Falling (H.S. X L.T.)

Chapter Seventeen

Harry's Pov.
I had just walked out of the gym locker room, on my way to art class. To say I was panicking would be am understatement. I was terrified. Louis found out, he could tell anyone. I wiped at my eyes, trying to stop the tears but I couldn't stop them. I definitely couldn't show up to art like this. The lads would notice I had been crying and it would be a mess. I made up my mind and turned down the hall and into a bathroom. I could skip art and just say I wasn't feeling well.

I ran into the last stall and slid down the wall, completely breaking down. I felt my shoulders shake as sobs racked my body. I pulled my knees up to my chest i buried my face in them, I wrapped my arms around my legs and squeezed them to myself. Everything was going the shit. I shouldn't have let Louis find out about what I was doing. I was angry at myself.

Just then, the door to the bathroom opened. I threw my hands over my mouth to quiet my crying. I didn't want anyone finding my like this. I watched as their feet stopped right in front of my stall. Damnit.

"I know someone's in there and I know you're crying." The mystery person stated. I could tell it was a male because of their voice, but i didn't recognize the voice as someone I knew. I sniffled and spoke up.

"Well them I'm sure you also know that this person wants to be left alone." I tried to sound intimidating, but it came out as more of a whimper. I heard the person sigh and then I heard them slide down the wall on the other side of the stall door, letting their legs stretch out in front of them.

"Well I also know that sometimes people say they want to be left alone, but deep down they really need someone to talk to." The mystery man stated matter-of-factly.

"Well not this person." I snorted.

"Well I can't just leave you here, what kind of person would I be if I left someone who was already sad, all alone?" He pondered.

"You'd be a less annoying person that's for sure."

"Hm, how nice." He hummed, but didn't make a move to leave. I groaned and stood up, I heard them do the same and then I pushed the shall door open, walking past them and towards the sinks. I bent down and splashed some cold water onto my face. I peered up at my reflection. My eyes were red and puffy from crying and my nose was red at the tip. My curls were wrecked. I dried my face and shook out my curls to calm them then turned around the face the guy who had stayed with me.

"Hi." I sighed, looking up at the boy. He was a few inches taller than me, but not much. He had red hair and tan skin, an odd combination. His eyes were a very dark brown. He was really handsome.

"Hello there." He gave me a sad smile. I gave him one back, not knowing what to say.

"I'm Blake." He offered me his hand. I took it, expecting a hand shake, but he pulled me forward and into a hug. I didn't care that i didn't know him. I hugged him back because I honestly just needed some form of comfort. I inhaled his scent while he hugged me, he smelled of smoke, but not the nasty kind, the homey smelling kind. He held me like that for a while, longer than I expected but he eventually pulled away and patted the top of my head lightly.

"Feeling any better?" He asked hopefully.

"Surprisingly yes, a little bit."

"Surprisingly? I'm offended you didn't expect my hug to be good." He pouted, giving me a playful glare.

I laughed and rolled my eyes, hardly containing the smile that crept onto my face.

"Thank you, I'm Harry by the way." I sighed, I started walking to the door and he followed.

"Well nice to meet you Harry, even though I wish it were under uh- happier circumstances." Blake chuckled awkwardly. We started walking in a random direction, I had no clue were I was going.

"Yeah," I chuckled lightheartedly.

"So, you wanna talk about it?" Blake asked, giving me a sideways glance.

"Lets just say, someone figured something out I didn't want them to know about." I stated briefly.

"Ah, mysterious he is." Blake teased.

"God. Not at all." I snorted. I just didn't wanna talk about what was wrong, that would be another disaster.

"Well, I won't make you talk about it, but if you want to I won't stop you." He said quietly. I was grateful for him. I didn't know if we would end up bring friends, but he still helped me when I needed it, even if I didn't know I needed it at the time. He was sweet.

"You're sweet." It slipped out of my mouth before I could stop it. I heard Blake chuckle.

"Why thank you." Blake responded smugly. I laughed awkwardly and we continued walking around the halls when a familiar person passed us.

"Harry?"

"Louis?"

"Uh- I'm guessing you guys know each other?" Blake inquired, looking between us. I didn't know how to act around Louis after the whole locker room incident.

"Oh, yeah.... Uh this is Louis, we're friends." I introduced.

"Blake." Blake said, offering his hand. When Louis grabbed it, it seemed like he grabbed it just a bit too tight, but Blake did the same right back. He looked at Blake with an unreadable expression. Blake looked back into Louis' eyes, I could almost make out a glare.

"What are you doing Louis?" I questioned, he was supposed to be in class.

"Well I could ask you the same, I'm just dropping off papers at the office." Louis said, he lifted his arm, waving a folder with paper in it around slightly.

I nodded. There was an awkward silence and then Blake spoke up, not before laughing though.

"So what did you guys get in a fight about?" Blake questioned, eyeing us both curiously.

"Uh- what?" Louis asked, confused. He furrowed his brows at Blake.

"Well there is obviously sexual tension so I'm guessing you guys are dating, but you guys seem to be standoffish towards each other at the moment, so I just guessed y'know." Blake explained. Me and Louis stared at Blake speechless, we were both wide-eyed and I had a blush in my cheeks.

"I- um... We aren't uh- we aren't dating." I replied awkwardly, why did i feel sad saying that sentence?

A look of realization crossed Blake's face and his eyes widened.

"Oh-oh my god I'm so sorry I must have read the situation wrong-" Blake stumbled, but he had a smirk on his face. We all awkwardly chuckled then Blake turned more towards me.

"Well I'm glad, I actually wanted to ask you on a date.." He said, giving me a hopeful look. His words made me uncomfortable, I didn't know why, it was just like an odd feeling and I didn't know what to say.

"I- what?"

"I said, d--"

"--I heard what you said, I just- I'm sorry but I have to say no." I fumbled, surprised at the fact I was able to say no. I looked over at Louis and he looked almost..... relieved?

"Ah, no worries Harry. I'll see you guys later?" Blake asked, eyeing me and Louis once again.

"Yeah, bye bye." I smiled, waving at him. He nodded and walked away. I turned back to Louis. Before I was able to say anything he spoke up.

"Harry I'm sorry about the locker room. I shouldn't have made you tell me but I was worried about you." Louis said this in a fast manner, taking a breath at the end.

"It's fine, don't worry about it." I smiled weakly after saying this, just to give him some reassurance.

"So we're cool?" Louis asked.

"Yeah, we're cool.
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So i don't really have anything to say for this chapter, thank you all for reading lovelies <3

"There's a difference between giving up, and realizing when you've had enough.."

~unknown