SONG OF THE CHAPTER: Still- Niall Horan
Harry and Louis on text 6.37pm
Louis: I have to talk to you about something but I would rather do it to your face.
Harry: Give me twenty minutes and I will be there <3
Harry's house 6.39pm
Harry: (Murmuring to himself, looking through his wardrobe recklessly) Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck. Where is it? (Pulling out a black buttoned shirt, smiling dreamily to himself) Perfect.
Imagine this is what Harry is wearing (time for Harry feels)
Louis and Liam on call 6.45pm
Liam: So tell me, why do you need a new therapist?
Louis: Because Harry and I aren't exactly professional, are we?
Liam: Has something happened?
Louis: (Hesitating) N-no. But like...you know...when we have sessions, it doesn't feel like how a therapy session should.
Liam: You would still see Harry right?
Louis: Yes-no-I don't even know...(Sighing then pausing) Is that bad?
Liam: Yes. Yes, it is. He cares about you. It may do you good to have another therapist if it means that you and Harry can focus on your friendshi-..whatever you guys have
Louis: I don't know whether we are friends or whether we are just two fucked up guys who know each other.
Liam: Aren't all five of us fucked up guys who know each other? I still count you as my friends.
Louis: You aren't fucked up. Your life is goo-
Liam: Did you not once say that about Harry?
Louis: (Silenced for a moment) I just need to tell him the truth.
Liam: (Concerned) Are you okay?
Louis: (Unsure) Ye-yeah. I will call you later.
The Bouquet Shop [Harry&Denise&Niall&Theo] 6.47
Denise: (Giving Harry a friendly smile) Hi there, can I help you?
Harry: (Nervous, stuttering) H-hi, can I get a bouquet of tulips please?
Denise: What colour would you like, sweetie?
Harry: Uh-shit. Sorry! I don't know what he likes? What do you think?
Denise: How about I do a trio? Pink, purple and yellow is a nice combination!
Harry: Oh, yes please! (Hopeful) Wish me luck!
Niall: (Cheery) Hi Denise! He got sick of me and wanted-Harry? What're you doing here?
Denise: (Nudging Harry) Buying flowers for a special someone by the looks of it, ay?
Niall: You are going on a date?
Harry: Something like that...(Coming to realisation) Hang on...what the hell are you doing here and why have you suddenly got a kid?
Niall: (Matter-of-fact, holding a straight face) Well. He is my son.
Denise:(Retreating back, her face screwing up in disgust) Niall, no! You are like my little brother, don't make me sick! This is my son, Theo, and I am Niall's sister-in-law.
Harry: (Casual) What can I say? It's a small world.
Liam's house [Niall&Liam&Zayn] 6.58pm
Niall: (Rushing through the door) What is so urgent that you called me over? (Noticing the worried look on his face) Fuck. It's Louis, isn't it?
Zayn: ...and Harry
Liam: (Speaking quickly as they watch Niall pace around the room) So basically Louis called me earlier and said he needs to change therapists and I-
Niall: Hold on..What the fu-?
Zayn: (Pausing Niall) There's more you need to know. Listen to Liam.
Liam: (Speaking even faster than before) I told him it might be a good idea if it means they can focus on their...well-them. He said he needs to tell him 'the truth' tonight and he said he doesn't even know if he will see him again after this! He seems scared. I am fucking scared.
Niall: (In thought, reflecting on his exchange with Harry in the flower shop) Fuck. We need to go and find them?
Zayn and Liam: (In unison) Wait wha-?
Niall: (Interrupting them both, pulling his keys out of his pocket and running out of the door) Now.
Niall's car [Niall&Liam&Zayn] 7.00pm
Niall: Where the fuck could they be?
Zayn: (In thought) Try Harry's house, maybe he-
Liam: (Cheerfully) I am about to save the fucking day! Simon requested that me and Louis keep each other on find my friends so if-
Zayn: (Rolling his eyes) You mean Louis and I?
Liam: (Defensive) Sorry that we aren't all English teache-
Niall: (Agitated) Shut it-both of you. Liam, tell me where Louis is.
Liam: (Triumphant, smirking at Zayn) In his house.
Louis' house [Harry&Louis] 7.02pm
Louis: (Sitting in an evidently over-sized sweater,awkward) You are five minutes late-you said you would be here in twenty minutes at 6.37 and it is-
Harry: (Smiling fondly) Well I had to pick something up along the way.
Louis: (Furrowing his eyebrows) Alcohol? (Hopelessly chuckling) We are both going to need it after I have told you what I need to.
Harry: Tell me.
Louis: Go and get whatever you picked up first.
Harry: (Stubborn but playful) Not until you tell me.
Louis: (Moody) Fine. So I think I need to see a new therapist. (Watching Harry's face drop) It's just that what happened the other day wasn't right. If you are my therapist, we can't be friends. I want to still be friends.
Harry: (Heartbroken) Are you just going to pretend that the other night didn't happen?
Louis: (Uncomfortable, changing the subject) So what did you pick up along the way then?
Harry: Louis, we had-
Louis: (Becoming teary) Look-just leave it. (Demanding) Show me what you brought over.
Harry: (Picking his nails anxiously) It really doesn't matter. They were just some tulips. I thought we were going to talk about-
Louis: (Ignoring him) I have always been more of a red roses guy. I am a bit feminine sometimes. (Whispering dramatically) Don't tell anyone or I will kill you.
Harry: (Tears beginning to cloud up his vision) Louis, stop ignoring this. I thought you were going to tell me you loved-
Louis: (Frustrated) Just leave me alone! I tried to save our friendship by pretending it didn't happen and by telling you I need a new therapist! I tried to save our friendship.
Harry: (Disappointed, as he is turning to the door) You tried to save your pride.
Niall's car [Niall&Liam&Zayn] 7.00pm
Niall: (Seeing Liam's mouth wide open) Well, what're you waiting for? Let's go.
Liam: (Pointing to Harry, who is covering Louis's doorstep in petals whilst uncontrollably sobbing) Too late.
Zayn: Fuck.
QUESTION OF THE CHAPTER: Why do you think Harry was so confident that Louis was going to tell him he loved him?