Mean to Me ♡ Larry

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Chapter 53: Gone

Present

When Harry arrives at the hospital, he immediately sees Niall at the desk. The blonde is throwing his hands up in the air, looking panicked and frustrated. The worried boy walks over slowly, still crying from earlier. Arthur had calmed him down and drove him, but couldn't get the tears to stop falling completely. He had asked Harry if he wanted him to come in with him, and gave him a hug when Harry refused, telling him to call when he was ready for pick up.

When Niall turns around to leave the desk, he spots Harry and gives him a small, tight smile. "Hi, mate." Harry can see the tears in Niall's eyes, as well as the blood shots that fill the whites of them.

"Is-is he?" Harry chokes out and Niall steps forward, taking Harry's hand in his own and leading him to another room. A waiting room. It's empty besides from the two, it's clear and white. Nothing cozy or comforting about it.

"He has gone for tests. He is awake. He will be okay, Harry. I am sure of it," Niall rubs at Harry's back, unsure of how to react to Harry's struggle. "Thank you for looking after him until the ambulance got there. I can't imagine what would have happened if he was alone." Harry covers his face with his hands, taking some deep breaths as he nods to what Niall is saying. "He loves you, Harry," Niall whispers and feels Harry tense under his hand.

"Do you want anything from the cafe downstairs? I might get a coffee to keep me up..." Niall frowns, but fakes a smile and shakes his head. Harry scampers off, eyes wide, and hands pulling at his sweater nervously.

He arrives at the cafe after an elevator lift and buys a strong coffee, sipping it as soon as he receives it, struggling to stay awake as is, and wanting to cure that quickly. Harry also looks around the gift shop and buys Louis a pink flower, one that he thinks the boy would like. He feels kind of silly, especially since they are barely on talking terms, but can't bring himself to discard of the item before reaching back to Niall.

The doctor is talking to the blonde, and Harry slightly overhears the conversation about letting Louis have a minutes rest before going in to see him. Harry watches Niall agree and slows down his walking, waiting for the doctor to leave before getting too close.

"What did he say? Is Lou okay?" Harry rushes out, heart pumping in his chest. Niall sits down and smiles up at Harry, nodding and patting the seat beside him. Harry sits on the navy blue plastic that crackles harshly when he sits.

"He has had some tests done, they are still waiting for results. But, he is up and talking—even joking, the doctor said..." Harry purses his lips to hold a smile from being shown on his features. They sit in silence for a moment, Harry sipping on his coffee as Niall glances down at the flower, a knowing look on his face. "I might go home and get Louis some clothes... Would you go in and see him first when the doctor gives the okay? I don't want him to be alone longer than necessary."

Harry suddenly feels his insides shiver with nerves, but he agrees, eyes watching as Niall walks away.

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"You can go see him whenever." The doctor gives Harry a smile and Harry stands immediately, stumbling quickly to the door that leads to Louis' room. What if Louis didn't want him there? With a shaky hand, Harry brings his fist to the white door, gently knocking on it, feeling it would be weird to just walk in.

"Come in," he hears Louis croak and Harry sniffles a little. He pushes the door open and Louis looks over at him. The smaller sits up straighter, hospital gown drowning his thin body. Harry lets out a sob and Louis tilts his head.