The next morning Louis wakes up because he feels cold. He doesn't want to open his eyes yet, he is still tired, but he doesn't manage to fall asleep again. When he rolls over to the other side of bed, he feels something sticking on him. He opens his eyes and sees a post it.

Hey Lou,

I wish I could have stayed with you, but I have an interview. I didn't want to wake you up, you looked so comfy. Feel free to stay here and maybe we can do something fun when I'm back?

Just so you know- I think we established yesterday that you are not just not a bad kisser, but an amazing one ;)

Ps. I made you breakfast. There are pancakes, just need to heat them up

xH

Louis reads the note over and over again, panic rushing through his body. This shouldn't have happened, this wasn't allowed to happen. Louis messed up everything, messed up both his most important friendships.

He takes his phone to call Zayn and Liam, he needs their help. Someone needs to help him to solve this mess he has pulled himself in. But the first thing he sees are messages from Taylor.

Tay xx: I'm sorry about everything I said. You are right, you can be friends with him and I should trust you. I miss you and I feel horrible fighting with you and for sure over this. Please let's talk again and I promise I won't be a bitch?

"No, no no." Tears start to well up in Louis' eyes and his body starts to shake. No, this can't be happening. He quickly takes his closed that are neatly folded on the bedside table. Harry must have done it because last time they were spread all over the room.

He quickly runs downstairs, hoping that Gemma isn't there. She isn't, but someone else is and Louis literally feels his stomach turn.

There is Kendall, drinking a cup of tea as she scrolls on her phone. No, Louis can't do this. He can't believe that he is a homewrecker. He feels like throwing up. He has done exactly the same thing as she has done to Taylor and it's disgusting. Louis never wanted to be like this. He has thought about revenge, but this is not it. He never intended to sleep with someone that is taken. He is a horrible, dirty person.

He tries to leave the house as quiet as possible. He still has some stuff there but he would need to pass Kendall to get it and that's something he simply can't do. He can't see her, can't look her in the eyes because of what Louis did yesterday with her boyfriend.

God, Harry is a serial cheater and Louis has taken part in it. Louis is just as bad.

When he is finally outside he takes his phone and calls the groupschat with Zayn and Liam, hoping that one of them picks up. It's still pretty early and they both like to sleep forever.

"Louis, mate why calling so early- wait are you crying?" Zayn is the first person to pick up the phone and he has a worried expression on his face.

"Can you please pick me up?" Louis sobs. His whole body is shaking.

"Yeah, yeah of course, where are you?"

"Harry's place, I'll send you my location." Louis sends his location and Zayn checks the navigation system.

"I'll be there in 20 minutes, Lou. Don't worry, yeah everything will be fine."

Zayn hangs up the phone and Louis puts his again in his pocket. He decides to sit on the sidewalk, waiting for his friend to pick him up.

--

"What happened?" Liam storms into Zayn's flat. Louis is lying on one of the couches, crying his eyes out and hidden under a blanket. He has thrown up a couple of times. He is sick, sick from guilt towards Kendall, towards Taylor and maybe also a little bit sick of hurt, because Harry means the world to Louis but he knows that after this it's impossible to be just friends. Louis was way into it when it happened, never felt so good before and he knows he has always been very attached to Harry, just never wanted to admit it that he is properly attracted to him. But he is, he has feelings, but Harry has a girlfriend and for some reason Louis didn't care about that yesterday but it tears his heart apart today.

"I don't know, mate. He hasn't said a word since I picked him up. I'm worried about him." Zayn sighs.

"I slept with Harry." Louis blurts out, both faces turning to the smallest one of the three. "We didn't have sex but we got off and I stayed the night. It's all my mistake. He has a girlfriend, guys." Louis starts to panic again. "He has a girlfriend and I feel so dirty and Taylor is going to hate me. Fuck, I need to tell Taylor right now. She texted me very late yesterday night to apologize. And you know what? While she was apologizing, I was making out with the guy she likes. I feel so disgusting." Louis cries. "I feel so horrible. I told her that she was crazy because she thought there was something more between us and not even a day later I'm in his bed! She's my best friend, I bet she knew I liked Harry all along and I broke her trust. I'm-" Louis bursts in tears again and both Liam and Zayn pull him in their arms.

"It's okay, Lou." Zayn shushes. "Things like this happen. You are not a bad person, okay? You are amazing. You were not the one in a relationship, you did nothing wrong."

"I should have stopped him when he kissed me. I agreed to go to his room, I agreed to do everything, I consented, I enjoyed it, it's also my mistake. I can't put everything on Harry when I was there as well... I- I need to go to Taylor. I can't just walk around with this secret.

"If that's what you want, I can drop you off." Liam suggests.

Louis nods and then pulls both guys in a big hug. "Thank you for being there for me, literally the second I need you. It means the world. I love you both so much."

And it's barely an hour later, after more comforting hugs, that Louis arrives at Taylor's house. He waves Liam goodbye and then walks into her house just like he always does. His stomach is turning, he is proper nervous but he can't lie to her.

"Tay?" Louis shouts when he is in the hallway. "Taylor, are you home?"

And it only takes seconds for the blonde to run from the stairs and fall into Louis' arms, hugging him because she has missed her best friend so much.

"Louis! I'm so happy you are here."

"I honestly don't think you will for a long time..." Louis whispers. "Can we sit down on the couch?"

"Sure, of course. Louis, what's happening? You scare me a little bit..."

"First of all I want you to know that I'm very sorry Tay. I had a bit of alcohol in my system, but it's not an excuse at all. I had an equal part in this and I didn't stop it. I never meant to hurt you."

"Louis, what are you talking about? Just tell me, you are stressing me out."

Louis breathes in deeply, closing his eyes as he blurts out the words.

"I slept with Harry."