The Way Things Work

Chapter Twenty Six

You lied on the floor, utterly broken as Harry stumbled out. You could hear a slight bickering down the hall, you couldn't make out the words clearly as everything began to fade. Just as your eyes were about to close the door was barged through and Louis stormed in with Niall at his side. 

"Sam!" Louis hollered as he knelt at your side. "Please, please j-just keep your eyes open." He cried into your shoulder as he lifted half of your body onto his chest. 

"S-Sam? C-Can you hear me?" Niall called sweetly as he took your hand. He was so sensitive and was already a wet heap next to your limp body. You mustered up what little strength you had and bobbed your head up and down. 

"Thank God!" Louis called out as he picked up the rest of your body and brought you to the couch. "Niall, call Sa-"

"No!" You released a hoarse scream as Niall went for his phone.

"Hey, why not." Louis pushed your body against the cushions as he sat down next to your body, on the edge.

"Be-Because! I ruin everything for her! All the time! I know she probably can't stand me anymore!" 

"That's not true at all. She loves you so much. When you're not around, do you know she talks about you?"

"What does she say? That she got stuck caring for a pathetic eighteen year old that can barley tie her shoe on her own?"

"No! Not even close! She talks about how you make her stronger and how you are the best thing that has ever happened to her!" 

"You're so lying." You smirked at him. As genuinely as he spoke, you didn't believe a word that came out of his mouth. How could you and your burdens be a blessing? 

"I'm not. I'll go make some tea. Niall?" He called out and turned his head. "Where could that lad have gotten to-"

"Coming!" Niall poked his head out of the kitchen. 

"Of course." Louis signaled to Niall's hand while smiling. "Food."

"Well duh/" He smirked.

"Can you call Simon and fill him in?"

"Got it!" And with that Niall left, leaving you and Louis alone. You went to speak but were cut off by him engulfing you in his arms. "I am so sorry for this all."

"Hey it's fine. No pain, no gain." You smirked causing him to laugh. You were still a little sore as you patted down your body. You sat staring at Louis who was staring at the floor whilst shaking his leg feverishly. "What is the matter with you?" You laughed.

"Oh nothing."

"I'm not stupid." You smiled at him.

"I-I know. Can I trust you?" You just looked at his to resemble how stupid the question was. "Right. I th-think to break up with Eleanor." He shot out as you glanced at his teary eyes.