My Habit from This Town

24) Isn't she lovely.

Song for this chapter is Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder (but feel free to listen to Harry's audition instead)

**Louis' P.O.V**

I grabbed my stuff and ran down the stairs to find Zayn.

"Zayn, I've gotta go. It's baby time and Liam asked to meet me at the hospital." I was so glad that mum had paid for my drivers lessons and got me my own car.

"Take Harry. He asked me for a lift but I'm kinda busy right now." Zayn replies. Shit. I really don't want to do that. But I will. I'm putting my own feelings aside right now. This is Niall and Liam's day.

"Where is he?" Zayn nods his head, signalling behind me. "Hurry up. I'm leaving in 2. With or without you." I tell him coldly. I am really going to hate this.

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About ten minutes into the drive, Harry finally speaks.

"What's up babe? I thought you would've said something by now but I can tell you're mad at me for something." He isn't wrong. Do I tell him I saw him? Or will he just lie? I would give him an opportunity to come clean. If he does, I may forgive him easier.

"What would I be mad about Harry? Is there anything that should make me mad?" I respond, obviously annoyed. This is his one chance.

"I don't think so. Not that I can think of." He straight up lies to me. I couldn't keep it in anymore.

"Really? Nothing? So, Ethan didn't come over today? I didn't hear you guys talking together? And I didn't see you guys kiss? Because if I imagined all of that, please correct me. But I'm pretty sure we both know that I'm not. I gave you a chance to admit it, and you didn't. I gave you a chance to admit your cheating on me. It was your one free pass, and you broke it." I snap back. I am so mad at him. I hate that I love him so much. He is just another asshole. "And right after last night. You knew how much of a big deal that was for me." I whisper at the end, slightly hoping he doesn't hear me.

"Shit. You know we met? How? That doesn't matter. I shouldn't have lied to you. I've felt awful about it ever since I said not to tell you. I promise I was going to tell you, I just wanted to wait until I knew you were ready to hear it. And as for the kiss, he kissed me! I swear! I pushed him away as soon as humanly possible. And I know last night was a big deal for you. It made me feel so much worse. I'm so sorry." Harry had turned his whole body the best he could to talk to me. I could see tears forming in his eyes. Was he telling the truth? It doesn't matter. He still lied. But I love him so much. I'm torn.

"You still lied Harry. You broke my trust. I don't want to talk about it anymore. At least not now. I need a break. We are now on a break. I'm sorry, but today's focus has to be fully on Niall and Liam. I don't want to ruin today for them. I hope you can understand." I see Harry nod and turn back, to face the window. I can tell he is crying. It kills me but it's the right thing to do. At least for now.

We were already late to meet the boys, so I was driving as fast as I could, not just to get this awkward journey over.

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Sixteen long hours later, Niall's beautiful baby girl came into the world.

"Isn't she lovely?" Harry whispers, stroking her cheek. He seems so happy. I can't even imagine how perfect of a father he would be. We all nod in agreement with Harry.

Seeing Harry this loving towards this tiny infant sends a sudden wave of emotion over me, and I feel as if I'm going to burst into tears. Seeing Harry like this breaks my heart because I don't know if we will ever have that, like I've been imagining.

"I need a minute. I'll bring everyone back some coffee." I say as I hurry out the room.

There is a Starbucks close to the hospital, so I go in and get us all some much needed coffee and food. As I leave I see Ethan, looking distressed.

"Louis. Can I talk to you?" I nod. I don't want to, but I'm not ready to go back yet. "Something happened and I feel really guilty about it. I went to see Harry. He asked to meet me and I said yes. He asked me not to tell you, and I feel awful for not saying before. But, as I went to leave, something went over me and I asked to kiss him. He was hesitant at first, but I kind of pushed him a little. And he eventually gave in and kissed me. I'm so sorry. I know you guys are together but it has been weighing on my conscious since it happened. I didn't know whether to tell you, because you guys seem so happy together, but seeing you here just seems like a sign. It wouldn't have happened if I hadn't of pressured him. But he did kiss back Louis. I'm really sorry." He tells me. He then gets up and leaves.

Who do I believe?