Parallel Universes

11

There was no way he would be able to do everything he needed to do in two weeks so he decided to give himself six weeks even if that meant that it would almost be a year for Louis since he left. He sold his apartment to Niall, withdrew all the money he had in the bank, and closed the account. He went through his apartment and decides what to bring in two big suitcases. He focused on pictures and personal belongings, things that were unreplaceable. He ended his deal with the gallery. He had two weeks left after that and headed to Holmes Chapel to spend time with his family.

He had a great time with his mum and asked his sister to come home since he had something to tell them. He laid it all out, telling them everything and they obviously didn't believe him and worried about his mental health but he was persistent. He wasn't sure that they really believed him but they both told him to follow his heart even if they would miss him like crazy. Having their blessings was the final push he needed. He promised to come to visit once a year and there were a lot of tears from both sides. He went home after two weeks and that night he dreamt about Louis.

He got up and made himself presentable before he started to paint. When he was done he called Niall and asked him to come over. He gathered all his stuff and put them down in front of the painting.

"Hello? Your mum called me. She's thinking about calling a shrink for you." Niall shouted as he let himself in.

"I'm glad I won't be here for that." Harry smirked.

"Alright, what's up?" Niall asked.

"I'm leaving now. I just want to say goodbye and show you so you will actually believe me even if you have been a real sport about it." Harry smiled.

"If this really works I'll be sad to watch you leave. You're my best friend Harry. But, I also want you to be happy so..." Niall said and shrugged.

"I'm gonna miss you too." Harry said emotionally. He put his hand in his pocket and took out some cash. "I'm taking my phone with me. Who knows, right? This is for my phone bill. I put the subscription on you. Please pay it."

"Uhm, sure." Niall agreed and Harry handed him the cash. Then he hugged him.

"I'll see you in a year." Harry said.

"Okay." Niall agreed.

Harry smiled at him and went to grab his suitcases. He looked at Niall.
"Take care."

"You too." Niall said.

He managed to put his fingers on the painting and the room started spinning and then he was gone. Niall screeched and stumbled backward.
"No fucking way!"

Harry was no longer there.

Louis screamed when he showed up in the living room, touching his arm. He put the suitcases on the floor.
"Harry? What are you doing here?"

He didn't look happy to see him and that wasn't a scenario he had thought about.
"I'm here. For good."

"What do you mean?" Louis asked.

"I mean that I told my family. I sold my apartment. I'm here." Harry said.

Louis stood up and started pacing.
"It's been almost a year Harry."

"Six weeks in my world. I needed some time to get everything in order. It wasn't a light decision but I love you. I want to be with you." Harry said and got up and took a step closer to Louis who backed off.

"I never asked you to do that! I moved on Harry. It was hell but I got past it. I'm seeing someone." Louis said.

Harry stared at him in silence for a moment. Then he grabbed his suitcases and headed for the door.
"Harry!" Louis shouted after him but he didn't turn around. His heart was shattered into a million pieces.

He felt like he was suffocating. He hurried out of the building and turned to the left. He walked as fast as he could in case Louis would come running after him. He heard enough from him. Of course, he had moved on. What the hell had he been thinking? That Louis would wait for him when he thought that he wasn't coming back, since he broke it off with him? Tears pricked behind his eyes and he blinked them away. A taxi drove past him and he waved frantically and thankfully it stopped. He got in and gave the cab driver Niall's address. He was stuck here for three weeks. He hoped that Niall would show him some mercy and let him stay with him. He could always get a hotel room but he didn't want to be alone.

Niall was surprised to see him but invited him inside. Harry sunk down on the sofa and buried his face in his hands.
"Talk." Niall said and sat down next to him.

"I'm so stupid. Of course, he has moved on. Can I stay here for three weeks until I can go back?" Harry asked.

"Of course but why are you here Harry? Louis told me that you broke it off since it was too hard for him with the whole time difference." Niall said.

"I was planning on moving here." Harry informed him.

"Really? Did you tell him that?" Niall asked.

"Yes, and he told me that he has moved on and that he's seeing someone." Harry sighed.

"Oh." Niall said. He seemed at loss for words.

"Is he seeing someone?" Harry asked.

"Well, yeah. Coby. They've been going out for a couple of weeks." Niall informed him.

"Alright." Harry sighed. If Louis was happy he wouldn't try and come in between. Louis was over him.

Niall made a bed for him on the couch. Harry jumped when his cellphone started ringing.
"No way! No way!"

He took it out from his pocket. It was his Niall calling him. He answered.
"Hello?"

"It works! I can't believe it actually works." Niall screamed.

"Is that your version of me?" Niall asked.

"Yes." Harry chuckled.

"Can you video call him?" Niall asked.

Harry pressed the button and then his Niall came into the frame.
"No way, this is so cool. So where's Louis? Can I see him?"

"He turned me down." Harry said.

"What? Why?" Niall asked.

"It's been a year, he moved on." Harry said.

"Bullshit!" Niall yelled.

"Geez, I'm really loud in your world." Niall chuckled.

"Who's that?" His Niall asked.

"Ehm, don't freak out now. It's another version of you." Harry said.

Niall gasped.
"There's a Niall in your parallel universe? Awesome. Let me see him."

Harry handed Niall the phone so he could talk to Niall. While they asked each other questions and compared things to find out how alike they were Harry laid down on the sofa and dozed off.