Chapter 20

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Harry rolled over, rubbing at his eyes to attempt to get rid of the sleep goggles that's were making his vision hazy. He yawned and blinked sleepily, gazing up at Louis, who was still asleep, laying with his arms around him. Harry couldn't help but think about how much he missed this, waking up in Louis' arms. He also couldn't help but think about how it was all his fault that it had stopped, and soon enough, he'd have to explain himself, something he wasn't quite ready to do.

He gazed at Louis' face, admiring his soft and peaceful features. His thin lips were slightly parted, shallow, even breathes leaving them as he slept. His long lashes cast long shadows on his cheekbones, and Harry couldn't help but lifting a hand to just touch his beautiful face. Louis' eyebrows furrowed, and as he shifted, Harry froze until he finally fell back to sleep.

Harry shimmied out of Louis' grasp, tiptoeing out of the room and slipped into Zayn's room. He walked to the edge of his bed and nudged his shoulder gently, whispering his name quietly. He groaned, rolling over and glaring as soon as he noticed who it was.

"What?" He asked in an irritated tone. Harry shifted under his intense gaze. He twirled his tail between his slender fingers and he fixed his eyes on Zayn's bed spread. "I know you're not exactly my biggest fan right now b-"

"No shit, Sherlock."

Harry pursed his lips before continuing. "BUT," he said, "I'm really trying to change, and I want to make Louis breakfast, but I don't really know how, so I need your help." He spoke quickly, taking a deep breath before finally looking up at Zayn. "I just... Please?" He begged.

Zayn stared at him, his eyes analyzing his face for what seemed like forever before he finally spoked up. "You're really trying to win him back, aren't you?" He asked. Harry nodded solemnly. "Alright, I'll help you."

Harry smiled widely and, on instinct, jumped on Zayn to give him a tight hug. It wouldn't have been as awkward, had Zayn not cleared his throat and refuse to return the hug. Harry blushed and jumped off him, bounding down the stairs and into the kitchen, allowing Zayn to get dressed before he came to help Harry.

Harry walked to the fridge and pulled out the eggs and bacon, setting them on the counter. After grabbing the pancake mix, a bowl, and a frying pan, he wasn't sure what else to do. He waited for Zayn to come waltzing down the stairs, and when he finally did, they got down to business.

Zayn clapped his hands once. "Alright Harry, lets get started on Tommo's apology breakfast."

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Harry carried the tray into his and Louis' bedroom and placed it on his bedside stand. He crawled over Louis and pressed his lips to his neck, nibbling and sucking on the skin until Louis woke up. He gripped Harry's hips tightly and moans weakly. "H-haz? What are you doing, kitten?"

Harry pulled back to look at him, pecking him quickly on the lips before motioning with his head to the breakfast tray. Louis looked over and a small blush crept up to his cheeks. "Harry...did you make this?" He turned his head to smile at Harry sweetly. Harry nodded and ducked his head to nuzzle his nose against Louis neck, blowing cold air on the love bite he had just left. Louis shivered slightly. He brought his hand up to run his hands through Harry's curls, scratching his blunt nails against his ears. Harry mewled and purred against his neck. Louis chuckled lowly and Harry scowled and blushed a deep scarlet color as he rolled off Louis and onto his back.

"Aw Hazza..." Louis complained, smiling slightly. Harry rolled his eyes and turned on his side to watch Louis as he sat up and brought the tray into his lap. They shared a bit of small talk while Louis ate, and Harry was happier than he had been for weeks, until Louis looked at him seriously.

"Alright Harry, I think it's time we talked about this."

Harry stiffened and cuddled into Louis, or, attempted to cuddle Louis. Harry tried again, but once again, he got pushed away. He pouted up at Louis. "But why? I apologized?" His voice sounded whiney and desperate, even to him. He was filled with a sort of dread when he watched as Louis shook his head and stood up. "I want to Harry, but... It's going to take a lot more than an apology and breakfast before things go back to normal, I'm sorry."

Harry nodded, understanding, but not liking it at all. He looked up, worry in his eyes. "Just friends?" He asked, knowing he couldn't just stop talking to him. Louis smiled and nodded at Harry, repeating his words.

"Just friends."

Louis went into the bathroom. A few short moments later, and Harry heard the shower turn on. Knowing this meant Louis wasn't going to return to bed, Harry got up and skipped across the room and into the hallway, deciding to personally apologize to the rest of the boys.
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The boys accepted his apology well enough, but Zayn made it clear he wasn't going to forgive him until he knew Logan was alright, which Harry thought was fair enough. According to Zayn, Logan was recovering, but now his health has been plummeting, and Harry knew that meant Zayn would be on edge until Logan started to get better.

Harry hoped he would, he doesn't think he would be able to cope with the guilt of hurting Zayn and, god forbid, killing Logan.

Harry pushed those thoughts out of his head and went about his day.

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Louis hoped his smile was convincing as he took pictures and signed things for the fans outside of the grocery store. He wasn't in the mood for fans, but he loved them regardless. Even the crazy ones. He signed one girls t-shirt and almost laughed at what it said. 'Louis loves girls who eat carrots' seriously, did this girl know what year it was?

Finally, Louis made it into grocery store. While he was grabbing some milk, he heard a familiar voice say his name from right behind him. He turned around slowly, almost hoping it wasn't who he thought it was. Blue eyes met chocolate brown, and a chill ran down his spine. The girl who had made him miserable and threatened to out him to the world was now standing right in front of him.

"Long time no see." She smiled sweetly. Louis gulped as he looked her over.

"Eleanor?"

(A/N - uhhh.... Sorry I haven't updated in so long, but heyyyy... Twist? No? Yes? The twist actually doesn't make come into the story until the sequel, and the next chapter is all about Zayn and Logan, and it's really short? So? Idk, enjoy.)

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