The Best Days (ON HOLD)

CH 24: Fifty-six

 

___LIAM'S POV___

"Have a seat." Hope invited me onto the couch. We took a seat while Louis slipped on his clothes.

"Now will you please tell me what happened?" I insisted. I believe that Hope had just cheated on Harry, with Louis. His best mate, doing the action I would rather not repeat.

"I'll do it." Louis sighed and took a seat. "Well, I was thankful that she said I could dog-sit her dog Eve and then I kissed her. I was going to leave but then-"

"I should go feed Evenow, she'll starve." She said hastily and went to nurture her pet. Louis took in a deep breath.

"God I wish there was an easier way to say it." I tightened my jaw and bite the insides of my cheeks. "Then she forgave me and we kissed and then I... I won't Liam."

"So weather you two got in bed together or not she cheated." Louis shut his eyes and nodded.

"You don't know how bad I feel right now Liam." He said with trembling breath. I took in a deep breath for myself and looked up at the ceiling and bit the tip of my thumb.

"Who's telling Harry?" I asked.

"We decided that us two would. It is after all, our problem."

"I'm calling Harry and we're going there now. Any more time and we won't want to tell him." Louis nodded and got up. He ran his hands through his hair and paced the floor while I made the call. He often glanced at me then up at the ceiling. When I ended the call, Hope was in black skinny jeans and a white tank top with a grey beanie.

"I couldn't help but overhear you boys." She said shyly and picked up Eve, stroking her head and planting a kiss where she petted.

"Oh, we're leaving now if you're alright with that." I said, standing up and pulling down my sweater.

"Alright." She smiled. "Can I take Eve or would Harry not like that?"

"I guess he would like it." Louis grinned weakly and began towards the door. "He'll need something to cheer him up." So we grabbed our coats and went out to my car. I felt horrible for giving these two a ride over to Harry's only to shatter what relationships they have. I felt as if it was brother against brother. 

 

___LOUIS'S POV___

When the car ride ended I felt absolutely penitent. I hated to go out but if the truth isn't told I won't forgive myself. Hope's dog, Eve ran ahead of us, pulling Hope behind on her leash. I rang the doorbell and Harry quickly answered with a flannel, skinny jeans and a beaming grin.

"Come on in guys! How are you all?" He immediately wrapped his arm around Hope's waist and lead us inside. It hurt knowing that she isn't mine.

"Fine." Liam said bluntly.

"You all look like you came back from a funeral, come now, what's wrong?" I licked my top lip and rushed into the dining room where I took a seat at the nearest chair. The others came in after me. "Louis, what's wrong?" Harry looked at me intensely and his once cheerful countenance was full of concern.

"Should I go?" Liam asked, gesturing to the hall.

"Nobody's going anywhere until I know what's wrong, now tell me." He took a seat next to Hope as she took Eve off her leash, letting her onto Harry's lap. He petted her as we exchanged looks.

"I'll do it. But first, let me begin with an apology. I truly am sorry and I know that what I have done is unforgivable but I hope that you will forgive me-"