Louis stood at his locker, feeling the weight of Harry's confession hanging in the air. It had been a week since that moment, and he couldn't shake the awkwardness that followed. Every time he spotted Harry in the halls, he felt a mix of guilt and confusion, prompting him to turn and walk the other way. He never intended to hurt Harry, but the unexpected revelation had thrown him off balance. As he glanced around, he noticed Lottie comforting Harry, who seemed lost in thought. Louis wished he could find the right words to ease the tension, but he was still grappling with his own feelings. He missed their friendship too, but he didn't know how to navigate this new dynamic. "I should have said something," he thought, regretting the silence that had grown between them.