LPOV

I kept my distance from Harry and the guys for the rest of the week. Harry was mad at me, I was mad at him. It was a good thing that we weren't speaking.

Besides, Cole and I had gotten even closer. We spent every lunch together and he walked me to my classes.

Keira was ecstatic and really supportive, but I couldn't help noticing that the rest of the girls were a little frosty about me and Cole. They had barely talked to me, and spent lunch with the boys as usual. I couldn't understand why.

"Don't worry about it. They probably just feel awkward because they're friends with Harry. I, for one, think it's great" Keira smiled when I shared my worries with her.

"I just miss them I guess" I shrugged.

Once the bell rang on Friday afternoon, I headed to my last class - music. I walked in and took my usual seat beside Perrie.

"Hey" I grinned when she came in. She simply smiled and turned to look at the board.

"So..um..what's up?" I asked. She looked up at me, but looked away soon enough.

"Uh..not much I guess" She muttered and started opening her books. I sighed at her lack of enthusiasm.

"Look Perrie, what the hell is going on? You, Danielle and Perrie have been pretty cold to me since the game and I can't understand why"

"You really have no idea?"

"No, I really don't!" I exclaimed.

"Lea, Harry isn't the only one that's not so fond of..." She nodded her head in Cole's direction.

"Wait...none of you like him?" I asked. She shook her head.

"But...but why?"

"Well isn't it obvious? I mean what went down between him and Harry-"

She was interrupted by our teacher insisting on silence in the class. She sighed and turned away while I did the same. She didn't wait for me after class, so I was still completely in the dark.

I met Cole after school so he could drive me home. There was no way I was getting anywhere near a car with Harry.

"Are you okay? You look a little distant" Cole said, looking over at me.

"No, no, I'm fine. I just...I'm just happy" I smiled at him, not being able to tell him the truth about why I was upset.

He pulled up outside my house and stopped the car. I looked at him expectantly, wondering why he had stopped.

"This is about your friends, isn't it? They don't like me"

"Cole I-"

"Don't bother. I saw you talking with Perrie today"

"I just don't get it. Your girlfriend cheats on you with Harry, and all of his friends hate you a year later? It doesn't make sense"

"What can I say? Harry just knows how to keep people on his side" He shrugged. I frowned. I couldn't help but get the feeling that that wasn't the full story. But I didn't push it. I pecked his cheek and walked into my house.

I immediately started my homework, eager to get it done with. About half an hour into it, something caught my eye. I saw Harry appear in his room from my window, but he wasn't alone. First I saw Kaley's face, then I saw them taking off their tops and then they both disappeared from the view.

I slammed my books shut and stormed out of my room. I grabbed my keys and hopped in my car. I didn't really know where I was going until I arrived outside Eleanor's door.

"Lea? What are you doing here?" She asked.

"Can I come in? I really need to talk to you"

"Oh..um...sure, come in" She said and led me into her sitting room. I was surprised to find Louis sitting on her couch.

"Oh...uh..hey" I muttered.

"Sup Lea, what are you doing here?" He asked.

"I..uh...I just came to...well I have something to...you know, maybe this was a bad idea" I turned around and headed towards the door, but Eleanor dragged me back.

"You came all this way. Spill it Coulter"

I sat down on the armchair, opposite the two of them. I sighed and fidgeted with my hands, while they waited expectantly.

"Okay. Here it goes. I need to know why you guys don't like the fact that Cole and I are kind of...together..or whatever. And please, tell me the truth. I can't take anymore lies"

They exchanged a look, but eventually gave in.

"Well, it's pretty simple. I mean, Harry said you had mentioned Sadie Porter" Louis said. I nodded.

"Well then...doesn't that answer for question?" He asked.

"Huh? No, that doesn't make any sense Lou. Why would all of you be mad at Cole because Harry slept with his girlfriend? I mean, that's idiotic and frankly, unbelievable. I can't even-"

"Lea! What are you talking about?" Eleanor asked.

"Sadie Porter. Like you just said. I mean, that's how this whole feud got started, right? Harry got Cole's girlfriend to cheat on him-"

"Sadie didn't cheat on Cole with Harry. She cheated on Harry with Cole" Eleanor told me.

I didn't respond. I couldn't come up with any words, I was in such shock. There was no way that could be true. Cole wouldn't have lied to me. When he told me his story, he had done it with such honesty and feeling.

"You're lying" I croaked out. She just shook her head.

"It really messed him up. That's why he's such a player now" Louis said.

"No. That's ridiculous. I bet Harry told you that. And you all fell for it!" I exclaimed and ran out of the room.

"Lea wait-" Eleanor called after me, but I was already gone.

My head was spinning. This was all too much. I stopped at Starbucks on the way back to get some coffee. Maybe once I had drunk something, I could think things through a little clearer. As I waited in line I noticed Cole and some of his friends sitting by the window. I figured it was the perfect opportunity to clear everything up, so I walked over to him while they were in mid-conversation.

"...and we totally made out in my car. I swear, she's the hottest chick in school right now" Cole was saying.

"Props dude. If I could get into her pants I so would. How was the sex?" One of his friends laughed and fist-bumped him.

"Awesome. She was insatiable, but luckily, I was able to supply her with her needs"

"You're a hero mate. But hey, what if she finds out about the whole you and Harry thing?"

"Please, I already explained that away with some bogus story. Seriously, I have Lea wrapped around my finger. I'm sorted-"

He didn't get to finish his sentence, because I tapped him on the shoulder and slapped him hard across his stupid stupid face.

"Lea wait-" I heard him call after me but I was already holding back the tears, running back into my car.

I was in floods of tears when I reached my house. I was so close to my door when I heard my name being called, and turned around the face Harry.