The Last Petal

Chapter 12

Harry's POV

I couldn't sleep yesterday at all. My thoughts were jumbled with Elena's angelic face trembling with horror at my actions. I have been this way since Selena has left, and I never thought of changing or moving on. She can't blame me for this, I mean she can but I would take it too hard on myself.

It's 9 in the morning and I didn't sleep well. I stood up and walked over to my bathroom. I took a shower while thinking of what should happen now. I hope she thinks about this before she rejects me again.

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Elena's POV

I came back from the dance yesterday feeling horrible. The experience has gone terribly, and it wasn't because of Jake in any means possible. It was one of those days where you have everything planned and looking perfect and everything just falls apart. It wasn't this bad though. Cassie got her whole cheerleading group to push me and Jake in the pool. Somehow Jake has made it better for me and called it a swim. I couldn't be more disappointed at myself for making this special day go bad for him. Because Cassie wouldn't have done this if she didn't despise me so much. The whole ride home I kept apologizing and Jake assured me in all ways possible that he had the best time and thanking me for the great time. Goodbye was easy. I just kissed him on the cheek and thanked him for taking me home.

Right now I'm in my room texting Jessica and still trying to find Candace. Everything is just falling apart. Candace ran off and never came back. Lux is at Louis' apartment. Harry has gone all monster-like on me. It's pretty hard.

I'm grateful I have Jess and Jake in my life. It makes it so much easier for me to look at bright sides with them by me all the time. My phone beeped again:

Jess: Going to the movies with Jake. Coming? Xx

Me: No, I have plans. Have a good time though! Xx

I locked my phone and and brushed my hair smoothing it and pulling half of it over my shoulder. I applied some lip balm to my lips and put on some brown eyeliner. I walked over to my closet and chose my white sundress and some pink flats. After putting my clothes and accessories on, I grabbed my phone and keys and left the apartment.

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The ride to Louis' was quiet but healthy for my nerves.

Right now I was sitting on his couch waiting for him to come back. I hear tiny feet thumps on the ground and Lux appeared.

"Some guy came yesterday and asked if I saw her showing me her picture. He looked quite dangerous so I asked for his number so that 'when I find her', I'll call him." Louis told me while pulling baby Lux onto his lap. I nodded slowly pulling my legs tighter than they already were, thinking.

"Did.. Did Harry tell you anything about her?" I asked hesitantly. Louis looked down at his fingers that were playing with Lux's and shook his head.

"No. I don't even know who she is." He spoke up. "Oh." I said silently.

"When will we stop pretending everything is okay?" My voice broke and my eyes watered. Louis' head snapped at my cracking voice. He put Lux on the floor next to some toys that apparently he has bought her, and scooted closer to me.

"I don't know but.." He stopped mid sentence and held my hand in his pulling my head in his chest as I sobbed silently.

"I love Candace so much. I don't wanna lose her, Elena." Louis' voice cracked too as he pushed his face into my hair and held me close crying too. I didn't know what we were doing but I was sure as hell that it was comforting and that I needed this so bad for so many years since I've lost my parents, and all their passion towards me and their love and affection.

"I know you do, you should tell her the truth." I whisper wrapping my hand around his waist while I sobbed careless of what I looked like right now or how vulnerable I seemed. Because I was.

I jumped up a bit with Louis as I felt a touch at my lower stomach. I looked down and Lux's face was pushed into my lap as she squeezed what she reached of my stomach and waist. I chuckled lightly and patted her back as Louis smiled at me his eyes red and face covered in tears. He looked heavenly.

"I feel very protective of you Elena. We're really alike. Your sister has talked so much about you but now I know how strong and beautiful-hearted you are." Louis rubbed my back soothingly and kissed my forehead slowly and softly. I closed my eyes and breathed in the relieving moment.

"Thanks." I whispered and hugged him like a little child while I rested my head against his chest hearing him breath lightly.

I don't know how long we stayed like this but I wanted.. No. Needed this as much as a newborn child needs his mummy.

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Candace's POV

"I- I am totallyyyy not going hommmee! Thisss place roockssss." I slurred while pouring down my next shot. The girl in front of me smiled and agreed.

*ALERT SOUNDS*

"Is. Is *hiccup* your phonnnee going oooff?" I asked the girl in front if me trying to find her face in the many faces in front of my eyes right now.

People were running around and screaming. What the hell?

Suddenly I felt a hand grip me tight and pull me out harshly. What is happening?!?