Stay, please! - {Larry Stylinson}

♥ Epilepsy ♥

Louis sat down on the edge of the bed and took Harry's hand. "I'm sorry you have to go through this" he said softly, tears streaming down his face...

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As Louis opened his eyes and wiped away his tears he felt a small movement from Harry. He felt Harry's fingers move. "Harry? Baby? C'mon wake up, for me okay? I'm here" Louis said. Harry opened his eyes slowly, wincing at the sudden bright light.

"Good, it's okay baby, you're in a hospital" Louis said softly. Harry was still confused and dazed. He looked around a little and then realized the blurry man sitting next to him was Louis. "Lou?" Harry said, his voice was weak. "Yeah it's me don't worry...what's the last thing you remember?" Louis asked. "I don't...know" Harry said, not having energy to think at all. "Is it okay if I let the other mates in?" Louis asked and got a small nod from the younger boy.

Louis let in the other boys. "He's just woken up so please be gentle, I'll go look for a nurse" Louis said as he left the room.

"How are you feeling mate?" Zayn asked. Harry was pretty much out of it still. It took him a while to answer but the boys were patient with him. "I feel like...my brain...is made of cotton" Harry said, with a very weak smile.

"What happened? Why am I in the hospital?" Harry asked after he became more aware of things. The boys all looked at each other, unsure of how to break the news to him.

Just in time, Louis and a nurse walked in. "Hello Mr. Styles, I heard you're awake now. How are you feeling?" the nurse asked sweetly.

"I'm feeling a bit better, thank you. But can someone please tell me what happened? I don't remember anything after yesterday" Harry said. The nurse started by saying "this may come as a shock to you now, but remember there are very good treatments" and then proceeded to explain Harry's diagnosis of epilepsy and potential causes.

Harry laid in stunned silence as he processed all that the nurse had said. Epilepsy? He couldn't believe it. He always thought of himself as a healthy person, never really getting sick. This must be some kind of nightmare. The other boys observed the youngest's reaction and Louis went over to him, saying "Harry it's alright I'll take care of you when needed"."IT'S NOT, MY LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN!" Harry yelled, causing himself to wince in pain of the loud noise.

"Mr. Styles, I know this is a lot to take in, but you need to take it easy" the nurse said as politely as possible. "I want to be alone" Harry said. The nurse understood and left the room. And shortly after the others left too, except Louis.

"I actually meant like completely alone, I love you but I need some time to think if it's okay?" Harry said. "Oh of course love. I'll come back in an hour okay?" Louis said, and then left.

Harry lay in bed, staring at the ceiling as he attempted to wrap his head around the fact that his life was about to change forever.

A jumble of thoughts ran through his mind. What if Louis doesn't want to get married anymore? Will he get sick of always having to keep an eye on me? Will he treat me differently? What if I'm no longer able to perform at the same level? The questions kept piling up and Harry had no answers for any of them, which made his mind overwhelmed.

He eventually dozed off, only to be woken up a little while later by a nurse coming in to give him his medication. He took it without complaint, knowing that he needed it now more than ever. The nurse said she would come back later and Harry was once again alone with his thoughts.

An hour later, Louis came back into the room. "Hey love, sorry I'm a little late" he said softly as he sat down on the edge of the bed. "How are you feeling?" Harry shrugged in reply "I'm okay I guess". Louis could see the sadness in his eyes and knew he wasn't telling him everything.

"You know you can talk to me, about anything yeah?" Louis said sympathetically."I don't know how to deal with this Lou...it feels like my life is over" Harry said as fresh tears started streaming down his face."It's not over love, you'll get through this" Louis said as he pulled Harry into a hug.

"The nurse said I can go home tomorrow if I feel good" Harry explained. "That's awesome, love" Louis responded. "Can you stay here overnight? I don't really want to be alone" Harry asked. "Of course I can, baby," Louis said softly. "Do you need anything? Want something?" Louis asked. Harry was tired and it took him a few seconds to answer; he shook his head but then pleaded, "Only you...next to me" smiling.

Louis climbed into bed next to Harry and pulled him into a hug. They drifted off to sleep, still trying to process everything that had happened in the past day.

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The next morning Harry was discharged from the hospital and Louis drove them home. Harry leaned to the car window in the passenger seat. Louis was driving and noticed his fiancé was asleep. He parked the car and somehow managed to carry the younger boy to their bed.

Louis prepared a snack plate for Harry and selected a few movies. He thought they could have a movie marathon together. He chose movies that are relaxing and pleasant, without any flashy lights or loud noises.

He saw Harry waking up as he walked back to the room, "Hey baby, how are you feeling?". Harry rubbed his eyes and smiled, "I'm feeling better now". "That great, love. You probably want to take it easy today. Why don't we do a snack and movie marathon?" Louis suggested and Harry nodded in agreement.

Louis slinked over to Harry and placed the snack plate between them. He then opened his laptop and started playing a movie.

Harry reached for a chip, but Louis quickly snatched it up and ate it himself. "Hey!" Harry protested. Louis just chuckled and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "I'm sorry, love. I was only joking, I'll share" Louis said and gave Harry a heart formed chip. "Aww thanks babe" Harry said.

Harry hadn't looked at his phone in a while, so he picked it up and was surprised by what he saw. 37 missed calls from friends and family, several messages, a lot of tweets...etc.

He didn't really have the energy to do that now, but he knew he had to do something before they called the police. So he got back to all of the people who had tried to reach him, and answered the missed calls and texts, but he ignored all the tweets.

After that, he turned back to Louis and cuddled up with him. He wrapped his arms around Louis and rested his head on his chest, feeling safe and loved.

Louis noticed the sad look on Harry's face. "What's wrong, baby?" Louis asked. "I just still don't know how to cope with this, it's like a nightmare that won't stop..." Harry explained tears rolling down his cheeks.

TO BE CONTINUED...