been a tiring day.

"I understand. You are such a beautiful human, Lou. I love you." Harry kisses Louis softly which makes Louis shuffle even closer towards Harry, letting out a small moan.

"I love you too, babe." He says into the kiss, eyes still closed.

"Just... Thank you for today. Thank you for promoting my song, making Zayn promote it. Thank you for being at the concert to support me. Thank you for taking me out to dinner. Thank you for all those roses here in the house and the cute little note. Thank you for forgiving me again because I'm an ass. Thank you for showing support and understanding towards my best friend. Just... Thank you, Louis. Thank you for loving me. I don't know how else I can express it." Louis feels butterflies take over in his stomach. He looks at the younger boy in pure adoration.

"No need to thank me. I would do anything for you, you know that." Louis kisses Harry's lips shortly and guilt washes over the younger boy. Louis does indeed anything for him and the only thing Harry does is lie to him and hurt him.

"I know you do, Lou. I know you do."