Rachel’s P.O.V.

“Oh god Dani, I’m not so sure about this” I mumbled, running my hand through my recently straightened hair.

She rolled her eyes at me.

“Rach, you look great” she replied.

I wasin the dress we had bought earlier. It seemed a lot more revealing than it had when I tried it on in the shop.

“Harry’s gonna flip” I muttered, turning around to see the dress from different angles in the mirror.

“He’ll be fine! The important thing is Louis will love it” she told me.

I just nodded, breathing out.

“Thanks so much for your help. I really appreciate it” I turned to face her now.

She just grinned.

“Its fine Rach, happy to help” she replied.

I smiled too.

We heard Lizzie calling me from downstairs, indicating it was time to go.

“C’mon it’s time to go” Dani said, giving me another reassuring smile.

I took a deep breath.

We walked out of the room and towards the stairs.

Once we began walking down the stairs I took a deep breath.

“Relax, it’s gonna go great”

But I barely heard her because at that moment, my eyes met with Louis.

He kept my gaze for another few seconds before letting his eyes drop to roam my body.

When his eyes met mine again, they were wide.

“Looking good Rach” Zayn told me when I reached the bottom of the stairs.

Lizzies arm was linked with his and she was looking amazing too.

“Thanks” I flashed him a quick smile and then looked back to Louis hopefully for a reaction.

He opened his mouth and closed it again.

Danielle smirked from where she watching us.

“Wow” was all he managed to say, causing me to grin.

“Thanks Lou, you look pretty wow yourself” I told him.

He smiled.

“Well, have a great time you guys” Dani grinned.

“You too, have a great time on your date” I pulled her into a hug.

“I will, don’t worry” she gave me a quick wink making me giggle slightly at her.

“You ready to go?” Louis asked, offering me his arm.

I nodded, linking my arm with his.

“Yep. Let’s go” I grinned.




We ended up going to the same club as we had before. I couldn’t help but feel weird.

It hadn’t been long since we had last been here but so much had changed since then. Everything had changed.

“You want a drink?” Louis asked, nodding to the bar.

“Sure” I replied.

If I was actually going to go through with telling him how I felt, I probably needed alcohol anyways.

I didn’t pay attention while he ordered the drinks. I was starting to get really nervous. Danielle was right – knowing me I’d chicken out and not tell Louis how I really felt.

I normally didn’t get so weird about this sort of thing. It was different with Louis though. If I messed up things with him, it could ruin everything. He was definitely one of my best friends and I didn’t want to do anything to ruin that.

“Here you are” Louis handed me a large glass.

“Thanks” I grinned, taking it quickly.

I pretty much downed it, causing Louis to look at me half amused, half concerned.

“Are you okay?” he asked, raising an eyebrow.

I nodded.

“Of course, c’mon let’s dance” I grabbed hold of his hand.

He shrugged and then put his still-full drink, back on the counter.

“Sure” he replied, as I took hold of his hand pulling him to the floor.

There were some people staring.

After all Louis was in a band known worldwide.

I needed to do it soon – before Louis was dragged off by some other girl.

“What’s up Rach? You look nervous” he asked, sensing my mood.

We were now in the centre of the dance floor.

“Nothing, nothing” I mumbled, deciding I couldn’t do it right at that moment.

He didn’t seem to believe me but I distracted him by pulling his body closer to mine.

For once we managed to dance in time. Our bodies were so close together that I couldn’t think straight.

After what felt like forever, Louis pulled back slightly.

“Do you want another drink?” he asked, having to yell over the music.

I was pretty hot after dancing – a drink sounded good.

I nodded.

My last drink was starting to take effect and the familiar fuzzy feeling in my head was beginning.

Louis told hold of my hand and we made our way over to the bar.

I sat on the bar stool and ordered our drinks quickly.

I needed to do it soon. I needed to tell Louis how I felt. Danielle was right- I was the sort to chicken out. Maybe I should just kiss him. Then again, knowing me I wouldn’t manage that either.

“Here you are love” the bartender winked, handing me both drinks.

I grinned in appreciation and payed him.

I took a deep breath, deciding to just come out and say it. To just tell Louis how I felt.

I turned to where Louis was previously standing and was surprised that he wasn’t there.

Glancing around quickly, I instantly spotted him.

He was standing a bit further down the bar, talking to some brunette girl. She was laughing loudly at something he had said and twirling her hair.

My eyes narrowed.

Was he being serious right now? We had come here together and he was gonna ditch me for some random girl? I don’t think so!

Without even thinking about what I was doing, I grabbed my drink and walked straight up to them.

Louis looked at me confusedly but I completely ignored him and threw my drink all over the girl he had been with. She squeled loudly and glared at me.

I regretted it almost instantly.

“Rachel!” Louis yelled in disapproval.

“My dress is ruined! What the fuck?!” she glared at me.

I didn’t know what to do.

“I-I..” I began stuttering.

Louis raised his eyebrows at me.

“I’m so sorry” I mumbled before turning and running off.

I found an exit pretty quickly and instantly went outside.

I sat on the curb and threw my head in my hands.

Why did I have to mess up everything? I literally couldn’t do anything right.

That poor girl wasn’t even doing anything wrong. She was just flirting with some random guy she met at a bar.

It was just me being stupid. Being jealous.

I always managed to mess up relationships. Not that me and Louis even had a relationship. Though now I was pretty sure I had ruined any chance of one.

I heard the door open from behind me and quickly looked up to see Louis walking towards me. I pulled my knees up to my chest and buried my face in them to avoid looking at him.

He sat down next to me, not talking for a minute. When he eventually did, he did it in a story-tellng voice.

“There’s this girl I really like. I’ve liked her for a long time now. We’re really good friends and we flirt a lot but anytime I try to make it anything more she rejects me” he started off.

“Sounds like a right bitch” I mumbled into my knees.

He chuckled slightly.

“She’s not. She does get a little crazy when she’s jealous though” he corrected.

I sat up properly, finally looking him in the eye.

“Then why do you like her?” I asked.

He shrugged.

“She’s amazing. She beautiful and funny. She always manages to make me laugh. She’s crazy and spontaneous too – she’s pretty much up for anything” he told me.

I couldn’t help but smile slightly at that.

“I’m so sorry Louis. I really don’t know what I was thinking in there. It’s just seeing you flirting with other girls makes me so mad” I told him.

“Why?”

“Because I want you to be with me. Not them. As much as I’ve been trying to deny it, I like you Louis. I like you a lot. And I can’t stand the thought of you with other girls. And I know I said I wanted us to just be friends but I lied. I want so much-“

I was cut off by his lips meeting mine.

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