I quicken my pace, trying to reach Lou before Harry reached me. And then I see I look closer. Mckenzie is right by his side, hand in hand, pink Victoria Secrets bags in her hand. Well then..... I froze in place. How pathetic would I look coming up by myself with him and his girlfriend carrying her new Loungerie.. I couldn't let it happen. Especially after the stunt the bitch pulled the other night, I stood not another second before a strong arm made it's way around my hips, his touch wasn't exactly reassuring but it was better than no arm there. He pulled me forward until the two in front finally spotted us. Mckenzie froze and went pale. Louis smiles huge, coming up to me, ignoring the girl next to him frozen in place. "L! Hey, how are you?" He asks, sweetly. "Fine." I play it off cool and I know Harry is smirking next to me. "You?" "I'm OK. What are you doing later?" He asks, still ignoring his brunette friend that shrinks behind him. "I have to work now, nothing later. Why?" "Party at mine." He says wickedly and I feel myself groan. No alcohol. I still have a hang over. "Actually we already have plans, lets go Lilly." Harry interrupts, pulling me along. "Didn't think this conversation actually involved you." Louis snapped, grabbing a hold on my wrist. Everyone grew stiff and tense. "Well, me being the only man that takes care of her at night, I'd say it does." Harry spits back. "Harry, grow a fucking pair. Everyone knows she dumps your ass!" "Yeah, for now we aren't together. But at least we were together at all!" Harry laughs pulling me even close. I can tell he hit a nerve. "I could give shit less who she was or wasn't with! She doesn't put out any ways" Louis snaps starring at me with nothing but hate. He then wraps his arm around Mckenzie and shoves her in to his side. Ouch. I recoil at his harsh words, I must have a pretty pathetic face on because as soon as his eyes meet it his face grows soft again. Mckenzie lets out a snort laugh and Lou shoots her a death glare. Harry rolls his eyes. "Real nice, man." He chuckles, leading me away willingly. "You aren't partying again." Harry says softly after we're out of ear shot. "You don't own me Harry." I say glumly before pulling out of his grip, heading towards the CD and record store that I work. He shoots me a sympathetic look but lets me walk. I didn't feel like arguing with him... Why was he with Mckenzie? Was he over me so quickly? How does that happen? I thought about it through my entire work day until I got a text. From: Unknown What time does your shift get done at? To: Unknown Who is this? From:Unknown Harry, who else? (; Well?? I sighed and rested my head on the front counter. How did he get my new number? To:Hazza! How did you get my # and at eight. Why? I waited a few moments until my phone vibrated. From:Hazza! Took it when you were smashed in bed(; haha, I'll come get you. See ya later xx I put my phone back in my pocket, I really wasn't in the mood to walk home. I was doing a terrible job at staying away from the boys but hell, they always seemed to be drawn to the places I went. Not my fault! - I jumped in his car and he sped off, resting an arm on the shoulder of my seat. "How was work?" He asks with a big yawn. "Fine." I mumble, looking through my window. "My place or yours?" "What?" I turn to him in the car. "Mine or yours, where do you want to hang out?" "I have plans. So mine alone." I grouch. "You're not going to that party, Lillian. If something should happen, I won't be there to carry you home after you drink too much. Please just be rational!" He pleads. His voice sounds so sad and tired it breaks a little something in my chest but I swallow and take a deep breath. I don't respond until we're in front of my house. "I understand you're trying to make us close. And I don't have a problem being your friend." I put en-thesis on friend. "But smothering me doesn't do your case any good.: I tell him honestly. But the real truth was I had a plan. A bitch plan. "I just want you to be safe. Please go party, just not there." His voice is desperate.I sigh and get out of the car, walking to his rolled down window. "OK, I won't go...." I lie, ducking my face so he won't tell. "Thank you, Lily." He gives me a half smile before driving off. Once inside I find two texts from Perri and Rae saying there already at Lou's. Pulling out my cell I dial a number. "Hello?" "Hey, Josh. It's Lily, wanna hit up a party tonight?" I flirt shamelessly through the line. "It would be a privilege." He chuckles darkly. We make our arrangements and I get ready. He thought I was a goody? I'll show him. http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=105811103