That Love ➳ l.t.&e.c.

36. That Morning

Eleanor's POV

My eyes widen at the sight of Louis Tomlinson, the man who hit me with a car, standing before me, a doe eyed look on his face, his lip grinding between his teeth, nerves portraying in his expression,

"Eleanor," Louis whispers, 

"Louis," I nod,

His eyes flicker to Dani who stands there glaring at him,

"Dani we're just going to pop outside," I tell her

She nods, still glaring at Louis as I step outside, closing the door behind me and sitting on the doorstep, waiting as Louis followed suit and sat beside me

"You're better," Louis mumbles after a minute

"You could say that," I nod, frowning lightly,

"Eleanor," he breaths, sadness lasping his voice, "I'm sorry, I..I was-"

"You were drunk, yes I know Louis, don't worry I won't remember this tomorrow so say whatever," I reply, failing to keep the biterness out of my voice, holding my head in my hands,

"I'm sorry El, I was upset and I was angry and I'm sorry,"

"Why were you drunk?" I whisper, trying to keep my voice steady,

He runs his hand through his hair, sighing deeply as he looks over at me,

"Louis?" I ask gently, placing my hand on his, as a pained look crosses his face,

He looks up, making eye contact, revealing his teary eyes 

"You," he says

"Me?"

"I love you Eleanor, I was upset, I got drunk and I was driving home to-to see you and-and then I-I-" he breaks off, tears streaming down his face as his words fail him,

My heart aches as I look at the crying boy in front of me, his face crumpling. I reach my hand out, gently wiping away his tears, cupping his face gently,

"It's okay Louis," 

He shakes his head, taking my hand that was resting on his cheek in his hand and holding it in his,

"No it's not, it's not your hurt, I hurt you,"

"I'm okay Lou, it's okay,"

"Ellie, I love you, I love you so much, I'm sorry, I love you,"

I sigh gently, "Louis, I think we just need to be friends now,"

"What?" he looks up at me, his eyes wide and alarmed

"I just don't think it'd be good for us, it's not working for us,"  

"Eleanor..please don't, not now, please, please don't do this," he begs, gripping onto my hand and pulling me into him,

"Louis," I start, but am silenced by my face being brought into his chest,

"Eleanor, please don't, please, I visited you everyday, I never missed a day, ever, I love you, please," 

He leans his lips in, kissing my cheek then slowly trailing kisses down to the edge of my lip,

"Louis," I whisper, gently placing my hands on his chest, pushing him off gently,

"El," Louis whimpers,

"Maybe sometime in the future, just not now, Louis, please," a tear escapes my cheek

"Okay," he whispers, nodding, wiping away my tears that are now falling more regular,

I try and subdue my whimper, as I stand up,