Secrets

Part 23

"Lou, can you come here please" Andy calls from the kitchen the next day.

Harry and Scott left Louis room around midnight after he fell asleep, they don't want to make Louis uncomfortable or make him think they expect him to sleep in their bed. They want Louis to tell them when he's ready. They also wanted to chat to the boys about everything and make sure everyone's okay with what's going on, which they are. The boys are really happy for them.

Louis has just finished up his shower and is about to get some breakfast, he's already bored and it's only the start of his suspension.

"Coming" Louis calls

He pulls his black tee over his head and makes his way to the kitchen, hair damp

Louis walks into the kitchen to all five boys home, none of them in uniform which only happens rarely. Louis senses something is wrong as soon as he walks in and he stops in his tracks

"What did I do?" Louis asks and the boys instantly see him withdrawal and tense up, something they haven't seen him do in a few months.

"Nothing kiddo, well, kind of" Drew says

"Am I in trouble?" Louis asks and his breathing picks straight up

The boys have not seen Louis react like this since his first month with them

"No bud, you're not" Edward says

"We were going to tell you we promise" Louis says as his breathing becomes heavier

"Tell us?" Andy asks confused

"Are you talking about you, Harry and Scott?" Drew asks

"Lou, just relax, the boys know, they are extremely supportive darling, you've done nothing wrong and nobody is mad at you" Scott tries to reassure

"We can talk about that all later bud and like Scott said, we're not upset, we're actually really happy for you" Andy says smiling slightly

Louis relaxes a little at that but he's still upset

"Then what have I done" Louis asks

"Listen, just relax your breathing first Lou, everything is okay" Harry says

"I'm really sorry okay, I promise I won't do it again, please don't get rid of me" Louis says slightly begging

The boys hearts break at the sight of Louis, so scared

Drew steps forward towards Louis but he flinches instantly

"Relax, I would never hurt you, neither would the boys, you're safe, I'm safe Lou" Drew reassures over and over

Louis let's Drew bring him in and hold him, and calm him down

"That's it, everything is fine Lou" Edward says the boys all try to calm Louis down

When Louis is somewhat calm he pulls back from Drew's chest he swallows hard and looks at the boys to continue

"Lou, we had a call from the school this morning" Andy says

"I handed my letters in, I apologised" Louis says

"We know, but this call was from your soccer  coach" Edward says sympathetically

"I'm kicked off the team!" Louis asks panicked

"No, but you're on probation and for the next two games Robbie is captain and coach wants you to prove he shouldn't take the captain badge off you" Andy says

"But, but that's not fair" Louis says upset

"We know kiddo and we have spoken to your coach. He understands and is on your side, but he can't be seen to be playing favourites and you did hit someone. You just have to ride it out I'm afraid" Edward says