Just Shut Up And Die

Chapter Two - LarryAndHustin

Louis' POV

"Okay... sorry for wasting your time," I mumbled quietly, although he had already left. Wiping a tear from my eye I turned around and walked in the direction of Zayn's flat. I softly knocked on the door, looking down at my shoes while I waited for him to answer.

"Hey, Lou! What's goodie in the hoodie?" he asked cheerily. As soon as I looked up to him his smile dropped, seeing my tearstained face. Without either of us saying anything he pulled me into a giant hug. That's just what I needed, someone to comfort me.

"Thanks Zayn," I said, my pathetic attempt to speak muffled by his shirt.

"Zaaaaynie come back I miss you!" a voice whined as Liam stepped into view.

"Oh, uh, hey Lou...didn't see ya there..." Liam awkwardly explained, rubbing the back of his neck while looking down, blush painting his cheeks.

"It's fine," I choked out, becoming upset over the way they looked like they were in love and could show it, even though they were both straight.

"Well, uh, just to make sure you're not uncomfortable we'll try not to be so... y'know...mushy I guess?" he trailed off, not knowing what word to use.

"Thanks Li. It means a lot," I said, shooting him a weak smile.

"So what is it this time, Boo?" Zayn asked, using the ridiculous nickname the boys all teased me for having. Well, all except one.

"All I did was ask him to come to my birthday party. He went all off about having a meeting with management but that even if he didn't he still wouldn't have come. I don't get it! All I ever did was love him and try to be his friend if nothing more, and he acts like this! Why can't I just move on?" I asked, throwing my arms up in the air.

"Lou it's not your fault. None of us know why he acts like that to you, whenever we bring it up he gets angry and storms off. You did nothing wrong, he's just a right dick."

"Is it so much to ask for him to be my friend, at least? I know he'll never love me but he could at least be my friend!" I cried out, tears streaming down my face.

"Shhh, Lou, shhh. It's alright. He'll come around some day," Liam said, rubbing soft circles into my back, attempting to relax me.

"Promise?" I asked vulnerably.

"Promise," Zayn and Liam said in unison.