I Can't Stop Even If It's Wrong!!

Chapter 3

Louis's POV:

This is ridiculous! She was supposed to tell me that the "kid" was as old as me. I don't know why I have a problem with him being as old as me. And was it Harry or Henry? Is it a short form for a bigger name? Screw that! What does it matter? It's not like I will be talking to him. And how can be so tall when he's my age?.... Sure, he might be tall, but he is definitely not as strong as me. Thoughts like these went through my head when I came back to my room after showing .....Harry? I think it was Harry,...., after showing Harry his room. He looked mesmerized by the room like he had never seen one before.

He looked like the guy who initiates a conversation and I am glad I got out before that happened. I look at my phone and realise that there's 10 minutes to 3 o'clock. I quickly get up from my bed, change my clothes, set my hair, grab my jacket, my wallet and my phone and proceed to leave.

When I step out of my room, I see that Harry was stepping out of his room too. I didn't want to talk to him, so I quickened my pace while locking my room. I sure as hell didn't want to make eye contact with him, but I did. He was just standing there, i think waiting for me to leave first. I quickly went down the stairs, silently thanking God that he also does not want to hang out. I yell in the room, telling air that I will be at Zayn's. I quickly grabbed my keys, helmet when I heard footsteps and left.

I put my helmet on and started the bike. Within a few minutes, I was at Zayn's house. I rang the bell and he greeted me with a cheery smile. I thanked Zayn when he took the jacket from me and hanged it on the stand. I removed my shoes and sat down on his wine coloured velvet sofa.

"Lemonade or Coke?" He asked me, holding the door to the fridge open.

"Coke"  I said, looking at my phone.

"Here ya go"

"Thanks mate!"

He plops down on the adjacent sofa with his arms spayed on the armrests. I open the can of Coke, take a sip and sigh. I look around and ask him,

"Where's Safaa?"

"She has gone shopping with her friends"

"Oh!"

"So, what do you wanna play? Wii, Mario kart, mortal Kombat?"

"Let's play mortal Kombat. It's been ages since we have played it"

Zayn goes upstairs to get the consoles and other tools to rig the game up. It only takes him a few seconds and we start playing the game. I manage to get a few wins in my bucket before my mind drifts away to the events of this morning, followed by, meeting Harry and Dan. I shake my head a little trying to get my head in the game, but it's no use. I just keep thinking about how she just moved on, allowing entrance to two strangers in my home. Lottie was still unaware of this and I can't even imagine how she will react. She was close to both of them. She had actually planned the whole wedding. She would be devastated. Why you had to do this Mum?

"You wanna talk about it?" Zayn asks, his eyes glued to the screen, still playing the game.

I snap out of my thoughts. "Talk about what?" I say trying to act normal, like I wasn't on the verge of crying like a 14 year old.

Zayn pauses the game, puts his console on the glass table and turns his face towards me, giving me a questioning and somewhat threatening look.

"What?" I say trying to act like I don't want to pour my heart out right now infront of him.

"What happened?" He asks me raising an eyebrow.

"Nothing happened! I am fine Zayn! Let's just play the game, yeah!?" I say picking up his console and giving it to him. He doesn't take it. Instead, he sits up even straighter and turns his whole upper body towards me, with his one leg folded over the sofa.

"Did something happen between you and your mom? I thought things were going well?" he said questioning me and urging me to talk.

"It was, until she ruined it!" I finally revealed, a few seconds later, not being able to hold it in anymore. I needed to let out my anger. I needed to talk about it.
He didn't speak. He just sit there contently, knowing that I will slowly open up on my own and didn't need any unnecessary prompting.

I explained to him everything in detail. I even told him how angry I am at her and how worried I am about Lottie. We sat there in silence for a few seconds, before the bell rang. He got up and opened the door to welcome Liam.

Liam was also one of my best mates. He was caring, kind and always had my back. He was also Zayn's boyfriend. Not that it was official or anything, but you get an idea when you see two people being extremely touchy and cute in public places. They hadn't said anything about it to me and I had also not questioned about it. But i was damn sure they had something going on and it was not "just friends" type of deal. It was more than that, even if they tried to keep it a secret. Nevertheless, I am happy for them.

Liam walks in the living room and greets me.  He sits on the sofa, next to me. Zayn takes his original place and he asks me if it's okay to fill Liam in on my situation. I nod and Zayn gives pointers to Liam. Both of them look at me with a sad expression, telling me they are sorry for what I am going through.
After a while, Liam speaks up.

"I am sure your mother had a reason. And i am sure she will reveal it to you in time"

"Yeah. And as far as Lottie is concerned, I am sure she will be able to handle it. She is a strong girl!" Zayn said, patting my back, giving me a small smile.

"And what do I do about this Harry situation?" I ask, groaning at the mental exhaustion.

"Don't get too involved. I am sure he can take care of himself. He is no child, now is he?" Zayn says, with a small breathy chuckle, that made me smile.

"Look who's talking! The babiest of all babies who likes skittles and marshmallows on his cookies." Liam says, taunting Zayn and bursting into laughter.

"Hey! Everyone knows cookies taste better like that!" Zayn sneers back, laughing cheekily.

This is why I like their company. They make me laugh, feel safe and comfortable in sharing anything that's bothering me. They make me feel comfortable in general too.

"I will take your word for it, Zaynie, 'cause you, of all people know that I like eating, just not cookies!" Liam said, smirking smugly, looking at Zayn and giving him a small subtle wink which i happened to notice. Zayn was blushing red and i was thinking in my head,

I said it too soon and jinxed it... didn't I?

The room was filled with them flirting with each other and this time it was this awkward sexual tension that was making the air unbreathable for me. Liam and Zayn seemed to enjoy flirting with their eyes a lot. And I realised I was sitting in the middle. However, that didn't stop these two horny idiots from making sexual innuendos towards each other. God! Are they trying to turn each other on? And shit! They're not even trying to be subtle about it! And why their flirting is making me uncomfortable? I am not gay! I should be fine!

"I think I am gonna go! You guys have fun!"

Really Louis? 'Have fun'? Ofcourse they are gonna have fun. You didn't have to say that out loud to them! I feel my face burning. I quickly get out of the living room and reach the stand to grab my jacket and I am about to pick up my helmet from the counter, when I hear something fall loudly.

"Oi ! Atleast wait till I am out!" I yell from the counter, grabbing the helmet and leaving the door. "Horny Bastards!" I say with a chuckle and start my bike.

For a moment I was happy, but as I reached my house, disappointment gripped me again. But I decided not to fight it and went straight in.

"What are you doing?" I asked Harry, who was in the kitchen, trying to find something.