Connection(A Larry Stylinson AU Fic)

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Harry felt guilty.

After the incident in the cafeteria, Harry's smile crumbled. At the last moment, when Louis looked up at his face while holding the pieces of his precious bunny to his chest, Harry felt a pang in his chest. He forced his smile at that moment, not wanting to feel the remorse making its way into his heart.

But it had.

And it hurt.

Harry was staring blankly at his computer screen. He hadn't replied to swagmasta's email ever since he got the reply saying to take his revenge, to avenge his cousin in the name of justice. But now…now he wasn't so sure his actions were just.

SWAGMASTA had warned him. He warned him he would feel guilty, and now he did.

But it wasn't like he could go tell someone how he felt. He had a reputation to keep. He couldn't feel sorry for Louis; he had to maintain his pride. But perhaps there was someone he could tell…

Harry's hands quickly found themselves on his keyboard.

I avenged my cousin. I went up to the bully and kicked dirt in his face. At first, I was so proud of myself. But then…my cousin asked me why I did that. When I told him, he gave me a funny look.

Then I realized that the bully was crying.

…and, I felt guilty.

You warned me this would happen, and I wish I had actually adhered to your advice.

Now I'm the bully

-HomesickEskimo

Send.

Louis read the email through carefully. He was glad the bully was punished. He deserved it for whatever he did to the eskimo guy's cousin.

But he could also sympathize with the eskimo guy. And he could sympathize with the bully now too. Louis fisted his hair into his hands. He didn't know what to think anymore, about the eskimo guy's situation or his own. His head had been a scrambled mess all weekend, and it didn't help that he realized it was Matthew who accidently told Harry about his pink bunny.

His brother had felt really guilty. Louis, even though he was furious that Matt let something like that slip, couldn't find the energy to even glare at his brother. He just wanted someone to fix his bunny now. That was his main concern.

But it wasn't like he knew how to sew. Nor did Matthew. Not even his mom knew how. So, the best he could do was scotch tape the head back on and pray that it would hold up until he could find someone who could really patch it up for him.

As of right now, though, he should distract himself. And what better way than by email?

Sorry to hear that dude. Yeah, I warned you, but I don't want you feeling guilty now

I mean, yes, it's not right to kick dirt in some kid's face, but think about it.

He was a bully. Maybe he'll realize that his actions hurt others like your actions hurt him. Open his eyes, you know?

Well, at least that's what I think…

-SWAGMASTAofcarrots

The next few days at school were tense. Harry and Louis avoided each other like the plague, averting eyes and about-facing when they saw each other in the halls. None of their friends brought up what had happened between the two, and they were glad for it. Neither of them was up for talking.