Stockholm Syndrome (Larry Stylinson)

Emotions

MY SMOL BABY IS 24!

Chapter 16:

HARRY

I never thought I would wish to not be alone with Louis, but I do now. He's just been ignoring me and acting harsh all over again. I have no idea why he was this way, but I know it made me feel numb and completely used. Maybe even useless to Louis.

I know I shouldn't be worried about him. In a typical hostage situation, I wouldn't even care about anything but leaving, but, strangely, that thought hurt me worse than the thoughts of just being Louis's toy.

"Are you going even eat it or just let it sit there and get cold? Some people would enjot a decent meal like this." Louis said, pointing to my breakfast plate. I hated the rough edge to his voice. It made me flinch and not want to be around him.

"I know. My best friend would." I said under my breath, but of course, nothing truly gets passed Louis. He had ears like a dog at times, hearing even the slightest sound. I was surprised he couldn't read my mind as well.

"You mean your boy toy?" He asked. Really? Why was he acting this way again? I thought we'd finally gotten past this point of things. It was like taking one small, baby step forward and two giant steps back. It was so bad that I wish Zayn and Liam were back already.

My prayers were answered as the front door was opened and we heard footsteps making their way to the kitchen. I was so thankful when Zayn and Liam came into view a few feet away from us.

I got up from my chair, ignoring Louis's glare as I ran to hug Liam. I was so glad he was back. He was the one who usually talked to me about things and helped me through these veey confusing feelings. Maybe I could tell him what happened and he'd think of a way to fix it, maybe get through to Louis.

I pulled Liam into a giant hug, and he chuckled as he hugged me back just as tightly. "Good to see you, too, Harry." He said. I pulled back and then looked to Zayn. His eyes were on Liam, but once he saw me staring at him and waiting for a hug, he gave a small smile- one that I noticed didn't meet his eyes- and then pulled me into a hug.

I gave him a tight squeeze, guessing that he needed the comfort from the way he was acting. Though, now I was rather curious. What happened between the both of them, or to Zayn, that made him act this way now? Maybe I could talk to Liam about it later, as well?

"I'm so thankful you both are back." I said quietly to them. I was surprised they heard me because Louis automatically began talking over my words, not knowing that I even spoke in the first place.

"You both should go get changed and stuff. We have some business to talk about." He announced. I knew it was about me. What else could it have been about besides the money that they still needed to get?

"Harry, sit down and eat your breakfast." Louis said. For some reason, the calm, collected order was worse than his ruthless one. This one stated that he knew he could just boss me around. This one showed just how much control Louis had over me. This one made me realize that maybe I did have to show some of my own fight if I ever wanted to get through to Louis.

"I'm not hungry." I stated before turning to Liam and Zayn. "Would one of you like it?" They both looked a bit shocked at the fact that I said that without even stuttering or glancing to see what Louis thought. Yes, I was terrified to how he would react, but I had to do this. Otherwise, Louis would be conpletely controlling, which would get us both nowhere.

"Excuse me? That is for you, Harry. Not Zayn or Liam. So you either sit down and eat it like a good little pet or go to your fucking room!" Louis said, standing up and getting closer to me. And now I regretted trying to stand my ground. The anger in Louis's eyes was terrifying, and I gulped before I just looked at the floor, hoping he would let this slide.