Behind The Mic

five

A/N: There are a lot of switching of POVs again so pay attention. Enjoy. Play the song on top/side when you see **

CHAPTER FIVE

Harry's POV

I decided to take a shower to relieve my stress. But shit, I started crying. The tears stream down my face while I clean myself. I can't believe that he said and think of me like that.

Louis's PssOV

I went to Harry's room to apologize, but I heard sobs coming out from his bathroom. Wait, was he crying? Oh no. I suddenly felt guilty and I didn't know what to do. I settled on leaving his room. I can't do this today.

Harry's POV

After I took a shower, I received a text from Paul saying we need to get ready, because we're about to go to our next destination, San Diego. I fixed my things and double checked if I left something.

I got out from my room and saw Louis on his phone playing a game. I sat on one of the chairs away from him. He then realized that I was here. We had an awkward stare at each other then I quickly looked away.

I'm still mad at him for thinking that I'm that kind of person. But about the night when he got really drunk and horny, I think it's my fault because I was quite sober that time.

A few minutes later, Paul arrived. The ride from the elevator was pretty awkward. We went straight to the parking lot to get in the tour bus. Paul carried our suitcases inside.

Louis's POV

I decided to fix my suitcase by myself because I feel guilty for saying those words to Harry. I walked out of my room and sat on one of the sofas. I was getting bored so I decided to play a game called The Line Zen. This game kind of makes no sense but I was bored so I got into it. I was into this game so much I didn't hear Harry's door open. I just realized that he came out when he sat on the sofa besdie me.

I badly want to let Harry feel how sorry I am. I want to apologize to him, but I don't know where, when or how to start. This feeling is eating me alive. This guilty feeling gets worse every minute I don't talk to him about it. Paul arrived then we got down to the parking lot then into the tour bus.

Harry's POV

It has been an hour and Louis hasn't ordered me to do anything for him. He would try to seat a little bit close to me. It was like he wanted to say something to me but always hesitates to. He probably needs something which he wants me to do for him. I just constantly ignore him and send him cold glares.

Louis's POV

We finally reached our destination. The travel was killing me with Harry giving me the cold shoulder. I feel guiltier every second that passed by. I can't even bring myself to order him something. I just kept on playing the same boring game and then tried to sleep. But I couldn't sleep either. The guilt is eating me.

I think I know what I need to do. I just don't know how.

**

"Alright, thank you guys so much! I have one more song and I would like to dedicate this song to someone. I'm really sorry and I hope that you can forgive me. You know who you are. This is Someone Like You."

I'm wearing thin, I couldn't tell you the city I'm in

The streets and the buildings and places I've been

Or when the stars go when it's daylight again

Or where the time went, oh, who can save me now?

I closed my eyes as I sang, feeling the song. I really hope that Harry would forgive me.

My life in the rear view, I'm runnin' from Jesus

Don't know where I'm goin' to

I got nothin' to lose, I'm fightin' my demons

Been lookin' for someone like you

I've been lookin' for someone like you

I opened my eyes and looked at the side of stage where Harry would normally be. But he wasn't there tonight. I'm guessing that he's still mad at me. I don't even know if he knows that I actually dedicated a song to him.

I continued singing and I don't know why, but I can feel tears filling my eyes.

When the stars explode,

And I'm all alone,

When they start to see the smoke,

When I'm finally burnin' out,

I'll need someone to carry me home safe and sound

Flashbacks of those nights when Harry always help me to go to bed when I'm drunk came into my mind. I don't know how I remember them considering that I'm always hammered. But I like the way I feel so safe and sound whenever I'm in his arms.

I blinked a couple of times to stop the tears from spilling. Every now and then I turn to look at the sides of the stage to see if Harry was there. I don't even know why I'm looking for him.

I sang the chorus twice for the last time. Closing my eyes for most of the time I sang them.

...I've been lookin for someone like you

I opened my eyes then took one last look at the side of the stage. And there stood Harry.

...I've been lookin for someone like you

I sang one last time as we look at each others eyes. I heard the crowd cheer but all I can think of is Harry right now and that adorable dimpled smile he just gave me that made me smiled back.

Harry's POV

I can't believe that Louis just dedicated a song to me to apologize. Heck, I can't believe that he even apologized.

We stare at each other as the song ended. I really wanted to go over there and just hug him. And maybe kiss him. But he's on stage where everybody can see him. His fans wouldn't like that. His management wouldn't like it. No one even knows who it's dedicated to. Louis didn't say my name. I guess he didn't want anyone to know.