Extraordinary

Chapter 74: Everything Comes Out

The last thing I wanted to do in that moment was to wake up. When I eventually did and attempted to open my eyes, I had to close them again due to the brightness of the room and immediately heard Louis asking if I was okay.

When I opened my eyes again, Louis' concerned face was hovering above me. My head started pounding right away and all I wanted to do was escape this moment and pretend that it never happened. But telling by the look on Louis' face, I knew that wasn't going to happen.

"Oh my God Lola you scared me to death!" Louis let out a sigh of relief, placing his hand on my cheek. "Are you alright?" He rushed out. I tried to nod, but ended up grabbing my throbbing head instead.

"Yeah," I whispered. "I'm okay," I tried to tell him sincerely, but the hunger pains had finally gotten to me and made me feel completely confused and like total shit. As embarrassed and weak as I felt, I wanted to get out of here as soon as possible. Get away from wherever I was, get away from everyone, and just get away from Louis and bury myself under the covers of my comfortable bed at home. I knew that wouldn't solve anything, but maybe that would make me feel better.

As I made in an attempt to sit up, my head was so overpowered by dizziness that it made it practically impossibly. Louis immediately moved to make sure I wouldn't fall over again.

"Steady there love," He smiled as he supported me.

"Can you just help me up?" I slightly snapped at him. Louis ignored my attitude and held out his hand. I grasped onto it tightly and grabbed onto his arm to stand up and nearly falling over again in the process. Louis was right there again and grabbed my arm to keep me from crumpling over again. My pounding head was not making this process any easier.

"I think you should sit down for a bit, let me get you some water or something," Louis muttered, but still concerned for my well-being.

"No Louis, I'm fine," I whispered, letting go of him and walking a few feet to grab onto a nearby table for support. He quickly walked over to the side of the room and found a foldable chair, bringing it back to me and helping me sit down.

"Lola you just fainted," He chuckled. "Obviously you're..." He took one more look at me before it all came to him. I knew it. He could read me like a book. He knew why I passed out and why I was feeling like this all this time. There was no taking it back now.

"I'm gonna go find you some water," He said calmly. "And then I'm gonna take you home,"

I nodded and watched as he turned away, taking a couple more glances at me to make sure I'm still intact and not unconscious. My thoughts were still all blurred together and I felt weak all over. I rested my elbow on the table and leaned my head on my hand. My eyes started to droop as I felt sleep come over me again...

"Hey," Louis' voice made me jump awake. "Don't let me lose you again," He gave me a soft smile as he handed me an open bottle of water. I took it from him and gulped it down, finishing half the bottle before I took a breath. The water rushing down my throat and hydrating my body never felt so refreshing before. Louis studied me intently as I drank the water and let out a sigh.

"Can I go home now?" I asked weakly. He pursed his lips and nodded.

"Yeah, I'll take you home,"

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The car ride was almost as awkward as this morning with my mum. I had to wonder where she went or whether or not she knew about my fainting. I hated to think that I passed out just a few moments ago. I hated to think that it was admitting defeat. I lost my battle. I was doing well, I thought, and all of it just came crashing down around me. I rested my head against the car window and took a couple glances over at Louis. He was gripping the steering wheel tightly and a sad expression rested on his face.