Louis' POV

I stare at the TV without taking any interest what so ever. Ben and Tom have decided to watch The Hunger Games. No matter how hot I think Jennifer Lawrence is, I can't get my head around last night.
Harry was right, I am a dick. I should never have reacted so coldly towards Bella, I was just in shock. But it doesn't make everything okay, there's many other ways that I could have handled it and spared her the humiliation.
And Harry, fuck I never thought we'd fight. I don't know what came over me but I really don't like it. I should never have reacted how I did, it's not acceptable.
I rub my forehead as I keep thinking into it, I should have sat Bella down and spoke to her properly. That way I wouldn't have wound Harry up or upset Bella.

"Lou are you sure you're okay?" Tom asks and I glance over at him, trying my best to convince I'm okay, I add a smile.

"I know how I recognise Emily." Ben says and I look at him suddenly intrigued. He looks at me and frowns. "She was dating Max." Ben answers and I nod as that's old news to me.

"She's explained they used to date." I answer and Ben nods.

"It's good they still get on well." Ben says and his words hit me in shock. "I saw them together the other day."

"Really? As in the other day or as in months ago?" I ask as sometimes Ben can be quite dramatic. He shakes his head and looks back at me.

"As in literally the other day." Ben answers and I look away from him as my mind sends into over drive. Was Ben Mistaken? Surely it wasn't Emily he seen. I don't say anything as I try to work out what to think. Everything with Bella and Harry slips my mind. Should I text Emily? Or should I ignore it.

Maybe I shouldn't have just brushed Holly off, she kept saying she needed to talk to me. What if it's something about Emily? Something I do not want go hear. I take my phone and I text Holly as I know I have to get some information on this, there must be a reason Emily didn't tell me if it is true.


Can we have that chat? I think I need answers once and for all.



I hit send and I can already feel that anger building inside of me. I quickly stand up and grab my keys and coat. I explain I'm heading out and I make my way to Harry's.
I know I'm the last person that he's going to want on his doorstep, but I need to try. Last night was stupid and I shouldn't have hit Harry or got so angry. I can only apologise and hope that he forgives me.

I try to stay calm as I feel the anger build the more I picture Emily with Max. I knew something wasn't right, Emily has always been quite suspicious and I've always blanked it. I thought she was naturally hard to read and to understand. But maybe Harry and Bella were right all along.
I quickly make my way to the front door of Harry's house after roughly parking outside. I'm hoping he's in as I've got no one else to turn to about this situation. I knock on the door and I wait a couple of seconds before the door opens.

"Louis.." Harry says in shock and I try to smile but seeing his face makes me feel so guilty. Everything that happened last night floods again into my head.

"I'm so sorry Harry." I blurt out and Harry's eyes widen. "I should never have reacted how I did and I realise how much I fucked up." I add and Harry looks away.

"I don't know what to say, because I never thought we'd end up fighting." He says as he looks at me. "But you've pushed me too far this time Louis." He adds and his words cause me to curse myself. I need to try and prove to him how much I mean it, but I don't know how.

"Everything you said about me was right, I've been a shit friend and I've treated you and Bella like shit. You didn't deserve that and I wish I could go back and just listen to you." I plead and Harry frowns.

"Has something happened with Emily?" Harry asks and I shrug as it's not the right time to go into that. Just by seeing him, I've realised how bad I need to apologise.

"Don't worry about that, I'm here because you're my best friend. Please forgive me." I ask and Harry shakes his head and sighs.

"I went to see Bella, she really is one in a million. After how you treated her, she still wanted to know if you were okay and to still be there for you. I don't understand it, some could say she's mad but I think she's too nice. You don't deserve her and I'm glad you're not going to have her to fuck over." His words hurt, they hurt so much that I have to look away.

"Harry.." I start as I understand he's angry at me, but he doesn't want to know. He cuts me off,

"I'm sorry Louis but I'm not ready to try and forgive you. Unlike Bella, I don't care if you're okay or not." Harry snaps and he suddenly shuts the door. I close my eyes and sigh as I turn around and I walk to my car, kicking a can as I pass it. The next person to see, Bella.

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I don't even know what to say to Bella, but as I pull up outside her house, my phone vibrates. I have a message from Holly,



You've changed your mind? Was going to give up.



That's the first time I've heard her say that, I never thought I'd be dissapointed either. I quickly reply hoping she doesn't back out of it.



I'll be at yours in a minute.



I press send and I climb out of the car. For the first time in my life, my knees are shaking uncontrollably. I try to think of words as I go to knock on the door, but before I get a chance it swings open and I'm face to face with Bella.

"What are you doing here?" She asks as she stops in shock. I look at her ignoring her sister that's stood behind her.

"I came to apologise." I say and Bella frowns and glances back to her sister.

"Wait for me inside the car." She says and Cassie nods as she walks past us. She slowly turns to me and I wait anxiously as she continues to speak. "I don't want you here." She says and I sigh as I hate this hatred they are feeling towards me. All self inflicted I know.

"I know, but I can't leave this with you like this Bell. Harry's already shrugged me off, don't do it too me too." I ask as I shove my hands in my pockets.

"You don't understand how stupid I feel, I wish I never said what I did" She sighs as she looks away from me. Harry's right, I dot deserve anyone like her.

"I shouldn't have reacted how I did, I was in shock and I still am. I don't get how someone like you could like me?" I ask and she looks displeased and shakes her head.

"Someone like me?" She asks with a hint of annoyance.

"Yeah, you're beautiful, clever, kind.." I stop as she looks away and closes her eyes.

"Please don't try to sugar coat this Louis-" She sighs and I step forward reaching for her, but she backs away.

"Harry's already told me that you still care about me, I care about you too." I say as I try my best to show her how much I need her back in my life.

"Doesn't mean I'm going to just pretend everything is ok. What do you want from me?" She asks and suddenly her sister beeps the car horn, Bella puts her hand up and looks to me.

"I just want you and me to be okay." I answer and Bella shakes her head. I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket but I ignore it.

"We're fine." She says even though she doesn't believe her words anymore than I do.
"I need to go." She adds as she walks away.

"Bella please!" I call after her but she doesn't answer me. She gets in the car and I watch her leave.

That didn't go well either, I can't believe I've upset both of them. Maybe I'll give them the space they need and I'll face whatever Holly's about to throw at me alone. I look at my phone and I read her text,

I'm free now. Don't be long.

Notes

Sorry it's a short one,
But I really wanted to try and get a chapter up.
I hope you like it :)
Keep your comments coming pleeaaase!
Thank you!

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