Why did I have to explain?

Chapter 3

"Ah! A week in Bahamas. Serenity," said Niall, relaxed. "I am using the shower, guys. Anyone wants to go first? Harry?" mocked Liam. "No. Go" said harry, blushing.

During the week, all five of them savored every moment. Be it on the beach, in the hotel  or out sightseeing. They knew that after the week reality will kick in taking them back to the hustle- bustle of city life. If only we could stay here a little longer, thought Zayn.

At the airport, Harry was restless because he couldn't find Louis. "Niall, where's Louis?" Harry asked. "Don't know. Probably off to get some food." Niall replied. Few moments later, Louis came back, but he was not alone. "Lads, meet Eleanor. She is travelling back to LA. With us," Said Louis. Louis had his arm behind Eleanor's waist. Harry was torn on the inside. He did not let Louis see this, but Liam noticed. On the flight, Harry and Louis's seat was together. While Louis was at the back talking to Eleanor, who was seated right behind Zayn, Niall and Liam, Liam took the chance to talk to Harry.

"You alright, mate?" asked Liam.

"Me? Yeah. Why?" Harry responded.

"I don't know. You seemed shocked when Eleanor came. Louis is getting way?"

Harry looked at Liam with wide eyes. "Yeah, I know, mate. So, now tell me. Are you okay?" Liam said, resting his arms on Harry's shoulder. Harry started tearing up. He opened up to Liam about how he felt about Louis, how his heart broke when he saw Louis holding Eleanor like that.

"I don't wanna let Louis go. He is the one. I just know it. But I don't know how to let him know. He is anyways too oblivious to every hint I drop, if any." choked Harry. "Hey Haz, you 'lright?" Louis returned. Liam spoke for Harry,"Yeah, he's fine. He is just homesick." "Hmm!! Well, we'll be there soon" Louis shrugged. Liam went back and Louis took his place. Within 10 mins their flight was speeding down the runway and by 7 hours they'll be home. During the flight, Louis comforted Harry thinking he was homesick, but Harry had different thoughts. Though, he nodded to everything Louis was saying, he couldn't get over the fact that Louis had found a girl who is pretty and smart, maybe. Harry rested his head on Louis's shoulder and went to sleep. Louis stopped talking as he watched Harry sleep. After a while he also rested his head on Harry head and went to sleep. By this time, Harry had his arm over Louis's chest.

"Good afternoon, boys," Zayn shouted as he entered the apartment. It had been a month since the trip to the Bahamas. Louis had talked to Eleanor every day since. Harry, silently, drowned in jealousy as he saw Louis and Eleanor getting closer. Meanwhile, Liam provided all the support he could to Harry. Niall saw Harry's unusual behaviour and got the wole story from Liam. They got Zayn in on the secret and now everyone, but Louis, knew that Harry had a crush.

"I have a date!" Louis announced, one day. Harry was broken. Eleanor was no longer a friend. "That's great! We are happy for you," said Harry, trying to hold in his tears. Other three looked at him, surprised. Harry looked at their direction, devastated. "Um... Yeah. Enjoy!" Niall agreed.

Louis went to the bathroom to freshen up for his date."Oh, Harry. We are sorry. Louis is an idiot. He can't see that you are sad," said Liam. Harry just smiled at them and went out of the room. "Where's Harry?" Louis asked. "Oh, he went out for a bit of fresh air," Zayn said, covering for him.

Harry was in the garden, crying on a bench. "Hi Harry. Are you okay?" a voice came from behind him. Harry turned to see Eleanor, all dolled up for her date with his Lou. "Uh- hi- hi, Eleanor. I'm fine. Just missing my mother." Harry stammered. "So, how am I looking?" Eleanor asked, waving her dress. "Great. Louis will like it. So, what's your plan-" but Harry was interrupted by Louis, walking proudly towards Him and Eleanor. "Hey Harry. My, Eleanor, looking sharp" Louis said. "I should go. You guys enjoy." said Harry. He waved a goodbye and saw Louis takng Eleanor's hand as they exited the gate. Harry, broken- hearted, went back to the flat and went to his room, without saying anything to Liam, Zayn and Niall, who by this time were waiting for Harry to come back and hopefully open up.