Figure it out

Part 4

"You don't have to label it Lou." Liam said softly.

"I've never been attracted to men."

"Maybe it's just Harry then. That's fine. He's a good-looking guy." Liam smiled.

Louis glared at him with a frown.

"Woah! Easy boy! I'm not trying to take him from you."

That made Louis laugh at the absurdity of the situation. He shook his head and looked down. He was so fucked! He couldn't handle this. He was so hungover and so confused. He just needed to sleep. He let out a big yawn. Liam stood up and dragged Louis to his feet.

"Get some sleep, Louis. We can talk more later."

Liam helped him to bed and tucked him in before he closed the door behind him. Louis fell asleep, feeling exhausted even tho he just woke up.

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He watched Louis run out of his room. He rolled over to his stomach and screamed into his pillow. Fuuuuuuck! He really messed up! He turned around to his back again and started to cry. Somebody knocked at his bedroom door. Louis? The door opened and Zayn stood there watching him. Without speaking, Zayn came over to Harry and laid down beside him. He stroke his shoulder while Harry let out heartbreaking sobs. When he finally calmed down Zayn lifted his head and put a hand behind it to support it. He looked down at Harry.

"So you're in love with Louis." It wasn't even a question, more like a statement.

"Yeah..." Harry breathed out. "I know it's weird and I totally understand if you're disgusted..." Harry rambled but Zayn cut him off.

"No, it's not and I'm not disgusted. I kind of already knew." Zayn gave him a smirk racing one eyebrow.

"Was it that obvious?" Harry couldn't help but giggle.

"Yep!" Zayn smiled.

"Does eeeh, the other guys know?"

"Yep! We actually have a bet going on." Zayn laughed.

"A bet? Geeeesh!" Harry shook his head. "I can't believe you guys! You knew?"

"I guess the only one who doesn't know that you're head over heels for Louis is well, Louis. But he has always been a bit stupid." Zayn said ironically.

"Louis is not stupid!" Harry growled.

"Defending your man? Cute!" Zayn laughed again.

"But he's not mine." Harry gave Zayn a really sad pout.

"How long have you been in love with him? Zayn asked quietly.

"Since forever. Since the first time we met. If you can believe in something as corny as love at first sight." Harry smiled sadly. Zayn let out a whistle. Harry continued.

"And it was okay, you know? I knew there was no way he felt the same and I could handle that. He's straight. Nothing much to do about that. But then he kissed me yesterday and I was so happy. It felt so right. Like fireworks and rainbows and... well then we woke up and he freaked! The way he looked at me Zayn. Utter horror. There's no way he likes me like that." Harry started to sob again.

"I'm not so sure about that." Zayn said.

"What? You didn't see him Zaynie."

"Just listen, okay? I think he's afraid and confused. Just give him some time Harry. He'll come around."

"I don't know. I don't think I can go back and just pretend as nothing happened". Harry smiled weakly.

"Try." Zayn gave him a reassuring smile. "Now, try and sleep some more. You look terrible".

"Gee, thanks mate!" Harry laughed.

They stayed silent for a while.
Harry closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. Zayn gave him a last concerned look before he walked out of the room.

Zayn went into the living room. Niall was sitting on the couch eating a sandwich. He looked up and swallowed before speaking.

"Is Harry okay?"

Zayn just shrugged his shoulders and sat down in one of the armchairs. Soon Liam came out from Louis's room and sat beside Niall on the sofa. Neither of them said anything for a while.

"So what happened last night?" Niall finally asked.

"They kissed and stuff." Liam answered and scratched his head.

"Stuff." Niall giggled and wiggled his eyebrows up and down. Liam hit him on the back of his head.

"Harry was rambling about fireworks and rainbows and shit." Zayn said amused.

"That good huh? Maybe I should try and kiss Louis." Niall joked and let out a short laugh. "But that's a good thing. Finally! Why arent they fucking right now?"

"Niall!" Liam shouted.

"Louis freaked out this morning." Zayn explained.

"Why?" Niall asked and started to chew on his half-eaten sandwich again.

"He's just really confused and in denial." Liam told him and exhaled deeply.

"Hm... So how do we help them?" Niall asked mouth full of food.

"We'll come up with a plan. They better figure this out soon. Tour starts in two weeks. Come on guys, let's go." Zayn stood up. Liam and Niall gave him a quick nod and they left the flat together.