Stockholm Syndrome (Larry Stylinson)

Healing Love

HARRY IS 22!!!! NO! HE'S STILL 16!!! :'((((

(sorry if this chapter is crappy. I really wanted to update on Hazza's birthday)

Chapter 24:

HARRY

"Do you think Zayn is going to be okay?" I asked, breaking the silence at the table we sat at. I could tell we were all worried for him, even Niall. He was just always one to worry when others were upset.

"Yes." Louis said. Nothing more came, and the silence fell again until Niall took over.

"How can you be so sure though? He looked and sounded so broken. He looked like he wanted to just end everything. He didn't look well at all!" Niall said, getting a bit upset by Louis's one worded response, but I trusted Louis's judgement.

He slammed his fist on the table and Niall jumped at the sudden noise, but I expected it. Louis looked pissed, but he also looked scared and upset for Zayn. Regardless of what he would say, I knew that deep down he cared about both Liam and Zayn, and seeing one of them so broken made him feel the same way. Made him feel powerless.

"I think I know that, Niall. I saw him, too! But if there's one thing I do know it's that Zayn is strong. Fuck, he's a strong person. Probably a lot stronger than me. Know how I know that? Because he was the first one that had to live alone with me and deal with all of my bullshit! He had to deal with all my moods and all my yelling and shit, and he made it through. He couldn't stop them, but he made it through. Then Liam came. And when Liam came it was like his world just got a little brighter. I saw the relief basically written all over his face, and his eyes always held adoration when he looked at him. I could tell that he liked him so much. They spent one night together, he went into the room and didn't come out 'til morning. His whole exterior changed. He was hardened a bit on the outside, but his eyes always betrayed him. He loved Liam. I could tell. And now that he is in there with him, I believe that he will be fine because as much as Liam probably wouldn't admit it, I just know that he has to love Zayn back." Louis ranted passionately. Niall nodded slowly, eyes wide as he took in everything.

Louis then whispered "He has to love him back. He has to," before he stood up and left the kitchen, leaving Niall and I alone. I immediately wanted to run after him, but Niall spoke up, so I listened.

"I'm sorry, Harry. I didn't realize how upset that would make him. I guess... I don't know. I guess Louis isn't a total heartless bastard like I thought he was in the beginning. He actually cares about things." He said.

"I know. You just have to give him a chance and you see the amazing person he is inside. And I know you didn't mean to upset him or make a bad situation worse. Don't worry. I'll talk to him." I said.

"Yeah. He'll definitely feel better after that." Niall said in a bit of a bitter tone. I sighed, and Niall's face dropped. "I'm sorry, Harry. I shouldn't have said that. I know that you love him and he loves you, and trust me, I'm trying to move on, but I can't do it immediately. I can't when I have to constantly see you with him all happy and stuff. It's gonna be hard, and it's gonna be a while." He said.

"I know, Niall. Nobody's trying to rush you, and I'm sorry if it's hurting you. I'm gonna go check on him now. Talk to you later?" I asked and he nodded with a small smile. I stood up and left the room as well, following where Louis went.

I went to our room and saw the door to the toilet room opened. I looked at the mirror, seeing Louis put water on his face and then looked at me through the mirror. He gave me a small smile before turning to me and leaning against the counter.

"I'm sorry that I erupted like that, Haz. I know I promised to try and control them, but I just don't want to think of anybody ever giving up on life. Especially not Zayn." He said, sounding so sincere.