This Just In (Harry Styles FanFic)

Chapter 22: My stupid mistake

Chapter 22: My stupid mistake

*Harry's POV*

I intently watched Maddy's beautiful retreating figure. My heart was beating rapidly, though I would've thought it was too broken to beat anymore.

Maddy was right there. So close to me. I am such an idiot. What is wrong with me?? I could say that it was just a silly drunk dial and move on, but it was more than that. I was jealous and I acted stupidly. The worst part?

Every damn second of it, I was imagining it was Maddy instead of that model.

I stumbled back into the flat and slammed the door. The alcohol hadn't worn off yet, so I was a bit shaky on my feet. I needed a shower. I felt dirty and contaminated. I made my way to the bathroom and went inside. I didn't bother closing the door. I turned on the water as warm as it got, and climbed into the shower. I didn't even take my clothes off. I sunk to the bottom of the tub and screamed. I let out all of my tension and hurt as I sobbed. My salty tears mixed with the burning water and ran down my face. I hugged my knees to my chest so I could hold myself together. I stayed in the shower, trying to focus on anything but Maddy.

The boiling water that pelted down on me.

The steam rising out of the shower.

The sound of the water hitting the tub.

The feeling of my clingy clothes.

But then the water pooled in the tub and it looked like Maddy's face. It swirled around me and went down the drain. Maddy. The shower curtain was almost the color of her eyes. But it would never be as beautiful.

I cried harder.

I hugged myself and stayed in the shower until the water turned ice cold. I watched goose bumps form on my arms. My tears kept falling, and the noise of the shower almost hid my sobs. Almost.

I heard someone yell, probably from inside the flat. I didn't care anymore. The shower curtain was ripped open, and I saw a worried looking Louis through my tears. The cold water ran down my back and made me shiver. I buried my face in my hands so he couldn't see me. Boo Bear doesn't deserve this. I felt the water stop, and a warm towel was wrapped around me. I was helped out of the shower, and was blindly walked to my room. I cried the whole time. Louis helped me out of my shirt and trousers. I took off my boxers by myself and climbed into my bed. I pulled the covers over me and curled into a ball. The water from my hair mixed with my tears, and made my pillow soaking wet. My throat ached and I could feel myself getting dehydrated. The sky outside went from dark to light, and I was too tired to cry anymore. I eventually quieted down, and sat up.

"Bout time, mate."

I was startled to see Louis sitting in the corner of my room, on top of a pile of dirty clothes.

"I've been waiting for you to calm down." He shrugged. I only nodded. I wasn't sure if I could speak.

"Now that you're a bit better, would you like to explain to me what the hell is going on with you?" He said softly. I swallowed thickly, and shrugged.

"You've never acted like this before. I come back from Eleanor's, and I hear you crying your eyes out. I see that you're taking a shower, and find that you're not responding to me. So I go in to see if you're okay, and find quite the sight." The pain in his eyes in undeniable. I don't know what to say to him, so I nod. Louis sighs and sits on the bed.

"I..um..I had to cancel all of our plans for the next couple days. Simon was pissed. But what would we do without Harry, right mate?"

We sit there uncomfortably for a few minutes, until Louis takes a deep breath and stands up. He looks right into my eyes and gives my a small smile.

"I hate to see you like this. I'm always here for you. You've got three other best friends who would help you too. Remember," Louis hesitated for a second, "She loves you." He whispered. He walked solemnly to the door and looked back at me.

"You love her too. So, go get her back."