They say opposites attract.

Chapter 16

For some reason, Harry's heartbeat started to pick up. He was anxious to hear what Louis was going to say. To be honest, Louis looked quite conflicted. As if questioning whether he should tell Harry the truth or not. Harry wanted to reassure him somehow but he didn't know what to do. So he didn't do anything, he just waited for Louis to speak. He didn't wanna pressure him either. The wrong words could have Louis storming out within seconds and for the first time, that wasn't what Harry wanted at all.

"My dad left us a while back." Louis started, taking a deep breath. "He left because he didn't want a 'faggot son.'" Louis let out a fake laugh, looking away. Did Louis come out or something? So, Louis was gay?

"It's funny actually, I didn't come out or anything. He just overheard my mum and I talking and just assumed." Before Louis could stop himself, the memories washed over him.

"Louiiiss!! Are you going to see Harry again today?" His mum teased him, wiggling her eyebrows and shoving his shoulders. They were both sitting in the kitchen on a Sunday morning, Louis eating a bowl of cornflakes.

Louis rolled his eyes, "Mum, for the tenth time, nothing is going on between Harry and I." he spoke, smile on his face. Unable to stop the blush creeping on his face. Him and Harry hadn't even been friends for long but Louis had to admit, he was attracted to the curly haired boy. He had actually been for a while before they started talking. Could be blamed? Harry was truly gorgeous. Anyone could tell that from a mile away.
"Louis come on, you're blushing! You could tell your mum if you like him you know!" She whined, dying for answers from her son, every mum went through a time where their teenagers distance from them and they're aching to know what's happening in their life.

"Mum, we haven't even been friends for long! How could I know if I liked him!" He exclaimed, voice not too loud, he wasn't angry at his mum or anything. He was angry at himself for not knowing his own feelings. Him and Harry had spent most hours together, although it has only been about a month, he knew that this was different than all his friendships. He ached to see Harry the moment he left. Even if they spent the whole day together, it was never enough for Louis. He craved time with Harry and craved his attention even more. It was unexplainable.

"I know that Lou, but regardless, I can sense there's something. Nonetheless, you could tell me if you were, you know, gay. I'd accept you no matter what Lou." His mum spoke, giving him a caring look. Louis knew she would accept him, she was the greatest mum out there. Louis was way too thankful for her. Louis felt happy but unfortunately, that happiness didn't last long.

"What is this?! No son of mine is gay!" Louis' dad shouted, barging in.

"What?" His mum snapped back, shocked at what his dad had just said.

"You heard me. A son of mine is not to be gay or you can be sure I'll pack my stuff and fucking leave!" His dad screamed back. Louis was in a state of shock. He didn't believe what his dad was saying. Sure, his dad had dropped some homophobic comments in the past but he didn't think it was actually serious- to the point where he would leave them for it. Louis' mouth stayed shut. He felt like crying.

"Don't even bother, just leave now! I will not allow a man like you to be around my son!" Louis looked at his mum with frantic eyes. He didn't believe that she had just said that. He knew they were on rough terms lately but he didn't know it reached the extent of a divorce.

"Fine!" His dad stomped away and Louis was truly bewildered.

"Mum what? This is all my fault oh my god mum I'm so sorry." He sobbed to his mum. He didn't want to be the reason his dad left, he knew that it saddened his mum. He didn't want her to hurt.