Sophia's POV-
I climbed into the back of the limo with Niall and Harry. I'm really hoping no one noticed I left. We waited for the others for a moment before Liam stuck his head into the car, "Guys we need help. Louis is fighting with Max and I'm pretty sure Zayns on the cusp of throwing a punch at who ever he can get his hands on.

We ran back into the party and found Zayn with Nathan pinned under him. Liam grabbed Zayn and I leaned over Nathan.

"Nathan are you okay?!" I yelled.

"Yeah I'm fine. Sophia why are these arses here?!" He asked.

"Honestly, I'm not sure... I'm sorry. This is my fault." I added.

I heard yelling and everyones eyes shot over to Louis screaming in my brothers face.

"LOUIS!" I yelled.

He turned to me and I stomped over to both of them. "What is wrong with you two?!" I screamed.

Max had a guilty ass look on his face and so did Louis. "Sophia, you're coming home with us RIGHT?" Max asked. More like ordered.


"No max, I'm not. I don't care if you two are friends, but you will NOT act like two year olds to eachother. AM I CLEAR."

They both hung their heads like school boys who got caught fighting. I grabbed Louis hand and looked back at Max, "We will deal with this tomorrow."

He rolled his eyes and scoffed, "Don't act like my mother."

"Why the hell not! you've been acting like my father for YEARS."

With that, I walked away. I released Louis hand to talk to Nathan. I held his face and kissed his cheek, "Happy birthday love. I'm sorry if this ruined your birthday." He just smiled sympathetically and walked away.



We got back to the hotel and Zayn warned me Perrie was here to see him. I didn't understand the point of a 'warning' until we walked into the suite. "YOU MUST BE LOUIS' BIRD!" she gushed.

"Oh uh.. I'm not his bird" I said quietly.

She winked and nudged me, "Not yet!"


We sat around talking and drinking for a couple of hours and before my phone rang.

It was Max. I stood up and excused myself to the kitchen, trying to keep everything in my life separate.

"Hey Max, what's up?"

I could hear screaming and laughing in the background, "Hi baby sis. Have you seen Nathan?" He slurred.

"No Max.. I haven't."

He laughed a little before dropping the bomb, "Jusssstt kiddingg! I found him Sophia don't worry. Emily is taking good care of him!" I rolled my eyes and hung up.


I didn't understand the jealousy pooling in my stomach.. maybe it was just the alcohol. "I need some air."

I walked past the group and walked onto the balcony. I heard the door shut and saw Perrie behind me.

"You okay dear?" She asked.

"Oh yeah, I'm good. I've just gotten an odd phone call from my brother informing me someone I care about is perfectly fine without me."

I laughed at how strange that sounded and hoped she didn't think I was insane. She just stood there, unfazed. "Who's the guy?"

"Nathan Sykes? He's in the same band as my brother. We've never been anything really. But it's always been an unspoken thing. I guess I can't be mad since I'm here, right?"

"Can't choose your feelings love. If you love him, why not be with him?" She asked.

"Because by the time it was an option, I had met someone better." I smiled, watching Louis laugh with the other boys.

I'm not sure what is causing the effect Louis has on me. It feels more like a spell, like an arrow cupid shot straight into my ass and now every annoying, stupid, narcissistic thing he says sounds like music to my ears.

Perrie nudged my side, "He likes you, you know. Haven't seen him work so hard for a bird before. I think it's cute."

I scoffed, "I find it creepy honestly."

She winked and walked inside, but not before yelling, "Yes love, but you're still here!"



I walked into the living room and Louis stood up, "Ready for bed?"

I smiled, "Yeah. Thanks for the fun night boys."

We said our goodbyes before heading over to Louis' suite.

"I'm glad you decided to stay here tonight. I like having you around."

"What? Someone who competes with your level of sass?" I retorted.

"PLEASE. You are no where near my level."

"You're not the only sassmaster in town Louis. Better keep your game at par!" I teased.

He pulled me by my waist into the bedroom and threw me onto the bed. After kissing for what felt like hours he pulled away and smiled, "I really like you Sophie."

"Don't say that.. please." I begged.

"Why not?"

"Because I don't trust you and that's not fair."

"Well what can I say or do to make you trust me. Tell me what I can do," he pleaded.

"Tell me what you feel for me is real or if it's just a game? If it's real we'll figure it out, but if it's not then please just let me go."

He intertwined his fingers with mine and kissed my forehead. "It's real Sophia. I promise you, it's real." I wasn't sure what to say so I didn't say anything. We sat in silence, exploring eachothers palms before falling asleep.

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"Sophia love," Louis cooed in my ear.

"You're leaving me, aren't you?" I pouted.

"I'll see you in three weeks. We can skype and stuff. it'll be okay."

I smiled and sat up, grabbing my phone and purse and putting on my shoes.

"You don't have to get up.. we don't technically check out until 3 so if you want you can stay here til then."

I knew he wasn't just trying to be nice. He didn't want me going back to my room with Nathan almost as much as I didn't want to. But then again, I would have to face everyone eventually so I might as well do it now.

"It's okay, I should probably check on my brother."

I stood up and kissed his cheek, "Thanks for last night Louis Tomlinson, it was nice."

He took my hand and kissed it softly, "Always a pleasure Sophia George."

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I walked into the hallway of the floor the boys were in and surprisingly didn't hear yelling, singing, or even footsteps. I slid my room key into the door and opened it quietly. The sight of Nathan Sykes and two blonde girls was not exactly the first thing you need for a hangover. I rolled my eyes and went next door to my brothers room hoping not to find the same tragic picture. *knock knock*

"Max open up, it's Sophie. Come on I know you hear me"

30 seconds later I heard stumbling to the door, it was Siva. "Hey Soph, what's up?"

He looked like complete shit.

"Uh.. Nate has two girls in our bed, can I crash here for a couple hours?"

He eyed me up and down, contemplating the pros and cons probably but finally let me in. I climbed into his bed and allowed myself to drift off to sleep for a couple of hours.



I woke up to the sound of Siva and Jay deciding who's hair was nicer, "Soph, will you tell this irish prick that CLEARLY my luscious locks are better."

"This cannot be the issue at 11 am. Really guys?" I pulled the extra pillow over my face in an attempt to block out the sound. Shortly after they began jumping up and down on my bed, singing Taylor Swift, again.

"I WILL KILL YOU ALL. I'M HUNGOVER PLEASE STOP BEFORE I THROW UP ON EVERYTHING YOU LOVE."

Right on cue, the jumping ceased. "THANK YOU. OKAY. I AM UP."

I sat up and cringed, "Both of you should leave the hair styling to me, i insist."

I got up and grabbed my brushes and products. "Siva, sit. Jay, shower. now."

They did as instructed and I did my favorite boys hair. "Don't tell Jay, but your hair is my favorite." I winked.

He grinned like a complete idiot as if i'd given him a grammy, "I know."



Max bursted in the door, "I'm so late!"

I scoffed, "It's 11:30 brother dearest, you have no hair, and it looks like you've showered. In my opinion, you're early."

He walked over and kissed my head, "Yeah yeah whatever. How was your night with Tommo Boy?" He asked.

It was almost genuine too. "Uh.. fine. Since when do you have a nickname for him?"

"Since he decided to start screwing his sister!" Jay yelled from the shower.

"I WILL SHAVE YOUR HEAD." I yelled back.

"I dunno sophia. Obviously I can't stand the kid. But if you like him I can't stop you. You're a grown up too."

I tried my best to hide my stupid grin but Max saw it. "Awe, sibling love. How sweet." Siva cooed.

I pulled tightly on his hair through the brush and he yelped, "okay okay I surrender!!"

I liked this life, being able to have my friends and still keep my brother and my other friends. I could do this forever.

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