The Player's Game [Louis T. AU]

Chapter 15

-Chelsea-

After a long, restless night, it was finally time to leave. I called Cody last night and told him why I wasn't at church. I also told him everything that went down. We talked for awhile and he calmed me down quite a bit. I'm super thankful I have a guy like Cody in my life.

Monica and I stood by the bus, waiting for the driver to unlock the back. The sky was cheerful, unlike my mood. After slinging our bags into the back of the vehicle, Monica and I entered the bus. I walked down the isle, flashing back to when I did this a couple days ago. When I was erupting with happiness that Louis asked me to sit with him. Now, I just want to get this over with and get back to my dorm room. I take a seat, Monica sits down beside me

"You can sit with Derek you know" I commented "I know he wants to sit with you" I let out a sad attempt of a smile

"Don't be ridiculous" she brushed my comment off with her hand "I sat with Derek on the way up here. He can sit with his roommate. Besides, we will be sleeping most of the way anyway" she shrugged, sliding down slightly in her seat

I turn my attention to the front of the bus. Louis taking the steps, and Derek right behind him. I quickly avert my eyes to outside of the window. As they both make their way down the rows, Louis stops beside our seats, placing his hand on the head of the seat in front of us. He stood there for a moment, before walking further down the isle..without saying a word. My heart sank further down. Part of me wanted him to apologize again, give me a reason to give him a second chance..but another part of me was glad that he didn't. I wouldn't have listened to him anyway...if had had any sense. But clearly I don't if I was stupid enough to listen to him the first time.

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I felt a hand tapping on my shoulder. I slowly pry open my eyes, wishing I could just keep them shut

"We're here" Monica says, stretching her arms

I slide upright in my chair, following Monica to grab our bags. I quickly snatch my bag and make my way to my room.

-Louis-

I trudge through the entry way of our dorm facility towards the elevator. The doors are already open, so I walk inside. I look to the corner and see Chelsea. Her facial expression saddened even more when she saw me

"Look" I say, invading the silence "I know that you don't want to-"

"Stop talking" Chelsea said, her face now firm instead of sad

"Chelsea, I was just having fun and playing pool. I didn't think you would find out-" I cut myself off there realizing that that may have been the worst thing I could say. She shook her head, now laughing slightly to herself

"Wow" She said as she continued to shake her head "So you think that it's ok, because you didn't think I would find out? Seriously? That's your argument?!" her voice got louder at the last statement.

"That's not what I meant" I said, mentally slapping myself

"Then what's your excuse Louis? Why did you do it?" She said, her voice now returning to somber

"I-" I tried to come up with a reason. Which is then when I realized that I had none..I didn't have a reason for doing what I did to Chelsea..I never do "I don't know" I said quietly

Chelsea rolled her eyes and picked up her bag "I'll take the stairs the rest of the way" Chelsea said, pushing the button to open the doors. She quickly exited the small box without a second look.

As soon as the doors closed, I swung my hand and hit the side of the elevator.

I walked down the hallway to my door, quickly unlocking it and throwing my bag on the ground.