I flipped the final pancake and stuck it on top of the 25 others.

"Give me!!" Louis yelled, grabbing the pancakes with his bare hands.

"Get your grimy hands off of everyones breakfast you little bitch!" I screamed, swatting him with the spatula.

He stuck an entire pancake in his mouth and moaned, "Oh my God babe these are amazing."

I grinned and gave him another one, "You're lucky I love you."

He just smiled back and winked, "I know."

Liam walked out into the kitchen and stretched, "Something smells good! And I'm assuming it's not Louis."

"Hey! I always smell good!"

Liam leaned into Louis and took a whiff, "You smell like sex."

My eyes shot up and I immediately felt my face getting red.

"You two totally shagged last night!" He yelled.

Louis had the stupidest grin on his face and he bit his bottom lip, I'm forever screwed with this boy.

"So?! Liam don't you and Sophia have sex?!" Sophia was Liam's girlfriend, who I was meeting today at lunch.

"When I see her! Which is like, never."

I once again caught myself thinking about the tour. I had my mind set on The Wanted, but there were so many plus sides to staying with One Direction. Sex included. Which after last night, may have put 1D in the lead.

I pulled out my phone to text Perrie, ignoring the foul conversation being had by the two boys.

To: Perrie Edwards
What time are you coming over?

From: Perrie Edwards
I'm not gonna come after all.

To: Perrie Edwards
What?! Please don't leave me with the ratchets and a new girlfriend! What am I gonna doooo :(

From: Perrie Edwards
I think Zayn and I are taking a break.

To: Perrie Edwards
Fuck lunch, I'll come over.

From: Perrie Edwards
Sophia is DYING to meet you. You have to go. I'm okay, it was a mutual decision. We can hangout later or something.

To: Perrie Edwards
Ice cream and movies?

From: Perrie Edwards
Sounds perfect.

From: Perrie Edwards
Sophia, I love you. I love Zayn too, okay?

To: Perrie Edwards
We love you too Per. To da moon and back :)

From: Perrie Edwards
Forever and always <3

I felt my vision getting blurry. Perrie was my best friend. I knew what taking a break meant with those two.. It meant no wedding. I tried to hide the miserable look on my face but Liam noticed.

"Everything alright love?" He asked.

Louis eyes met mine and he knew something was up.

"Yeah.. I.. I'm fine. I just need to shower."

"No way. Tell me what's wrong."

*Don't tell him what Perrie said.*
*She will fucking kill you.*
*This isn't your business.*
*Think on your feet.*

"It's just my mom giving me shit about the tour." FUCK. WHY DID I SAY THAT.

"Awe babe, I'm sorry." Louis kissed my neck and I felt my heart sink.

"It's okay. I'm going to get ready." I squirmed out of his hold and ran to the bathroom.

I'm not sure if the Perrie/Zayn thing was the reason for my crying in the shower. Maybe it was the tour too. And the fact that I was constantly living in the shadow of someone close to me. People always said, 'You only got the job with The Wanted because Max George is your brother.' If I took the job with One Direction then who said people wouldn't say 'You only got that job because Louis Tomlinson is your boyfriend.' But the fact of the matter was, maybe the reason I can't make a decision was because neither band was the right choice for me right now.

---

I walked into the restaurant with Louis and Liam. Apparently Sophia was already here and the other boys were on their way. We were escorted to a table in the corner outside and I saw the beautiful brunette. I'd recognize that outfit anywhere. Prada dress, Gucci sunglasses, MK bag. If I was basing my opinion on her off of first impressions, I had just found another bestfriend.

"Hi you must me Sophia!" She shook my hand and attacked Liam.

I hadn't ever see Liam smile like that, Louis must have known what I was thinking because he wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed my cheek, "He only smiles like that for her."

We sat down at the table and I realized how many place mats there were.

"Is Harry coming?" I asked quietly.

"I think so! I invited him and his new bird." She beamed with happiness. It was refreshing, honestly. Perrie and I were not nearly as nice and considerate.

But Harry? New bird?
"I don't get it.. new bird?" I asked.

"I think her name is Eleanor."

Louis and I nearly choked on our waters and Liam groaned, "Babe you didn't really? Did you?"

She looked around frantically, "Was I not supposed to? I figured if Zayn was bringing Perrie and You were bringing Sophia... I'm sorry! He asked if she could come!"

I smiled and grabbed her hand, "It's fine! No worries, we'll make the best of it!"

My sudden optimism clearly alarmed the other two boys.

"Who are you and what have you done with my girlfriend." Louis mumbled.

I stepped on his foot, causing him to jump.

"She's still in here so don't be a little prick." I mumbled back.

"Oh and uh, Perrie isn't coming." I added.

"What?! Why?" Liam asked.

"I dunno, said she was busy. Probably band stuff." I lied.

They both nodded their heads. I heard and irish voice singing and turned around. Niall was skipping with Zayn on his arm. He'd clearly been crying. Or hadn't slept in a week. He looked horrible.

I stood up and walked straight for Zayn, hugging him as tightly as I could, "I heard. You two will fix it."

He nodded numbly and sat down in the seat next to mine. Everyone made their way around, saying hello. I was feeling extra friendly today and even said hi to Harry. I however, did not say hello to Eleanor. I'm nice, not fucking crazy. We strategically moved Eleanor and Harry as far away from Louis and I as possible.

"So Eleanor how did you and Harry meet?" Sophia leaned forwards over the table, super interested in whatever Eleanor was about to say.

"At Sophia's birthday party, actually." She looked over at me and smiled. Fucking crazy, I say.

"Harry was chatting up my friend Leah and she introduced us afterwards." She squeezed Harry's hand and he kissed her cheek.

Louis scoffed, "By chatted up, she means snogging. By introduced, she means stole."

I suppressed a giggle and Niall kicked me under the table.

Eleanor ignored the remark and looked towards Zayn, "So sorry to hear about you and Perrie. I can set you up with someone if you'd like."

My jaw his the floor, as did Niall's. Zayn ignored her comment and stood up, leaving us to fend for ourselves.

"What is she talking about?" Louis said, eyes narrowing.

"They're taking a break.." I whispered.

"Wait wait wait?! A break like spending some time apart before the wedding. Or a break as in there might not BE a wedding." Liam said, shocked.

"I don't know.. She told me this morning. That's why I was upset."

I looked over at Eleanor and felt the rage boil inside of me, "You! What the hell were you thinking bringing that up! That's not your business! You and Perrie aren't even friends!" I screamed.

She grabbed her purse and stood up, "I didn't know it was a secret. I don't have to deal with this. Thank you for inviting me Sophia. But, I'm going to go." She kissed both of Sophia's cheeks and left without another word.

"That was a little harsh..." Sophia mumbled.

"You don't know anything about that girl." I snapped back.

Liam's eyes widened at my outbreak and I sighed, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to snap at you."

Sophia smiled politely, "I think I'm going to leave too, actually."

Liam stood up, "I'll go with you!"

He shot me a glare before leaving.

I looked around at the four of us left and began rubbing my temples, "That was a disaster."

Louis shook his head, "I can't believe they broke up."

"Me neither mate. Crazy!" Niall added.

"Since Sophia left, I'm going to go check on Perrie at her house. I love you guys, I'll be back later." I kissed Louis and excused my self.

---

I walked up to Perrie's door step and knocked a few times. I knew she was here because I saw her car. I waited for a couple of minutes before grabbing the key from under the mat, where she'd always left it.

"PERRRRIEEE WHEREEE AREE YOUUU" I sung.

No answer.

I called for her again.

No answer.

I dialed her number and listened for her phone. It was on the counter.

"Perrie.. you're freaking me out! Come out here you know I'm gonna hit you if you jump out and scare me!"

No answer.

I walked into the office and my heart literally stopped.

"NO!!!!" I screamed.

I pulled out my phone and dialed 911, "911 what's your emergency?"

"It's my friend, you need to help her! Please! Please help her!" I sobbed.

I hugged her as close to my body as I could and screamed into the phone, but I knew it was too late. She was gone.

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