-Louis's POV-

I walk happily through the hospital corridor, so excited to see my mum. I just got done from a long two month tour, and it was tiring. It felt so good to be home. I walk up to the front desk to see where my mum was.

"Hello, how can I help you?" She finally looked up and noticed who I was. "Umm... You're Louis Tomlinson! What are you doing here?" she smiled widely. People always do this.

"I'm actually here to see my mum, she works on the radiation, chemo floor," I said with a chuckle.

"Ok! Just take the elevator to the fourth floor, and you will need this," she hands me a mask and smiles

I say thanks and walk to the elevator. This place is so peaceful for being one of the major hospital in London. The elevator doors open, and walk out. I start to walk up to another front desk, and ask for my mum. They point directions and I thank them and go in. I put my mask on, and walk into the chemo room. I suddenly see my mum, and a smile forms on my face. She is kneeling down putting in the IV for one of her patients.

The girl was cute, and not someone you would expect to see in here. Her green eyes look so dazed and unfocused, almost not blinking, poor thing. Then she sees me, and her face just lights up. She smiles, and her face gets even brighter. I walk over to my mom, still knelt down cleaning her mess. I tap her on the shoulder, and she quickly turns around.

"Hey, mum! How's work going!" I smile and give her a big hug. Her eyes just glisten with joy. I missed her so much, and I noticed she missed me too.

"Well, it's going absolutely great! Lou, I would like you to meet Ella, one of my patients," My mum points to her and smiles.

I take her hand and shake it lightly, "Hello! I'm Louis, nice to meet you!"

She takes her headphones out and nods. She says a quiet hello, and then puts her headphones back in. I smile back at her and walk back to my mum. We walk together to her nursing station, and sit in the roller chairs.

"How was the tour, Hun! I've missed you so much!" She gives me another hug with tears in her eyes.

"Mum don't cry, I'm here now. Don't worry," I whisper into her ear. She lets go and smiles.

"I'm just so happy you are home," She whispers. She touches my face with the back of her hand.

"Who is that girl, mum?"

"Her name's Ella Crane, she has stage two breast cancer. She's just a lovely lady. So strong," she said proudly. My mother is one of those nurses, who treats all her patients like they were her own. It was what made my mum a good nurse, so caring. "Well, I have to go finish up with Ella. Go see the lads or get something to eat! Do they not feed you on tour?" She laughs and pokes at my stomach. I nod and give her a hug.

"I'll see you tomorrow mum," I then walk to the elevator and to my car.

............

"Hey babe, can I just get a simple hot tea," I ask the barista with the big smile on her face.

"Coming up Lou, just the regular?"

"You know it," I laugh and wait for my drink. I grab it and sit in the lounge area. I loved coming to this little Starbucks, it was quiet and secluded. I was able to get away from the craziness of the fans, press, and management. I get out my phone to my messages. I had a few from Harry, but I saw one from Eleanor. I haven't told her that I was home yet, and I knew she was mad.

*Hey Lou, I heard you were back. Thanks for not telling me. Call me - El xx*

"Ma'am your drink is ready," I look up to see a familiar face. She looked so fresh, and new, not like she did in the hospital. Her smile lights up her face, giving her a bit of rosy cheeks. I smile back and meet her at the counter.

"It's Ella, right?" I tried to remember her name. She smiled and nodded, grabbing her cup of coffee. "Well, would you like to join me with your coffee?" I ask offering my hand. She stares at it for a couple seconds like it was foreign. She finally takes it while I lead her to the little couch. I try not to stare, but her eyes were so unforgettable. Her porcelain skin glistened off the light, and her purple beanie accented her green eyes making them brighter. You couldn't tell she has cancer, she looked like a normal human being. She catches me staring, and I just look down.

"It's ok to stare, I know I look like a monster," she chuckles trying to reassure me.

I look back up into her beautiful green eyes, "I just don't get how such a beautiful girl like you could be struck with cancer."

She looked awed, like I just told her she won the lottery or found gold. She smiles, "Thanks."

I look at her intensely, "You are so strong, I don't think I could come into the public’s eye, with being seen with cancer." I try to give her a bit of confidence.

She laughs, "Well, I'm stuck with this for the rest of my life."

I smile and start to talk, but stop myself. I don't want to scare her off or offend her. "It's ok Louis, I'm not going to be offended by what you were going to say." she reassures me. It was like she was reading my mind with everything I wanted to say.

"Well...umm. When do you know you had cancer? Sorry if it's too much to ask for," I ask hesitating.

"I learned I had breast cancer on exactly my seventeenth birthday," she spits out smiling.
She tells me everything from missing her birthday party, to how she was losing weight. Also she told me that her dad left when she was 6, so her mom took care of her, and that she worked her butt off to pay for the medical bills. She was so strong, and uplifting.

She smiles letting a tear stream down her face. She was so raw and open. I pull her into a hug letting my emotions pour out.

"I'm so sorry, Ella" I whisper into her ear. She tenses up holding back her tears. I rub her back, and she loosened up. She lets go of my embrace, and stared into her eyes. I look at her, staring into those lovely green eyes.

BUZZ BUZZ... BUZZ BUZZ

Our stare gets interrupted by her phone. She smiles shyly, and checks her phone.
She sighed, "Well, this was definitely a lovely chat. But I have to get going before my mother flips." She packs up her things, and gets up to leave. I didn't want her to leave.

I grab her hand gently, and she turns around. "El, umm... I would really like to see you again. You are really cool and down to earth, not like every other girl."

She chuckles and grabs a pen and napkin. She rights something down, and hands it to me. "Call or text me, slick." she smiles and walks out of the coffee shop.

She gave me her number. I smile and slump down into the chair. She was amazing, and beautiful. I stare at the small napkin at her small handwriting. It looked so carefree, and effortless, just like her personality. I quickly put the number into my phone, and leave the shop.

My phone goes off playing "Give Me Love" by Ed Sheeran. It's Eleanor.

I answer, "Hey babe, what's up?"

"Thanks for not calling me. Why didn't you tell me you were home? Where are you?"

"Sorry, I meant to call you, but I was at the hospital seeing my mum. I met one of her new patients."

"Oh, it's ok," she sounded depressed. "Are you going to see me tonight?"

"I promised the lads I would come and hang, but I can come see you," I said hoping that would lift her up.

"No, it's ok. Go hang with the lads. They seem more important, so I can just talk to you tomorrow Lou." then she hangs up.

Ugh. I run my hands through my hair. She was definitely mad at me. Was it bad that when I talked to my girlfriend that I thought about Ella? I shake the thought out of my head, and call Haz. After a couple of rings, he finally picks up.

"Hey Lou, what's up?"

"Umm... Is it ok if I can come over to talk? I have a lot on my mind."

"Well, we share the same flat. Soo.. I mean I guess so." he chuckles.

"You're so cheeky. I'm on my way," I laugh and hang up the phone.

I grab my stuff and head to the car. I take the quick back roads to the flat. I finally get to my garage and park it. I take the keys out of the ignition, and walk into our flat.

Since I just got home from tour, our place was a mess. Clothes were everywhere, and our kitchen was empty. I walk to the living room and see Harry sprawled on the couch. He looks up and smiles, then looks back at the TV.

"Hey Haz, I see the house is as disastrous as we left it," I laugh and sit on the arm of the couch.

"It looks like a legit tornado went through our flat," he chuckles and sits up giving me room on the couch. "So what's up? Everything ok?"

I sigh and slump into the couch, "Well, I met this girl today, and she's amazing. She's like no other girl I've met. She is so open, down to earth. Usually when I thought of a girl, I think of Eleanor, but now all I see is Ella. I don't know what to do," I run my hands through my hair and look towards the ceiling.

"Well, it sounds to me that you like this girl. Why don't you tell her to come over? She could meet the lads, too," she smirks.

"One problem, we would have to make this place clean and bacteria free. And that could take hours!" I sigh.

He gives me this confused look, "Ella has cancer, Haz. She's actually one of my mums patients."

"Oh. Well, let's start cleaning!"

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-Ella's POV-

*Hey Ella! It's Louis, what are you doing tonite? U should come hang and have pizza with me and the boys! Lemme kno if you're in! -Lou xx.*

I read the text, and smile. Who would think that I would be hanging out with Louis Tomlinson and the rest of One Direction. Without thinking, I text him back.

*Yeah! I'm definitely in! Text me the details :) ~Ella xx.

I send the message and go get ready. I wanted to look perfect! I go through my box of beanies trying to pick out the perfect one. I grab out a mint green beanie and place it on my head. I push it a little back to show some of my shaved auburn hair. Then pulling and tugging to hide my gross hair patches. I throw on a black camisole, and a peach cardigan. I grab my favorite owl necklace and let it dangle from my neck. I walk over to my vanity and reapply some eyeliner and shadow, also putting on a slight pink gloss. I look to make sure everything was perfect before putting on my brown Steve Madden Koopas. I walk out of my room feeling confident and beautiful for once. I find my mum cooking away in the kitchen, I feel bad.

"Hey mum, I'm going out for a bit," I said timidly. I needed to have some freedom, to get out of this house once and a while.

"Oh, where are you going sweetie?" she questioned me with a stern look.

"Umm. I'm going to hang with Louis actually, we're gonna just chill at their flat," I said with a smile.

Her face lights up and a smile plastered on her face, "Alright hun, not too late ok?"

I nodded and grabbed my things. I hugged my mum, and left.

...............

It didn't take me long to get to Louis's flat. It was actually simple to get to. I look into my car mirror to make sure everything was perfect. I sigh and get out of the car. I walk up to the front door and shyly knock. I hear giggles and laughs coming through the cracks of the door. The handle turns and Louis stands brightly in the door frame.

He smiles, "Hi Ella!" he brings me into a quick warm hug. I get a slight jolt and was completely at home. He brings me inside and I see four rowdy boys messing around on the couch. "Boys, I would like you to meet Ella Crane." I smile and nod at them. They all get up to greet me, shaking my hand gently.

"Well, the pizza should be here any moment. So we can just chat til it gets here!" he smiles and pulls me to the couch and sits me down next to him. "Are you ok? If this is too much we can just do something else." Louis whispers to me.

I giggle, "No it's fine! It's been a while since I've gotten to really hang with people. I'm actually having fun."

"So do you live in London?" Niall asked eagerly.

"Umm, yeah! I live in a tiny suburb. It's nice and quiet. I love it."

I catch Zayn just staring, more like observing. I look and smile at him, and he shyly looked away. He looks back at me and smiles sheepishly. He gets up and stretches, "Harry, Niall, and Liam come help me get the drinks and stuff." They all shrug and get up.

Louis looks at me and smiles. "Are you having fun El?" he puts his hand on my knee, and pulls me closer.

"Actually I am. Thanks for having me here," I smile and he brings me even closer. Our faces are so close I can feel his breath on my face. His nose grazes mine, and he tilts his head. Is he going to kiss me? I tilt my head going in, and he places his hand on my cheek. His lips slightly touch mine, and I move closer. He finally kisses me. It was deep, passionate; nothing I've ever had before. Our lips move in sync and our kiss deepens.

BUZZ BUZZ... BUZZ BUZZ

-Louis's POV-

Ugh! Who could be calling me at this time? I let go of Ella, and grab my phone. I look at the
Caller ID: Eleanor. Shit.

"Umm. Ella I'll be right back. I have to take this."

I walk into my bedroom, and shut the door.

"Hello?"

"Hi Lou. What are you doing?"

"Umm. Just hanging with the boys why?"

"Oh I was just coming home from work, and was gonna stop by! Since its just the boys, I'll stop! See ya in a bit Lou!" she hung up.

Shit. Eleanor is coming over, and Ella is here. Plus I just kissed her. What was I thinking? Ugh! I really like Ella,... No, I like Eleanor my girlfriend. I need to talk to Harry.

I peek out my door, and see him talking to Ella.

"Pst! Harry! Come here!" he looks at me and quickly comes into my room.

"What's up?" he asks.

"Eleanor is on her way over! She just called me! What am I gonna do? Ella is in there!"

"Umm. What? Why?"

"I don't know she thought I wasn't busy. So she was just going to show up?"

"Text her and tell her we're going to the pub, she wouldn't want to come then."

I quickly text her and she quickly replies.

*Ok Lou. I guess you just don't want to see me tonight. Call me tomorrow. - El xx.

I sigh in relief, and go back out there. As I'm about to sit down the door bell rings. "The Pizza's here!" I yelled through the house. I meet the pizza guy at the door, and pay the bill. He leaves and I place the pizzas onto my coffee table. Niall is the first one to open the box and grab a massive amount of pizza. Ella smiles and I sit next to her.

Ella's POV

I grab a small piece and it eat delicately. I hope I can keep this down. Taking small bites hopefully not coming back at me. Louis looks at me with concern, and I just smile contently. But he sees through my smile.

"El, are you ok?"

"Uhh, yeah I'm fine. Trying to enjoy the pizza, and not it coming back at me." I smile and set my plate down. He smiles weakly at me and places his hand on my knee. He is so sweet and concerned.

"I can get you something else if you want? You don't have to eat the pizza," he said pulling me even closer.

"It's ok Lou!" I smile. "I just had a treatment today so anything could set it off." I shrug and give him a quirky smirk.

"Well if you need anything let me know."

I nod and smile. I really like this boy, and I don't want to scare him off by getting sick. It would be way to much.

After we finished eating, and we all decided on watching a movie, so Lou popped in "Pretty In Pink". A classic movie, and happens to be my my favorite. I sit back into the couch and Lou puts his arm around me. I then scoot into his side. He was so warm, and he made me feel like myself. I sat my head down on his shoulder, and just enjoyed the lovely movie.