The Quiet One / One Direction fanfic ON HOLD

Chapter 2 ~ Fearing the Truth

*2 Weeks Later*

Kelsey's POV

"No Louis!" I shrieked. He ran towards the pool with me in his arms and jumped in. There was one second that we were seperated and I almost felt lonely without him.

Finally, after what felt like ages, fresh air filled my lungs. I opened my eyes and the first thing I saw was Louis' smiling face. I punched him lightly and swam to the edge of the pool. I climbed out and walked into his house to find a towel.

"Oh sweetie, your not supposed to swim in your clothes." Johannah, Louis' mum said. I've known her for the same amount of time as her son but I still get super shy and I feel like I'm going to say something wrong. "Here's a towel and extra pair of clothes." She smiled and left the room. She understood what I was going through so she understood that it would take some time for me to  open up and I really appreciated that.

I walked back outside and wrapped the towel around my shoulders. There sat a shirtless Louis, playing with his ring. 

"Hey." I basically whispered while approaching him.

"Feeling warmer?" He asked me with his usual smile.

"Yes." I chuckled slightly. I leaned my head on his shoulder and watched the clouds that passed by us slowly.

"Why are you so quiet?" Louis asked me suddenly.

I sighed and played with the ends of the towel. "I was always afraid to open up. I feared that if I spoke, my voice would crack and it would show people that I was weak and self conscious. I never wanted people to see me like that. But you opened me up." I smiled while explaining.

"Well, I'm glad for that." Louis said softly. He was stroking my hand with the back of his. Something inside me said that I shouldn't take this moment for granted but it just didn't feel right. 

I got up quickly and smiled down at him. "I'm gonna go get changed."

I walked into his house and ran into Lottie, one of his sisters. "Hey Kelsey." She greeted me politely.

"Hi." I said.

"I guess your here to spend every second with Louis until he leaves." Lottie said suddenly. 

"What do you mean?" I asked her, my curiosity taking over me.

"Louis is going to audition for X Factor." She stated.

"Well, there is a chance that he won't make it." I suggested.

"He is a good singer though so were not completely worried about him coming back." Lottie said without a worry in her voice. Doesn't she even realize how much she's breaking my heart?

"I gotta go get changed." I mumbled and walked away quickly before she could say something else that would probably make me feel even worse.

I put on the clothes which weren't my style at all and put my wet clothes into a plastic bag. I wasn't planning on staying here any longer and I didn't want to be.

How could I be so stupid to think someone actually cared for me when actually they were going to leave me at the end? 

Tears were threatening to fall out but I held them in. I packed my stuff and left Louis' house before he could see me. I couldn't deal with any of this right now.

*The Next Day*

I sat in science class, alone in the corner while tapping my pen against the desk. I was probably annoying the shit out of the people in front of me but I honestly couldn't care less. Two weeks ago, I wouldn't even think of doing that but now, I don't even give a damn.

"Hey Kelsey, where did you go yesterday?" Louis asked me, sitting down on the empty seat next to me.

"My mom called and asked me to come home right away." I answered him. Hopefully that was a believable lie.

"How come you didn't come tell me then. I could've driven you home." He suggested.

"I, uh" I frowned, thinking of an excuse. "I guess I forgot."

"Good job Kels." Louis chuckled while ruffling my hair. I sighed and started to doodle on my notebook.

I wasn't sure if I wanted to know the truth but I had a way to get it out of him.

"Hey, my parents are going away in a month and I might get lonely. Wanna come over?" I asked sweetly.

"Uh, I can't." He stuttered while itching the back of his head. 

"Why not?"

"Because I'm busy." Louis smiled guiltily. 

"What are you busy with?" I asked him. I already knew then answer now, he was leaving me and he wasn't even gonna tell me. I was really heart broken now.

''Well, I am, uh" He stuttered.

"Just tell me the truth." I snapped suddenly. We were both shocked at my sudden anger but I really needed to hear him say those words.

"I'm leaving for the X Factor." Louis stated with his eyes closed, like he was scared to see my expression. I got up and left before he could see me because I didn't want to hear his pity talk when I know it isn't true.

I walked out of class and ignored the calls from the teacher and Louis. I couldn't hold my tears in any longer.

"Kelsey, wait!" Louis called after me. I just shook my head and continued to run away. I didn't make it very far because Louis grabbed my wrist and pulled me back.

"Just leave me alone! It's not like you ever cared about me anyways!" I spat.

"What are you talking about? I cared about you." He said.

"Why would you befriend me if you were just going to leave?" I asked.

"Because I had to know you. Everyone was being so mean to you and I just wanted to stop it. I hated seeing you being so broken. I wish I would've done it sooner but I'm glad I did." Louis explained to me.

"I can't." I mumbled, not wanting to make eye contact.

"Kelsey, just look into my eyes." He said.

Louis pushed my chin up so I could look in his eyes but I didn't get a good look because soon enough, he kissed me on the lips. I was quite shocked but soon relaxed and kissed him back. It felt right with him, it felt like it was meant to be.

Let's be honest here, I've had this huge crush on Louis for the longest time so this moment is like a dream come true. 

He pulled away and leaned his forehead against mine. "I wanna take you out tonight."

"Where?" I asked with the biggest smile on my face.

"To a party."