After Louis disappeared through the window I couldn't sleep, not one bit. It's not like I didn't want to. No, I did, I just felt like I couldn't.

Why couldn't Louis tell me what Harry had said to him? Was it something about me? Was it actually Liam who said something to him that bothered him?

When it got to about six in the morning, I decided to hop into the shower before everyone else started to fight over who gets it.

The hot water burned my skin at first but when I got used to it I got shampoo on my hands and rubbed it in. Once I got done washing my hair and every inch of my body, I turned the water off. I dried off and then changed back into my pajamas, throwing the used towel in the hamper.

I closed my door quietly, then I almost screamed. Someone covered my mouth before I could.

"Shhh," the person said whispering, "Kara, love, it's okay. It's just me."

"Louis," I asked, "What the heck are you doing in my room at six in the morning?"

"They were going at it again. Not in a bad way though," then he shivered in disgust making a face.

I giggled, "Well at least they made up somewhat."

"Yeah," he yawned, "Did you sleep at all after I left?"

I nodded, "A little bit yeah."

"Doesn't look like it Kar," he tisks, "You should have gone to sleep, right after I left."

"I couldn't sleep," I shrugged, "Besides I had things on my mind."

He comes closer, "Like what?"

I gulped a little at how close he was, "You."

He backed up raising his eyebrows at me, "Me?"

"Yes, you," I got more confident, "I was trying to figure out what had happened between you, Harry and Liam."

He sighs frustrated, "I told you it was nothing to worry about."

"When you tell me not to worry that's what makes me worry, Lou," I said softly, "It seemed to really bother you and I wanted to try and fix it."

He runs his hand through hi chestnut hair and rubs his tired blue eyes, "Kara trust me, I'm fine. It's better if you don't know. Wouldn't want to taint Saint Liam and Harry's reputation with you, now would I?"

"What do you mean, Louis," I asked him, "What do you mean by ruining their reputation with me? Louis tell me now or I'll lock my windows every night otherwise."

He looks at me and shakes his head, "Now's not the time. I'll tell you, but it has to be on my terms. I have to go."

Walking over to me, he places a chaste kiss on my forehead, then hops out the window.

'Why does he always think that the best thing is to keep things secret from me,' I thought, 'At least he said he'd tell me.'

I got ready for school, and once I got my hair perfected, I went down to the kitchen. Getting food for breakfast my mum came down.

"Kara, honey, Niall's not feeling well," she tells me, "Are you okay with walking by yourself today?"

"Yes mummy," I say to her, "I'll be fine. I'll just go to Liam's house and walk with him."

She nods and hands me my school bag, "Better get on it then. Got to start to make breakfast for some of the borders. Then some of them are moving out today so I'll have some space for a bit."

I nodded kissing her cheek, waving goodbye. I walked to Liam's house and then knocked on the door.

His mum answered the door, "Well hello Kara, nice to see you sweetheart! Looking for Liam?"

I smiled at her, "Why yes I am. Is he here?"

"One moment," she grins at me, "Come on in though honey."

I enter the house and then I looked around. Everything looked the same as I remembered it to be. I smiled at all the pictures, seeing that Liam and I were in many of them.

Losing track of time and getting lost in many memories, I never noticed that arms wrapped around my waist. I looked and saw Liam.

"Hey," he smiles, "Niall sick?"

I nodded, "Yeah he is. Want to walk me to school?"

"Of course," he grins softly at me, "I'll be right be back."

He leaves the room and then he comes back with his school bag. He motions for me to follow him and we walk out the door together.

"So what happened between the three of you after I left," I blurted out.

"What he didn't tell you," he bitterly questioned.

I shook my head and then he looked at me surprised.

"So he didn't tell you that he got a few swipes in at Harry before I pulled them apart? Huh, you would think he would want to tell you that. Said something about you being his or something," Liam said plainly.

"He hit Harry," I squeaked, "Is he okay?'

"Few bruises to the face and busted lip, but other than that no he's fine," Liam shrugged, "Staying away from school though until they fade away. The bleeding's stopped though."

I looked at him absolutely horrified. Louis wouldn't do this, no it must be somebody else. It couldn't have been him. He had nothing serious against Harry, and besides Lou wouldn't hurt a fly. He's one of the main supporters for his family, why would he taint his reputation for a better job by punching Harry?

The questions and scenarios raced through my mind and then we were at the school building.

"Thanks for walking with me Liam," I thanked him, "I really didn't feel like walking by myself."

"Not a problem Kara, really," he tells me, "Hey I have to leave early today but would you mind bringing Harry his school work?"

"No," I answered simply as my gaze locked with Louis's.

Then he motioned for me to come over by him. My body went almost ridged.

"You don't have to go by him if you don't want to Kar," Liam whispers into my ear.

I looked up at him, tearing my gaze from Louis, "You're right, I don't."

We walked into the building ignoring Louis and his gang. I sat down in my usual spot in the building and then got out my things for the first subject.

School went by slower than I wanted it to and after I got Harry's work, I started to walk to Liam's house. I walked the short cut Liam showed me, but ran straight into someone.

"Sorry," I mumbled and then picked up my bag trying to walk away.

The person didn't move and then I felt pain in my back from being slammed up against a building.

"Sorry doesn't cut it love," the person spat.

My head snapped up, "Louis?"

He looked at me, "What were you thinking? Coming to school with him? That you wouldn't get in trouble?"

I squirmed under his grip, "Lou, Ow, stop you're hurting me. Let me go."

Looking into his eyes I saw hurt and jealousy, "You're not walking to school with him anymore, Kara you hear me?"

"You can't tell me what to do Louis," I spat in his face, getting closer.

He growled and then let go of me. I rubbed my arms hoping that he didn't make any marks.

I shoved him, making him get out of my way. His temper must have peaked because he wrapped his arm around my waist pulling me back. My back slammed back into the wall or tree and then Louis put each of his arms on each side of me.

It happened so fast it caught me off guard. He slammed his lips to mine, grabbing my waist, pulling me closer. I just did what naturally felt right.

I brought my knee up to his private area.

He doubled over and groaned.

"What the Heck was that," I yelled at him.

"A kiss," he mumbled.

I scoffed and then picked up my things and then made my way to Liam's house, leaving Louis there by himself. Serves him right.

That came out of nowhere though, I thought, I mean out of all the times he could have chose to do that he chose that moment. Boys, I rolled my eyes.

I got to Liam's house and then knocked on the door.

"Hello honey, how are you," Liam's mom answered the door.

"I'm doing good I just came to drop off some things for Harry from school," I told her.

She smiles and nods, "You can just go to upstairs to his room and set that on his desk."

I enter the house and make my way to Harry's room. I smiled a little at hearing soft snores coming from the other side of the room. Walking over to the desk, I placed his things down quietly and then went out of the room.

Silently closing the door behind me and then I backed away from it. I bumped into something but when I turned I saw it was Liam.

"Hey," he said, "Want to talk?"

I nodded and then followed him to his room.

"What did you want to talk about," I asked him.

"You look a little flustered and I was wondering if you needed someone to vent to," he explained.

I looked at him and sighed, "How did you know?"

"Again you just look like somethings bothering you," he comments kicking off his shoes and hopping on his bed. He motioned for me to come over and held his arms out wide.

I kicked off my shoes as well and crawled into his arms, snuggling into his embrace.

"So do you want to talk about it," he asked.

I took a deep breath and then decided to tell him everything. From meeting Louis, and him starting to come through my window, to the event that happened a few moments ago.

Liam raised his hand to my face and wiped away tears, I didn't even realize I was sheading until then.

"I don't know what to do Li," I cried, "It's like he was a completely different person. I've never seen him like that before, ever. What do you think I should do?"

I looked into his eyes and he told me, actually pleaded me, "Stay as far away from him as possible. Lock your window, make sure he knows that he screwed up. Kara, please though, stay away from him. I don't like seeing you like this."

I gave him a weak smile, "I don't know if I can Liam. I'm one of the only people that keeps him grounded besides his mum and sisters. Who knows what'd he would be into if it wasn't for me and them."

"Just try it," he pleaded, "For me?"

His brown eyes seemed to have gotten about ten times their actual size and made me melt, a little. I looked away, but he put his finger under my chin lifting my head back up. He made our gazes reconnect and then he hesitantly moved forward. His soft lips grazed mine and then gently pressed against each other.

He gently moved his lips against mine to deepen the kiss, and I compiled. However when the kiss started to heat up, I pulled away.

Liam smiled at me and then said, "Do you want me to walk you home now? It's getting dark out."

I nodded, "Yeah thank you. That would be nice."

The sun was setting and it was getting colder. I shivered involuntarily and Liam put his arm around me, engulfing me in his warmth. Going up the steps to the front door, Liam faces me.

"Good night Kara," he told me, "Sleep well beautiful."

I could feel the blush creeping on to my cheeks and then said, "Thank you, you too. Walk back safely Li."

He smiles and then presses his lips softly and quickly to mine and then started back to his house. I grinned and then walked inside.

I ran up to my bedroom, after I explained to my mum that I was late because I was hanging out with Liam and we lost track of time, of course.

There was a note that I found neatly on my suddenly made bed.

"I understand if you lock your window tonight. Kara, I am so sorry. Please forgive me? Tomorrow we don't have school it's just the younger kids, like Niall and my sisters. Let me make it up to you, please? Leave the window open if you forgive me. I'll be around at 9:30 or 10:00, to see your answer. Love always, Louis"

I looked at my bedside table clock and it read 9:29. He should be here any second, I thought. Going up to my window, I check to see if it was locked. It wasn't, still unlocked from this morning. I opened it wide open.

Changing into my pajamas, I slipped under the covers and snuggled in.

There was movement from the tree outside my window and then a small quiet gasp. Feet touched the ground in my room and then I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around me.

"Thank you Kara," he kisses my cheek, "I'm sorry for what happened earlier. It will never happen ever again. You want to know why?"

"Hmmm," I said sleepily.

"Because," he takes a deep breath, "I'm in love with you Kara Marie Horan. And I will do everything in my power to make you mine."