*Lauren's P.O.V*
My eyes started to open and I saw that it was 8:00. Harry was still sleeping so I slowly got up trying not to wake him. I walked over to the kitchen to grab a cup of water and as I was, my phone went off.

I hurried to answer it hoping not to wake Harry. When I looked at the caller ID, it was Allie.

I walked outside to answer because I knew I was going to be loud.

"Hello?"

"Hey Lauren! Guess what!"

"What?!" I shouted so loudly, I had to look through the window to make sure Harry didn't wake.

"My plane leaves on the 10th instead of the 15th for London!"

"What?! This is great! How'd you get an earlier flight?"

"There was one seat left on an earlier flight and they called. Of course I took it!"

"This is fantastic! I can't wait!"

"Me either, well I'll talk to you later!"

"Bye Allie!"

I hung up and walked back in with a smile on my face. I was so happy she's coming. I mean, it's great hanging out with the guys, but I miss my best friend.

By the time I walked back over to the couch, I saw Harry had woken up and was petting Simba.

"Well hello there." I said to him making him jump a little. I guess I scared him.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to make you jump." I said with a chuckle.

"I'm okay love." He got up and Simba followed him.

I just laughed at those two.
"I think he likes you."

He looked down and picked up Simba.
"I think I like him too." He gave him a kiss on his head.

"What were you doing outside?"

"I was on the phone with my friend, Allie. She's coming on the 10th, so we have some time to kill." He gave me his signature smile which made me blush of course.

"I'm excited for your birthday. I have something great planned. Just you and I." His charm was irresistible and it just made me melt.

"Do you now?" I gave his a slight smirk.

"Of course. But I can't tell you of course."

"Well I can't wait. But right now, I should get home."

"Well I hope I see you soon. Here I'll walk you home"

We walked about 20 feet to my hose which I thought was silly, but it was thoughtful of him.

"I'll see you soon love. Call me okay?"

I nodded at him while he wrapped his hands around my waist and my arms around his neck. He was only about 4 inches taller than me.

I opened the door and the butterflies in my stomach were going nuts.

*Harry's P.O.V*
When I let go of the hug and she walked in, Louis called to tell me he's on his way home. Good. I really need to talk to him about Lauren.

I walked back in my house and plopped on the couch. I decided to go on twitter and see what's going on with the internet world.

@Harry_Styles: Hello lovely followers! I'm gonna do a Q & A. Just tag #askHarry if you want me to see it. Xx

Right as I sent it, my mentions were blowing up.

@HarrysBaabe99: @Harry_Styles I heard you got a new neighbor, do you like her? #askHarry

@Harry_Styles: @HarrysBaabe99 she's quite lovely, but we're just friends.

@xXiShipHarolineXx: @Harry_Styles what happened to Caroline? You and her are perfect for each other? Not a girl you just met. #ewno #gtfo #askHarry

I refused to reply to that one. I don't even think about Caroline anymore, and I don't want anything to do with her.

I did a couple more and then I saw Louis walked in.

"Hello baby cakes. How's my smoking hot man doing?" He jokingly said with his sassiness.

"Great. How was your day with Eleanor?"

"Amazing as always. How was your day with Lauren?" He squished my cheeks making my lips pop out like I was a baby.

"It was nice. We just watched movies and then fell asleep."

"You so like her." He said while shaking his head.

"I've known he for like 3 days. I don't like her already." Obviously I was lying. I did really like her, but it was too early to admit it.

"Haz, I know when you're lying. And you're lying right now." Louis knew me better than I knew myself. So I really couldn't lie to him without him knowing.

"Well I'm not gonna tell her I like her now. I just met her. Maybe I'll ask her out on her birthday."

"That's my boy. But just remember, I don't like sharing." He said with a wink.

I just shook my head at him and decided to head upstairs to bed.

We had an interview in the morning, then we'd be busy for the next 2 weeks with recording and interviews and everything else.

It was exhausting.

If we had anything to do on Lauren's birthday, I'd definitely cancel.
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I had almost drifted off to sleep when my phone started to vibrate. I looked over and saw I had a text from an unknown number.

Unknown number:
Hey...um...it's Caroline. Look, I know you probably want nothing to do with me, but I really want to try and start over again. I know I messed up, and I so regret it. So, do you think you could give me another chance? Please respond. I still love you..

I read the text then threw my phone. I wouldn't even care if it broke. I hate her. She made my life hell. And now she wants me back? Ugh.

Louis heard the noise and come in to see what happened. I told him everything.

"She's a bitch man. Don't even reply to her. Block her number and just forget about her. You know I'm always here for you. Get some sleep okay?"

After about an hour of tossing and turning trying to sleep. I eventually dozed off and had a dream about Lauren. Pretty sure I was smiling in my sleep the entire time.