Awkward (Narry)

Chapter 41

[Harry POV]

I'd come back over Louis' again today to help him figure out a plan to split with Eleanor without hurting her feelings to bad. I know he cares for her but its obvious now that he's not in love with her anymore or ever was in love with her in the first place. When I got to Louis' he put the kettle on and made us both a cuppa. We are now sat in the living room talking about what he can do.

"Why don't you just tell her the truth?" I asked and Louis shook his head

"No, no, no I can't do that. She'd hate me!" he gasped

"I doubt very much that she'd hate you but I do understand if you don't want to tell her but you should at least consider it." I told him and he sighed

"I don't know Haz. I haven't even spoken to Zayn since it all happened. He's only just split with Perrie then I randomly make a move on him. Even I don't know why I did it, I mean I guess I have a crush or something on him but I don't even know where these feelings have come from!" Louis explains looking still as confused as ever.

"Stop working yourself up over this Lou. You know I'm here for you no matter what. All these feelings going around in your head are getting the better of your emotions. We're going to deal with this one thing at a time and today we are going to figure out how you're going to split up with Eleanor." I told him and he nodded.

"Ok. Yeah. We'll do that!"

After that little heart to heart things got a little silent and a bit awkward. It's not a horrible awkward just an awkward silence that I'm not used to with Louis. Me and him always talk even if it's about the most random of things but I do understand his heads all over the place right now. When I first got my feelings for Niall I was so confused but then when he told me he had feelings back I was over the moon. The only difference is neither of us had girlfriends at the time. I've only just found out Zayn and Perrie split and now Louis' thinking about splitting with Eleanor because of some new found feelings toward Zayn. Even I'm getting confused about all this so I can't imagine how Louis is feeling.

"Haz you ok? You look like you're thinking rather hard over there!" Louis spoke breaking my train of thought.

"What? Oh yeah I'm fine. I was just thinking about all this and how I can help you." I smiled at him. "So back on the subject at hand. How do you want to split with Eleanor?"

"I don't know. I want to do it nicely but I don't know how. I don't want her to hate me!" he explained.

"Tell you what. Why don't you just give her a text, meet up somewhere like a coffee shop or go for lunch and just explain that you are not feeling the relationship anymore. Just say the feelings aren't there but you do want to be friends." I suggested and he nodded.

"I guess that's the only option really." he sighed and placed his head in his hands.

I scooted over the cushions of the sofa and wrapped my arms around Louis bringing him into my lap. It's been a long time since I've had to hold Louis like this. It's very rare that he will break down so it breaks my heart to see it happen right in front of my eyes but on the other hand I would rather he be here with me when he's feeling like this then on his own.

"Shhh Lou please don't get upset. I promise everything is going to be ok. El will be ok, you will be ok and Zayn will be ok. I'm always here for you. You know that right?"

"I know Haz, it's just all so much to take in at one time!" he sniffled as I rubbed soothing circles into his back.

"I know mate. Just try not to think too much about it."

"O. Ok!" he stuttered.

Louis and I ended up cuddling on the sofa for most of the afternoon watching films and listening to music while I told him everything is going to be ok and that I will always be there for him. Finally he took it all in and let himself rest. Louis fell asleep in my arms so I had to carefully lay him down as I climbed off the sofa to retrieve a blanket for him.

Once I was able to get up I set Louis' head carefully down on the arm and grabbed a blanket from behind the sofa where I knew Louis kept it. I placed the blanket over his small body and tucked him in so he would be warm. Once I had him comfortable I quickly wrote him a note just saying I had gone home and not to worry and left it on the coffee table so he would see it when he woke up.

I grabbed my keys, wallet and phone then slipped into my shoes and jacket before heading out the door and jumping into my car. It didn't take me long to drive home even though I picked up some food on the way, nothing to bad for me just a burger as I hadn't eaten since this morning and I didn't realise how hungry I was until I left Louis'.

When I got to my house I parked up in the garage and locked the car before heading inside and up to my room. It's not that late but I'm rather tired after today's events of trying to calm Louis down. I stripped out of my tear stained clothes and jumped into bed with phone and burger in hand. I opened the takeaway container and took a big tasty bite out of it while opening a new message on my phone.

To Niall,

Hey babe I know it's only been a day but I'm missing you already. How has your day been? You ready for the interview tomorrow? Xx

I clicked send and took another bite of my burger chewing on the mouthful of meat while I waited for Niall to text back. Thankfully it didn't take long which was a good sign that he was missing me too.

From Niall,

Hey Hazza I am missing you too. My days been ok I've just chilled and caught up with a few things, yeah I'm ready for the interview. Thanks to you everything's healed well so I have nothing to be embarrassed about. I just kind of hope they go easy on Liam xx

I smiled at the message in front of me. He's always thanking me when he doesn't have to, he's such a cutie. Clicking reply I sent a reply back.

To Niall,

Stop thanking me I'm glad I could help. I'm sure they will be easy on Liam if not then we'll stop the interview. I'm going to get some sleep now babe so I will see you at the interview. Goodnight. Xx

From Niall,

Sleep well. Goodnight babe xx

After receiving the last text from Niall. I locked my phone and set it on the bedside table next to my now empty food container and pulled the duvet over my cold body to warm myself up. I love the feeling of a cold duvet around my body as it slowly warms up around me. Soon enough I found my eyelids getting heavier and my breathing was evening out. It's a good thing really because I want to be all rested up for this interview tomorrow.