Chapter Nine: Battle Scars

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All I can think about is what Harry said, those words had so much meaning. Why didn't I speak up? Why did I just cry and sob even once he was ok? I am such a baby, but he's my baby. I'd do anything for him.

Harry's P.O.V.

I wake to see Louis crying into my shoulder. I don't know what is going on, then it hits me. I must have done it again. He hadn't witnessed one of these episodes yet. "Louis, I'm fine, it's not the first time I've done this." I explain he jumps and kisses me. "I know it's not, but everytime you do that, I get scared." Louis says "Wait, you know that I have been doing this and yet you still get this emotional?" I ask 

"Yes, it hurts even worse the more you do it. I have to hold you close while we sleep or you jump into shock. I've tried leaving you with Mr.Cuddles for a few minutes so I could take a wee, but as soon as I was outside of the room and halfway to the toilet, you screamed. I'd run back as fast as I could. You know how much I hate to see you hurt." Louis explains as I stare in amazement. I knew he cared, but I didn't know that much. "To be quite honest, I didn't think you cared that much. I knew you'd do anything for me, but this is beyond what I thought. What I could ever imagine. Lou you didn't have to do that..." I say as tears swell up "Oh, but I did." he said.

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Man, Louis and I are always having sweet genuine conversations, but this one was one of those that just stick in your brain even years after. I know it only happened like an hour ago, but I got that feeling that we are gonna remember this day for the rest of our lives. You know like a memory that just hits you and holds on tight. One you never want to forget.

I am still with Louis no matter where he goes now. I can't be apart from him or I freak out and think he's dead. The doctor said I should be back to "normal" in a couple weeks, whatever normal was anymore.

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I don't know what or why, but my brain starts to replay all the greatest times Louis and I have had. I got so far into thought. It was brilliant. All of these beautiful memories coming to life again. I didn't want it to end. Honestly, thinking on what those memories and moments meant to me brought me back to a safe place. It made me feel like I was indestructible or something. Whatever it was, I knew it was there because of Lou. He made this part of me. I'm so thankful to have him. Lucky to be by his side, be the one he chose to keep. 

Louis walks into the room and sees me. I'm staring. Staring like I was when I was in my trance. He got really scared and, "HARRY!! OH MY GOD!! BABY!! ARE YOU OKAY?!" he screams in panic. I snap out and turn to look at him with tears flowing down my face. "Y-yeah, I-I'm fine." I say "No you're not. You have tears crashing out of your eyes like you just heard the worst news in the world. So I'm going to ask you again. Are you okay?" Louis asks. "Yes Louis, I am perfectly fine, I was just thinking about everything we've ever done together and how I am who I am today because of you. Babe they are happy tears." I explain as he stares in amusement. "I wrote a song for you today." I say to break his silence. "Oh? Is that what you have been doing in your notebook all day?" Louis asks "Yes, actually." "Can I hear it now?" he asks. "Of, course. This is call "Perfect", for my perfect baby." and I begin.

"I might never be your knight in shining armor. I might never be the one you take home to mother, and I might never be the one who brings you flowers. But I can be the one, be the one tonight. When I first saw you. From across the room, I could tell that you were curious (oh, yeah). Girl, I hope you're sure. What you're looking for. 'Cause I'm not good at making promises, but if you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms. And if you like having secret little rendezvous. If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do. Then baby, I'm perfect. Baby, I'm perfect for you, and if you like midnight driving with the windows down. And if you like going places we can't even pronounce. If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about. Baby, you're perfect. Baby, you're perfect. So let's start right now. I might never be the hands you put your heart in. Or the arms that hold you any time you want them, but that don't mean that we can't live here in the moment. 'Cause I can be the one you love from time to time. When I first saw you. From across the room, I could tell that you were curious (oh, yeah). Girl, I hope you're sure. What you're looking for. 'Cause I'm not good at making promises. But if you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms, and if you like having secret little rendezvous. If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do. Baby, I'm perfect. Baby, I'm perfect for you. And if you like midnight driving with the windows down, and if you like going places we can't even pronounce. If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about. Baby, you're perfect. Baby, you're perfect. So let's start right now. And if you like cameras flashing every time we go out (Oh, yeah). And if you're looking for someone to write your breakup songs about. Baby, I'm perfect. Baby, we're perfect. If you like causing trouble up in hotel rooms, and if you like having secret little rendezvous. If you like to do the things you know that we shouldn't do. Baby, I'm perfect. Baby, I'm perfect for you. And if you like midnight driving with the windows down. And if you like going places we can't even pronounce. If you like to do whatever you've been dreaming about. Baby, you're perfect. Baby, you're perfect. So let's start right now"

"Oh Haz, that was amazing, I love it. Thank you!" Louis says as he leans in and kisses me. "No Louis, thank you. You are so amazing." I say to Lou seeing the tears about to flow down his face.



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