Hidden Scars (Larry Stylinson AU)

Chapter 17

They pulled apart and Louis fidgeted a bit, because this has never happened to him. Honestly he still hasn't, as far as, even kissed anyone. He has never talked to anyone without a reason. Always kept everything to himself, never had anyone to share anything with. So if the thing about to happen would've happened, Harry would technically be his first kiss. And it would be safe to say that Louis wanted it that way.

Harry backed away and pulled his phone out his pocket, cursing several times in his head because he was just going to get what he wanted for all these years. He uncomfortably looked down at his phone, ashamed that he ruined such a moment. The screen said 'Zayn'.

"It's Zayn." Harry say to Louis. "Speaker?" He asks.

Louis just shrugs not wanting to be the one to be a third wheeler in a two sided conversation. Harry puts in on speaker anyways.

"Hello."

"Harry! Where the hell is Louis? I've been calling his phone but he's not picking up!" Harry looked up to find Louis checking his pockets but finding no phone. "Where is he? Is something wrong?" Zayn started without even answering the 'hello'. He sounded frantic.

Louis heart swelled because this was the first time he saw from someone else's point of view how much Zayn cares.

"Zayn. Calm down. He's with me."

"Is he alright? Did something happen? Why isn't he answering his phone?"

Harry looked at Louis and Louis knew that look. It was if to ask whether or not to tell Zayn about the incident that happened this morning. Louis shook his head with a worried look and Harry held his hand delicately, nodding.

"No, nothing happened. He's fine. His phone is just not in the room, 's all." Harry sounded casual, believable.

"Can I talk to him?" Zayn sounded desperate.

"Yeah, here." Harry gave Louis a little nod, before wrapping an arm around his back, bringing him closer to himself. It soothed Louis.

"Hi, Zayn."

"Louis! Oh my god! You scared the shit out of me! Don't do that ever again! I called up to a total of six times and got nothing from you!"

"Sorry Zayn. Harry and I were just... talking in another room." Louis doesn't mention what actually happened but that doesn't stop the blush creeping onto his cheeks.

"Is he good with you? Are you alright?" Zayn being the protective friend he is. Harry didn't mind the question one bit.

"Yeah. Yeah, he is."

"I'm glad. When are you confessing?"

"What?'' Louis' face paled in embarrassment.

"That you like him."

Harry smiled to himself. Louis talked to Zayn about him, and that was a great feeling to have.

"Uh..."

"I know, I know. You are shy. Or it's not the right time. Or whatever. I won't push you. Just know I'll be here if you need help." Harry smiled because Zayn was totally oblivious to what happened just minutes ago.

"I know. C-can we talk later?" Louis started getting nervous.

"You busy?" Zayn asked curiously.

"Uh... I haven't eaten lunch yet so..." Louis thought it would be a good excuse and luckily Zayn bought it.

"Oh, that's alright. Listen I just wanted to tell you that today, at evening, I'll be a bit busy so we won't be able to skype. I'm so sorry." Every word said was said in an apologetic tone. Louis knew he really was.