Moments - Larry Stylinson

Chapter 5 - Harry POV

Soo... I know the side/top image is rather random but I loved it so IDC...

I headed to the café to ensure anything was running smoothly and to finish any work I had left half done since I wouldn't be coming in tomorrow. I asked Niall, Louis' friend to take charge for tomorrow. I really liked Louis' friends. - Louis' best friend was Zayn, a shy and mysterious guy, with a soft heart. It was only once he opened up to me, that I realized just how interesting and unique he is. He teaches art at the same university where Louis teaches drama. Louis and Zayn had been friends since childhood, just like Ed and I. Niall, Louis' other friend, is a happy-go-lucky Irish leprechaun who seems all fun but is a mathematical genius. Niall works for some large security company and he's their key coder and mastermind but ever so often, he'll help out in my café. He says he does it because it's fun but I reckon it's because of all the food. Niall has been Zayn's boyfriend since 5 years and so Niall and Louis are also really close. The three of them easily welcomed me into the friend circle and I usually spend my weekends with them. Louis also has another friend, Liam, who was apparently the genius amongst them but had shifted away for university. From what I know, they used to meet each other but stopped meeting just before I shifted as they lost touch. 

After, I finished my work in the bakery, I headed to Louis' University knowing that he had gone there for paper correction. I reached outside and called him, telling him to come outside. When, he came out, we headed back home and had a very late lunch before randomly switching the television on. That's when I got an idea, "Wanna call Zayn and Ni home?" I asked, "We can have a game-night and order some pizza. It's been a while since we've all met up." "Great idea Hazzie" Louis said jumping up with excitement and we called both boys over for some fun. The lads came around by 5 and we sat down to play video games. We were in the middle of a game when my phone rang. The phone was beside Zayn who checked the caller ID. "Haz, someone called Weasel is calling you." "Oh shit." I said tossing him the controller as I went to the room to answer the call. "Hey Haz, did I disturb you." I heard Ed's voice and it sounded like he was crying. "Ed I wasn't busy. Now tell me what's wrong?" I was internally panicking but didn't let it reflect in my voice. "I-It's so hard not to cut Haz. I can't help it." "Did you cut?" I asked Ed gently and softly. "No not yet, I'm trying to fight the temptation." "That's excellent Ed. Now tell me what's got you so worked up mate?" I asked carefully in a comforting voice. "It's the hate on twitter Haz. They hate me. I'm ugly and fat and horrible. I don't even know why you are my friend." He whimpered slightly and I said, "Ed listen to me mate. You are a kind and sweet human. I have known you for over 20 years and I never ever have felt a reason to leave you. Ed you've always been there for me. You have so many fans E. I know the hate hurts but think of the people who love you. You are 'The Ed Sheeran' one of the most popular singers at the moment. You are so special Ed. I've seen you every step along the way. You're a wonderful person and if anything I'm not good enough for you. You are strong and brave and I promise you that anyone who talks shit about you is wrong. Don't believe them. I love you E." 

I heard Ed sniffle and he said, "Thanks Haz, it means a lot. I think I feel a bit better. I'm gonna go and write a song. It never fails to cheer me up even if only slightly." I smiled slightly, happy that I had made my friend happy. Just before Ed cut the call I got an idea. "Ed share me your twitter details." I said and he asked suspiciously, "Potter what's going on in your head?" "Nothing much." I said trying to sound innocent. "Fine I'll send you the details but be careful and don't be stupid, there are people who'd die to hack my account. I'll send the message and you must delete them immediately." I grinned in excitement, "Ok Ed." He cut the call and I sat on the bed  hoping my plan would work out. It was risky and Ed would either kill me for it or be grateful for it.

That's when Niall burst into the room looking furious. "Are you cheating on Louis?" Niall asked. "WHAT?" I exclaimed in indignation. I loved Louis with my life and hearing someone speak otherwise hurt. "Who were you talking to?" Niall demanded. "My best friend." I replied. "Oh yeah? If so tell me his name and get me to speak to him." I was furious. "I won't and besides what makes you so very suspicious?" "You said that your so called friend is wonderful, you don't deserve him and you love him. That's so friendly, isn't it?" I could understand where the misconception arose from but telling Niall about Ed would be disastrous. That's when I knew just what to say. I'd explain why I said what I said without mentioning his name. "Niall, sit beside me." Niall complied, taking a seat beside me. "I swear on my life that I am not cheating on Louis, hell, I couldn't do it my worst nightmares. If you still aren't convinced, I can explain myself but I can't give you the person's name." Niall nodded, indicating he wanted me to explain. "My best friend is depressed - like severely depressed. He's insecure, missing someone and receives tremendous hate on a daily basis. He-" My voice cracked and tears reached my eyes as the severity of the situation dawned upon me. Saying the words aloud made everything too real. "He cuts himself. I visited him last night and that's when I came to know. I told him to call me whenever he felt the urge to cut. So he had called me and I was trying my best to distract and reassure him." Niall melted slightly and apologized to me for his accusation. That's when my phone buzzed with the details of Ed's twitter account. Niall gasped, "Holy shit, is this a prank? Your best friend is Ed Sheeran?" I nodded slowly. He had seen Ed's name in the twitter username - there was no escape from the truth. Suddenly, Niall's eyes widened as he realized something. "So this is the Ed you were talking to on the phone. He's your best friend and the guy who's depressed." I nodded not sure what to say. "Why's he depressed?" Niall asked and I was puzzled. "I just told you why." "Yeah, Harry you did and you said he was missing someone and from your facial reactions I assumed that you miss that person to. Who is that someone?" Shit. Now I realized why Niall was such a genius. He bloody didn't let go of the tiniest of facts. I shook my head, praying in my head that Niall would let me go.

As though my wishes were being answered. Niall said, "Ok. I get you don't want to talk about it. I'm trusting you Harry. If you are lying to me about Ed being just a friend - well just trust me, it wouldn't take me 10 minutes to kill you and leave no trace. Anyway, I heard you and Lou are meeting your friend - Ed - tomorrow. I hope everything goes alright cause Lou doesn't know to bite his tongue and Ed is depressed. It could be catastrophic if Lou says something wrong. But don't worry Haz, I'm sure it'll go alright. We both know Louis, he may do all the mischief in the world but he has a heart of gold." He smiled reassuringly and I realized that we were back to normal. I got up and hugged him before he left the room with his usual goofy grin plastered to his cheeks as though it had never left.

As soon as Niall left the room, I quickly signed into Ed's twitter. I followed his instructions and deleted the message he had sent me. Then, I opened the account settings and I put my plan into action. I quickly changed Ed's password so he wouldn't be able to log in again and check the hate. I smirked, pleased with myself and  closed the change password screen. I was about to close twitter when I saw the message that made Ed so upset. "YOUR NAME IS MISPELT IT SHOULDN'T BE ED, IT SHOULD BE DED. ACTUALLY YOU SHOULD BE DED."

A wave of anger coursed through my waves. I threw the phone onto the bed and screamed and sobbed into the pillow, letting my thoughts engulf me. Ed's sobs from the phone call and our conversation from last night echoed through my head. How could people be so cruel to hurt someone as sweet and pure as my best friend. That's when the door opened and someone came in. I didn't move. The person sat down beside me and began carding their hand through my hair. Just the person's scent comforted me and I realized it was Louis. He rolled me onto my back and placed my head on his lap as he wiped away my tears, gently shushing my sobs. "Want to tell me what happened?" He asked quietly. "Not yet, Lou. I promise I'll tell you everything from the start. Just-just not yet." Louis nodded understandingly and there was no hint of pain or insecurity on his face. He trusted me - he knew I'd tell him everything one day. I planned to do it soon. I wanted him to first get over the shock of meeting Ed and then I'd tell him everything.

Soo...The chapter was so long and I reread it so many times and edited parts. It took so long because I was trying to find an apt ending. I like the cliffhanger, though I'm sure you guys hate me for it ;)