Chapter 4

It's been 2 weeks and Louis has been sleeping in bed with me almost every night- and no, nothing happened. One night, Louis completely shocked me by asking, "When are we going to tell the boys? I mean, we can't hide it from the forever." My eyes widened and I didn't notice but my nails began to dig into Louis' bare back. He must've noticed my shock by my silence- and of course me digging my nails into his back. He rested a hand on my chest and rubbed my forearm gently with the other to calm me down. "We don't have to tell them right way, Liam. We can keep it on the low for a little while." I remained silent and he pulled me closer, tangling our legs together. After minutes of uncomfortable silence, I hoped that he hadn't fallen asleep because I had a question that was aching for an answer. "Lou?" I whispered into his ear. "Hmm?" He kept his eyes closed so I didn't know if he was awake or asleep when he did that so I just continued. "Are we…You know, like…Together?" That's when his big beautiful eyes opened. "What do you think?" He whispered, his eyes burning into mine. I slowly nodded and he smiled as he cuddled closer to me. I kissed the top if his head and fell asleep, with my love in my arms.

I woke up to yelling and crying-which was definitely Niall's crying because he so sensitive- that was coming from the kitchen. Oh my God, Louis told them about us! I got out of bed and hurried to slip a shirt on. After I had, I rushed out and into the kitchen, where Niall was curled up in a ball in the corner of the room, crying. Harry and Zayn were yelling at each other and Louis was leaning against the kitchen counter, staring down at his hands. Oh no! "What's wrong, guys?" I asked, trying to sound casual. Zayn groaned and left the kitchen, hitting the wall with his fist before he walked out. My eyes widened at Harry and he sighed. "The studio called and they….." He trailed off, staring up at the ceiling. Niall burst into tears and finished for Harry, "They didn't like the song and they said that Zayn was holding us all back!" My eyes went as wide as they could and I felt like my heart had stopped. That means- "Zayn wants to leave the band," Louis whispered. I collapsed onto my knees. I was happy that Louis hadn't come out yet about them but….Zayn leaving the band? It just doesn't make sense! I looked up at Louis, just noticing something. "Did you just say…Zayn wants to leave the band? Or do you mean the studio is making him?" Louis just stared at the ground. Harry answered for him. "The studio isn't making him. After they told him that he was holding the band back, he decided that he didn't want to do that so he just wants to leave." Niall cried even louder and I realized that he was actually there. I shook my head. "This can't be happening! We have to talk him out of it!" I looked over and saw Niall wiping away his tears. "I'm in!" He yelled n a choked voice, shooting up. Louis shrugged and walked over to my side. Harry smiled and we all walked into Zayn's room where he was sitting on his bed, staring up at the ceiling. "Zayn, we have something to say." Harry said in a confident voice. He just shook his head. "Guys, please don't."

"We are not letting leave!" Niall ran up to him and jumped on him. "But I need to!" Zayn said. "Over our fucking dead bodies!" Niall practically yelled. Louis snickered, like he always does when Niall cusses. I heard Niall starting to cry again and I know Zayn can't say no when Niall starts crying. "I guess it was a ridiculous idea." Niall clapped merrily. "So, you're staying?" Zayn shrugged. "Sure, of it means that much to you guys!" Niall shrieked happily. I sighed in relief. "Good but when I heard the yelling and crying when I woke up, I thought Louis had told you guys about him and me." I chuckled then realized what I had just said. "What do you mean?" Harry asked, his eyebrows furrowing. Oh shit!