Larry One Shots

Louis: Love at Second Sight (2)

Louis POV

Waiting for Harry to return was like waiting years. I could tell he truly felt something for me just by the way he looked at me and was taking care of me. And I know what you are going to say. I know he is a doctor and that it's his job, but I can tell when he has feelings. They are very similar to what happened in high school.

I know when Harry is jealous, as he is an open book. He's quite oblivious to the fact that I can read him so well. I mean honestly, everyone can probably read him.

"Hey Louis." Liam suddenly said as he walked into my room, followed by Zayn and Niall. "Is it alright if we come in?"

"Yeah of course." I said.

"How are you feeling?"

"Could be better, but not too bad. I mean I've had it worse without treatment but-" I stopped when I realized what I had said. God I need to keep my mouth shut sometimes, I thought to myself.

"What do you mean you've had it worse?" Zayn asked, sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Um, well, I, uh" I huffed at my lack of trying to come up with an excuse. "I don't know."

"Lou are you sure you're okay? And I'm not just talking about your physical injuries. Maybe like in your life?" Niall asked carefully and I just stayed silent, which gave them the clear answer that they were probably looking for.

"I can't tell you. I don't want anyone to get hurt." I said quietly.

"You can tell-" Niall began.

"Alright it's fine." Zayn cut Niall off from what he was about to say, ultimately figuring out why Louis couldn't say anything. "We all have to go, but I think Harry said he would be in here in a few minutes."

"Yeah that's fine. Thanks." I said and they all left, leaving me alone with all of my thoughts.

Harry POV

I was finishing up my last chart when Zayn, Liam, and Niall all came out of Louis' room. I stood up, putting the chart away and walking over to them.

"Is he asleep? I was going to head in there to talk to him." I said and Zayn shook his head.

"He's not, but uh could I talk to you about his condition? Like privately?" I nodded and he led me to a private room that was unoccupied. Liam and Niall both went back to doing their job as their small breaks were over.

"What's up?" I asked and he took a breath before beginning.

"I think Louis has been abused." He said quickly and was waiting for my reaction, to which I was shocked per say.

"What?" I said. "How would you-"

"I've dealt with abuse victims before and you know that. He is exhibiting all the signs. He's very closed off and just the way he is speaking points in the direction that he was abused, or is still being abused. He told us that 'I mean I've had it worse without treatment so' and you can just tell that he's been in pain before."

"My god that's awful." I said, trying to hold back the heavy heart I was suddenly feeling for him.

"When I asked him about his life, he said that he can't tell us because he doesn't want us to get hurt. I think someone threatened him and it must be bad as he thinks he isn't safe here."

"What are we supposed to do? I mean yeah he'll stay here for a few days after his surgery eventually takes place, but after that I mean?" I asked.

"I don't know. I might talk to Chloe to see if she has any tips or if maybe he can talk to her? Maybe try to talk to him when you go and see him. Try to reassure him that he is safe here and that whoever might be threatening him can't get here." I nodded in agreement.